Tough Guard List
The LIVE period produced some tremendous performances and elite level talent was on display across the southeastern United States. This list will look at some of the guards who played with a ton of toughness, energy, and had game to go along with it.
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Chandler Jackson Chandler Jackson 6'5" | CG Christian Brothers | 2022 State #87 Nation TN ( Team Thad 17u)
Tennessee’s best lead guard did it again. Chandler overpowered opposing guards generally getting anywhere on the court he wanted.
Will Biven Will Biven 6'3" | SG Knoxville West | 2022 State TN (BMaze-Biven 17u)
The physical, athletic Biven threw down a ferocious rim-shaking jam. That is no metaphor. Biven smashed on the rim so hard, causing two stanchions to become dislodged. Biven’s dunk proved to be a literal showstopper.
Jarrod Taylor Jarrod Taylor 6'3" | CG East Nashville | 2022 State TN ( Tennessee Panthers 17u)
He is back. After starting his sophomore season with East Nashville High School, Jarrod took his game to Georgia. This season upcoming Taylor returns to Tennessee. The Panthers yanked down some key rebounds and finished off a powerful follow-stuff in traffic.
Terrence Dorsey Terrence Dorsey 6'1" | PG Maryville | 2022 State TN (Emerald Force 17u)
Maryville keeps producing great point guards. Guards with college potential as the “1”. Terrence Dorsey Terrence Dorsey 6'1" | PG Maryville | 2022 State TN is not that. Tough and capable, Dorsey is absolutely a two-guard or wing depending on your classification system. Dorsey lines up next to Charlie Rice at Maryville. Together they worked and are still working to replace Joe Anderson Joe Anderson 6'0" | PG Maryville | 2020 State TN .
Emerald Force 17u finished their weekend 5–1 with a lone loss to Mudiay Elite. Dorsey was instrumental in the success. In his final win, TD accumulated 14 points on six made field goals (two 3’s).
Jaye Nash Jaye Nash 6'2" | PG McEachern | 2024 State GA (MoKan 15u)
Nash is always a dynamic, exciting guard blessed with a powerful body capable of fending off defenders. Nash was always the next superstar point guard after Kennedy Chandler. What can Nash do this summer?
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