HSSS- Ava Jarrett ,Ty Cobb And Michael Dodgen

Tate is joined by guest Ava Jarrett, a senior point guard from Lipscomb Academy, and Ty Cobb, a point guard for the Upperman Bees. The conversation centers on their recent high school basketball seasons, highlighting Ava’s journey to the state championship game at F&M Bank Arena and Ty’s experiences as a state champion sophomore and semifinalist junior. Both athletes share insights into their recruitment processes, with Ava detailing her commitment to Western Carolina University and Ty discussing his future with Liberty University. They also provide a glimpse into their rigorous off-season training regimens, which involve making between 400 and 500 shots per day to maintain their elite level of play. The segment also features Michael Dodgen, a veteran basketball coach and recent Hall of Fame inductee with a career spanning White, Cannon, and Smith Counties. Coach Dodgen reflects on his coaching philosophy, emphasizing a fast-paced offensive style that averages 24 to 25 three-point attempts per game. He also discusses the significant evolution of the girls' basketball game over the last decade, noting the increased athleticism and the rise of players capable of playing "above the rim." The episode concludes with a tribute to the deep-rooted community connections in Tennessee basketball, underscored by the host's humorous exchange with Coach Dodgen about their shared history at Farragut High School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.