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Players to Put On Your Radar

Players to Put On Your Radar
Brantley Green
Brantley Green April 23, 2026 @ 04:58 PM
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James “Tripp” Blanchard III
James “Tripp” Blanchard III 6'0" | SG/SF | 2028
TN
Matthew Manuel
Matthew Manuel 6'1" | SG | 2029
TN
Cordi Smith
Cordi Smith 6'5" | SG | 2029
TN
Dallas Freeman
Dallas Freeman 6'0" | PG | 2029
TN
Thaddeus “TJ” Young, Jr.
Thaddeus “TJ” Young, Jr.
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While the older players were playing on the main courts at The Warmup, there were quite a few younger players on other courts showcasing their talents as well. Here are some of the younger guys I saw that we need to put on our radars as they continue to grow and get older.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3279051"],"_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-69e6775109c33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Here is a player to keep your eye on. The 2029 guard from Rossville Christian Academy played really well for Hoop City over the weekend. He is a scorer. Can handle the ball really well and create his own shot. He can get to the rim whenever he wants. He also plays hard and is a good defender. You'll hear this name more in the future, I'm sure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3551045"],"_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-69e6775109cc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Now at Olive Branch High in Mississippi, Cordi is the taller of the 2 brothers. He is long and athletic and can defend multiple positions. He can handle the ball really well and can finish at the rim. He isn't afraid to step out and knock down the 3 either. Look for his stock to rise on the EYBL circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Cordehl Smith","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Olive Branch","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69e6775109da2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing with his brother at Olive Branch and on [program_tooltip program_id='2078772' first='Team' last='Thad'], Cordehl is a true PG. He is quick and aggressive when attacking the rim. Plays with a high IQ and with the maturity of an older player. Good pace and tempo. Also, a great on-ball defender pressuring opposing guards relentlessly.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3562137"],"_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-69e6775109e01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An all-around combo guard. He can handle the ball and run the offense, or play off-ball and really score it in multiple ways. Plays with a relentless motor and is a tough defender. Played a part in a state tournament semifinal run as a freshman and will only continue to improve and grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2624650"],"_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-69e6775109e60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">TJ is making his own name for himself now. You can tell basketball is in his genes when you watch him play. A long, smooth athlete. Attacks the rim and has a really good-looking shot that will continue to develop. You can see the potential based on how productive he is already.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3574498"],"_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-69e6775109ec8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Better put a hand up when Tripp walks in the gym. His range is wherever he catches the ball. An absolute shooter through and through. Great looking shot with a quick release. You can not give him any room to breathe or help off, or he will make you pay. He holds his own defensively and can handle the ball, but he will tear you up from behind the 3pt line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

While the older players were playing on the main courts at The Warmup, there were quite a few younger players on other courts showcasing their talents as well. Here are some of the younger guys I saw that we need to put on our radars as they continue to grow and get older.

Dallas Freeman

Dallas Freeman

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Dallas
Freeman PG
Class
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Height
6'0"
HS
Rossville Christian Academy
|
TN
Players to Put On Your Radar
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State: Tennessee
School: Rossville Christian Academy
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Cordi Smith

Cordi Smith

TN
SG
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Cordi
Smith SG
Class
2029
Height
6'5"
HS
Bartlett
|
TN
Players to Put On Your Radar
Now at Olive Branch High in Mississippi, Cordi is the taller of the 2 brothers. He is long...
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Cordi Smith

State: Tennessee
School: Bartlett
Club: Team Thad
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Cordehl Smith

Cordehl Smith

POS PG
CLASS 2029

Cordehl Smith

School: Olive Branch
Club: Team Thad
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Matthew Manuel

Matthew Manuel

TN
SG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SG
CLASS 2029
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Matthew
Manuel SG
Class
2029
Height
6'1"
HS
Middle College
|
TN
Players to Put On Your Radar
An all-around combo guard. He can handle the ball and run the offense, or play off-ball and really...
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Matthew Manuel

State: Tennessee
School: Middle College
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Thaddeus “TJ” Young, Jr.

Thaddeus “TJ” Young, Jr.

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“TJ” Young, Jr.
Players to Put On Your Radar
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James &#8220;Tripp&#8221; Blanchard III

James “Tripp” Blanchard III

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2028
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“Tripp” Blanchard III SG/SF
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
HS
Rossville Christian Academy
|
TN
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