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17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game

17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
Logan Benson
Logan Benson May 5, 2025 @ 04:26 PM
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Alexander Ensor
Alexander Ensor 7'1" | C | 2026
AZ
Jacob Lowe
Jacob Lowe 6'7" | C | 2025
CO
Noah Eckels
Noah Eckels 6'10" | C | 2025
CO
Mikel Miller
Mikel Miller 6'8" | PF | 2025
CO
Jevon Guess
Jevon Guess 6'6" | PF | 2025
IN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every roster needs a dominating big man who takes care of rebounds, closes out on shooters, and boxes out efficiently. Here are a few guys who check off these boxes. Let's talk about it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297060"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2855433,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68192407505e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1297060' first='Jevon' last='Guess'] is a tenacious rebounder who has incredible court awareness on defense. Guess communicates with his teammates and always knows when to take care of the help side. On the interior, Guess uses his precision footwork to make the most of opportunities given to him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1754309"],"_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-681924075063c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1754309' first='Noah' last='Eckels'] continues to put on a show, game in and out. Eckels is a mismatch for most opposing bigs as he uses his 6'10 frame to handle the work inside the blocks. Defensively, Eckels specializes in boxing out and staying in between passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2175380"],"_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-68192d0294dcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2175380' first='Jacob' last='Lowe'] has proven time again why he's a top 5 center in the state of Colorado. Lowe establishes himself in the post and has exceptional footwork that gets him the shots he wants. Staying disciplined down low on defense and timing blocks is what Lowe has capitalized on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1479892"],"_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-68192d0294e17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1479892' first='Mikel' last='Miller'] is a lethal forward who can accelerate to the basket at will. Miller makes his presence known on all three levels of the floor, which makes him that much more dynamic and versatile. Coaches can install multiple offensive and defensive systems around Miller, and they'll be happy with the results. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2424468"],"_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-68192d0294e5b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex Ensor is a ruthless big man who utilizes his size and length to the fullest potential on both ends. Swatting shots left and right is where Ensor is most comfortable defensively. Ensor elevates the pace in transition and gets his teammates involved often. Offensively, Ensor's effectiveness off the pick and roll leads to an array of buckets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Every roster needs a dominating big man who takes care of rebounds, closes out on shooters, and boxes out efficiently. Here are a few guys who check off these boxes. Let's talk about it.

Jevon Guess

Jevon Guess

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PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Guess PF
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2025
Height
6'6"
HS
Warren Central
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17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
Jevon Guess is a tenacious rebounder who has incredible court awareness on defense. Guess communicates with his teammates...
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School: Warren Central
Club: George Hill All Indy
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Colorado State-Pueblo
Noah Eckels

Noah Eckels

CO
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Noah
Eckels C
Class
2025
Height
6'10"
HS
Discovery Canyon
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CO
17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
Noah Eckels continues to put on a show, game in and out. Eckels is a mismatch for most...
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School: Discovery Canyon
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Concordia (WI)
Jacob Lowe

Jacob Lowe

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C
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS C
CLASS 2025
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Jacob
Lowe C
Class
2025
Height
6'7"
HS
Lewis-Palmer
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CO
17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
Jacob Lowe has proven time again why he’s a top 5 center in the state of Colorado. Lowe...
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Concordia (WI)
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Mikel Miller

Mikel Miller

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PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2025
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Mikel
Miller PF
Class
2025
Height
6'8"
HS
Colorado Academy
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CO
17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
Mikel Miller is a lethal forward who can accelerate to the basket at will. Miller makes his presence...
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School: Colorado Academy
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Alexander Ensor

Alexander Ensor

HEIGHT 7'1"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Alexander
Ensor C
Class
2026
Height
7'1"
HS
AZ Compass Prep
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AZ
17U Defensive Minded Big Men Taking Over The Game
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