B.J. Edwards of the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish lifts his team to a 62-56 win over rival Webb. (Photo by Danny Parker)
BY JESSE SMITHEY
The TSSAA announced its finalists Thursday for the 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards.
And the 5Star Preps coverage area placed seven on the list, including Tennessee Vols point guard signee B.J. Edwards (Knoxville Catholic), Belmont point guard signee Jakobi Gillespie (Greeneville), Lincoln Memorial guard signee Elijah Bredwood (Bearden), Tennessee Tech signee Jennifer Sullivan (Bearden), sophomore Division I prospect Sydney Mains (Catholic), UVA-Wise guard signee Sarah Burton (Clinton) and sophomore Division I prospect Madi Hawk (Lakeway Christian).
But they’re not the only ones up for the honors. See the full list below.
Winners for the boys’ and girls’ awards will be announced at a ceremony on Monday, March 14, at MTSU’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.
Media and coaches across the state nominate players while a committee of media from around the state select finalists and winners based on various factors such as: regular-season performance, academics, character, etc…
2021-22 TSSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
Division II-A Miss Basketball Finalists
Madi Hawk, Lakeway Christian
Olivia Lee, Trinity Christian
Aalyah Del Rosario, Webb School
Division II-AA Miss Basketball Finalists
Kennedy Cambridge, Ensworth
Jaloni Cambridge, Ensworth
Sydney Mains, Knoxville Catholic
Class 1A Miss Basketball Finalists
Alayna Anderson, Gleason
Savannah Davis, McKenzie
Lyndie Ramsey, Unaka
Class 2A Miss Basketball Finalists
Jada Harrison, Westview
Madison Hart, Gibson County
Karly Weathers, Loretto
Class 3A Miss Basketball Finalists
Sarah Burton, Clinton
McKenzie Cochran, Page
Brooklyn Crouch, Upperman
Class 4A Miss Basketball Finalists
Imari Berry, Clarksville
Ta’mia Scott, Clarksville Northwest
Jennifer Sullivan, Bearden
Division II-A Mr. Basketball Finalists
Tyler Byrd, Tipton-Rosemark
Daniel Egbuniwe, FACS
Eddie Ricks III, Clarksville Academy
Division II-AA Mr. Basketball Finalists
B.J. Edwards, Knoxville Catholic
Chandler Jackson, Christian Brothers
Tyler Tanner, Brentwood Academy
Class 1A Mr. Basketball Finalists
Zach Amonett, Pickett County
Roderick Robinson, Middleton
Grant Strong, Clay County
Class 2A Mr. Basketball Finalists
Gavin Burleson, Summertown
Gus Davenport, Cannon County
Jarrod Taylor, East Nashville
Class 3A Mr. Basketball Finalists
Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Greeneville
Ericko Sain II, Jackson South Side
JaSteven Walker, Fayette-Ware
Class 4A Mr. Basketball Finalists
Elijah Bredwood, Bearden
Amarr Knox, Bartlett
Brandon Miller, Cane Ridge