BCAT Hoopfest: Top Performers (Part 1)
The BCAT Hoopfest has featured a ton of talent. Here’s the best thus far from Friday and the early hours of Saturday. 2025 Devin Hall, Cordova: The rising sophomore’s confidence has grown since the end of his freshman season. In…
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2025
Devin Hall, Cordova: The rising sophomore’s confidence has grown since the end of his freshman season. In the Wolfpack’s win over Hillcrest, Hall attacked the basket, pushed the basketball up in transition, and made shots from 3-point range. The 6-foot-0 combo guard is a rising stud in the 2025 class.
Gabe Davenport, Columbia Academy: Davenport is very patient on offense, knows how to get to his spots, and can make shots from the perimeter. In a win over Collierville on Friday, the soon-to-be sophomore combo guard made timely shots from the perimeter, while making solid reads off penetration.
Tyler Jones, ECS: Jones has a chance to be one of the best combo guards in this class. At 6-2, Jones is good at going coast-to-coast. Jones is a dependable 3-point shooter, and he’s also a reliable decision maker.
Landon Royston, ECS: The 6-4 point guard knows how to initiate the offense. Royston is another solid decision maker and shot maker for the Eagles. If he continues to develop, Royston will be well on his way to being a notable name in his class.
2024
Griffin Cooper, Columbia Academy: Cooper is a mobile and athletic forward. The rising junior can play with his back to the basket, run the floor, contest shots, and make shots from 15-feet out. Cooper is a hand full because of his mobility.
Jaye Nash, Briarcrest: Nash found his teammates for great looks in the Saints’ win over Ravenwood. His on-ball defense was on display as well. The 6-2 point guard was attacking the rim and pushing the basketball in transition.
Emerson Tenner, Cordova: Tenner is breaking out during the summer as a floor general. In a win over Hillcrest, Tenner was breaking down the defense, making his way into the middle before kicking out to his teammates. As a sophomore, Tenner had to be the Wolfpack’s No. 1 scoring option. In 2022, Cordova’s starting point guard has weapons all the floor to feed. Spectators should look for Tenner’s assist average to jump.
Christian Gilliland, Northpoint Christian: The 6-2 combo guard had no problem getting to the basket against Independence. Gilliland has great body control when he’s in the air. He can finish with either hand. Gilliland also showcased his shot making ability from the perimeter.
Ra’Tyler Lee, Fulton: Lee was physical in the post against Memphis East. The 6-6 small forward was getting rebounds and putbacks.
2023
L.J. Hickman, Memphis East: Hickman is a new face in the state and has quickly made his presence felt on the hardwood floor. The rising senior is a 6-2 bully at the guard position. Hickman’s ball handles and upper body strength are solid enough to drive into the lane and finish. He has been one of the best on-ball defenders at the event. Hickman is very disruptive and can frustrate a guard due to nonstop harassing.