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Photos: Blackman vs. Memphis East Boys State Quarterfinals

Blackman seniors Nathan Nelson(4), left and Trent Gibson (33) comfort each other as they trail to Memphis East in the final moments of the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman seniors Nathan Nelson(4), left and Trent Gibson (33) comfort each other as they trail to Memphis East in the final moments of the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's James Wiseman (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's James Wiseman (32) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3), left and nathan Nelson (4) right both react to trailing to Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3), left and nathan Nelson (4) right both react to trailing to Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s (32) goes up for a shot as Blackman's Brandon Thomas (35) and Gabriel Martin (5) defend him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s (32) goes up for a shot as Blackman's Brandon Thomas (35) and Gabriel Martin (5) defend him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Malcom Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Malcom Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s Alex Lomax (2) goes up for a shot during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s Alex Lomax (2) goes up for a shot during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) goes up for a shot against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) goes up for a shot against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) brings the ball down the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) brings the ball down the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3) goes up for a shot against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3) goes up for a shot against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches from the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s Alex Lomax (2) steals the ball away from  Blackman's Gabriel Martin (5) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s Alex Lomax (2) steals the ball away from Blackman's Gabriel Martin (5) during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’sTrent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Malcolm Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’sTrent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Malcolm Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s Chandler Lawson (3) and Malcolm Dandridge (35) both go for a rebound during the game against  Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s Chandler Lawson (3) and Malcolm Dandridge (35) both go for a rebound during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Jalen Page (21) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Alex Lomax (2) blocks it during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Jalen Page (21) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Alex Lomax (2) blocks it during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s James Wiseman (32) dunks the ball during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s James Wiseman (32) dunks the ball during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) picks up and takes a loose ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) picks up and takes a loose ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman head coach Barry Wortman coaches from the sidelines during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman head coach Barry Wortman coaches from the sidelines during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches works with Johnathan Lawson (1) near the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches works with Johnathan Lawson (1) near the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3) moves the ball around the court as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3) moves the ball around the court as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman seniors Nathan Nelson(4), left and Trent Gibson (33) comfort each other as they trail to Memphis East in the final moments of the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman seniors Nathan Nelson(4), left and Trent Gibson (33) comfort each other as they trail to Memphis East in the final moments of the game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s senior Charles Bennett (44), center comforts teammates junior Jordan Burchfield (3) left and senior Nathan Nelson (4) as Blackman trails Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s senior Charles Bennett (44), center comforts teammates junior Jordan Burchfield (3) left and senior Nathan Nelson (4) as Blackman trails Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman senior Brandon Thomas (35) reacts to losing to Memphis East in the final moments of game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman senior Brandon Thomas (35) reacts to losing to Memphis East in the final moments of game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) shoots the ball during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) shoots the ball during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East's Alex Lomax (2) moves the ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East's Alex Lomax (2) moves the ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman fans cheer during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman fans cheer during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot surrounded by Memphis East players during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot surrounded by Memphis East players during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) goes up for a shot as during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) goes up for a shot as during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’sTrent Gibson (33) brings the ball down the court as Memphis East's Malcolm Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’sTrent Gibson (33) brings the ball down the court as Memphis East's Malcolm Dandridge (35) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches works with Alex Lomax (2) near the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway coaches works with Alex Lomax (2) near the sidelines during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Gabriel Martin (5) goes up for a shot during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Gabriel Martin (5) goes up for a shot during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis EastÕs Alex Lomax (2) grabs a rebound during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis EastÕs Alex Lomax (2) grabs a rebound during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Trent Gibson (33) goes up for a shot as Memphis East's Ryan Boyce (5) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway wears special Hey Penny shoes as he coaches during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway wears special Hey Penny shoes as he coaches during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Zoryn Harrington (2) brings the ball down the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Zoryn Harrington (2) brings the ball down the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) picks up and takes a loose ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) picks up and takes a loose ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) brings the ball don the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Brandon Thomas (35) brings the ball don the court during the game against Memphis East in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman seniors Trent Gibson (33), left, and Brandon Thomas (35) react to losing to Memphis East in the final moments of game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman seniors Trent Gibson (33), left, and Brandon Thomas (35) react to losing to Memphis East in the final moments of game in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3), left and nathan Nelson (4) right both react to trailing to Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s Jordan Burchfield (3), left and nathan Nelson (4) right both react to trailing to Memphis East in the final moments of the game during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) brings the ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East's Chandler Lawson (3) brings the ball down the court during a game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Blackman’s () goes up for a shot as Memphis East's () defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Blackman’s () goes up for a shot as Memphis East's () defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway wears special Hey Penny shoes as he coaches during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis EastÕs head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway wears special Hey Penny shoes as he coaches during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Memphis East’s Chandler Lawson (3) and Malcolm Dandridge (35) both go for a rebound during the game against  Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Memphis East’s Chandler Lawson (3) and Malcolm Dandridge (35) both go for a rebound during the game against Blackman in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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