Campers meet new Tennessee Tech Coach John Pelphrey

As of early April, Tennessee Tech Head Coach John Pelphrey is working to establish his new program. In August, TTU and Coach Pelphrey hosted their first Elite Camp. Former University of Arkansas Head Coach, Pelphrey served as assistant at both University of Florida and University of Alabama. His full coaching resume is listed below. Pelphrey began his coaching career following one season playing professionally in France and Spain. He played two years at Kentucky under Sutton and three under Rick Pitino. Part of UK's class known as "The Unforgettables," he was inducted into the Kentucky Hall of Fame in 2005 and named the Wildcats' Student-Athlete of the Year in 1989. His jersey number (No. 34) was retired in 1992. During his Kentucky career, he started 90 of 114 games and finished with a career scoring average of 11.0 points. Named Mr. Basketball in the state of Kentucky as a senior at Paintsville High School in 1987, he scored 2,477 points and grabbed 1,316 rebounds in his career. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2">THE PELPHREY PROFILE</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Age:</td> <td>50 (born November 18, 1968)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wife:</td> <td>Tracy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Children:</td> <td>Jaxson, Grace</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Education:</td> <td>University of Kentucky – B.A., Marketing (1992)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Coaching Experience: </td> <td>1993-94 » Oklahoma State (Assistant Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1994-96 » Marshall (Assistant Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>1996-2002 » Florida (Assistant Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2002-07 » South Alabama (Head Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2007-11 » Arkansas (Head Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2011-15 » Florida (Associate Head Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2016-19 » Alabama (Associate Head Coach)</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td>2019-Present » Tennessee Tech (Head Coach) </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Below you can read about several of the campers Tennessee Tech hosted or invited in late August. If you want to look at the complete 2021 rankings, smash <a href="https://prephoops.com/tennessee/rankings/2021-rankings/">here</a>. There are no Class of 2022 rankings yet, though all of the 2022 players below are certain to be ranked when they are eventually released (LEFT-state ranking in their class): https://twitter.com/Lil_Beasley/status/1164704691877502976?s=20 #113 Jacob Beasley Class of 2021 Power pack guard Jacob Beasley was detailed a year ago after attending the Inaugural @PrepHoopsTN Fall Combine. Beasley is a natural floor leader with better than average quickness and court vision. Wesley Maples Class of 2020 Splendor shooter, Wesley Maples inspired a whimsical postseason run by Sevier County High School last spring. His shooting touch and surprising agility at 6-foot-5. Maples also camped with Lenoir-Rhyne. #24 Tyrus Baynham Jr. Class of 2020 Bouncy wing at Athens Prep. Baynham Jr. really blossomed athletically after leaving Franklin Road Academy. He is able to move around the floor with more freedom and attack off the dribble more consistently. Baynham Jr. is a low-major dream at the 2-3. #94 Harrison Kelly Class of 2021 Harrison Kelly played very well at the East Tennessee State University Camp weeks prior. In fact, Harrison averaged over 21 ppg at the ETSU Camp. His shooting prowess makes him an exciting prospect. Further, Kelly grew to nearly 6-foot-3 in the last half year. Harrison also attended TTU's Camp. Attends Christian Brothers. #18 Isaiah Jones Class of 2021 Soaring all year. Isaiah is one of the most talented guards in Tennessee. He camped with Tennessee State University, Vandy, and now Tennessee Tech. Every program in the state is aware of the Team Thad 16u veteran.   For the best statewide coverage of high school basketball follow @PrepHoopsTN.