Tyner Academy Versus Walker Valley College Prospects

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyner Academy vs. Walker Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halfway through December Rodney "Boo" Henderson (pictured above) and his Rams traveled to Walker Valley High School. The game involved many potential college basketball players. First, read a smidgen about the game itself and then observe each player's ideal college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Tyner Roster</span></strong><br>#0 Biship Smith (2024) <br>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='1259390' first='Rodney' last='Henderson'] III* (2025)<br>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='1282923' first='Nehemiah' last='Bloodsaw']* (2023)<br>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='1261388' first='Nick' last='Smith']* (2023) 6'1" 175<br>#10 Ricky Harper (2025) PG/SG<br>#15<br>#23 Josh Jackson (2023) 6'4" 208<br>#25 <br>#30 Javion Dixson (2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gme Nehemiah's free throws against Walker Valley were beautiful.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Biship Smith</strong> gives Coach EJ Ward some defensive depth. The junior is always playing with active hands and quick feet. The team does not need another point guard, per se, but they sure have a reliable, dynamic one in Smith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Walker Valley Roster</strong><br>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='1019304' first='Rodney' last='Broadnax']* (2023)<br>#3 PG [player_tooltip player_id='1389712' first='Tayvon' last='Barber']* (2023)<br>#4 G Hobart Brabson* (2023) 6'3" 190<br>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='2682998' first='Graham' last='Campbell'] (2025)<br>#14 Caleb Sausville (2024)<br>#21 <br>#22 [player_tooltip player_id='1392804' first='Cash' last='Coates'] (2024)<br>#23 Brett Jordan (2024)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Game Recap</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left"><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1389712' first='Tayvon' last='Barber'] is as efficient as ever. Very sharp cuts with the basketball. Understands his role and never over-penetrates or overextends himself. Very smart basketball player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker Valley amassed a 22-point lead early fourth quarter, 57-35.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hobart Brabson</strong> sprinted into the lane with ease. His finish under the basket made an easy two for a dominant Walker Valley team. The Walker Valley offense, in general, worked disturbingly effectively against Tyner's guards and wings. The Rams of Tyner did not make good adjustments or reactions to the predictable off-ball cuts. They did not deny kick-out passes either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Interestingly,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1019304' first='Rodney' last='Broadnax']</strong> played major minutes for Walker Valley. This is his first season playing for the He grew up as a Cleveland High talent both as a football and basketball player. Now a senior, RB will be critical in the district rebounding battles to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Sausville</strong> is the younger brother of Seth, a departed, graduated Walker Valley Mustang. Ok handle. Needs to become more physically imposing .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>FINAL: 66-51, Walker Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>College Prospects</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1282923' first='Nehemiah' last='Bloodsaw'] - NAIA+<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1259390' first='Rodney' last='Henderson'] - D2+<br>Hobart Brabson - NAIA<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1028862' first='Keelan' last='Jackson'] -- D2-<br>Biship Smith - ?<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1261388' first='Nick' last='Smith'] - D3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hobart projects as an NAIA-level combo guard thanks to his size for the position and agility. Facing Tyner, Brabson was still able elude defenders and out-quick guys, which is saying something. Brabson's weakness has historically been long-range shooting. In the contest against Tyner Academy, Brabson did not take (m)any three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1259390' first='Rodney' last='Henderson'] was too patient in this game. His greatest skills are dribbling and making layups. RH is a good athlete, but incredible like typical mid- to high-D1 players. Low major or elite DII will be his landing spot, unless he becomes an undeniable three-point shooter on top of his elite slashing and composure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->