Best Sophomores in 4A (D11)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cortez Graham</strong> (Hillsboro)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incredible scorer. Though he plays point guard, there is no basketball skill unavailable to the prolific sophomore Graham. In fact, Graham fit in swimmingly with the BCAT 100 hoopers in June, a group largely composed of 2023's and 2024's. His speed with the basketball will eventually be elite. The change of direction looks wonderful. Graham will graduate a 4-year starter and ultimately fight for District MVP as soon as this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason Ball</strong> (Brentwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Christian Brown</strong> (Franklin)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Transferred in to Franklin recently. Brown's acrobatics in the air are enticing and his potential demands attention. Look for him to develop methodically as his game is quite raw at this stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nick Degnan </strong>(Brentwood)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nick started a lot of games last season, as a freshman on a strong Brentwood High team. He is built like a multi-sport athlete, strong legs, clean hips, modest speed with quality change of direction and impressive skills. A broad game. Degnan might be the best rebounder of this sophomore bunch. Unafraid of contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyren Fisher (Hillsboro)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2497565' first='Ryleigh' last='Meanus'] (John Overton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ryleigh dressed most of the season for John Overton, though played in a half-dozen games. Meanus is expected to take on a larger role this year, probably start. He can play either guard position effectively. Teammate <strong>Kaleb Johnson</strong> is not going to have the impact of Ryleigh, but he can help a bit during his sophomore year too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1273548' first='Sam' last='Mewborn'] </strong>(Franklin)<br>For Franklin, the program's depth really takes shape in the sophomore class. Sam Mewborn is an elite shooter along the lines of Mason McKnatt, Grant Hurst, Trey Morrow, or Brevin Klym. Mewborn is approximately 6-foot-2 and certain to get open looks alongside point forward Jack Medalie. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Riley Jordan (Franklin)</strong><br>Wears jersey #20 for the Admirals. According to Head Coach Jason Stigall, Jordan works as hard as anybody on the defensive end. Thwarts bigger guards from driving and passing. Fantastic effort and grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2747408' first='Cooper' last='Jordan'] (Franklin)</strong><br>Wears jersey #34. Twin brother of Riley Jordan. Elite perimeter defender. Still developing on the offensive end. Plays with uncommon physicality. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->