Belmont

Belmont men’s basketball coach Evan Bradds stayed local for his latest recruit.

The Bruins on Friday announced the signing of 6-2 guard Eli Brown, who played this season at Brentwood Academy, where he was named a 2026 Division II-AA Tennessee Mr. Basketball Nominee, 2026 Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee All-Star and 2026 Prep Hoops All-Star.