2026 class: How’s the best doing?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The early signing period, Nov. 12-19, is gradually approaching us. The 2025 season is as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best players in the senior class are looking forward to making their college announcements before turning their attention to the final chapter of their high school careers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who's going where? Which program is going to get a steal? I don't have the answer to either question, but I do have some intel on a handful of prospects in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2503087' first='Devin' last='Fish'], Warren County: The 6-foot-3 guard took an official visit to Tennessee Wesleyan last Tuesday. He mentioned to me that the visit went well. Fish is an efficient scorer, solid ball handler, and a versatile guard that can play both guard spots. He's one of the best guards available.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1919180' first='Dorien' last='Lyles'], Blackman: Lyles went on an unofficial visit to Mississippi College last Tuesday. The 6-2 guard is also hearing from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Southeast Missouri State, and Middle Tennessee State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2083148' first='Axton' last='Perry'], Bartlett: Perry went on an official visit last week at UT-Martin. He recently picked up an offer from Southeast Missouri State. The 6-7 forward can control the boards on his own and alter shots at the rim. Perry has good hands to catch lobs. He knows how to finish at the rim. There aren't many lengthy, versatile forwards in this class. Perry is in a class of his own because of his impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2194624' first='Eli' last='Brown'], Brentwood Academy: Brown has been talking to Sewanee and Palm Beach Atlantic. He's one of the best scoring guards in the class. Brown is a three-level scorer that's going to find a college home and become a productive player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1911257' first='Hudson' last='McKnight'], Brentwood: Trevecca has seen the talented McKnight during open gym sessions. He's going to play a big part in the Bruins' success during the 2025 season. McKnight is a shot maker, reliable ball handler, good passer, good teammate, and good competitor. It's only a matter of time before a program views McKnight as a solid price for four straight years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2477739' first='DJ' last='Wilbur'], Red Bank: Wilbur just took his first official visit to Tennessee Wesleyan last Monday. He has official visits setup with Maryville College (Oct. 15) and Pellissippi State (Oct. 16). Covenant College is planning to see the 5-10 point guard during open gym before fall break. Wilbur has mentioned that he plans on committing to a program in the spring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1901670' first='Jake' last='Harney'], Battle Ground Academy: Harney just went on an unofficial visit to Trevecca. The program, along with Lipscomb, have visited Harney during open gym sessions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->