Program Outlook: PSB Nashville-Dozier 16u
All summer we will be featuring AAU programs and their coaches to help set the landscape. A program based in North Carolina, PSB expanded into Nashville over the winter. Much like Upward Stars did just a few summers ago, PSB is hoping to establish a foothold in a rapidly growing market. PSB’s footprint in middle Tennessee is light, but with the help of Malik Mims they have strong Hendersonville ties to build their foundation.
PSB Nashville-Dozier
FRONTCOURT: PSB features decent size at the forward positions. Isaiah Davis Isaiah Davis 6'7" | PF Nashville Christian | 2022 State TN is listed 6-foot-7 and that appears reasonably accurate. Andrew Paige Andrew Paige 6'5" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN projects as a 2/3, but he stands 6-foot-5 with some forward responsibilities currently. Jackson Long Jackson Long 6'5" | SF Beech (FB) | 2022 State TN (6-foot-5) and Kristian Shaw Kristian Shaw 6'6" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN (6-foot-5) spend significant time defending the lane and while Shaw is a future “2”, Long is a forward all day everyday.
So, what can they do? Davis is an average post defender. His natural height helps him tower over plenty of AAU bigs. He is not especially explosive yet, but Davis gets into good positions and seems hard to fake out.
Long is more bouncy than Davis, hopping throughout offensive possessions. Long’s offensive impact looks to be greater than his defensive contributions. There are absolutely times when neither touch the ball on the offensive side though. PSB Nashville-Dozier spent a couple games in South Carolina heaving three-pointers. Numerous players on the squad can hit these shots, but shot selection is certainly a concern. ’We can get that shot at any time. Work the ball around’ is a coaching phrase that would help increase efficiency with this talented core.
BACKCOURT: Kristian Shaw Kristian Shaw 6'6" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN and J.J. Wheat J.J. Wheat 6'0" | PG Clarksville | 2022 State TN are both dynamic scorers. Shaw is an above average athlete with excellent size for his current and future position (SG) while Wheat is a slick lead guard out of Clarksville, Tennessee.
Wheat’s motor and feel for the game are elite. Of all the talented guards on this team, Wheat brings the most sting. Including Wheat the team is composed of many combo guards. Though Wheat expertly leads his man to the basket with his passes he is also a gifted scorer. Teammates Joshua Scretchen Joshua Scretchen 6'1" | PG Nashville University School | 2022 State TN , Jaden Lyles Jaden Lyles 6'1" | PG Lipscomb Academy (football) | 2022 State TN , and Kolby Searcy Kolby Searcy 6'5" | SG Lighthouse Christian | 2022 State TN all feature tools to fit all guard jobs. Adam Miller Adam Miller 6'5" | SG Nashville University School | 2022 State TN is strictly a wing scorer. Andrew Paige Andrew Paige 6'5" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN will never play point guard as his skills and height set him up to dominate the 2/3/4 positions.
KEY TO SUCCESS: Outside shooting. Few teams feature as many capable outside shooters. Capable though they may be, the shooting stars of PSB Nashville do not consistently knock down their shots and this makes the team a tad mercurial. While effort is consistent, the fluctuating scores are not. Kristian Shaw Kristian Shaw 6'6" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN is one of the more aggressive shooters on the team and his outside shooting is somewhat streaky.
Full Squad with projected *Starters
PSB Nashville-Dozier roster (Starters*)
#11 G
Adam Miller
Adam
Miller
6'5" | SG
Nashville University School | 2022
State
TN
– University School of Nashville*
#41 G
Jaden Lyles
Jaden
Lyles
6'1" | PG
Lipscomb Academy (football) | 2022
State
TN
– Lipscomb Academy*
# G
Kolby Searcy
Kolby
Searcy
6'5" | SG
Lighthouse Christian | 2022
State
TN
– Lighthouse Christian
#22 G
Andrew Paige
Andrew
Paige
6'5" | SG
Beech | 2022
State
TN
– Beech*
#55 F
Isaiah Davis
Isaiah
Davis
6'7" | PF
Nashville Christian | 2022
State
TN
– Station Camp
#30 F
Jackson Long
Jackson
Long
6'5" | SF
Beech (FB) | 2022
State
TN
– Lipscomb Academy
#11 PG
J.J. Wheat
J.J.
Wheat
6'0" | PG
Clarksville | 2022
State
TN
– Clarksville*
#42 PG
Joshua Scretchen
Joshua
Scretchen
6'1" | PG
Nashville University School | 2022
State
TN
– University School of Nashville
#15 SG
Kristian Shaw
Kristian
Shaw
6'6" | SG
Beech | 2022
State
TN
– Beech*
Head Coach: Dozier
NEWCOMERS: Everyone. The program, at least the Nashville iteration, is in its very first season.
NOTABLE ALUMI: None.
Schedule:
Super 6 Showcase South Carolina
Hoopseen Bama Jam