Devin Fish Helped Veteran Warren County Score in Bunches

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: Warren Central 2024-2025</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the first week of June Warren County High played against Tullahoma's Wildcats on the THS floor. All evaluations below are from that game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Warren County (Starters*)</span><br>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='2381896' first='Corban' last='Felton']*<br>#23 Keyton Reno*<br>#24 [player_tooltip player_id='2503087' first='Devin' last='Fish']*<br>#33 [player_tooltip player_id='2880796' first='Chance' last='Whitlock']*<br>#35 Deashawn Adams*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tullahoma (Starters*)</span><br>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='2817296' first='Alex' last='Bobo']*<br>#11<br>#15 Jayden Thompson*<br>#23<br>#33 [player_tooltip player_id='2352126' first='Austin' last='Tinnon']*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2503087' first='Devin' last='Fish']</strong> established his potency as a scorer. As the game matured he proved to be the most effective guard offensively. Fish showed some wiggle and the ability the open three-pointer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tullahoma returns three starters from last season: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2817296' first='Alex' last='Bobo']</strong>, <strong>Jayden Thompson</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352126' first='Austin' last='Tinnon']</strong>. The team ran their trademarked 2-3 zone. Bobo defended the perimeter very well and Tinnon hovered under the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats practiced a little 2-2-1 pressure. The first time they ran it they forced an errant pass and a quick counter resulted in <strong>Jayden Thompson </strong>scoring and-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Multiple times Tullahoma cleared out the lane and pulled Tinnon to the top with the intent of feeding Jayden Thompson low for some iso operation. This is a smart idea because it places Thompson on the other team's second big.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayden remains an important piece to the Tullahoma puzzle. Sure, he is built more like a defensive lineman than a small forward, but he moves well and contributes in a variety of ways. Also, this game reminded that Jayden helps alleviate some of the defensive burden undertaken by Tinnon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Tullahoma <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381896' first='Corban' last='Felton']</strong> looks poised to take on a slightly bigger role. Last year Felton led the team in assists with 2.9 per, an unusually low figure for a team leader. Unlike most teams in high school THS does not really feature a primary passer and numerous players are able to initiate the offense or make that final pass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Early in the game Warren County made shots around the rim challenging for THS. <strong>Deashawn Adams</strong> was a gritty defender. <strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2880796' first='Chance' last='Whitlock']</strong> helped though Tullahoma was able to get Whitlock into a 2-on-1 situation a couple of times. Those are often going to end poorly for a post defender and they did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incidentally, Chase Whitlock put on serious "good weight" in the last months+. His strength is apparent upon sight. Look for Whitlock to have a breakout senior season after averaging 4.1 ppg and 4.9 rpg this past year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, Deashawn Adams was spotty early attacking the Tullahoma press. His indecision resulted in two turnovers and Tullahoma became energized from that success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">History</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 2024-2025 Tullahoma enjoyed a dream season, finishing the last day of the year losing in the 3A Championship Game to Upperman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren County finished 20-8 and graduated their three captains (Connor Williams, Nathan Turner, Aaron Templeton). The Pioneers won their district with a 9-2 record. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren County brings back their four leading scorers from last season: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2503087' first='Devin' last='Fish'] </strong>(15.0 ppg), <strong>Keyton Reno</strong> (9.9 ppg), <strong>Deashawn Adams</strong> (9.4 ppg), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2381896' first='Corban' last='Felton']</strong> (6.1 ppg) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2880796' first='Chance' last='Whitlock']</strong> is certain to be a breakout player coming off his 4.1 ppg, 4.9 rpg junior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Substitutes </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As mentioned Tullahoma returned much of their team. Who will emerge as depth players? Can anybody help in a bigger way than they did last year?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Late in the first quarter THS subbed in <strong>Andrew Carmack</strong> and <strong>Gage Allen</strong>. Allen looks like the backup point guard, a slender 5-foot-10 ball-handler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->