TN Throwdown Day 1 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">The Prep Hoops Tennessee Throwdown (Memphis) came with intensity from the opening tip, and the 17U division did not disappoint. Day 1 was filled with high-level guard play, versatile wings, and interior presence, with players stepping up and making statements early in the grassroots season. These were not just flashes, these were impact performances from players showing they are ready to elevate their stock. Here are several standouts who set the tone and demanded attention…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573959,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Griffin-Head.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Griffin-Head.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573959" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Griffin Quinn Head</strong> (6'0/CG/'27/TN United) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: griffhead3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @GriffinHead23</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: griffhead14 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Griffin proved to be a creative and cerebral lead guard with a strong feel for the game. He brings a blend of poise, PG IQ, and playmaking instincts with a strong maturity as a floor general. He has really good vision and passing accuracy, making him capable of dissecting defenses with quick reads and on-time and on-target deliveries. Whether in transition or the half-court, he consistently found open teammates with timing and creativity. He did a good job manipulating angles and changing pace, which helped him to thrive as a penetrator using body control to finish around the rim off the bounce, as well as make the right passes to teammates who got open because of his ability to collapse the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573960,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Brennan-Patel.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Brennan-Patel.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573960" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3532888' first='Brennan' last='Patel']</strong> (6'1/CG/'27/Rise Above) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: brennan_patel</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @Brennan_Patel0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Brennan is a shifty guard with a mature floor game and plays with a lot of craftiness off the bounce and when finishing in the paint. He is a multi-level scoring threat who brought a polished offensive skill set and a high basketball IQ to the floor. He can score effectively from inside the paint, in the mid-range, and from three-point range. He showed shot-making ability, thrived in creating space off the bounce, and was especially dangerous with his floater game. He excels at generating offense in both isolation and within team sets.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573964,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Jalen-Knight.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Jalen-Knight.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573964" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3532321' first='Jalen' last='Knight']</strong> (6'2/CG/'26/KBE) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Jalen.knight22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Jalen is a senior who competed this weekend and is still looking to garner attention that will help him find a path to the next level. He showed his ability to score the rock while displaying strong secondary playmaking ability. He initiates offense with confidence, delivers accurate reads, and creates opportunities for teammates by drawing defensive attention. His combination of scoring versatility, shot creation, and playmaking makes him a valuable two-way backcourt piece with the tools to compete at the next level. He plays with composure and control, has a tight handle and uses change of pace effectively, accelerating and decelerating to create space without being rushed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573966,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Blake-Price.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Blake-Price.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573966" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Blake Price</strong> (6'4/SF/'27/Unseen Elite ) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: b.price00</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @blakep2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: exotic.blake &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Blake showed really good playmaking instincts, which was the area of his game that stood out the most. He has the tools to excel on both ends of the floor. His natural ability to get downhill, rise up in the mid-range, finish at the cup, and create for his teammates makes him a versatile offensive threat. He combines footwork, balance, and a solid handle to create shots at will, while playing under control and with a high IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573967,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Kamryn-Green.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Kamryn-Green.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573967" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Kamryn Green</strong> (6'9/PF|C/'27/Hoop City) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: iiamkgreen</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">X: @kamryngreen14</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kamryn made his impact on the interior as his size and length were hard to match by the teams his squad faced today. He played to his strengths, which were inside the paint: he was productive as an inside scorer, very active on the glass, and a rim protector with his shot-blocking timing. He battled on the post and fought relentlessly for rebounds, whether he boxes out or repositions himself to follow the ball's trajectory. There is still a lot of growth in his overall game, and this off-season is one to monitor as he works on his inside-out game as well as his body in the weight room.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3573969,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Kylan-Hardeman.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/Kylan-Hardeman.jpg?w=300" alt="" class="wp-image-3573969" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2419390' first='Kylan' last='Hardeman']</strong> (5'10/PG/2027/No Days Off Bulldogs) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">IG: Kyhardeman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">TikTok: Ky.hardeman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Kylan is a lead guard who showed his ability to balance scoring and facilitating, as he was really good at creating offense for himself and others. He plays with poise and understands situational basketball within his team's needs, meaning he knows when his team needs him to be more assertive, looking for his own offense, and when he needs to get his teammates involved. He is a very good ball handler with creativity. He is really good at using screens, splitting the defense, and getting to where he wants as a dribble penetrator. He does a good job of changing direction with the ball and plays under control at high speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->