Recruiting Watch: TN United’s 9 Is Built for Exposure

TN United 17U   Head Coach: Blake Head   IG: tnunitedbasketballclub   X: @TNUnitedBall   Key Players   [player_tooltip player_id='2885732' first='Brendan' last='Murphy'] (6'3/CG/2027/TN United)   IG: brendanmurphy0   X: @BrendanMurph00   TikTok: brendanmurphy1234     Brendan is the offensive engine that can take over a game at any moment. He is an elite-level scorer with a deep, polished bag and the confidence to match. What separates him is how effortless his game looks as he doesn't force action, he creates it. He is a three-level scorer who can hurt you from anywhere on the floor. He creates space with ease using footwork, pace, and control and he is dangerous off the bounce with a smooth pull-up game. What elevates Brendan beyond just being a scorer is that he understands how to impact winning. He picks his spots, stays within flow, and when it is time to go, he delivers.   Griffin Quinn Head (6'0/CG/'27/TN United)   IG: griffhead3   X: @GriffinHead23   TikTok: griffhead14     Griffin is the ultimate stat-stuffer and floor general as a guard who does a little bit of everything and does it at a high level. Calling him a “triple-double threat” is not hype but it is reality. He is a really good rebounding guard who has a nose for the ball. He is a knockdown shooter who stretches defenses, while at the same time being a high-level facilitator with vision, timing, and creativity. He controls tempo and keeps the team organized. What stands out most is his feel for the game. He understands angles, timing, and how to manipulate defenses. Whether it is pushing in transition, delivering on-time passes, or stepping in to hit a big shot, Griffin is a trustworthy leader with the ball in his hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='3572839' first='TJ' last='Maxwell'] (6'5/Wing/'27/TN United)   TJ was not at PH TN Throwdown, but Coach Head spoke volumes about him.  TJ has a D1 frame with length and athleticism. He is a really good perimeter shooter and shot a really high percentage during the school year. He plays above the rim with ease and he can create his own shot and get to his spots effortlessly. TJ brings a dimension that every high-level team needs which is a long, athletic wing who can stretch the floor and finish plays.   Key Role Players to Watch:   [player_tooltip player_id='2929802' first='Cade' last='Barton'] (5'10/Point Guard/2027/[program_tooltip program_id='2857828' first='Tennessee' last='United'])   IG: cadebarton7   Cade is the heartbeat of the team and the guy who keeps everything connected. He is a vocal leader who sets the tone. He is a reliable secondary playmaker who can run the show and he is a capable scorer at all three levels. He brings toughness and energy to the floor and he does the little things that don't always show up in the box score but are critical to winning. Every good team needs a glue guy and TN United has one in Cade.   [player_tooltip player_id='3572837' first='Will' last='Luhn'] (6'1/SG/2027/[program_tooltip program_id='2857828' first='Tennessee' last='United'])   IG: will_luhn   X: @will_luhn11   TikTok: @tnunitedbasketballclub   Will is a pure shooter with discipline and composure and shooters like him change games. He was one of the best perimeter shooters throughout the weekend as he is always ready as he has great shot prep and confidence from deep. He plays within himself, understands spacing, and punishes defensive mistakes instantly.   What To Expect From TN United 17u This Spring and Summer:   TN United is built on a clear identity as they play fast, push tempo, and create early offense. They play unselfish and has really good ball movement. They play disciplined and they are a High IQ team who minimizes their mistakes. They don't just try to win games but they try to out-execute, out-think, and outlast opponents.   What must happen over the next few months in order for Coach Head to say at the end of July that his team had a successful spring and summer?   Coach Head made it clear that the goal is not just wins. The goal is RESULTS at the next level. A successful season equals 9 players earning opportunities to play college basketball.   #TerryTalks-My Thoughts On TN United 17u   There are teams that show flashes and then there are teams like TN United 17U, a group that already understands how to play the right way, compete the right way, and win the right way. This is a squad built on skill, IQ, unselfishness, and production, and after watching them, one thing is clear: they have pieces at every level and they know how to use them. Coach Blake Head has this group playing with structure and freedom, allowing his players to operate within a system while still showcasing their individual strengths. The result? A team that can control tempo, create quality shots, and respond under pressure.

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