Four Memphis high school basketball 2021 prospects in ESPN Top 60
Khari ThompsonESPN released its latest high school basketball rankings on Wednesday, and Memphis is well represented in the Class of 2021.
Four local players are ranked in the top 60.
Here's who they are and what they accomplished in 2018-19:
Johnathan Lawson
Wooddale, So.
Position: Forward
Ranking: 20th
Height: 6-6
Accomplishments: The youngest of the four Lawson brothers teamed with older brother Chandler to bring Wooddale its first state title. The lanky, athletic forward finished one assist short of a triple-double in the Class AA semifinals and helped close out the title game with 16 points and seven rebounds.
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Alden Applewhite
Lausanne, So.
Position: Forward
Ranking: 42nd
Height: 6-5
Accomplishments: Applewhite has picked up offers from Ole Miss and TCU. He made the all-district and all-region teams despite missing most of the season with injuries.
Kennedy Chandler
Briarcrest, So.
Position: Guard
Ranking: 43rd
Height: 6-0
Accomplishments: Chandler won the DII-AA Mr. Basketball award and was named MVP of the DII-AA state tournament as he led Briarcrest to an upset victory over four-time defending champion Brentwood Academy. He also participated in the USA Junior National Team minicamp earlier this month and picked up offers from Florida, Arizona State, and Georgia Tech.
Jalen Brown
Trezevant, So.
Position: Guard
Ranking: 52nd
Height: 6-4
Accomplishments: After transferring to Trezevant from East, Brown put together an impressive sophomore campaign, averaging 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4.5 assists. His performance lifted the Bears above .500 for the first time since 2015.