October Recruiting News
Entering October many ’22 prospects elevated their recruiting status. Chandler Jackson Chandler Jackson 6'5" | CG Christian Brothers | 2022 State #87 Nation TN (#2 in Tennessee) worked out for Texas Head Coach Chris Beard and Tennessee Assistant Coach Rod…
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Continue ReadingEntering October many ’22 prospects elevated their recruiting status.
Chandler Jackson Chandler Jackson 6'5" | CG Christian Brothers | 2022 State #87 Nation TN (#2 in Tennessee) worked out for Texas Head Coach Chris Beard and Tennessee Assistant Coach Rod Clark among others during the final week of September. Chandler is the only wide-open Top 10 player in Tennessee. Brandon Miller Brandon Miller 6'8" | SF Cane Ridge | 2022 State #18 Nation TN is uncommitted, but narrowed to four: Alabama, Tennessee State, G League, Australian NBDL. Tennessee will host Chandler Jackson Chandler Jackson 6'5" | CG Christian Brothers | 2022 State #87 Nation TN for an official visit October 15th-17th and Texas will host him the next weekend. Remember official visits are all expenses paid by the school. It is a clear indicator of school interest…they are literally putting their money on the table.
#75 in the state, ’22 SG Willie Walton (Lipscomb Academy) added a Freed-Hardeman offer.
Paxton Davidson Paxton Davidson 6'3" | PG Green Hill | 2022 State TN (Green Hill) was watched and respected over the summer, but his September workouts are garnering the college offers.
“Recently, Sewanee and Trevecca offered me like two weeks ago. Centre College offered.”
“Coach Omar is trying to build a good program there. He is bringing I would prefer not to go four hours away from home. I am ok being out of state, but I want to be able to come home on a weekend if I need to.”
On the topic of Sewanee, Paxton expanded.
“They really like me. I went to play pickup with them. I could definitely tell what level they are. I want to be challenged when I play somewhere. The school is nice and the coaches are good.”
There is Division II interest at this point.
“UAH,” answered Davidson. “I am going on a visit to Lees-McCrae tomorrow. Union has been talking to me. Lee talked to me a little bit. I think two other schools from their conference, nothing major, talked to me.
What is it like getting recognition for your hard work?
“It is exciting to have people reach out and give you opportunities to know that your work is paying off,” said Paxton Davidson Paxton Davidson 6'3" | PG Green Hill | 2022 State TN via phone. “It is a really good feeling.”
As far as who offers advice, “I have talked to Will Pruitt Will Pruitt 6'1" | PG Mt. Juliet | 2020 State TN . He only lives down the street from me. We practice together a lot and he talks to me through the journey of recruiting and everything.”
Vanderbilt hosted Jarred Hall Jarred Hall 6'8" | SF Lebanon | 2023 State #65 Nation TN for an official visit.
Da’Ron Hall Da’Ron Hall 6'7" | PF Cane Ridge | 2024 State TN (Cane Ridge) visited Tennessee Saturday.
Elijah Bredwood Elijah Bredwood 6'1" | SG Bearden | 2022 State TN scheduled an official visit for Lincoln Memorial this upcoming weekend.
Cameron Bell Cameron Bell 6'4" | SF Red Bank | 2021 State TN (Independence) maintains contact with Lee University, UAH, Trevecca Nazarene, and Union College. He is a unique option, standing 6-foot-7. Both Trevecca and Lee sent coaches to watch him train during the final week of September.
D1 Campbell University dropped by to talk and check up on ’22 PF Cade Pendleton Cade Pendleton 6'10" | PF East Hamilton | 2022 State TN (East Hamilton).
Tennessee Tech offered Stephen Olowoniyi Stephen Olowoniyi 6'7" | PF Webb Bell Buckle | 2023 State TN . Missouri Western (D2) offered him over the summer.
Tim Vaughn Tim Vaughn 6'4" | SG Notre Dame | 2022 State TN took an official visit to Palm Beach Atlantic University the first October weekend. PBAU is coached by Cole Rose, the formerly the fantastic recruiter for Lee University. This is Coach Rose’s first head coaching job and he is clearly still keenly aware of Tennessee talent.
It was a huge week for Eli Walls Eli Walls 6'5" | SG Powell | 2022 State TN of Powell, who gained offers from Maryville College and Milligan College.