Part 2: 15 more solid performances from the 2019 season
I was right about expanding my previous story to 35 names, and thanks to Fayette Ware head coach Demarius Chearis, there’s a part two to what I thought was a one-and-done project. Then again, there’s so much talent in the…
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Continue ReadingI was right about expanding my previous story to 35 names, and thanks to Fayette Ware head coach Demarius Chearis, there’s a part two to what I thought was a one-and-done project.
Then again, there’s so much talent in the state of Tennessee to write about.
I’m not sure whether or not there will be a part three. I didn’t know it was going to be a sequel, but here I am.
Here are more solid performances from the 2019 season:
Harmonta Griggs, Fayette Ware: Do you want to know why coach Chearis hit me up on Twitter after reading the previous story? It’s because his player, Griggs, wasn’t on there. The sophomore guard had 40 points, five rebounds, four blocks and three steals in an 85-77 win over Bolivar. In the Wildcats’ previous game, Griggs had 24 points in a 61-57 win over Haywood. Griggs proved one thing during his sophomore season: He’s a confident shooter.
Alvin Miles, Whitehaven: The senior guard had 27 points in the Tigers’ 98-63 win over Overton. He took as many as shots as his teammate, Kavion McClain Kavion McClain 5'6" | PG Whitehaven | 2020 State TN , who led the team in scoring with 29. They were a two-man tandem against the Wolverines.
Reggie Bass, Hamilton Heights: The sophomore point guard had 15 points, three rebounds and three assists in the Hawks’ 64-61 win over West Oaks Academy to win the 2019 Lighthouse Classic Challenge Championship. Bass’ court vision was the most impressive to me than his ability to score. He shoots the ball well, and Bass still has two years of high school basketball left. Bass is going to get better.
Felix Okpara, Hamilton Heights: The 6-foot-11 sophomore big man had 14 points and seven rebounds against the West Oaks Academy Bears. Okpara showed promise of what he can be in the future. He runs the floor well and is very alert on the defensive end.
Keiveon Hunt, Callaway: Hunt had 20 points, five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block in the Chargers’ 83-72 win over Wooddale. He did just as much damage as Daeshun Ruffin (35 points). That backcourt was too much for the Cardinals to handle.
Ricky Lofties, Bartlett: The senior guard had 16 points in the Panthers’ 55-35 win over Cordova. He made the Wolfpack pay with his uncontested 3s. He made back-to-back before making another one to put the game out of reach. Lofties was Bartlett’s best jump shooter this season.
Will Farris, Bartlett: Farris’ strength is slashing. Well, he did that for a full 32 minutes against Cordova. He had 17 points against the Wolfpack.
Jayden Williams, FACS: Williams led the Crusaders with 18 points in their 64-57 overtime win over ECS. He was all over the boards. All season, Williams was very important to his team’s success.
Johnathan DeJurnett, Lausanne: The senior forward had 21 points and 10 rebounds in his team’s win over Harding Academy. DeJurnett reached the 1,000-point mark the same week.
Tyler Harrington, Briarcrest: The University of Memphis baseball commit had 21 points in the Saints’ 71-56 win over Collierville in the Jack Jones Classic. Harrington knocked down five 3s in the win.
Cuwandric Samuel, Callaway: Just like Ruffin and Hunt, Samuel had a nice outing against Wooddale. He finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Samuel was a solid third scoring option for the Chargers this season.
Daniel Egbuniwe, FACS: The 6-6 wing had 20 points and six rebounds in the Crusaders’ 66-57 win over Tipton-Rosemark Academy. Egbuniwe was slept on during his sophomore season. He has all of the tools to be a Division 1 basketball player. Egbuniwe can score from different areas on the floor.
Harrison Kelly, Christian Brothers: Kelly had 20 points and five rebounds in a win over Harding Academy. Kelly made five 3s in the win. The junior guard gets overlooked because of who he’s playing with (Chandler Jackson and Reese McMullen), but he can score the basketball, especially from the outside.
Reese McMullen, Christian Brothers: In the same game, McMullen led the Purple Wave with 24 points. He made four 3s in the win. McMullen took his game up a notch in his junior season. He improved as a ball handler. McMullen was already a sniper.
Brandon Alston, Covington: Alston had 18 points in the Chargers’ 54-50 win over Little Rock Hall in the Ultimate South Showcase. He was named MVP. Alston’s presence in the frontcourt was a plus for Covington this season because of his ability to score, rebound and contest shots at the rim.