Tennessee Tigers 16u Capture their Best Win Sunday

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sunday evening, after a successful AAU weekend, <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='2078775' first='Tennessee' last='Tigers'] 16u Head Coach Ryley McClaran</strong> shared insight on his players and his team. [program_tooltip program_id='2078775' first='Tennessee' last='Tigers'] is an AAU program run by <strong>Chip Smith</strong>, who coaches the 17u team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How is [player_tooltip player_id='1959892' first='Bryant' last='Hall'] playing? He had a huge role on a Nolensville team that took a gigantic leap forward this winter.</strong><br>We had him Friday night. He may have<br>fractured his elbow. He went to the E.R. after landing on it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2477732' first='Kobe' last='Jackson'] (Chattanooga). How do you like his game at this stage?</strong><br>He had a solid weekend. Solid. Versatile. Can take you off the bounce. He probably averaged around 13 for us. He guards 94'. He had four three's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is his first year playing travel ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>I keep reading about Cutter on Twitter. [player_tooltip player_id='2439013' first='Cutter' last='Sisk']. What is he doing to help you guys?</strong><br>He is probably averaging around 20 for us right now. Super solid inside. Great feet. Soft hands. 6'7". Can play inside or out. Knock it down. Back-to-basket you are not stopping him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who did he play HS with?</strong><br>He plays for Beech. He got limited minutes for Beech. He worked out for us a few times, and we were like 'This guy has potential.' The first weekend he went off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>He was productive right away?</strong><br>He probably averaged 18-19 right away. He is a double-double. Plays through contact. Immediate impact. 6'7" big body.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Remind you of anybody you played with or against in high school?</strong><br>Dalton Marsh. Similar body type. Better shape than Dalton. Can pick'n'pop. He is a little more agile. Dalton was more of a 15' guy. Cutter can step out if you play drop coverage on him. I would say he can shoot a 35-40%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You guys just defeated Griffin Elite UA Rise?</strong><br>In my opinion, that was the best team we played all travel season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What was their plan against you?</strong><br>They played fast. They played super fast. They had really good guard-play. We combatted that with a 1-2-2. Made it a halfcourt game. We ended up being down by 5 with a minute left. We went to a full court press.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Who helped run your press?</strong><br><strong>Ayden Glenn</strong>. Played for Zion last year. He is going to be at Franklin HS, starting point guard. Really good ball-handler. Smart basketball player. Him and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2340858' first='Grayson' last='Scragg'] </strong>were really good out front (in the press).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What was the reaction after that win?</strong><br>We were not surprised. We played really hard. We have tons of team confidence. Going into that game we knew what we had to do. We played Pro One UA to a one-point game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tell me about Shaw please.</strong><br><strong>Shaw Seraphine </strong>from C.P.A. He had 5-6 points, but he was really good on defense. Probably had 7 rebounds. He had 19 blocks on the weekend. He can play guard, or the 4. He is like 6'2" or 6'3". We play him outside because he is active against the guards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>More on [player_tooltip player_id='2340858' first='Grayson' last='Scragg']?</strong><br>His freshman year, he was on our team. I was watching him, and different guys that reached out (to Tigers). He stood out. He is really physical. Plays football too. Grayson, I have at the "1' right now. He controls the game with Cutter. He is our primary guard, along with Glenn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What can he do to get better in the next year?</strong><br>I would say finishing around the rim over bigger guys. He can look for fouls that are not there. Body control going in [to the lane]. Getting to the spot you want to, now you have to finish it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Wagner</strong><br>He is our energy guy. He comes in the game and instantly makes an impact. He dives on the floor. Really good screener. He is happy with his role. Solid. Good in-between game. Cutter can pick'n'pop, but with Noah he can hit the 15'. He kind of rolls in the mid-post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2238823' first='Reese' last='Smith']?</strong><br>Reese is a pass-first point guard. He probably averages the most assists for us. Really good passer. Can defend laterally really well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Vonallmen</strong><br>Luke is a shooter. He hits at about 35%. Plays for C.P.A. with Shaw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>2026 Tennessee Roster</strong></span><br>Ayden Glenn<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1959892' first='Bryant' last='Hall']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2340858' first='Grayson' last='Scragg']<br>Shaw Seraphine<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2439013' first='Cutter' last='Sisk']<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2238823' first='Reese' last='Smith']<br>Luke Vonallmen<br>Noah Wagner<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2477732' first='Kobe' last='Jackson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noah Wagner / Pope Prep / F<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1959892' first='Bryant' last='Hall'] / Nolensville / G</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->