Despite the boys basketball team’s excellent start to the season, Bearden fans have not yet seen the most complete version of this group as the Bulldogs have been challenged with left over injuries from the preseason.

Shamarcus Brown and UT signee Drew Pember, two starting seniors, have been unable to play or have had limited minutes due to injury. The Bulldogs (6-2, 3-0 District 4-AAA) will likely continue to need other plays to step up when they host rival Farragut (2-6, 1-2) tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Pember hurt his ankle in the summer and is still recovering. He has been able to play in games this season, but with limited minutes.

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