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Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team

Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team
Brady Kennedy
Brady Kennedy
September 26, 2022 @ 04:42 PM
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Sam Gibson
Sam Gibson 7'0" | C | 2023
KY
Amare Stone
Amare Stone 5'9" | PG | 2025
KY
Briar Griffin
Briar Griffin 6'0" | PG | 2025
KY
Zane Whitaker
Zane Whitaker 6'6" | SF | 2024
KY
Carter Bresser
Carter Bresser 6'5" | SF | 2025
KY
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The Kentucky Top 250 Expo not only brought out the scorers, but it showcased some of the top defenders in the state. It's time to take a look at who shined on the defensive end in Louisville.

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Sam Gibson

Sam Gibson

KY
C
HEIGHT 7'0"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Sam
Gibson C
Class
2023
Height
7'0"
HS
Holy Cross
|
KY

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School: Holy Cross
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Amare Stone

Amare Stone

KY
PG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Amare
Stone PG
Class
2025
Height
5'9"
HS
Nelson County
|
KY
Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team
Defensively, I was most impressed of Stone’s quick hands, lateral quickness and his physicality. He caused disruption all...
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Amare Stone

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School: Nelson County
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Briar Griffin

Briar Griffin

KY
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2025
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Briar
Griffin PG
Class
2025
Height
6'0"
HS
Butler County
|
KY
Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team
Came away impressed with Griffin’s discipline defensively. Seemed to always be in the right spot off the ball...
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State: Kentucky
School: Butler County
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Zane Whitaker

Zane Whitaker

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Zane
Whitaker SF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Magoffin County
|
KY
Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team
Whitaker’s defensive versatility was what stood out. Guarded a mix of guards and big’s all day. Has the...
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Zane Whitaker

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School: Magoffin County
Club: Vision Elite Adidas Gold
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Carter Bresser

Carter Bresser

KY
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2025
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Bresser SF
Class
2025
Height
6'5"
HS
Lloyd Memorial
|
KY
Kentucky Top 250 Expo: All-Defensive Team
Bresser was fearless and disciplined defensively. Was always in the mix for loose balls and was never out...
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Carter Bresser

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School: Lloyd Memorial
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