5 transfers who will need to produce
There should be a portal for high school prospects to enter, so the high school basketball coaches can keep up with the kids that are on the market. Transfers have to be impactful at their new schools. They have to…
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Continue ReadingThere should be a portal for high school prospects to enter, so the high school basketball coaches can keep up with the kids that are on the market.
Transfers have to be impactful at their new schools. They have to be that missing piece to a winning regular season or a deep postseason run.
Well, there was some usual shuffling in West Tennessee that could shake up the landscape this upcoming season.
Here are 5 transfers who will need to produce in 2021.
Matthew Stokes, Bartlett: The 6-foot-8 junior power forward was behind the rotation at Houston High School the last two seasons. Now, he will most likely start in the frontcourt next to sophomore forward Rashad Williams. Stokes will need to be able to rebound, play defense, set screens in back-and-roll situations, and communicate with his teammates. He will not be one of the Panthers’ top scorers, since the team has Terrance Jacobs Jr. and Amarr Knox in the backcourt, but if he’s put in a scoring situation, Bartlett head coach Dion Real will expect points to go into the scorebook.
Anthony Medlock, Germantown: Medlock will get to play his former school, Arlington, this upcoming season since his new school is in the same district. The 6-4 shooting guard will be one of the Red Devils’ most important players in 2021. So, what does Medlock need to do? It’s simple. He will need to be a consistent No. 1 or No. 2 scoring option each night. Medlock will need to take advantage of small defenders, make 50 percent of his shots, take slower defenders off the dribble, and score close to 20 points each night. Hopefully, the junior has been in the gym all summer, so he can help Germantown win games.
Drew Kyzar, MHEA: Kyzar should fit well with his new team since the program loves to move the basketball and run a lot of half-court sets. The 6-6 wing will be playing alongside Murray State commit Justin Morgan. Kyzar can help take a lot of attention off Morgan by making shots. He will need to be an offensive threat each time he steps on the floor. Kyzar needs to make sure his presence is felt after each scored basket.
Andre Watson, Mitchell: Watson is another former Arlington product. The 5-9 point guard should be one of the best guards in TSSAA Division I-2A in 2021. Watson can make big shots. He’s never afraid to take them. Watson plays with a lot of heart and guts. To help his new program, Watson will need to have balance. He will need to run the offense, set his teammates up for easy scores, and score timely buckets when the opportunity presents itself.
B.J. Gilmore, Millington: The 6-1 shooting guard comes from Arlington with a great opportunity in front of him. Junior point guard Seth Grandberry, who looks to increase his assist average, needs a reliable scoring option in the backcourt with him, so Gilmore is the chosen one. Now, what does he have to do? Shoot, shoot, shoot. Grandberry is going to average close to 20 points per game, so Gilmore will need to be right there with his teammate. He’s one of the best shooters in Memphis. Gilmore showed that in glimpses at his former school. The stage is set for him to have a big senior season.