Team Preview: Davidson Academy
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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 Davidson Academy, out of Nashville.
Head Coach: Kevin Harper
Davidson Academy Stats
State Championship Record: 0-1
Appearances (1): 2015
2022-2023 Record: 24-9
The 2022-2023 team was driven by Lorenzo McMillion, a high-flying, glorious scorer and the tall, invested A.J. McGhee. Both graduated leaving room for a deep ’24 class to find larger roles.
Roster (2023-2024)
4 | James Avery SG, PG • Sr. | |
5 | Will Breece PG • Sr. • 5′ 9″ • 150 lbs | |
10 | Jude Browning SG, PG • Sr. • 6′ 0″ • 135 lbs | |
12 | Jagger Goodall PG, SG • Sr. | |
22 | Justin Dabit Sr. | |
23 | Vernon Roberts Jr SF • So. • 6′ 0″ • 175 lbs | |
24 | Ethan Sons Ethan Sons 5'11" | PG Davidson Academy | 2024 State TN PG, SG • Sr. • 5′ 10″ • 165 lbs | |
34 | Josiah Moore SG, SF • Jr. • 6′ 1″ • 175 lbs | |
34 | Braxton Trice SF • Sr. • 6′ 0″ • 160 lbs | |
42 | Caleb Rose PF • Sr. | |
52 | Landon Schmidt C, PF • Sr. | |
54 | Michael Artrip PF • Sr. • 6′ 4″ • 215 lbs |
Typical starters are: Ethan Sons Ethan Sons 5'11" | PG Davidson Academy | 2024 State TN , Josiah Moore, Vernon Roberts Jr., Will Breece, and Justin Dabit.
Ethan Sons Ethan Sons 5'11" | PG Davidson Academy | 2024 State TN was magnificent in a loss to University of School Nashville.
Points: 29
Rebounds: 4
Steals: 1
Turnovers: 1
Personal Fouls: 3
Free Throws: 2/4= 50%
Two Points: 6/8= 75%
Three Points: 5/11= 45%
Field Goals: 11/19= 58%
Ethan is the team’s top three-pointer shooter.
Jagger Goodall is a very good baseball player in addition to consistent double-figure scorer for the basketball Bears.
Will Breece scored 8 points against USN. Vernon Roberts helped with 7 points. Breece is a speedy guy.
Ten of the 12 players dressing varsity are seniors, making it an enormous class. The two non-seniors are actually starters: Vernon Roberts Jr., Josiah Moore. Josiah is a solid catch-and-shoot option at this stage of his career.
Starter James Avery plays as an athletic guard. Decent defender on and off of the basketball.
Schedule
Thursday, 11/30/2023 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Franklin Road Academy
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Saturday, 12/2/2023
Away
League
vs.
Battle Ground Academy
Tuesday, 12/5/2023 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Thursday, 12/7/2023 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Donelson Christian Academy
Friday, 12/8/2023 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Goodpasture Christian School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Friday, 12/15/2023 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Nashville Christian School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Wednesday, 12/20/2023
Away
Portland Christmas Tournament
League
Thursday, 12/21/2023
Away
Portland Christmas Tournament
League
Friday, 12/22/2023
Away
Portland Christmas Tournament
League
Thursday, 12/28/2023 7:30 PM
Home
Zaxby’s Classic
League
vs.
Hunters Lane High School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Friday, 12/29/2023 7:30 PM
Home
Zaxby’s Classic
League
vs.
McGavock High School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Thursday, 1/4/2024 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Ezell-Harding Christian School
Saturday, 1/6/2024 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Clarksville Academy
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Tuesday, 1/9/2024 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Friendship Christian School
Friday, 1/12/2024 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Tuesday, 1/16/2024 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Goodpasture Christian School
Friday, 1/19/2024 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Donelson Christian Academy
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Tuesday, 1/23/2024 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Nashville Christian School
Friday, 1/26/2024 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Ezell-Harding Christian School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym
Tuesday, 1/30/2024 7:30 PM
Away
League
vs.
Clarksville Academy
Friday, 2/2/2024 7:30 PM
Home
League
vs.
Friendship Christian School
Upper School – Huggins Gym – Gym