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TSSAA Boys Basketball State Championships, Day 1

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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A Blackman fan cheer from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A Blackman fan cheer from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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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 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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Memphis East boys baskeetball coach Penny Hardaway, left, waits for his team's Class AAA state quarterfinal on March 14, 2018.
Memphis East boys baskeetball coach Penny Hardaway, left, waits for his team's Class AAA state quarterfinal on March 14, 2018.
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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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Whitehaven's Simmie Jones (12) and Whitehaven's Latrell Carter (24) celebrate after a point during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Whitehaven's Simmie Jones (12) and Whitehaven's Latrell Carter (24) celebrate after a point during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Douglass's Devin Payne eyes the ball as he defends against a Clay County player during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Devin Payne eyes the ball as he defends against a Clay County player during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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NortheastÕs Stephon Dougherty (23) grabs a rebound as Riverdale's Javontay Rollings (2) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
NortheastÕs Stephon Dougherty (23) grabs a rebound as Riverdale's Javontay Rollings (2) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Powell's Lance Davis (34) reacts after falling to Whitehaven during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Lance Davis (34) reacts after falling to Whitehaven during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Powell's Riley Bryant (1) dribbles down the court during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game against Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Riley Bryant (1) dribbles down the court during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game against Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Douglass's Martico Washington (14) shoots over Clay County's  Mason Sharp (24) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Martico Washington (14) shoots over Clay County's Mason Sharp (24) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Fans chat below the video board during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Fans chat below the video board during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Clay County's Landen Woodcock falls to the floor as he's defended by Douglass's Jordan Smith and Devyn Payne during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Landen Woodcock falls to the floor as he's defended by Douglass's Jordan Smith and Devyn Payne during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Memphis East basketball coach Penny Hardaway watches during the Division l Class A playoff game between Clay County and Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Memphis East basketball coach Penny Hardaway watches during the Division l Class A playoff game between Clay County and Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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RiverdaleÕs Rashaad Thompson (21) goes up for a shot as Northeast's Quinton Cross (2) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
RiverdaleÕs Rashaad Thompson (21) goes up for a shot as Northeast's Quinton Cross (2) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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NortheastÕs Alec Kegler (24) goes up for a shot as Riverdale's Maliek McAllister (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
NortheastÕs Alec Kegler (24) goes up for a shot as Riverdale's Maliek McAllister (23) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Powell Head Coach Gary Barnes calls during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell Head Coach Gary Barnes calls during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) dribbles as he's defended by Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) dribbles as he's defended by Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Fans sit in the stands during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Fans sit in the stands during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Powell's Westin Reynolds (40) shoots the ball  during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Westin Reynolds (40) shoots the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Powell's Desmond Billingsley (4), Whitehaven's Alvin Miles (3) and Powell's Westin Reynolds (40) reach for the rebound during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Desmond Billingsley (4), Whitehaven's Alvin Miles (3) and Powell's Westin Reynolds (40) reach for the rebound during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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RiverdaleÕs Shawn Morow (0) goes up for a shot as Northeast's Alec Kegler (24) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
RiverdaleÕs Shawn Morow (0) goes up for a shot as Northeast's Alec Kegler (24) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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A general view of the arena at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A general view of the arena at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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A fan walks through the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A fan walks through the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Powell's Joshua Woods (12) and Whitehaven's Marquavious Lobbins (20)  battle for the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Joshua Woods (12) and Whitehaven's Marquavious Lobbins (20) battle for the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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NortheastÕs Quinton Cross (2) passes the ball as  Riverdale's Deron Perry (14) and Maliek McAllister (23) defend him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
NortheastÕs Quinton Cross (2) passes the ball as Riverdale's Deron Perry (14) and Maliek McAllister (23) defend him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Douglass's Jordan Smith attempts to steal the ball from Clay County's Landen Woodcock during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Jordan Smith attempts to steal the ball from Clay County's Landen Woodcock during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Powell's Bruce Chapman (13) dribbles the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Bruce Chapman (13) dribbles the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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RiverdaleÕs Brayden Siren (35) blocks a shot made by Northeast's Quinton Cross (2) in  the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
RiverdaleÕs Brayden Siren (35) blocks a shot made by Northeast's Quinton Cross (2) in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Powell's Caleb Tripp (32) looks for a way past the Whitehaven defense during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Caleb Tripp (32) looks for a way past the Whitehaven defense during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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A Blackman fan speaks on their cell phone while entering the arena at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A Blackman fan speaks on their cell phone while entering the arena at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Douglass's Devyn Payne (4) falls to the floor as he's defended by Clay County's Heath Kimes during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Devyn Payne (4) falls to the floor as he's defended by Clay County's Heath Kimes during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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A fan plays with their hair while watching from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A fan plays with their hair while watching from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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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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Powell's Desmond Billingsley was among the team's top scorers with 11 points in the state tournament quarterfinals game against Whitehaven in Murfreesboro on March 14.
Powell's Desmond Billingsley was among the team's top scorers with 11 points in the state tournament quarterfinals game against Whitehaven in Murfreesboro on March 14.
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Powell's Caleb Tripp (32) dribbles down the court past Whitehaven's Devine Owens (21) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships in Murfreesboro, Wednesday, March 14.
Powell's Caleb Tripp (32) dribbles down the court past Whitehaven's Devine Owens (21) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships in Murfreesboro, Wednesday, March 14.
