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Two Student-Athletes Earn All-State Honors
Rossview High's Jiyair Rose and Kirkwood High's Armani Smith named to BCAT's 4A All-State Team
Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:25pm
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The Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) has announced their all-state selections for the 2025-26 high school basketball season, with Rossview High senior Jiyair Rose and Kirkwood High junior Armani Smith both earning spots on the 4A team.
Why it matters
High school all-state honors are a prestigious recognition that highlights the top basketball talent in the state, providing a boost to the players' college recruitment prospects and cementing their legacies within their local communities.
The details
Rose, the lone starter left from Rossview's 2024 state tournament run, averaged 19.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.2 steals per game this season, leading the Hawks to a region 7-4A championship appearance where he set a school record with 41 points. Smith, the reigning Clarksville Now Defensive Player of the Year, led the Cobras to a district and region title in his junior season, averaging 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game.
- The all-state selections were announced on April 1, 2026.
- Rose and Smith were named to the 4A All-State Team for the 2025-26 high school basketball season.
The players
Jiyair Rose
A senior at Rossview High School, Rose was the lone starter left from the Hawks' 2024 state tournament run and took his game to another level this season.
Armani Smith
A junior at Kirkwood High School, Smith entered the 2025-26 season as the reigning Clarksville Now Defensive Player of the Year and led the Cobras to a district and region title.
The takeaway
The selections of Rose and Smith to the BCAT 4A All-State Team showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of these two student-athletes, who have made significant contributions to their respective high school basketball programs and will undoubtedly continue to excel at the next level.
