Junior forward Rashad Bryant Rashad Bryant 6'6" | PF Whitehaven | 2025 State TN made an impact for Shades Valley with his rebounding and defense against Mountain Brook. The athletic 6’7″ Bryant was a force in the paint and on the glass.

Bryant cleaned the glass with tenacity, pulling down 8 rebounds to help the Hornets build an early advantage. He used his size, length and leaping ability to sky for boards in traffic.

Defensively, Bryant protected the rim and deterred drives with his presence in the lane. He contested shots and cut off driving angles with his mobility.

Offensively, Bryant had some thunderous dunks including an alley-oop finish in transition. He was able to play above the rim and hammer down lob passes for emphatic slams that energized the team.

In total, Bryant made his mark as an athletic big man who crashed the boards, protected the paint and provided excitement with powerful dunks. His rebounding, defense and finishing helped the Hornets against the talented Mountain Brook team. Bryant was an impactful interior presence in a competitive matchup.

Senior forward Rashad Bryant Rashad Bryant 6'6" | PF Whitehaven | 2025 State TN has been a force on the glass and defensive end for the Shades Valley Mounties this season. The athletic 6’7” Bryant is putting up a strong stat line of 10.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game for the Mounties (7-7). His rebounding prowess has him ranked nationally in the top 200, 15th in Alabama across all divisions, and 2nd among Class 6A players. A long and wiry shot blocker and rebounder, Bryant uses his size, length and timing to clean up the defensive glass and swat away shots. His coach has praised his “relentless motor and competitiveness battling on the boards.