COOKEVILLE - Fred Smith had the ball in the corner in front of the Briarcrest bench in the second half of Saturday's Division II-AA state championship game against Brentwood Academy.

Perhaps the most important statement now – now that FedEx founder Fred Smith made a record $50 million donation to try to end the great Memphis stadium debate – actually happened 43 days ago.

Fred Smith Jr., a junior forward at Briarcrest Christian School, is The Commercial Appeal's Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Smith led Briarcrest to its second-straight TSSAA DII-AA state ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There aren’t many moments in a game that Fred Smith Jr. takes a break or isn’t making an impact on the court for Briarcrest. “I work hard so just working hard and building ...

A year ago, Smith led the Saints to their first state title since 2019, Smith is now a junior, and his game has continued to blossom. “He is a very unique player. I’ve even talked to Penny ...

Senior Landon Rogers scored the game-winning layup with 3.1 seconds left off an assist from Mr. Basketball finalist Fred Smith Jr. Smith finished with 11 rebounds and five assists, showcasing his ...

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Jabari Smith broke his hand in practice and has not played a game since Jan. 1. A few weeks later, Fred VanVleet would go down with an injured ankle. The Rockets have also had to deal with Steven ...

It’s one of rock 'n' roll's great love stories: the coming together of New York poet-musician Patti Smith and Detroit guitarist Fred (Sonic) Smith. Having met at Detroit’s Lafayette Coney ...

In the age of rampant NBA player comparisons, those closest to Briarcrest basketball's Fred Smith Jr. are struggling to find a name that fits. "You always try to put your finger on it and say 'he ...

Fred Eugene Smith, a beloved father, brother, and community leader, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 16 ...