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Yeah, I just looked at Stone's roster and didn't realize that Stone Memorial lost all of their core players, except for Capps. That will definitely make it harder. I already was gonna give the edge to Upperman, but now knowing this, I would think you have to give a CLEAR edge to Upperman in that district (let alone region). Do we know anything about Regions 1 - 3? Greeneville appears to have a really good Sophomore in Trey Thompson, but I don't know much about the rest of the team.

I could be wrong, but from what I saw this year and from what I know is returning, I believe the 4 teams to watch from Region 5 and 6 are Hume-Fogg, MLK, Station Camp, and Jackson South Side. All 4 of those return their core players I believe. So 2 of those would go to state since they play each other in sectionals. If you asked me to rank those 4 I would say 1. Hume-Fogg 2. Jackson South Side 3. Station Camp 4. MLK. I put Jackson South Side above Station Camp purely because they return everyone, and while Station Camp returns their core I believe, they did still have some Seniors I think. Side note: Did Fairview have any seniors/are they returning any of their core players? If they return a lot then they could be added to this group.

I honestly have them as the favorites until we hear more from the East and see how the West develops next year. I would also submit MLK as a dark horse to join Hume-Fogg next year. I believe they return their main core, and even though the record doesn’t show it, I believe they could have made it to the state tournament this year. Got upset in district semifinals and had to play Hume-fogg in region semis, and almost beat Hume-Fogg. Very similar in that regard to Stone Memorial who probably could have made state based on what I’ve seen and heard.

Never too early to talk about next year’s favorites right? With Fulton graduating 4 of their starting 5 it feels like it should be more open. Also, it seems like a lot of the teams at state were senior heavy. My Initial thoughts on potential favorites next year: Upperman (Ty Cobb and chaffin) stone memorial (Cade Capps) Hume - Fogg (only loses 1 player and returns their top 3-4 players) I'm not as familiar with out west, so please feel free to inform and update us on them. I’ve heard Jackson south side had no seniors so I figure they would probably have something to say.

I wouldn't call the Upperman team dead yet. They have done a great job getting back in this game. Only down 3 now in the 3rd quarter.

They called it good, but multiple media outlets on twitter showed still shots that it shouldn't have counted. Ball was still in hand when buzzer, red lights went off, and 0s on the clock.

Before the tournament started if someone has asked me to rank top 3 teams I would have said 1. Fulton and a tie between Upperman and ridgeway for 2 and 3. Followed by fayette ware or Hume-Fogg. (Obviously hindsight I would say Fayette Ware number 4 based on quarterfinal performance). I think/hope this Upperman vs Fulton game lives up to the hype. Ridgeway has more or less cruised to the final.

Yeah. I think winner of Upperman and Fulton wins the whole thing. I thought best teams (outside of ridgeway) were all on same side of the bracket.

Agreed, but I’m not putting it past Austin East to give them a fight. Didn’t they compete with Fulton earlier in the year? I think top half of the bracket is loaded. Only team that’s a top contender, IMO, that isn’t up there is Alcoa.

Good luck to Whites Creek! Rooting for Whites Creek to show 2A what Metro Nashville area has! I wouldn’t pick against them. My pick was them vs Alcoa in the championship.

Whites creek would have made state at 3A level. Them and East Nashville use to be in same district as Hume-Fogg before the 4th classification was created. They beat Hume-Fogg soundly earlier in the year.

Who would be everyone's next pick after Fulton? Maybe top 3 picks?

So what do we think of the state tournament bracket? I would believe Fulton is still the favorite. I hope the Upperman vs Hume-Fogg game is a good one. I believe these are the 2 youngest teams, so I would hope to see them back again (hopefully not another 35 year wait for Hume-Fogg). Upperman with freshman Ty Cobb and their sophomore Chaffin. Hume-Fogg is mostly Juniors and Sophomores with 1 senior.

Thank you! So they did it after the region tournaments but before the substate games? I like that better so you know who you will play immediately. I just wish it had been better communicated they were doing that this year. I am glad they are still doing a blind draw.

I see what you mean, but I wouldn't do this because then region final results may change based on trying to avoid certain teams in state (this is assuming teams believe they are good enough to beat either possible substate opponent on the road). I think UCSportsfan's idea about broadcasting it and more public would be the better way to solve that.

So does this mean the matchups stay the same every year if two teams do the exact same next year or would it be different matchups the following year?

How and when does TSSAA set up the Division 1 boys basketball brackets for the state tournament? I have heard that the state tournament brackets are a random draw, but I have also heard it was a predetermined bracket. Which one is it? If its a random draw then how come everyone knew the brackets before they even played their sectional games? Just would like clarification on this. Thanks!

lol. Well the main problem was the Metro Schools wouldn't let all fans go to games last year. Also, if there was a question about which district is the hardest in AA, District 11 left no doubt with both Central Magnet and Page making the state championship game. That District has been so tough the past few years. I am glad one of them will be taking home a championship. Good luck to both!

Unfortunately I really only know about District 10 AA. Thanks to COVID I wasn't really around the games a ton last year. I do know Hume-Fogg has a freshman that scored 40 this year though. Hope you are doing well Playerscoach!

I had that discussion with some people as well. Even though Hume-Fogg won, I would agree that teams like Hume-Fogg and South Greene should have to win twice in these situations. Also, I thought it was interesting that Summertown would have been the favorite in AA too. I do know that sometime during the Nolensville invitational (or right after) Hume-Fogg setter got injured and was out the entire district and region tournament. Didn't come back until the sectional against White House Heritage.

Well Hume-Fogg just did it! Hoping Nolensville follows suit!

Make that 2 teams in the same day! Hume-Fogg just did it! Hoping Nolensville does it too!

They also were in the championship game back in 2013 against Sullivan south.

WOW! Hume-Fogg down 14-4 in second set to Signal Mountain, and comes back to win the set 26-24. Hume-Fogg won first set 25-18. About to begin the third set. Update: Hume-Fogg won the third set 25-14. Will play at 5 PM against the winner of Anderson County and Sullivan East.

Well Hume-Fogg is out. White House beat them in PKs last night. White House goalie played an incredible game. Hume-Fogg could've won the game 3 or 4 to nothing, but the keeper kept making fantastic saves. Even shut them out in the PKs. It is a shame they met in the region semifinals and not finals. Valor beat White House Heritage, so both road teams from region 5AA won.