Memphis Hoopfest: 7 best performances
The Memphis Hoopfest didn’t disappoint. Players from Tennessee didn’t disappoint, either. It was an event for all of the top local players to perform at a high level and many of them came to perform. Here are the seven best…
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Continue ReadingThe Memphis Hoopfest didn’t disappoint.
Players from Tennessee didn’t disappoint, either.
It was an event for all of the top local players to perform at a high level and many of them came to perform.
Here are the seven best performances from the event.
Jordan Frison, Overton: The junior point guard didn’t disappoint in his team’s 70-58 win over Marion. Frison, who finished with 20 points, was making shots from the perimeter, making his way into the lane for finishes at the rim. Overall, the 5-foot-10 guard had his way with the opposing team, making each shot look easy. If he broke a sweat, I didn’t see a drop.
Jherrone Jones, Overton: Jones also finished with 20 points. He was a highlight reel each time he glided through the air. Each time Jones finished a dunk, I thought he was going to bend the rim or shatter the glass. That’s how strong the senior guard is. His bounce left viewers speechless.
Terrance Jacobs Jr., Bartlett: Jacobs is built for primetime games. He led the Panthers to an 82-81 double-overtime win over Memphis East in the best game of the day. Jacobs went for the game-winner at the end of regulation and in the first overtime. In the second overtime, the senior point guard came up clutch, splitting free throws with 0.9 seconds left to end the game. Jacobs finished with 15 points and made timely shots when Bartlett needed them. The bright lights didn’t scare Jacobs at all.
Amarr Knox, Bartlett: Knox had it going early against the Mustangs from 3-point range. He had 16 of his 23 points in the first half. He connected on four 3-pointers and switched gears at the blank of an eye whenever he wanted to attack the rim. The stage wasn’t too big for Knox, as his displayed how good of a scorer he is.
Regale Moore, Bartlett: Memphis East gave Moore too much breathing room from 3-point range. He connected on four 3s. His biggest shot came in the first overtime. Mustangs’ sophomore combo guard Billy Richmond made two free throws to put Memphis East up 76-73. On the Panthers’ next possession, the junior combo guard made a deep 3 from the corner to tie the game, which ultimately led to a second overtime. Moore finished with 16 points.
Markese Washington, Memphis East: This was one of Washington’s best performances of the season. He was making shots from the perimeter, getting putbacks, crashing the boards, and altering shots at the rim. Washington finished with 18 points in a heavyweight bout between two of the best teams in TSSAA Class 4A.
Jamarion Harvey, Memphis East: Harvey is a big shot maker. The junior guard made a 3 from the top of the key with six seconds left in double overtime to tie the game at 81. Harvey was clutch from the free throw line, going 9 for 11 to finish with a team-high 23 points. I’m not sure if Harvey could have played a better game. When the Mustangs needed a score, he delivered. Harvey just showed why he’s one of the best players in the 2023 class.