#TerryTalks: Best of The Best TN Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The first annual Best of The Best hosted by Tim Lownsdale in Brentwood had some of the best talent from the state of TN in the building. The camp provided high-level skills training and competitive games. Here are a few guys that caught my eye…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131426,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Kaleb-Williams-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Kaleb-Williams-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131426" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1399745' first='Kaleb' last='Williams'] </strong>(6'1/CG/'25/Trinity Christian Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: kwilliams12_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @Kaleb_will06</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kaleb had the bag wide open throughout the day. He was cooking at all levels, making tough shots off the bounce, knocking down trey balls, finishing through contact, and showing his ability to be a playmaker in a gym full of studs. Kaleb showed pull-ups, stepbacks, side-steps, and even half-spins that led to burst off the bounce ad scores at the cup; you name it, Kaleb had it on display. He was one of the top perimeter threats in the gym, and he showed his entire bag and his scoring prowess. Kaleb showed lots of shiftiness with the rock in his hands, the ability to score when given the slightest bit of space, and that he's really crafty with a knack for scoring.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131427,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Dylan-Qualls-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Dylan-Qualls-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131427" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2315906' first='Dylan' last='Qualls'] </strong>(6'4/F/'26/Hickman County HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: _justdz</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @DylanAQualls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Dylan had a great showing at camp, and he did it without having to put up a lot of points. He understands his strengths, and he did those things exceptionally well. His two biggest assets that he brings to the floor are rim protection and rebounding. He doesn't have the size when it comes to the average rim protectors that are spoken about, but he has really good timing and instincts when judging and going after opponents shot attempts. He is quick off the floor, which is one of the reasons why he is a major contributor on defense and the glass. Dylan defends and rebounds with intensity, showing that you can garner attention in other ways than just scoring. I know I spent most of the time talking about his two biggest strengths, but he is not a slouch on offense, as he did show nice footwork and finishing ability around the rim.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131428,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Bryson-Wade-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Bryson-Wade-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131428" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2133797' first='Bryson' last='Wade'] </strong>(5'11/CG/'27/Brentwood Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: bryson.wade_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @_Bryson_Wade_</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">I have this thing with a friend of mine who is a coach, and we talk about getting players to the corners, so they can be locked and loaded and ready for the kick-out pass for a trey. Bryson was the epitome of that, as he often ran to the corner, got set, and went to work when the ball was sprayed to him. If there was one thing that Bryson left as his mark from camp, it was the fact that he can stroke the rock from deep. As a freshman getting ready for his freshman season, he also showed a maturity in being able to be a creator off the bounce when defenders ran him off the line. He has vision and passing skills, making him a threat when he has to turn into a creator and put the ball on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131434,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Ty-Cobb-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Ty-Cobb-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131434" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2133810' first='Ty' last='Cobb'] </strong>(6'0/PG/'27/Upperman HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: tycobb000</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @tycobbie0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Ty is a lead guard who was at his best when he was out in the open court. He was constantly looking to create off the bounce, and the defense often found themselves on their heels when the rock was in his hands. He is a slasher that finishes well in the paint with runners and floaters, and he finished well directly at the cup. Ty is very skilled at getting his shot off in tight spaces/windows. He is a PG that was looking to get his from the moment he stepped on the court. As he continues to progress in the game, continuing to develop his PG IQ has to be high on the to-do list. He is embarking upon his freshman season and should be able to make some noise early in his high school career.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131435,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Malaki-Brooks-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Malaki-Brooks-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131435" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Malaki Undraes Brooks </strong>(6'0/PG/'24/Union City HS) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Instagram: mali.brooks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X/Twitter: @MaliBrooks11</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Malaki showed a delicate balance between facilitating and scoring. He was productive in both areas and garnered a lot of attention while he competed at a high level. He was able to live in the paint off the bounce, as he has a quick first step. With his ability to collapse the defense, he created open receivers who had open scoring opportunities after he distributed the rock to them. He showed exceptional vision and was able to make precise passes in tight spaces. He shot the ball well from behind the arc and kept the defense honest with his ability to knock down the long ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"left","id":2131438,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Christopher-Armour-Jr.-C.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/PH-Christopher-Armour-Jr.-C.png?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-2131438" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Christopher Cornell Armour, Jr. </strong>(6'1/PG/'24/Rossville Christian Academy) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Chris is a mentally tough lead guard, and it showed throughout the day. He is a downhill attacking guard that pushes pace. Once he puts his head down and gets to going, he is difficult to keep out of the paint. He showed what he could do off the bounce, which was the apparent strength of his game. He was looking to score, but as a listed PG during the times I was able to watch him, scoring seemed to be the priority, not facilitating. He is a two-way player as he showed tremendous on-ball defense as he pressured the ball with tenacity. With this being my first time laying eyes on Chris, I would have to watch him again to be able to evaluate his ability to be a floor general, but one box he did check is scoring, as he showed his ability to score the rock.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->