Check Out the Premier Perimeter Defenders in State

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>***Use Code “ScottyB30” for 30% off your subscription***</em><br><br>High level perimeter defenders are a big commodity in basketball these days.&nbsp; Guys that can move their feet and lockdown an opponent.&nbsp; Here is our list of 25 of the Premier Perimeter Defenders in Illinois!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='2455373' first='Oturo' last='Redento'] (Glenbard North)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Redento brings versatility as a wing that can defend one through fours.&nbsp; The switchability, length, and inside/out defense give him the edge at the top of this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='2425956' first='Perry' last='Tchiegne'] (Benet)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and angular lead guard has been one of the premier defenders for a while.&nbsp; Can take an opposing on or off ball guard out of the game with his anticipation and not giving them room to breathe.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='2455378' first='Ed' last='Williams'] (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams is a pitbull at the point of attack.&nbsp; Strong and compact frame like a running back he uses his physicality and quick hands to create turnovers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 [player_tooltip player_id='2416198' first='TJ' last='Eaton'] (Rich Township)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rich Township has a ton of guys who could have been on this list.&nbsp; Eaton checks either backcourt spot using his length, footspeed, and athleticism to stay in front of his man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 [player_tooltip player_id='3430180' first='Brendan' last='Petty'] (Morton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Petty is a plus athlete on the perimeter that can defend four positions effectively at the high school level.&nbsp; The Illinois-Springfield commit can recover blocking shots, but most of the time he is keeping his man in front and swiping the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6 [player_tooltip player_id='2540188' first='Ryan' last='Howard'] (Alton)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard has as much defensive upside as anyone in the metro east.&nbsp; The SIU-Edwardsville commit can switch on to smaller or taller players as a lengthy wing that moves his feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7 [player_tooltip player_id='2918205' first='Keiwon' last='Gulley'] (Bloom)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gulley is a steals machine as last year he showcased as a freshman he can rack up the swipes going from one end to the other on a regular basis.&nbsp; Such active hands, quickness, and a strong base.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 [player_tooltip player_id='2767906' first='Ronald' last='Johnson'] (Mt. Carmel)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson is a physical on ball defender that can guard either backcourt spot. His physicality, toughness, and athleticism make him a stopper!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 [player_tooltip player_id='2632058' first='Karon' last='Shavers'] (Leo)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shavers is the anchor of a very strong defensive group at Leo who could have a number of guys on this list.&nbsp; Really like his strength and tenacity locking down opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='2433752' first='Walker' last='Ross'] (St. Ignatius)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ross is going to emerge as an impact player for St. Ignatius this season.&nbsp; One of the biggest reasons is the on ball defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='2455400' first='Damonte' last='Phillips'] (Decatur MacArthur)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Phillips is a point guard that is super quick with his quickness on the defensive end. Consistently gets steals turning them into points in transition with his speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='2467517' first='Darrius' last='Hawkins'] (Homewood Flossmoor)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitbull defender that is smaller, but his quickness, active hands, and anticipation more than make up for it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='2422347' first='Darrin' last='Laye Jr.'] (Marshall)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and wiry point guard that broke out in the second half of the season and is primed for a monster junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 [player_tooltip player_id='2532003' first='Joey' last='Jakstys'] (Yorkville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Big wing that can legit defend almost every position on the floor with his combination of size, length, athleticism, and lateral quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 [player_tooltip player_id='2842573' first='Blake' last='Choice'] (DePaul Prep)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Choice has taken his overall level of play to another stratosphere, but especially shined defensively in the month of June locking down on that end of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best of the Rest</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2751053' first='Jacob' last='Only'] (DePaul Prep)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2381426' first='Trent' last='Williams'] (OPRF)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3576059' first='Emurion' last='Jackson'] (East St. Louis)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2532358' first='Zaire' last='Green'] (Whitney Young)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2991688' first='Tereik' last='Hurd'] (Sacred Heart Griffin)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2730539' first='Devrice' last='Johnson'] (Mascoutah)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='3665311' first='Kayden' last='Turner'] (Peoria)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2751064' first='Cesaire' last='Bile'] (Galesburg)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2632077' first='Jeremiah' last='Weatherford'] (Rich Township)<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2915584' first='DK' last='Heard'] (King)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->