Best in State: Defenders
Time for our annual Fall series “Best in State”. In this we look each day at a different category and break down what players across the state are the best at that particular aspect of the game. Today we examine…
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Continue ReadingTime for our annual Fall series “Best in State”. In this we look each day at a different category and break down what players across the state are the best at that particular aspect of the game. Today we examine the Best in State: Defenders!
Martice Mitchell (Bloom)
The top ranked senior post in the state is a big time shot blocking presence. The future Minnesota Gopher covers so much ground with his quickness and length.
Marcus Watson (Morgan Park)
This Wake Forest commit is a defensive stopper with his on ball pressure and ability to turnover his opponent.
Ramean Hinton (Curie)
Hinton is a physical and aggressive perimeter defender that gets after it guarding multiple wing spots.
Armond Williams (East St. Louis)
Williams is a rangy post that is one of the better rim protectors in the class.
Kendale Anderson (Leo)
Anderson is a tough and rugged post that uses his strength and motor to be a force defensively.
Uchenna Egekeze (Huntley)
Long and rangy two guard that makes an impact defending one through threes.
Michael Osborne (Proviso East)
Pit bull on the defensive end of the floor. This Proviso East point guard puts a ton of pressure on opposing guards.
Nick Smoldt (Plainfield East)
Smoldt is a versatile utility player that can defend a variety of spots with his combination of length and quickness.
Jo Green (Marian Catholic)
Athletic point guard that is a high level defender for the full length of the court.
Jaylin Gibson (Evanston)
Gibson is among the better wing defenders in the junior class. He brings strength, athleticism, and versatility to check multiple spots.
Ola Ajiboye (Von Steuben)
Ajiboye is a big time shot blocking presence that swats anything that comes in the lane and has the mobility to defend on the perimeter switching.
Jaylen Bryson (Champaign Centennial)
Bryson is an upside post that can really protect the rim as a shot blocker.
Trent Howland (Joliet West)
Howland has made a lot of noise this fall on the gridiron, but don’t forget about his defense on the hardwood!
Kyle Thomas (St. Joseph’s)
Thomas is the premier defender early on in the sophomore class. He is a major shot blocking presence and that is his biggest strength at this stage.