NXTPRO Circuit: Sunday’s observations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tennessee prospects were on the hardwood floor early Sunday at the NXTPRO Circuit event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I was on hand for the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are quick observations from Sunday's action:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Garnett had a great morning</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='2076136' first='Clarksville' last='Crossovers'] 17U [player_tooltip player_id='2278560' first='Bryce' last='Garnett'] had a solid Sunday morning shooting the basketball. He scored 31 points in the 84-80 win over KY Future Elite. Garnett got into rhythm early and stayed in rhythm for the duration of the contest. He's one of the best shooters in the class and put on a shooting clinic to gap off a weekend his team went 3-1.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Smith ended the weekend on a high note</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2480027' first='Kenton' last='Smith'] had a solid ending to the weekend. He scored 22 points for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076136' first='Clarksville' last='Crossovers'] 17U in their win over KY Future Elite. The 6-foot-3 guard was aggressive on the offensive end, attacking the rim each time he saw a crease to go through. Smith was active on the glass and contested shots at the rim. He was a plus for his teammates on Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Redding provides spacing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6-6, [player_tooltip player_id='2575799' first='Walker' last='Redding'] provides spacing for this season's [program_tooltip program_id='2076136' first='Clarksville' last='Crossovers'] 17U team. On Saturday and Sunday, Redding made shots from the perimeter and can make them at a high clip. He provided spacing for the likes of Keshawn Moore, [player_tooltip player_id='1974852' first='Jonathan' last='Johnson'], Smith, and Garnett to get paint touches this weekend. Redding is the perfect wing to have on a roster.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Miles and Grant led Memphis Magic Elite 17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dedrick Miles Jr. and Isaiah Grant carried the offensive load in Sunday's 80-71 win over the Tennessee Travelers 17U. Miles was getting downhill and finishing at the rim, while Grant, using his 6-6 frame, was scoring over the top of his defenders. Grant was also taking his defenders off the dribble and making 17-foot jumpers. Both were active on the defensive end, deflecting passes and forcing turnovers. The combo of Miles and Grant proved to be too much for the Travelers on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Recruiting news</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Memphis Business Academy's senior point guard Larry Benson is about to be off the board. In the coming days, Benson is expected to announce his college decision.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->