Bruce’s Best: Top 10 Most Underatted Defenders
These players don’t quite get the credit for being the lockdown defenders they are Christian Bento Christian Bento 6'11" | C Bishop Gorman | 2021 NV 6’11 C 2021 (#38PHN 2021) – It’s just tough to get shots off over…
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- Christian Bento Christian Bento 6'11" | C Bishop Gorman | 2021 NV 6’11 C 2021 (#38PHN 2021) – It’s just tough to get shots off over the 7 foot Bento.
- Donte Turner Donte Turner 6'2" | SF Cimarron | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Cimarron 2022 (#29PHN 2022) (featured image) – One of the most versatile defenders in the class. Strong enough to defend post, quick enough to defend guards.
- Tylen Riley Tylen Riley 6'2" | CG Durango | 2023 State NV 6’0 CG Durango 2023 (#15PHN 2023) – Terrific lateral quickness, good upper body strength.
- Jameer McNeal Jameer McNeal 6'2" | SF Mojave | 2023 State NV 6’2 SF Mojave 2023 (#30PHN 2023) – Willing defender with good physical tools.
- Anthony Pittman Anthony Pittman 6'0" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2022 State NV 6’0 PG Bishop Gorman (#50PHN 2022) – Good on ball defender with quick hands.
- Kentrell Wallace Kentrell Wallace 6'1" | SG Las Vegas | 2021 State NV 6’1 SG Las Vegas 2021 (#23PHN 2021) – Length and athletic ability to defend both backcourt spots effectively.
- Osvaldo Biebrich Osvaldo Biebrich 6'6" | C Desert Pines | 2023 State NV 6’5 PF Desert Pines 2023 (#23PHN 2023) – Good low post defender that competes for defensive rebounds.
- Cole Ellena Cole Ellena 6'9" | C Liberty | 2024 State NV 6’8 C Liberty 2024 (#9PHN 2024) – Size and length, Ellena accidentally blocks 4 shots per game.
- Dominic Ervin Dominic Ervin 6'1" | SF NV 6’1 SF 2023 (#26PHN 2023) – Hustle, energy and effort “crash” can defend 1-3.
- Matt Morton Matt Morton 6'5" | SF Boulder City | 2021 NV 6’5 SF Boulder City 2021 (#30PHN 2021) – Defends post, and is one of the best bigs at hedging and switching ball screens.