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PICTURED: Odell Bradley IV Odell Bradley IV 6'2" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN 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…
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Continue ReadingPICTURED: Odell Bradley IV Odell Bradley IV 6'2" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN
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.
Head Coach: Kip Brown
Beech Stats
State Championship Record: 2-5
Appearances (5): 2022, 2010, 2009, 1990, 1983
State Finals Runners Up (1): 1983
2022-2023 Record: 21-10
Date/Time | 2023 Playoffs |
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Feb. 18, 2023 | Beech 51, Gallatin 34 |
Feb. 21, 2023 | Beech 51, Hendersonville 53 |
Feb. 25, 2023 | Beech 55, Cookeville 42 |
Feb. 28, 2023 | Green Hill 52, Beech 49 |
Roster (2023-2024)
Anticipated Starters*
Name | Pos | Cl | |
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00 | Jaylen Townsend Jaylen Townsend 5'10" | PG Beech Highschool | 2025 TN | PG | Jr. |
1 | Del McCoury | SG | Jr. |
2 | Jordan Lee Jordan Lee 6'0" | PG Beech (football) | 2024 State TN * | SG | Sr. |
3 | Odell Bradley IV Odell Bradley IV 6'2" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN * | SG | Sr. |
4 | Jailen Shelton* | SG | Sr. |
5 | Kejuan Harris * | F | Jr. |
11 | Tyler Campbell | SG | Jr. |
12 | TJ Ruffin | PG | Jr. |
21 | Champ Nix Champ Nix 6'3" | SG Beech | 2026 State TN * | SF | So. |
23 | Dallin Wayment | SG | Sr. |
24 | DeAndrew Workings | ||
25 | Watson Storey | PF | Jr. |
30 | Jeremiah Burton | PG | Jr. |
35 | Cutter Sisk | PF | So. |
Anticipated starters are: Champ Nix Champ Nix 6'3" | SG Beech | 2026 State TN , Kejuan Harris, Odell Bradley IV Odell Bradley IV 6'2" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN , Jailen Shelton, Jordan Lee Jordan Lee 6'0" | PG Beech (football) | 2024 State TN .
Odell Bradley IV Odell Bradley IV 6'2" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN can really shoot it. He and Jordan Lee Jordan Lee 6'0" | PG Beech (football) | 2024 State TN 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.
In Odell’s three November scrimmages he scored 26 points, 31 points, and then 27 points.
Jordan also has five D1 football offers.
Odell rebounds when needed and Jordan is an adept shooter that picks his spots. Jailen Shelton is one of the best defenders in the state. Relentless. Exceptional effort. Takes advantage of the slightest tinge of laziness by opposition.
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. Kejuan Harris is essentially the same height but more hulking. Coach Kip Brown likes to play the team five-out on offense and it looks feasible. Champ Nix Champ Nix 6'3" | SG Beech | 2026 State TN 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.
Dallin Wayment 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.
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