Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live: Defensive Difference Makers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE “baxley30” FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defense doesn't always generate the same attention as scoring, but it can be just as valuable in front of college coaches. Throughout the weekend at Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live, several prospects consistently impacted games with their effort, instincts, versatility, and ability to disrupt opposing offenses. Here are a select group of the biggest defensive difference makers from Myrtle Beach last weekend: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2305379"],"_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-6a585258a858d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Headlining my list of defensive difference makers from the Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live is [player_tooltip player_id='2305379' first='Dakarai' last='Worley']. Worley is the type of player who is going to be impactful even when his shots aren't falling, simply because of how many things he does well on the floor. However, in the game I watched against Big Shots WV Reign, his shots were falling, plus he was doing all of his typical, winning things. Dakarai went for 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in that win. He is one of the best rebounders in the state, regardless of class or position, plus he has great instincts in passing lanes and can guard multiple positions, making him a very well-rounded defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2693904"],"_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-6a585258a866f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kavontay is another highly-touted 2027 who had his fingerprints on the defensive end of the floor. Rose has excellent size and a strong frame to allow him to hold down the paint defensively. He walls up well, crashes the glass, and rotates to protect the rim. Kavontay can be a handful offensively as well, particularly with his back-to-the-basket and as he rim runs in transition. Rose finished with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a matchup with Winchester Rising Stars on Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3686825"],"_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-6a585258a871a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brady proved that there was more to being an impactful defender than just rebounding and shot blocking. He was terrific on the perimeter for H3 Academy in their win over Buzzi 2x, particularly in the high-pressure looks that they like to give. Gryskevich has extremely active hands on and off the ball, allowing him to force turnovers on a regular basis. He also didn't shy away from contact when boxing out bigger matchups and chipped in with some interior scoring and passing offensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3696060"],"_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-6a585258a8aa9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of South Carolina's fastest-rising big men is [player_tooltip player_id='3696060' first='Jayden' last='Williamson']. He hasn't been playing basketball long, but he already shows a good feel in multiple areas on the floor. The most impactful area is as a rim protector, which is something that should have college coaches monitoring his progress. At 6'8", Williamson has the length to be impactful defensively, but he is also mobile and limits foul trouble. If he can add a go-to move or two offensively to what he can do defensively, Jayden could be a really good player at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3696052"],"_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-6a585258a8b58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='3696052' first='Na'ky' last='Hanton'] rounds out my list of Big Shots Myrtle Beach Live's defensive difference makers. Hanton is a fantastic athlete - one of the best in his class - and uses it to make his presence felt defensively. Along with elite bounce, Na'ky has a strong frame, which gives him versatility to guard 3's, 4's, and 5's in the 15U age group. Whether he's jumping passing lanes, deflecting passes around the paint, blocking shots, or cleaning the glass, it's easy to see how athletic Hanton is and how that can translate into him being a plus whenever he's on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->