Summer Camp, Offers, Visits

Check these recruiting updates, transfers, and other nuggets.  To share your recruiting information, DM @PrepHoopsTN anytime. Jackson Long Jackson Long 6'5" | SF Beech (FB) | 2022 State TN (Beech) Ranked #76 in TN 2022, PF, 6-foot-5 News: Jackson Long Jackson Long 6'5" | SF Beech (FB) | 2022 State TN (Beech) added another offer, raising his tally to a dozen football offers.   Andrew’s Angle: Welp, we lost another one.  The inevitable happened once more, football "stealing" a basketball prospect away from us.  Jackson, like Taylor Groves Taylor Groves 6'2" | SG East Robertson (FB) | 2022 State TN , Andrew Paige Andrew Paige 6'5" | SG Beech | 2022 State TN , Destin Wade Destin Wade 6'4" | SF Summit (FB) | 2022 State TN , Keaton Wade, Jaden Lyles Jaden Lyles 6'1" | PG Lipscomb Academy (football) | 2022 State TN , and , is ranked in the top 100 and capable of playing college basketball at some level.  Alas, football is his calling.  When you get a Florida State football offer your basketball career’s life is nearing its end.  Look at the wonderful college football options already on his offer list: Western Michigan, Yale, Western Kentucky, Tulane, Tennessee Tech, Miami (Oh), Florida State, Eastern Illinois, Eastern Kentucky, Army, Akron, Coastal Carolina.   Felix Okpara Felix Okpara 6'11" | C Hamilton Heights | 2022 #51 Nation MO (Hamilton Heights Christian Academy) Ranked #4 in TN 2022, PF, 6-foot-11, HHCA Latest Looks: Ohio State offered late May and now locked in a visit!  Felix will check out Columbus, Ohio and the Buckeye program June 15th.   Andrew’s Angle: I have said it for months now.  Felix is not tethered to the state of Tennessee outside of HHCA and will not be a lock for Tennessee or Vandy.  He did not grow up a Vol fan like many residents and does not have an SEC-bias.  Ohio State has a real shot here.  Jaye Nash Jaye Nash 6'2" | PG Briarcrest Christian | 2024 State TN (Briarcrest Christian) TBA 2024, PG, 6-foot-1 News: Nash adds an Ole Miss offer. Andrew’s Angle: In our yet-to-be-released 2024 rankings Nash is top 3 in the state.  His brilliance was apparent to Briarcrest Christian a couple of years ago when Two-time State Champion and Head Coach John Harrington hand-picked Nash as the heir-apparent to Kennedy Chandler. He currently reports Memphis, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Texas Southern offers too.  Offering a 15u basketball player is kind of silly in that he remains at least 2 years away from graduating high school.  https://twitter.com/CourtneyHoops90/status/1401664960346873856?s=20 Malik Dia Malik Dia 6'9" | PF Ensworth | 2022 State #210 Nation TN (Ensworth) Ranked #7 in TN 2022, SF/PF, 6-foot-7 News: Malik will take a visit to Nebraska this month. Andrew’s Angle: Honestly, Malik is still months away from reaching his recruiting peak.  I don’t think many college coaches have seen him and obviously none have seen him in person.  Team Thad and July will be a marriage made in heaven for Malik. Paxton Davidson Paxton Davidson 6'3" | PG Green Hill | 2022 State TN (Green Hill) Ranked #107 in TN 2022, PG, 6-foot-3 News: Many elite camps reached out to invite Paxton: Tennessee Tech, Youngstown, UAH, Southern Illinois, Northwest Georgia, Barry University. Andrew’s Angle: Paxton is a guy that looked the part three years ago at our first combine (Murfreesboro)  He suffered a minor injury two years ago and also played behind Will Pruitt Will Pruitt 6'1" | PG Mt. Juliet | 2020 State TN for a winter.  This summer has been a breakout experience for the talented, tall, skilled guard.  "I love Chip (Smith of TN Tigers)," said Davidson last week.  He is very honest and upfront about everything! My role has been fun for me because it’s everything I do best. I have been playing pretty well so far and I’m very excited for July during live period!" Braeden Moore Braeden Moore 6'8" | PF Christ Presbyterian Academy | 2022 (C.P.A.) Ranked #5 in TN 2022, SF, 6-foot-8 News: Braeden scheduled an official visit to Rutgers on June 28th, per @BobbyDeren.  Wisconsin will host him June 18th. Andrew’s Angle: Expect visits to Notre Dame, Rice, TCU, and Nebraska.  Braeden is wide-open with a high upside game.  Last season he was named Mr. Basketball Finalist. Jarrod Taylor Jarrod Taylor 6'3" | CG East Nashville | 2022 State TN Ranked #97 in TN 2022, SF/SG, 6-foot-3 News: Some talk from IUPUI and McNeese State is finding Taylor’s ears. Andrew’s Angle: Jarrod is playing for the Tennessee Panthers AAU team.  He attended Salem High (GA) last school year, but is apparently moving back to Tennessee, per AAU coach.  Taylor started a bit for East Nashville as a sophomore.  https://www.prephoops.com/2021/05/introducing-the-prephoopstn-summer-combine-2/ Damon Fann Damon Fann 6'2" | SG Riverdale | 2022 State TN (Riverdale) Ranked #65 in TN 2022, G, 6-foot-2 News:  In a quick interview, Fann shared information on elite camp invitations: Marietta College, Lyons College. Andrew’s Angle: Damon is leading his First Class Game 17u squad in scoring most games.  His athleticism suggests big things are to come. Follow @AndrewForce8.