Part 3: 10 players who are expected to have a solid season
I am continuing my series on the players in the state of Tennessee that are expected to have a solid season. I have a new slate of players on this list. While everyone enjoys this list, I will be prepping…
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Continue ReadingI am continuing my series on the players in the state of Tennessee that are expected to have a solid season.
I have a new slate of players on this list. While everyone enjoys this list, I will be prepping part four and possibly a part five, just before the high school basketball season kicks off.
Here are the new aura of players that are expected to have a solid season:
Michael Malone Jr., Briarcrest: The junior is coming off a season where he averaged just nine points, three rebounds, three steals and two assists per game. He was the Saints’ best perimeter defender last season.
Kameron Jones, ECS: The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 19.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season. Jones is a walking bucket and is hard to defend because he’s left-handed.
David Dixon, MAHS: Dixon has improved on his outside shooting and ball handling since his sophomore season. The 6-8 forward averaged 25 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals per game last season.
Tariq Daughton, Knoxville Webb: With Emory Lanier gone to Woodward Academy, Daughton will need to lead the offense. The 6-2 senior guard did that during the summer. He averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and one steal per game last season.
Luke Burnett, Knoxville Webb: Burnett can shoot from 3-point range. He will be one of the most important pieces for the Spartans’ chances of a repeat as Division II Class A state champions. Burnett averaged 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and 1.5 steals per game last season.
Mason Miller, Houston: The Mustangs will have shooters all over the floor this upcoming season, and Miller is one of them. He will probably have the advantage most nights over defenders since he’s 6-8 ½. Miller is coming off a sophomore campaign that was curved by injuries in the early part. If healthy, Miller should be one of the most efficient scorers in Class AAA.
Phil Dotson III, Arlington: The sophomore guard averaged 17.5 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals per game last season. During his freshman season, Dotson III proved that he can play in Class AAA.
Alden Applewhite, Houston: Applewhite’s sophomore season didn’t go as planned as he was injured at the beginning of the season and towards the end of the 2018 season. Yet, the 6-6 combo guard still managed to average 18.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, four assists and two steals per game.
Tadarius Jacobs, Memphis East: The junior guard could have a breakout season after missing a huge chunk of last season due to injuries. Many people haven’t seen Jacobs play a full game, but it’s safe to say that the 6-2 guard can ball. Jacobs averaged 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals per game in 2018.
Brandon J. Miller, Cane Ridge: The sophomore guard/forward made a name for himself last season and will have more eyes on him this upcoming season. Miller, 6-8, is coming off a freshman season averaging 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals per game.