Defensive Minded Spring: Forwards
The defensive end on the Grassroots scene can be sometimes overlooked, but there are some lock down defenders all across rosters. Let’s take a look at some of the forwards who have it locked down on the defensive end both…
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Continue ReadingThe defensive end on the Grassroots scene can be sometimes overlooked, but there are some lock down defenders all across rosters. Let’s take a look at some of the forwards who have it locked down on the defensive end both in the paint and their ability to guard on the perimeter.
Kaleb Becker Kaleb Becker 6'4" | SF Abilene | 2022 State KS , 6’4 F, Mid-Kansas, Abilene, 2022: Becker has a great size and quickness to guard multiple positions on the floor which he was able to showcase both in the high school scene and grassroots. Becker has all of the tools for a stretch 4 on the offensive end so sometimes his ability on the defensive end gets overshadowed. Can guard on switches, has active hands, and cleans up the defensive glass well.
Noah Simmons Noah Simmons 6'8" | C Valley Center | 2022 State KS , 6’8 C, Team Buddy Buckets, Valley Center (Pictured): The big bodied forward/center plugs a ton of gaps on the defensive end, protects the rim, guards post ups, and is solid enough guarding the screen and roll game. His ability to step in front of drives and alter shots is tough to deal with as an offensive player. He is a staple in the front court for a team looking to thrive on team defense.
Will Anciaux Will Anciaux 6'6" | PF Kapaun Mt Carmel | 2023 State KS , 6’6 F, Buddy Buckets KS 2023, Kapuan, 2023: One of the top overall forwards in the class of 2023 doesn’t just mean Anciaux is a top notch offensive prospect, but he is also a top flight defensive player. Extremely versatile and athletic on the defensive end with the ability to guard all over the floor, multiple positions, get into passing lanes, and block shots both as the primary defender and in help side.
Kayden Fish Kayden Fish 6'7" | PF Staley | 2023 State #181 Nation MO , 6’6 F, MoKan, Staley, 2023: Big Fish is a strong bodied and quick forward that can stay in front of some wings and guard in the post effectively. Much like how he can get himself good positon in the post on the offensive end, he can move his body around and get good defensive position as well. A very tough and able rebounder on the defensive glass. A really solid presence on both ends of the floor.
Other Forwards with a Solid Defensive Spring Session
Kamryn Kaniper Kamryn Kaniper 6'4" | SF Silver Lake | 2023 State KS , 6’5 F, SSA Elite, 2023
Kortez Stevenson Kortez Stevenson 6'7" | PF Center | 2022 State MO , 6’7 F, KC Spurs, 2022
Garrett Lynch Garrett Lynch 6'4" | SF St. James | 2022 State KS , 6’4 F, PAC Basketball, 2022