WESTWOOD 2010-2011                                                      

    Coach Isiah Brown in his fourth year at Westwood has turned around a program that has not made the state playoffs since 1986 when they won the gold ball in Division AAA and were runner up the year before respectively in 1985. Their first year in Division A produced a state championship run to the final four of the TSSAA in Murfreesboro, TN. finishing 24-7 for the year. With four of Westwood starters returning for another strong basketball campaign including some strong underclassmen in the mix, the Longhorns are expected to advance far in postseason action with gold in the sights. A very strong senior class led by  Jarvis Sullivan (6'3 - 200 lbs., rivals #), David Pledge (6'1 - 175 lbs., rivals #) whom was Regional MVP two years in a row has asserted himself as one of the top scoring guards in the city. Another senior Zachary Smith  (6'4 - 180 lbs., diamond in the rough) possesses one of the best outside shots in the city while his defense has stepped up from last year and will be crucial in their season success. Overall this team is one of the best outside shooting teams in the city, from all over the court respectively.

     Senior Courtney Holt (6'0 - 175 lbs., diamond in the rough) and junior Montreze Gary (6'0 - 175 lbs., rivals #) sharp shooting skills and strong drives to the goal with the decisive pull up jumpers compliment his game tremendously, he will be an very explosive player to watch all season long while scoring 32 points in TSSAA state tournament action last year. Another senior that will notch major minutes and contribute heavily in the middle at the same time displaying his all out hustle and nice jump shot form is senior Donnie Thomas (6'5 - 195 lbs., diamond in the rough). This group of young men round out a solid starting line up with a solid bench at the same time.

     Westwood had another very productive summer in high school summer leagues at Central, FCA, and University of Memphis handily. Coach Brown stated, "this team has to learn how  to win since it's been so long since they have won". Great angle to look at the situation with getting these kids confidence up and playing like Memphis basketball players play. This year a total different story with Coach Brown setting up a nice and interesting schedule that includes the MLK, Fayette Ware Classic, John Overton Christmas Tournament in Nashville including a date at Division AAA stronghold Dyer County. 

     Players that will contribute throughout the season are juniors Bernard Hill (6'6 - 195 lbs., diamond in the rough) and Devonte Gary (5'9 - 155 lbs., diamond in the rough) will contribute respectively.

College Coaches: Diamond in the Rough Team with legitimate off the radar prospects, (college coaches click here).

Recap 8-25-2010

By Staff Writer Harold Rivera

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