2024-25 Division II-AA Basketball State Title Predictions

<!-- 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>As we inch closer and closer to the season, here at PGH Tennessee, we will be rolling out some new content to hopefully help get your juices flowing. Shortly, we will be dropping rankings for each class along with supported articles. This season, we will also touch on team previews and conference outlooks from selected areas. Each week, we plan to bring something new to the fold as we get closer to tip-off here in the Volunteer state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How we plan to do this series is by doing a cumulative of things. First, our plan is to focus on the general classification. Then we will break it down by region. Then dive into some team content, providing some insightful information that we hope that you will enjoy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we focus on the Division II classification. Last year, it was the battle of K-town as Knoxville Catholic defeated Knox Webb 53-39. The Lady Irish did lose some key contributors to graduation, however do return some favorable components back into the fold. Knox Webb too will be coming back loaded. After gaining valuable experience and getting a taste of what it's like to reach the pinnacle, look for them to come back stronger than ever. However, there will be plenty of competition between other programs looking to make a run at the state title as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Coming out of the East:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chattanooga Christian featuring Miss Tennessee finalist <strong>Kamora Moore</strong> will be looking to make a mark this season as she leads her ball club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Catholic returns <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='631091' first='Amaya' last='Redd']</strong> as she looks to head up a contending Lady Irish Club.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Webb returns sensational guard <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513227' first='Meeyah' last='Green']</strong> along with a battery ram in freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1039164' first='Kyndall' last='Mays'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Coming out of the Middle:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lipscomb Academy has <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513243' first='Bella' last='Shepherd']</strong> and two key transfers in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513237' first='Ava' last='Jarrett']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513231' first='Anna' last='Williams'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CPA Lions brings their core back led by <strong>Lilly Morrow</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Father Ryan is one ball club you can never count out. They are solid and play so consistent, they are one of the most coachable teams in the state as they run their stuff efficiently. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636532' first='Kate' last='Fielding']</strong> will look to have a breakout year for the Lady Irish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Coming out of the West:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Briacrest led by Cincy commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='425322' first='Paige' last='Whitted']</strong> will look to make some noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hutchison is led by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409105' first='Tyler' last='Jones']</strong> as she looks to let it fly one more time before she takes her talents out west.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Final Analysis</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year the Division II outlook is wide open. Knoxville Catholic has the edge in the league as they are back to back state champions. Barring injuries, this will be one of the most competitive years to date all across the board. With so many talented girls competing against one another, this league has a lot of parity more than ever this upcoming season. Just know a team from anywhere in the state could get hot and make a run for the title. It will definitely be a fun and interesting year for the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Final Four:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Webb</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lipscomb Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected State Winner: Knoxville Catholic</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Projected Preseason All State Division II Teams</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>First Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kamora Moore (Fr./G/Chattanooga Christian)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513227' first='Meeyah' last='Green'] (Jr./G/ Knoxville Webb)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409105' first='Tyler' last='Jones'] (Sr./ G/ Hutchison)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='631091' first='Amaya' last='Redd'] (Sr./F/ Knoxville Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409015' first='Ava' last='Krumwiede'] (Sr./F/ Harpeth Hall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Second Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='425322' first='Paige' last='Whitted'] (Sr./G/ Briarcrest)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513243' first='Bella' last='Shepherd'] (Jr./G/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513237' first='Ava' last='Jarrett'] (Jr./G/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513275' first='Lily' last='Morrow'] (Jr./F/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1039164' first='Kyndall' last='Mays'] (Fr./F/ Knoxville Webb)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Third Team</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='514119' first='Merli' last='Routh'] (Jr./G/ CPA)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='886656' first='Tinsley' last='Walker'] (Sr./G/ Knoxville Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636393' first='Ava' last='Jones'] (Jr./F/ Hutchison)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409118' first='Maggie' last='Frana'] (Sr./F/ Knoxville Catholic)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513231' first='Anna' last='Williams'] (Jr./C/ Lipscomb Academy)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->