Top 250 Expo Top Defenders

<p>Defense in Expos can sometimes be hard to find. Guys want to focus on scoring and don’t make stops on the opposite end of the floor. The guys in this article did not do this. Instead, these guys worked hard on the defensive end and tried to take pride in making stops. Take a look at those names below.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1068246" first="Jacob" last="Roeth"]</strong> (Miami East) <em>2024</em></p> <p>Roeth impressed me Sunday with his dialogue and vocality during the Expo. It’s not often guys take pride in outworking guys on the defensive end. Roeth moved well  defending on ball and moving side-to-side. Understood the shifts for help side defense and got to the right positions. Add in his ability to handle the ball offensively and you have a dangerous prospect.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1285307" first="Colby" last="Penn"]</strong> (Purcell Marian) <em>2022</em></p> <p>Penn was a menace on the defensive end in the game I watched to start the event. Exceptionally quick in terms of getting side-to-side and keeping in front of the ball. The 5-foot-9 senior has a high motor and showed it showing the determination to defend whoever he could in the event. I like his drive and think he could be a special player for Purcell this upcoming season.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id= first="Austin" last="Webb"]</strong> (Bellbrook) <em>2025</em></p> <p>Webb stood out instantly on the defensive end. This is so surprising for a freshman to be one of the better defenders, but he sure did it. The 5-foot-11 Point Guard already has the footwork and speed to defend opposing guards in the SWBL. Plays with a chip on his shoulder and unafraid to get after it with older players. Rising freshman in the Dayton area.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1165509" first="Lachlan" last="Macdonald"]</strong> (Dublin Jerome) <em>2023</em></p> <p>MacDonald was one of the scrappier players I watched on Sunday and he showed it especially on the defensive end of the floor. Sits down on the defensive end and stays low and keeps moving. Fantastic lateral movement and keeps in front of opponents. One of the better upperclassmen defenders on display.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1045460" first="Andre" last="Simmons"]</strong> (Purcell Marian) <em>2022</em></p> <p>Simmons worked his tail off on the defensive end Sunday creating steals and being one of the best on-ball defenders I watched. The 5-foot-8 Point Guard has great hands and even greater secondary speed. His ability to create chaos defensively makes him a major target for D3 colleges looking for a quality guard that can make an impact on both ends.</p>