Rocky Mountain Mayhem: Defensive Onslaughts
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Defense, really does win games. Out-hustling, outwitting and outclassing any opponent in basketball comes down to who wants to rebound, block and steal the ball to create opportunities on offense. Henry Leistikow MN #111 PG #27 HEIGHT 6'2" POS PG…
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Continue ReadingDefense, really does win games. Out-hustling, outwitting and outclassing any opponent in basketball comes down to who wants to rebound, block and steal the ball to create opportunities on offense.
There isn’t a guard who brings the energy like Henry Leistikow Henry Leistikow 6’2″ | PG Mpls Southwest | 2025 State MN . His head is always in the game and he will face guard and frustrate his opponents. Leistikow will dive after any ball and his hustle is never put into question. Henry is communicative on defense and always finds a way to disrupt passing lanes and clamp up on the ball.
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A scrappy guard, “Jack” Mack is locked in on the defensive end of the floor. He’s vocal to his teammates and always causes chaos to any offense he’s facing. Most of his points come from converting on fast breaks after he gets a steal. Mack is one of the more aggressive guards you’ll see, and he has plenty of upside that coaches can be excited about.
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Being a stout 6’6, Jacob Lowe Jacob Lowe 6’7″ | C Lewis-Palmer | 2025 CO sends shots off the glass and always knows when and how to contest a drive to the rim. He moves quickly for his height, and has great court awareness and communication. Lowe remains disciplined at the rim and will always be an intimidating factor against opponents.
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Jeramiah Potts Jeramiah Potts 5’10” | PG Falcon | 2025 CO is everywhere, and I mean everywhere! His grit and hustle is evident and always closes out on shots. Potts is the textbook defensive player every coach needs on their team. Jeramiah is a huge spark on this 7070 Elite roster full of tenacious guards. He still has a year of high school left, and his game is already blossoming.
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Cass Henry Cass Henry 6’7″ | PF Arapahoe | 2024 State CO is a dynamic 6’7 wing who can truly do it all. With that being said, his most underrated asset is his defense. It’s easy to tell he’s willing to go that extra mile for his team, securing rebounds and boxing out consistently. Henry gets off the ground well, so shot blocking comes easy for him. His wingspan is massive, so he interrupts passing lanes frequently.