Team Preview: Beech

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='1317053' first='Odell' last='Bradley IV']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look inside Tennessee high school basketball programs, as they gear up for the 2023-2024 season. Our next team feature is Beech High of Hendersonville, TN.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Kip Brown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Beech Stats</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State</strong> <strong>Championship Record:</strong> 2-5<br><strong>Appearances (5): </strong> 2022, 2010, 2009, 1990, 1983<br><strong>State Finals Runners Up (1): </strong>1983</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022-2023 Record: </strong>21-10<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Time</th><th>2023 Playoffs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Feb. 18, 2023</td><td><strong>Beech 51</strong>, Gallatin 34</td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 21, 2023</td><td>Beech 51, <strong>Hendersonville 53</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 25, 2023</td><td><strong>Beech 55</strong>, Cookeville 42</td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 28, 2023</td><td><strong>Green Hill 52</strong>, Beech 49</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br>Roster (2023-2024)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anticipated Starters*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th></th><th>Name</th><th>Pos</th><th>Cl</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>00</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2410472' first='Jaylen' last='Townsend']</td><td>PG</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Del McCoury</td><td>SG</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee']*</td><td>SG</td><td>Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1317053' first='Odell' last='Bradley IV']*</td><td>SG</td><td>Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Jailen Shelton*</td><td>SG</td><td>Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Kejuan Harris *</td><td>F</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Tyler Campbell</td><td>SG</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>TJ Ruffin</td><td>PG</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>21</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2270751' first='Champ' last='Nix'] *</td><td>SF</td><td>So.</td></tr><tr><td>23</td><td>Dallin Wayment</td><td>SG</td><td>Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>DeAndrew Workings</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>25</td><td>Watson Storey</td><td>PF</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>Jeremiah Burton</td><td>PG</td><td>Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>35</td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2439013' first='Cutter' last='Sisk']</td><td>PF</td><td>So.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anticipated starters are: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270751' first='Champ' last='Nix']</strong>, <strong>Kejuan Harris</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317053' first='Odell' last='Bradley IV'], Jailen Shelton</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee'].</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1317053' first='Odell' last='Bradley IV']</strong> can really shoot it. He and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1336419' first='Jordan' last='Lee']</strong> compliment each other rather well. The senior pair will deal with fullcourt pressure or calming the team amidst rough patches effectively. Neither are prone to fouling and both are going to be on the floor when it matters most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In Odell's three November scrimmages he scored 26 points, 31 points, and then 27 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan also has five D1 football offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Odell rebounds when needed and Jordan is an adept shooter that picks his spots. <strong>Jailen Shelton</strong> is one of the best defenders in the state. Relentless. Exceptional effort. Takes advantage of the slightest tinge of laziness by opposition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though Beech features a couple athletes, they have no size. No size. Tanner "Champ" Nix is the tallest starter at a thin 6-foot-3. <strong>Kejuan Harris</strong> is essentially the same height but more hulking. Coach Kip Brown likes to play the team five-out on offense and it looks feasible. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270751' first='Champ' last='Nix']</strong> can shoot it and the team will welcome him stepping out to handle or shoot. His inability to keep reaching defenders from reaching and poking around him while slashing will inhibit his post-up game this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dallin Wayment</strong> is not a starter, and might see limited minutes, but his defensive awareness and effort is fantastic. When Beech defends in the zone, he is one of the best out high at getting from point to wing and back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">District 12 Teams</span><br>Beech<br>Gallatin<br>Hendersonville<br>Mt. Juliet<br>Green Hill<br><br><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->