Class AAA Teams with strong ’21 Crews: Middle TN
Seniors win playoff games. Considering this maxim, the following deep ’21 classes constitute the best squads capable of making a run at state. Notice many are familiar programs. Teams are listed in no particular order. East Tennessee Edition. Deep ’21…
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Continue ReadingSeniors win playoff games. Considering this maxim, the following deep ’21 classes constitute the best squads capable of making a run at state. Notice many are familiar programs. Teams are listed in no particular order.
East Tennessee Edition.
Deep ’21 Classes
Cane Ridge
Entire ’21 class
4 | Caleb Wilson Caleb Wilson 6'2" | CG Cane Ridge | 2021 State TN | Jr. | 6-2 | ||
14 | Chris Hillsman Chris Hillsman 5'5" | PG Cane Ridge | 2021 State TN | Jr. | 5-7 | ||
21 | Royale Tillman Royale Tillman 6'5" | SF Cane Ridge | 2021 State TN | Jr. | 6-3 | ||
23 | Tony Thompson | Jr. | 5-11 | ||
33 | Nijal Turner | Jr. | 6-6 | ||
44 | Sammy Sanchez | Jr. | 6-5 |
Head Coach: Marlin Simms
District: 12 AAA
—Nijal Turner is an interesting prospect with size and a little skill. Turner could really help the Ravens balance out the floor. Remember ’22 Brandon Miller creates plenty of offense on his own, but the frontline lacks some size and relies heavily upon the rebounding of Caleb Wilson Caleb Wilson 6'2" | CG Cane Ridge | 2021 State TN and Royale Tillman Royale Tillman 6'5" | SF Cane Ridge | 2021 State TN . Turner averaged 4.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg in very limited minutes as a junior.
Brentwood
2019-20 season: Brentwood overcame the loss of two formerly pivotal seniors (Jack Thurman, Harry Lackey Harry Lackey 6'6" | SG Clarksville Academy | 2020 State TN ) and managed to capture 23 wins. This adaptation proved the potential and unique cohesiveness embedded in the forthcoming unit.
Entire ’21 class
- Macen Redner Macen Redner 6'1" | PG Brentwood | 2021 State TN
- John Windley John Windley 6'4" | PG Brentwood | 2021 State TN
- Griffin Burke
- Joseph Clifton
- Ben Caylor
- Dustin Bluhm
- Joseph Hohn
Head Coach: Greg Shirley
District: 11 AAA
–Macen and John are friends that continue to work on their games. Together, with Griffin Burke, they form a solid backcourt. Windley is a high-academic target. Remember his brother signed and now attends Washington University. Windley is a little more skilled than David was at this stage. Redner can play on or off the ball with his shooting accuracy as a backbone.
Stone Memorial
2019-20 season: Stone Memorial truly missed Justin Headrick in 2019-2020. The 13 losses reveal it was absolutely a down year. Why are they on this list? The ’21 class brings back both depth and skill.
Entire ’21 class
- Zachary Boyd
- Jackson Eldridge
- Will Hecker
- Riley Day
- Christopher Coudriet
- Kaleb McCoy
- Andres Flores
Head Coach: Neil Capps
District: 6 AAA
–Zachary Boyd and Jackson Eldridge are talented and ready to run.
Franklin
2019-20 season: The most improved guard in the state? I offer Reed Kemp Reed Kemp 6'0" | PG Franklin | 2021 State TN . Part of the ascendance occurred as exceptional scorer Reese Glover graduated prior, leaving a potentially dangerous scoring vacuum
Connor Beavon
6’4 190
4.5 GPA, 34 ACT🤩🔥
Franklin HS (TN) #10, 2021 SF2019-20 Highlights:
*All-WillCo Team
*5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1 apg
(46% fg, 76% 2fg, 40% 3fg, 83% FT)*Career high 22 points (7/9, 6/8 3fg, 2/2 FT) & 5 blocks in 56-51 win vs DCHS (down 19-30 @ 1/2) https://t.co/Rgj2h4A3lI
— Franklin Basketball (@wcsFHSHoops) May 3, 2020
Entire ’21 class
- Reed Kemp Reed Kemp 6'0" | PG Franklin | 2021 State TN
- Aiden Smylie
- Connor Beavon Connor Beavon 6'3" | SG Franklin | 2021 State TN
- Matt Thurman
- Taylor Spierto
Head Coach: Jason Tigert
District: 11 AAA
Hillsboro
2019-20 season: Hillsboro
Entire ’21 class
- Jaylen Pegues Jaylen Pegues 6'2" | PG Hillsboro | 2021 State TN
- Jalen Macon Jalen Macon 6'5" | SG Hillsboro | 2021 TN
- Darrow Parrish II Darrow Parrish II 5'10" | PG Lighthouse Christian | 2021 State TN
- Tehlor Buford Tehlor Buford 6'2" | SG Hillsboro | 2021 State TN
- Sean Polk
- Desmond Henderson
Head Coach: Rodney Thweatt
District: 12 AAA
–JP Pegues is a top 5 point guard in the state. The team lost Ryan Wilcox Ryan Wilcox 6'3" | SF Hillsboro | 2020 State TN , but looks ready to compete with great guards. Darrow and Buford played plenty last season, but will mature into even larger roles. Jalen Macon Jalen Macon 6'5" | SG Hillsboro | 2021 TN is a football star and helps on the glass and with post defense.
Clarksville Northeast
2019-20 season: The Eagles of Northeast won District 10AAA for the second time in the last four years. Only two starters graduated (Tyrone Jackson, Tomario Vereen Tomario Vereen 6'5" | PF Northeast | 2020 State TN ). Expect an incredible senior season for this 9-man class. Specifically, Isaiah Farrior Isaiah Farrior 6'5" | SG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN , Alexander, Hooks, Averhart, and possibly high-potential wing Keaton Allen Keaton Allen 6'3" | SF Northeast | 2021 State TN will soar for the Eagles.
Entire ’21 class
- Isaiah Farrior Isaiah Farrior 6'5" | SG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN
- Joshua Alexander Joshua Alexander 6'6" | SF Blackman | 2021 State TN
- Keaton Allen Keaton Allen 6'3" | SF Northeast | 2021 State TN
- Marcus Averhart Marcus Averhart 6'2" | CG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN
- Jalen Hooks Jalen Hooks 6'4" | SF Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN
- CJ Shelby
- Jaylen Bussey Jaylen Bussey 6'3" | CG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN
- Marcus Williams
- Jaylen Miller
Head Coach: Samuel Young
District: 10 AAA
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