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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over

Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
Logan Benson
Logan Benson December 18, 2024 @ 01:30 PM
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Connor Bonsett
Connor Bonsett 6'4" | SG/SF | 2026
CO
Zach Orser
Zach Orser 6'5" | SF | 2027
CO
Blake Cook
Blake Cook 6'4" | PF | 2027
CO
Drake Bebout
Drake Bebout 6'3" | SF | 2026
CO
London Praytor
London Praytor 6'11" | PF | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These superstars have a dualistic minded approach to the game and can effectively time and master the art of shot blocking. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1493068"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676322dfa8d91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1493068' first='London' last='Praytor'] excels in all aspects of the game, but the most underrated portion of his game is his defense. Praytor communicates exceptionally and knows when to rotate and block shots. At a monstrous 6'11, his collegiate potential on defense is also something to consider. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2402972"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676322dfa8dfa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2402972' first='Blake' last='Cook'] uses his frame at 6'4 to make an impact defensively. Cook is always able to contest shots in the paint and ensures his squad takes away a plethora of opportunities for opposing offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2496097"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676322dfa8e46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2496097' first='Zach' last='Orser'] is an impact player who has a natural IQ for when to spring up and send shots to the bleachers. Orser has a quick first step moving around the court, which he uses to make plays and come up big for his team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2559240"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676322dfa8e8e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2559240' first='Connor' last='Bonsett'] is an efficient 2 way star who can make magic happen on both sides of the ball. Bonsett has a knack for chasing rebounds and eyeing where the ball will go once a shot has been put up. Look for Bonsett to climb up the rankings this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1887060"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676322dfa8ed6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1887060' first='Drake' last='Bebout'] always brings the intensity on defense no matter what, which is precisely what coaches are looking for. Bebout's tenacity on defense makes him a problem for any hooper trying to score on him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These superstars have a dualistic minded approach to the game and can effectively time and master the art of shot blocking. Let's talk about it.

Toledo
London Praytor

London Praytor

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PF
HEIGHT 6'11"
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CLASS 2025
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6'11"
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Liberty
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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
London Praytor excels in all aspects of the game, but the most underrated portion of his game is...
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School: Liberty
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Blake Cook

Blake Cook

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PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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Cook PF
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Height
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Legend
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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
Blake Cook uses his frame at 6’4 to make an impact defensively. Cook is always able to contest...
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Zach Orser

Zach Orser

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SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
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CLASS 2027
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Zach
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2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Golden
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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
Zach Orser is an impact player who has a natural IQ for when to spring up and send...
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Connor Bonsett

Connor Bonsett

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SG/SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/SF
CLASS 2026
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Connor
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Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Silver Creek
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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
Connor Bonsett is an efficient 2 way star who can make magic happen on both sides of the...
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Drake Bebout

Drake Bebout

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SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Valor Christian
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Shot Swatters: Defensive Onslaughts Who Are Taking Over
Drake Bebout always brings the intensity on defense no matter what, which is precisely what coaches are looking...
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