5A SIC Most Steals

<p>Defense is one of the biggest aspects of the game, and yet there are relatively few statistical categories widely available that focus on this half of the game. Most people want to see the offensive highlight reels and see how well a player’s shooting percentage compares to another’s. However, defense is one of the more important parts of the game and good defenders deserve more credit than they are given at the present time. This article will look at the players with the most steals during the past season. Continue reading for a look at the players with the most steals in the 5A SIC.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1111853" first="Blake" last="Munk"], Rocky Mountain:</strong> Blake averaged 2.2 steals per game this past season and led the 5A SIC in total steals. He has a great feeling on the defensive end for anticipating passing lanes and determining where the next pass will end up going. Munk plays with his head on a swivel and constantly has his hands in the passing lanes. Blake does an excellent job of digging in the post as well and can catch offensive players off guard if they are not strong with the ball.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1111854" first="Drayson" last="Fisher"], Meridian:</strong> Drayson averaged 2 steals per game this past season while helping Meridian bring home their first state championship title in quite some time. Drayson has long arms and reads offensive game plans extremely well. He jumps lanes quickly and efficiently to cut off passing routes which also allows him to start the fast break on the other end. Fisher is the true definition of finding ways to turn defense into immediate offense.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="919687" first="Noah" last="White"], Mountain View:</strong> Noah averaged nearly 2 steals per game this season and provided a lot of great defensive energy for Mountain View. White is a sneaky defender with quick reaction times and strong hands that allow him to pry the ball away from weaker offensive players. White reads passing lanes well and also has a knack from picking offensive player’s pockets if they do not have a tight handle on the ball. Noah is a great defender who plays with high energy and a quick pace.</p>