Zachary Lyon:
Future150 Regional Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball: NC, SC & VA
Chattanooga, TN (Future150) -- The Big Dance is finally here and while everyone would like to cut down the nets, there can only be one champion. That being said, there is always the chance that the next season could be better than the last. With that in mind, Future150 would like to introduce "The Next Step", a segment dedicated to breaking down each program's recruitng class as they bow out of the tournament; because there's always next season.
The Mocs had a phenomenal regular season, only losing five games on their way to winning the SoCon Tournament Championship. They landed a spot in the Big Dance as a 12 seed, but landed a tough draw against a offensive minded Indiana team that can shoot lights out. Now that Chattanooga's season has come to an end, lets check out who they have coming in next season.
The Moc's backcourt will welcome three prospects in David Jean-Baptiste, Makale Foreman, and Rodney Chatman. Jean-Baptiste is a lightning quick guard out of Miami, Florida that should help immediately in the scoring category. He can fill it up with his jump shooting abilities from all over the court, and his speed will be best used to draw the defense in and kick the ball out.
Speaking of filling it up, Makale Foreman of Hargrave Military Academy (VA) has a beautiful stroke from beyond the arc, and could develop into a special combo guard at the next level. His scoring abilities are already there, but he will need to work on his strength and on-ball defense to become more of a complete player.
Last but not least, the Mocs will add the services of Rodney Chatman out of Lithonia, Georgia. Chatman is a true two-guard with decent size and strength. He is a solid rebounder for his position and can run the floor well and slip through for easy layups in transition.
Chattanooga will lose plenty of senior leadership, and could see this three man group develop into a very serviceable trio down the road.
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