Ava Zenner Ava Zenner 5'9" | PG Franklin Road Academy | 2028 State TN was consistently the best player on the floor in the games she played in the 2025-2026 school season. And it should be more of the same in her junior year in the 2026-2027 school season.

Zenner is one of the most elite scorers in TN. Her 3-point shooting and ability to hit off-platform shots and makes it looks easy, equated to her having a number of eye-popping scoring numbers in her sophomore season. That includes a game against Columbia Academy where she scored 39.

Zenner can pull up from anywhere at any time with her under-control dribble and fast jumper. Her ability to quickly gather her feet and get into a shot plays an integral part in her being a high-scoring threat.

Zenner is also the type of player that, no matter how good a defense someone plays on her, she has the capability of playing better offense. Zenner also has great downhill speed and can score on either side of the basket with ease.

Speed. Toughness. The real deal. Someone who is hard to contain. Her mindset is nothing but to kill her opponent. You can’t bottle this young lady up. Slow her down. Hmm. That’s a tough challenge. She is going to find a way to work out of a situation, get to her spots, score, or make an assist. When she gets revved up, it’s game over for the opponent. An impactful kid who is a huge difference maker when she is on the floor.

Ava may have been the best player at the event and that is not coming from me, but a national evaluator who was also at Antioch High School on Sunday. Just a few weeks ago I walked out of the Prep Girls Hoops Expo in Lebanon High School thinking the exact same thing. Zenner has the ball on a string and the combination of elite quickness and slight of hand had Ava wheeling and dealing from the point guard position all day. No one could stay in front of her, the deception she creates handling the ball caused a pause in defenders which she used to blow right by them. The first time I saw Ava she was dropping dimes in very impressive fashion primarily rather than looking to score. It was literally a whole different ball game yesterday as she scored more points than anyone there (except maybe Safari Underdue) without forcing one shot. The defense just flat out could not guard her and that included a bunch of kids with college offers. She is the real deal and proved without a shadow of a doubt she has earned her position and overall ranking in the state of Tennessee.

One of the top PGs in the state, she was dribbling circles around folks. Showcasing her speed and her ability to manipulate the basketball, it was a combo move and attack, and there was nothing you could do about it. She was putting on a show but also getting others involved as her team won multiple games. This kid is a heady floor general who can score, run an offense, and just really get paint touches with ease. It’s going to be interesting to see where she lands at the next level. A hard worker who leaves everything on the floor.

Zenner is at the top of her class with D1 offers for a reason. This kid is elite! I love her ability to pass the ball at all times. She showcased how she can score it from all 3 levels during the 5v5 and the 3v3. She’s a natural leader, and she can run any offense you need. She’s smooth with the ball in her hands. Ava plays with great body control. She is an elite two-way athlete that will pressure the ball and make each steal look easy. Extremely high IQ player!

One of the best change-of-pace point guards in the state. This kid is a heady floor general who competes on both ends of the court. One who is looking to distribute the ball first can also deviate and get her own finishes on all three levels. A dynamic ball handler who can create off the dribble. A special talent who will do whatever it takes to win the game. She has several schools courting her now and will be a solid addition for a program at the next level.

Her game continues to grow, and coaches are taking notice of her style of play even more. She is a heady floor general who is as selfless as they come. She can score from multiple spots on the floor, but it’s her ability to be an effective PG that can distribute the ball and make it easy for her teammates to score. She can attack and kick, or attack and dump to a low post player; she makes the read, and the ball gets out of her hands. She plays poise under pressure and truly is someone you could build a team around. This kid loves the game, and you can tell based on the way she gets after it.

Ava is a very talented point guard. She can use hesitation and shift moves to create separation from defenders. She is a high-level passer who sees the play before it actually happens. She knows how to read pick-and- roll coverages well. She knows the difference between when to score and when to facilitate. She has a strong mid-range game and is very skilled at hitting floaters. Her competitiveness shows in games. She is excellent at finishing with contact and has good body control. Ava will be a great asset at the next level.

It will be interesting to see what other schools jump on board with this prospect. A true floor general, she can run an offense efficiently as well as score the basketball. She is a heady ballplayer who makes the right reads. She utilizes her speed to exploit defenses, has tight handles, and is just hard to contain with her ability to counter whatever teams throw at her. She is solid on both ends of the floor, but I will say teams will love how she commands the offense. Look for her to do big things this upcoming travel ball season.

Another dynamic point guard who is tough with the ball in her hands. She can score it from all three levels, but her ability to get paint touches with ease is second to none. She plays with poise and changes speed well. She averaged  19.8 ppg, 6.3 asp, and 3.7 rpg, and shot 40% from 3. Look for her to be an MVP candidate in the district and among the top kids in her class.