BY DAVE LINK Luke Smith watched his first game of team camp as Catholic’s new basketball coach in early June and felt like he’d been away from high school ball for a long time. That’s because he had been. Smith was a star guard and Mr. … [Read more...]
2022 All-5Star Preps Boys Basketball Team
ALL-5STAR PREPS 2021-22 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jakobi Gillespie, Greeneville Underclassman of the Year: Tyler Lee, Denaj Kimber, Taj Kimber COACH OF THE YEAR: Brad Woolsey, Greeneville Woolsey led Greeneville to a … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville Catholic vs. Christian Brothers – March 5, 2022
COOKEVILLE - Below you'll find a 65-photo gallery from the Division II-AA boys state championship between Knoxville Catholic and Christian Brothers. All photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to you by Jeremy … [Read more...]
Christian Brothers (28-0) denies Knoxville Catholic a second championship in three years
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - As a few crestfallen Catholic basketball players sat and answered questions from media following Saturday’s Division II-AA state championship, one common theme emanated from them. They wanted to win the season … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Knoxville Catholic vs. Brentwood Academy – March 3, 2022
COOKEVILLE - Below you'll find a 60-photo gallery from the Division II-AA boys state semifinal between Knoxville Catholic and Brentwood Academy. And all 60 photos were shot by Danny Parker. This gallery is presented FREE TO VIEW to you by … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic upsets unbeaten Brentwood Academy, 63-55, in Division II-AA state semifinals
BY JESSE SMITHEY COOKEVILLE - Estimating the foot he injured in Saturday's quarterfinal win to be at roughly 80 percent, an almost-healthy B.J. Edwards on Thursday night was still better than most. Hard to argue that. The University of … [Read more...]
5STAR PHOTOS: Catholic vs. Hutchison (girls), Catholic vs. MUS (boys)
Below you'll find a BIG photo gallery from the CATHOLIC vs. HUTCHISON girls' basketball game and CATHOLIC vs. MUS boys' basketball game from Saturday, Feb. 26. And all 70 photos were shot by Danny Parker. We have a free preview below, but … [Read more...]
Knoxville Catholic basketball teams head to Division II-AA state semifinals again
BY DAVE LINK Losing wasn’t an option Saturday afternoon for the Catholic boys’ basketball team. Not with Mike Hutchens coaching his last game on the Irish’s home court. Not with the Irish seniors playing their last home game. And not with … [Read more...]
Vols signee B.J. Edwards sees finish line to prep career approaching; discusses next steps to Tennessee
By DAVE LINK B.J. Edwards’ basketball career is winding down at Catholic High School. He went through Senior Night ceremonies Tuesday before the Irish’s 83-67 victory over visiting Providence Academy of Johnson City. Edwards, a 6-foot-3 … [Read more...]
FREE READ — TSSAA releases finalists for 2021-22 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
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 … [Read more...]