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Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside

Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
Andrew Force
Andrew Force March 21, 2025 @ 02:55 PM
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Corben Reynolds
Corben Reynolds 6'2" | PG | 2026
TN
Kasen Buie
Kasen Buie 6'9" | PF | 2025
TN
Isiah Ring
Isiah Ring 6'1" | PG | 2026
TN
Zion Pinkerton
Zion Pinkerton 6'4" | SG | 2026
TN
Jibriel Koko
Jibriel Koko 6'2" | PG | 2026
TN
Kohl Ward
Kohl Ward 5'9" | PG | 2027
TN
Gary Beeson, III
Gary Beeson, III 6'4" | PF | 2027
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='2207470' first='Kohl' last='Ward']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2611750"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddab050c74e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25:</strong> From the Mustang's opening score of the afternoon, a three-pointer, Kasen never slowed down offensively. Standing about 6-foot-8, Buie displayed exceptional shooting touch from deep and around the rim. Buie will have college opportunities and considering style of play and skills he looks to be several years away from his peak.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2295221"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddab050c7b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25:</strong> Great size for the wing position. Agile and nimble. Zion blocked [player_tooltip player_id='2611750' first='Kasen' last='Buie']'s three-point attempt. Rarely do players block 6'8" guys from the outside, but Zion did convincingly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2207470"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddab050c7fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25:</strong> An electric, bouncy combo guard, Kohl excites even his teammates. Kohl started as a freshman for a strong Tyner Academy team last season and continued into his sophomore year. Ward missed his first two outside shots woefully, but connected to beat the halftime buzzer, vaulting the Rams ahead 26-24 at the game's midpoint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194851"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddab050c83b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25:</strong> Beeson is taller than we had him listed (6'4"). He appears to be about 6-foot-6. That makes him a completely different player in the eyes of college recruiters. Good strength. Strong shoulders. He will be Top 60ish in the next update for 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2639004"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddb359762df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25:</strong> Loretto is a deep team with exceptional experience. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='2639004' first='Corben' last='Reynolds'] gives the wonderful team a solid two-way player with grit and poise. His upside is ok, not high. Still, Corben plays solid basketball with a sturdy body. Unequaled defensive commitment.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2281190"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67ddc44e2cf3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>3/21/25: </strong>Alcoa's blazing guard reminds of [player_tooltip player_id='2373251' first='Isiah' last='Ring'] (Hume-Fogg) in style. Both possess elite first step quickness. Koko is better finishing in traffic at this stage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

PICTURED: Kohl Ward Kohl Ward Kohl Ward 5'9" | PG Tyner Academy | 2027 State TN

Kasen Buie

Kasen Buie

TN
PF
HEIGHT 6'9"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Kasen
Buie PF
Class
2025
Height
6'9"
HS
Loretto
|
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: From the Mustang’s opening score of the afternoon, a three-pointer, Kasen never slowed down offensively. Standing about...
Written by Andrew Force
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Kasen Buie

State: Tennessee
School: Loretto
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Zion Pinkerton

Zion Pinkerton

TN
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Zion
Pinkerton SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Tyner Academy
|
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: Great size for the wing position. Agile and nimble. Zion blocked Kasen Buie ‘s three-point attempt. Rarely...
Written by Andrew Force
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Zion Pinkerton

State: Tennessee
School: Tyner Academy
Club: Team Scoot
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Kohl Ward

Kohl Ward

TN
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Kohl
Ward PG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
Tyner Academy
|
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: An electric, bouncy combo guard, Kohl excites even his teammates. Kohl started as a freshman for a...
Written by Andrew Force
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Kohl Ward

State: Tennessee
School: Tyner Academy
Club: A.O.T
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Gary Beeson, III

Gary Beeson, III

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Gary
Beeson, III PF
Class
2027
Height
6'4"
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: Beeson is taller than we had him listed (6’4″). He appears to be about 6-foot-6. That makes...
Written by Andrew Force
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Gary Beeson, III

State: Tennessee
Club: Chattanooga Elite
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Corben Reynolds

Corben Reynolds

TN
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Corben
Reynolds PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Loretto
|
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: Loretto is a deep team with exceptional experience. Junior Corben Reynolds gives the wonderful team a solid...
Written by Andrew Force
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Corben Reynolds

State: Tennessee
School: Loretto
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Jibriel Koko

Jibriel Koko

TN
PG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Jibriel
Koko PG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Alcoa
|
TN
Class 2A Semifinalists with Upside
3/21/25: Alcoa’s blazing guard reminds of Isiah Ring (Hume-Fogg) in style. Both possess elite first step quickness. Koko...
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State: Tennessee
School: Alcoa
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