New Season, New Faces

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PICTURED: [player_tooltip player_id='2559440' first='Finn' last='Kerschbaum']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first week of the high school basketball season always brings new names to @PrepHoopsTN. Further, familiar faces typically show up with added skills or some physical growth. Learn the new faces with us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559440"],"_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-691d1731f09d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>11/18/25:</strong> Finn was familiar prior, but the junior is enjoying a larger, more prominent role with Knoxville Catholic now. As the Irish blew out Lakeway Christian Tuesday night, Finn routinely established on the low blocks. His free throws slipped through purely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2550772"],"_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-691d1731f0a94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>11/18/25:</strong> Martin exceled at The Expo: Tennessee and surprisingly he already worked his way into the deep KnoxCath rotation. Martin kind of adopted the role departed guard [player_tooltip player_id='2349746' first='Carson' last='Asbaty'] filled last season, often beginning the offense and moving the ball laterally. [player_tooltip player_id='1959161' first='Cade' last='Murphy'] did not initiate so much in their debut. Perhaps Cade and the team are looking to spring him off of screens and cuts. Martin was reliable and not rattled by ball pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3073749"],"_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-691d1731f0b35"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>11/18/25:</strong> Veteran guard. Good handle. He played effectively fast and slow. Sexton will debut in the 2026 rankings when they enjoy a refresh thanks to his poise and craftiness in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3073748"],"_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-691d1a828209a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>11/18/25:</strong> Raw, bouncy combo forward. Anderson certainly hauled down 10+ rebounds in a blowout win over Cherokee Tuesday night. Anderson jumped center and continuously tugged down errant shots throughout. His footwork on the blocks needs refinement. His agility was promising and destructive for defenders. Anderson might be able to play a college wing at the NAIA-level if he improves his jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3073828"],"_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-691d1a8282183"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>11/18/25:</strong> Elite defender. Jovis made his Knoxville Catholic debut Tuesday night. His presence immediately impacted the game and the team. His effort stood out. Erwan rebounded at a high level. He defended every single position effectively. You can tell he is not a distance shooter, but he does not bother taking them. The team has shooting. What they needed was grit and toughness around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->