Team Preview: Daniel Boone

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops staff is taking a closer look inside Tennessee high school basketball programs, as the 2023-2024 season tips. Our next team feature is Daniel Boone High, outside of Johnson City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Chris Brown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Daniel Boone Stats</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>State Championship Record:</strong> 0-1<br><strong>Appearances (1): </strong>1999</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Game Date</th><th>Opponent</th><th>Result</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mar. 18, 1999</td><td>Marshall County</td><td>L, 47-54</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2022-2023 Record: </strong>14-19</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">2023 Playoffs</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date/Time</th><th>Matchup</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Feb. 13, 2023</td><td><strong>Daniel Boone 53</strong>, Science Hill 50</td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 16, 2023</td><td><strong>Daniel Boone 71</strong>, Dobyns-Bennett 63</td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 18, 2023</td><td>Daniel Boone 62, <strong>West Ridge 63</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong></strong>Feb. 25, 2023</td><td><strong>Daniel Boone 64</strong>, Jefferson County 62</td></tr><tr><td>Feb. 28, 2023</td><td>Daniel Boone 64, <strong>Sevier County 70</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Henry Hamlin</strong> is a key on the blocks. The team lists him as a small forward, but he does most of his damage in tight. Hamlin is a strong dude with a willingness to bang.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freshman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2275852' first='Garrison' last='Jones'] </strong>looks to be a future star thanks to his impressive agility at 6-foot-5. When Garrison hit a corner three his potential wing position became illuminated. Jones really could blossom into a college basketball player at some level, considering he is already 190 pounds and nimble. The shooting touch sets him into strong company as tall shooters are all the rage from NBA on down.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden Blankenship</strong>, playing with a left knee brace is very clever and plays with a nice shooting touch. He is not jumping over dudes, but his ability create something out of nothing sets him apart on his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Point guard <strong>Clay Rowland</strong> is the primary ball-handler. He does not turn the ball over, but don't expect him to break guys down with elaborate maneuvers. He is safe and not all that threatening with the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>3</td><td></td><td>Gabe Duncan SG • Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td></td><td>Brayden Blankenship SG • Sr. • 6' 1" • 180 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td></td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='1387460' first='Luke' last='Jenkins'] PG • Sr. • 6' 3" • 205 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td></td><td>Jackson Utsman SG • Sr. • 5' 11" • 185 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td></td><td>Clay Rowland PG • Jr.</td></tr><tr><td>22</td><td></td><td>Tim Mcgonigle PG • Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td></td><td>Gavin Pearce SG • Jr. • 6' 1" • 165 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td></td><td>Griffin Erickson SF • Sr.</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td></td><td>Henry Hamlin SF • Sr. • 6' 3" • 220 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>33</td><td></td><td>[player_tooltip player_id='2275852' first='Garrison' last='Jones'] C • Fr. • 6' 5" • 190 lbs</td></tr><tr><td>44</td><td></td><td>Nick Lawitzke SG • Sr.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table -->