Player: KJ Neville
Class: 2025
Height: 6’3
AAU: Arkansas Hawks 3SSB
High School: Barlett HS
For our next player profile piece, we head out to Tennessee to check out 2025 6’3 KJ Neville from Bartlett High School. This is a team that is coming off a 33-5 overall record this past year, and coming up just short in the playoffs against Cookeville. When you watch his game, you can immediately see the energy and motor that he plays with on both sides of the ball, willing to put his body on the line and make plays.
As a guard, he can score off the dribble, showing crafty feel and moves to attack off the bounce, a smooth operator, and one that can knock down shots from an array of levels. He has been showing that this summer with Arkansas Hawks 3SSB, averaging 11.3 points, shooting 41 percent from the floor and 40 percent from three, while also chipping in 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 spg.
We spoke to Neville quickly to learn about his game and the latest in his recruitment. Also, check out the highlights below for more about his game.
Game Description:
“Tough, high motor, play the game the right way. Making the right reads and making things easier for my teammates.”
Game Development:
“I’m hoping to develop my shooting skills and create more space for my shots.”
Recruitment:
Offers: Tennessee State, Arkansas State, Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Interests: Columbia, Navy are the most recent interests
Highlights:
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17025331/6601ce57590c1ad06e73a3ea