Two players who were ranked in the top 20 of their basketball recruiting classes are expected to suit up for Tennessee State this season.
Aaron Bradshaw, a 7-1, 225-pound center ranked No. 6 in the nation
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Aaron Bradshaw (right) of the Memphis Tigers battles Keyshawn Hall of the Auburn Tigers during the first half of a game in The Bad Boy Mowers Series at State Farm Arena on Oct. 30, 2025, in Atlanta.
Photo: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox
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Arterio Morris of the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats preps to dunk during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on Nov. 3, 2025 in Auburn, Ala.
Photo: Getty Images/Stew Milne
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