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Lockdown Defenders in 2023

Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Adam Ayalew
Adam Ayalew
August 4, 2022 @ 05:00 AM
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Amir Crawford
Amir Crawford 6'2" | CG | 2023
VA
Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson 6'3" | SG | 2023
VA
Dj Holloway
Dj Holloway 6'0" | CG | 2023
VA
Kayden Tuffour
Kayden Tuffour 6'6" | PF | 2023
MD
Sean Clark
Sean Clark 6'1" | CG | 2023
MD
Rieco Hellams
Rieco Hellams 5'7" | PG | 2023
MD
Jaden Winston
Jaden Winston 5'9" | PG | 2023
MD
Mike Williams
Mike Williams 6'3" | CG | 2023
MD
Cam Gillus
Cam Gillus 5'10" | PG | 2023
MD
Bryson Wilson
Bryson Wilson 6'5" | SF | 2023
VA
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Wondering who some of the most effective lockdown defenders in the area are for 2023? You've come to the right place. Here is a lineup of 10 names to know.

Virginia Wesleyan
Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

VA
SG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Paul
Anderson SG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
South County
|
VA
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Anderson has elite defensive potential. He is athletic with long limbs which help him be effective as a...
Written by Adam Ayalew
Virginia Wesleyan
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Paul Anderson

State: Virginia
School: South County
Club: Team Pro Look
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Baltimore City CC
Sean Clark

Sean Clark

MD
CG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Sean
Clark CG
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Mount St. Joseph
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Clark has an engine that doesn’t stop running and this holds true on the defensive end of the...
Written by Adam Ayalew
Baltimore City CC
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Sean Clark

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State: Maryland
School: Mount St. Joseph
Club: District Basketball Club
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Highlights

Amir Crawford

Amir Crawford

VA
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Amir
Crawford CG
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
Woodberry Forest
|
VA
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Crawford is a defensive ace who is always matched up against the opposing team’s top perimeter player. He...
Written by Adam Ayalew
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Amir Crawford

Instagram Twitter
State: Virginia
School: Woodberry Forest
Club: Team Eat
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Highlights

Lehigh
Cam Gillus

Cam Gillus

MD
PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Cam
Gillus PG
Class
2023
Height
5'10"
HS
Sidwell Friends
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Gillus sets the tone defensively in the backcourt by picking up his full court and applying tremendous pressure...
Written by Adam Ayalew
Lehigh
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Cam Gillus

Twitter
State: Maryland
School: Sidwell Friends
Club: N/A
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Rieco Hellams

Rieco Hellams

MD
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Rieco
Hellams PG
Class
2023
Height
5'7"
HS
Good Counsel
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Hellams is terrific at pressing the ball and dodging picks. He was among the leaders in steals at...
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Rieco Hellams

Twitter
State: Maryland
School: Good Counsel
Club: Team Melo
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Belmont Abbey
Dj Holloway

Dj Holloway

VA
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Dj
Holloway CG
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
HS
Hayfield
|
VA
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Holloway is a strong guard who is a good defender. He has a nose for the ball, hustles,...
Written by Adam Ayalew
Belmont Abbey
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Dj Holloway

State: Virginia
School: Hayfield
Club: VA Elite
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Randolph-Macon
Kayden Tuffour

Kayden Tuffour

MD
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Kayden
Tuffour PF
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
HS
Good Counsel
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Tuffour has the long-term potential to be a high-end defender. He is a great rebounder who has a...
Written by Adam Ayalew
Randolph-Macon
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Kayden Tuffour

State: Maryland
School: Good Counsel
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LSU (Louisiana State)
Mike Williams

Mike Williams

MD
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2023
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Mike
Williams CG
Class
2023
Height
6'3"
HS
Bishop Walsh
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Williams made a name for himself as a top-tier defender during the grassroots season with Team Thrill ....
Written by Adam Ayalew
LSU (Louisiana State)
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Mike Williams

State: Maryland
School: Bishop Walsh
Club: Team Thrill
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Buffalo
Bryson Wilson

Bryson Wilson

VA
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2023
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Bryson
Wilson SF
Class
2023
Height
6'5"
HS
St Stephen’s And St Agnes
|
VA
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Wilson was the only player to rank in the top-10 in blocks and steals at Capitol Hoops Summer...
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Buffalo
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Bryson Wilson

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State: Virginia
School: St Stephen’s And St Agnes
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Manhattan
Jaden Winston

Jaden Winston

MD
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2023
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Jaden
Winston PG
Class
2023
Height
5'9"
HS
DeMatha
|
MD
Lockdown Defenders in 2023
Winston is considered to be among the top on-ball defenders in the area at the lead guard position....
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Manhattan
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Jaden Winston

Instagram Twitter
State: Maryland
School: DeMatha
Club: Team Takeover
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