TN Division II-AA Offseason Player Radar Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school basketball season will soon start up again. In the Division II-AA in TN, there are many intriguing prospects to keep an eye on ahead of this season. Here are just a few juniors and seniors to take note of before the 2025-2026 season officially starts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513237"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f80617957d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Guard for Lipscomb Academy High School, is the type of PG any coach in high school basketball would want.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The thing that stands out about Jarrett is her calmness and confidence on the court. She is always there for the big moments and thrives in them. A couple of things that help her shine when things get tense in games are her three-point shooting and playmaking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jarrett can knock down jumpers off the dribble and on catch and shoots. Jarrett is also a high-level passer; she locates her teammates in good scoring spots often and has the capacity to do it in creative ways. Throughout last year, she had several assists coming from behind-the-back passes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514123"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f806179583c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='514123' first='Nori' last='Jamison'] has all the potential to put together a high-level season in her last year of high school basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamison's game on offense is highlighted by her lethal left-handed jumper. This tool of hers is mainly used behind the perimeter. She also has above-average speed at the guard position, which makes her a great scorer in transition. This speed of hers also translates over to the defensive side of things. The main thing it helps her with on defense is jumping passing lanes. In a game against Dickson County last season, she had five steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899856"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f8061795897"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='899856' first='Maddie' last='Graham'], at 5'10", has a versatile skillset on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is able to dribble at a high level, and her consistent jumper behind the arc puts opposing defenses in a tough bind. Graham has the capability to knock down threes from well behind the line, which leads opposing defenders to guard her way higher on the court than average players. Graham has learned how to take advantage of these momnents when she gets played like this. She has the speed to run past and get off a quick floater, and she also has the IQ to snap a quick pass over to an open teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense, her size and speed make her one of the better defenders every time she steps on the court. She has the capability to guard almost every position on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821711"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f80617958e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Throughout her high school [player_tooltip player_id='821711' first='Cailyn' last='Taylor'] has established herself as an elite three-point shooter. That should remain true in her junior year of high school hoops.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor had multiple games with three or more made threes last season. This included an outing against Greeneville High School, where she made five threes. The main way she cashes in on her opportunities behind the arc is off catch-and-shoot actions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On defense, Taylor occasionally can create turnovers, mainly by getting in the mix and coming up with steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["822235"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68f8061795937"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='822235' first='Jane' last='Ellis'], at nearly 6'0", is a high-level driver.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In her sophomore season, Ellis displayed an interior game that is sure to cause opposing teams issues again this season. She can finish through traffic and can stop on a dime and hit a mid-range jumper with ease, during a drive. Ellis, at the power forward position, can also step out and hit threes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On defense, Ellis is a solid post defender, and has the capacity to step out and guard well on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->