Pesky Perimeter Defenders: Top Steal Leaders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensive stoppers who can generate turnovers are invaluable at any level of basketball. In Alabama high school action, several players have established themselves as premier perimeter thieves through their quick hands, anticipation, and non-stop effort. These talented guards and wings put constant pressure on the ball while also jumping into passing lanes to create havoc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1905943"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1905943' first='Titus' last='White'] is a 6'3u0022 shooting guard from Locust Fork High School in the class of 2024. He averaged 11.8 points, 2.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 4.3 steals per game during his junior season. Excellent ability to steal the ball and generate turnovers. Averaged a remarkable 4.3 steals per game this season. 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