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Powell's Bruce Chapman (13) shoots the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Powell's Bruce Chapman (13) shoots the ball during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Powell and Whitehaven at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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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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A fan poses for the camera while at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A fan poses for the camera while at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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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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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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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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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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Memphis East and Blackman face off at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Memphis East and Blackman face off at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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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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Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) walks on the court during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) walks on the court during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Douglass head coach Gregory Williams talks to Michael James during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County  at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass head coach Gregory Williams talks to Michael James during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Douglass's Martico Washington shoots a free throw during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County  at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Martico Washington shoots a free throw during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Clay County head coach Rob Edwards talks to his team during their Division l Class A playoff game against Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County head coach Rob Edwards talks to his team during their Division l Class A playoff game against Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
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Mt. Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) looks to pass during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) looks to pass during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes for a layup during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes for a layup during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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A fan watches from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
A fan watches from the stands at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Gavin Wilson (3) shoots the ball past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Gavin Wilson (3) shoots the ball past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes for a layup during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes for a layup during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) looks to pass during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) looks to pass during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) dribbles past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) dribbles past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Mt. Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) grabs the rebound past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Mt. Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) grabs the rebound past Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) during a Division I Class AAA quarterfinals game between Bearden and Mt. Juliet at the TSSAA boys state basketball championships at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Clay County's Heath Kimes attempts to steal the ball from Douglass's Mortice Washington (14) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Heath Kimes attempts to steal the ball from Douglass's Mortice Washington (14) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Clay County's Gavin Silk (13) looks to pass as he's defended by Douglass's Martico Washington (14) and Jamari Crawford during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Gavin Silk (13) looks to pass as he's defended by Douglass's Martico Washington (14) and Jamari Crawford during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Douglass's Martico Washington (14) shoots over Clay County's  Gavin Silk (13) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Martico Washington (14) shoots over Clay County's Gavin Silk (13) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Clay County head coach Rob Edwards looks on with his players in the final seconds during their Division l Class A playoff game against Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County head coach Rob Edwards looks on with his players in the final seconds during their Division l Class A playoff game against Douglass at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Clay County's Heath Kimes passes the ball off as he's defended by Douglass's Devyn Payne and Jamari Crawford during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Heath Kimes passes the ball off as he's defended by Douglass's Devyn Payne and Jamari Crawford during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
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Douglass's Martico Washington shoots a free throw during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County  at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Martico Washington shoots a free throw during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) steals the ball away from Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) steals the ball away from Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) leaps as he tries to block a pass from Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) leaps as he tries to block a pass from Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, The Tennessean
Douglass's Martico Washington (14) keeps the ball from Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Martico Washington (14) keeps the ball from Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) looks to pass as he's defended by Douglass's Terrance Calmera during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Heath Kimes (3) looks to pass as he's defended by Douglass's Terrance Calmera during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) reacts to a call during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County  at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Douglass's Antaivious Buford (3) reacts to a call during their Division l Class A playoff game against Clay County at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Clay County's Landen Woodcock drives against Douglass's Martico Washington (14) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Clay County's Landen Woodcock drives against Douglass's Martico Washington (14) during their Division l Class A playoff game at Middle Tennessee State University's Murphy Center Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Murfreesboro, Tenn (Photo by Wade Payne, Special to the Tennessean)
Wade Payne, For The Tennessean
Mt Juliet’s Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) fight for a loose ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) fight for a loose ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a 3-point-shot during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a 3-point-shot during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Bearden's head coach Jeremy Parrott watches from the sidelines of the game against Mt. Juliet  during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Bearden's head coach Jeremy Parrott watches from the sidelines of the game against Mt. Juliet during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Gavin Wilson (3) passes the ball as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Gavin Wilson (3) passes the ball as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) reaches around Bearden's Roman Robinson (13) as he advances toward the basket during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) reaches around Bearden's Roman Robinson (13) as he advances toward the basket during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet'’s head coach Troy Allen coaches from the sidelines during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet'’s head coach Troy Allen coaches from the sidelines during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) grabs a rebound as Mt Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) and JC Crawford (5) go after the same ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) grabs a rebound as Mt Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) and JC Crawford (5) go after the same ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) steals the ball away from Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) steals the ball away from Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet'’s head coach Troy Allen coaches from the sidelines during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet'’s head coach Troy Allen coaches from the sidelines during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) fight for a loose ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Will Pruitt (20) and Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) fight for a loose ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Jacques Glover (0) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a 3-point-shot during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Jordan Lockridge (2) goes up for a 3-point-shot during the game against Bearden in the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Bearden's head coach Jeremy Parrott watches from the sidelines of the game against Mt. Juliet  during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Bearden's head coach Jeremy Parrott watches from the sidelines of the game against Mt. Juliet during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Gavin Wilson (3) passes the ball as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Gavin Wilson (3) passes the ball as Bearden's Drew Pember (3) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) reaches around Bearden's Roman Robinson (13) as he advances toward the basket during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) reaches around Bearden's Roman Robinson (13) as he advances toward the basket during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet’s Will Pruitt (20) brings the ball down the court as Bearden's Trent Stephney (1) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Mt Juliet's Isaac Stephens (40) goes up for a shot as Bearden's Justin Ketterl (44) defends him during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ
Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) grabs a rebound as Mt Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) and JC Crawford (5) go after the same ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
Bearden's Shamarcus Brown (35) grabs a rebound as Mt Juliet's Bryan Aiken (23) and JC Crawford (5) go after the same ball during the quarterfinals of the TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at MTSU.
HELEN COMER/DNJ