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Middle Tennessee Kids Ready For Breakout Year

Middle Tennessee Kids Ready For Breakout Year
Brandon Tinnon
Brandon Tinnon November 18, 2025 @ 11:30 AM
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Kataira Tolbert
Kataira Tolbert 5'10" | SF/PF | 2028
TN
Merli Routh
Merli Routh 5'4" | PG | 2026
TN
Kayte Madison Bjornstad
Kayte Madison Bjornstad 6'1" | C | 2026
TN
Brilee Price
Brilee Price 5'7" | SF | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's go time, ladies and gentlemen. Tip-off week for the 25-26 regular season in Tennessee is finally here. The wait is over, and our young ladies are back in action, ready to hoop it up once again. Everyone is starting with a clean slate, 0-0; however, there are plenty of storylines to go around from multiple districts across the state. We will get into them later, but you better believe this season will be filled with a lot of ball clubs looking to etch their names in the record books.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As I mentioned earlier, it's basketball time in Tennessee. I know one thing for sure: a lot of girls will be coming into this season with a chip on their shoulder. For various reasons, of course, just know this one will be a good one and one that will keep everyone on their toes until we crown the champions at the state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I wanted to highlight some young ladies in Middle Tennessee who have something to prove. They have a chip on their shoulder and are ready to show everyone they mean business. Teams, be ready, because these are just a few young ladies prepared for a breakthrough season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513278"],"_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-691cad2112afb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For whatever reason, people have forgotten about this anchor in the middle. Left off the BCAT pre-season watch list, this young lady will be looking to inflict pain on the opposition. The Samford commit will control the paint and show everyone why she is a D1 commit. A kid who controls the boards, can finish at the rim, she will be looking to elevate her ballclub towards state contention.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513242"],"_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-691cad2112b67"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another kid overlooked on the BCAT Pre-Season Watch list, this Austin Peay commit is ready to do work and help the Lady Eagles fly high. A downhill threat from multiple spots on the court, she is going to be the aggressor and put the ball in the hole by any means necessary. A defensive threat, look for her to get steals, tips, deflections, and gain extra possessions for her team. She will be flying high and leading the charge this upcoming season.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1155248"],"_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-691cad2112bb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid is ready to increase her stock as she busted onto the scene last year. A kid who can play 1-5, she is a talented athlete who plays with relentless energy and effort. She contributes to all phases of the game. From rebounding and blocking shots to creating offensive scoring chances, this kid is tough on both ends of the floor. Look for her to be one of the top kids in the state from the 2028 class.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gabriella Kynard","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Stewart's Creek","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-691cad2112c5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> Big post player who will be showcasing her talent as she creeps up the rankings. Plays with great footwork around the blocks, she fights through the opposition, being physical on her way to the basket. Can score over either shoulder and knock down mid-range jumpers; she will be relied on heavily to lead the charge for SCHS. She will be a force on the boards, and her length alone will make it hard for opponents to score. Playing with a lot of confidence, look for her to come into this season ready to battle it out with district foes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514119"],"_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-691cad2112cad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The talented Trevecca commit is ready to get back to where she left off. A heady floor general who will be commanding the Lady Lions' attack as they look to return to the state. This kid plays with speed, and that alone creates havoc on both ends of the floor. She has a nice jumper in her arsenal; however, her ability to get to the rack is second to none. Look for her to be a defensive juggernaut and help CPA get back to Cookeville in her senior season.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Kayte Madison Bjornstad

Kayte Madison Bjornstad

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C
HEIGHT 6'1"
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CLASS 2026
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Brilee Price

Brilee Price

TN
SF
HEIGHT 5'7"
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CLASS 2026
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Brilee
Price SF
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Ezell-Harding
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Middle Tennessee Kids Ready For Breakout Year
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State: Tennessee
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Kataira Tolbert

Kataira Tolbert

TN
SF/PF
HEIGHT 5'10"
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CLASS 2028
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Tolbert SF/PF
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Green Hill
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State: Tennessee
School: Green Hill
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Gabriella Kynard

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CLASS 2026

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School: Stewart's Creek
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Merli Routh

TN
PG
HEIGHT 5'4"
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CLASS 2026
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Routh PG
Class
2026
Height
5'4"
HS
CPA
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