The Finale 2019: Top underclassman defenders
Below is a list of the top defenders from the 15U and 16U age brackets at The 2019 Finale in Oklahoma City, OK. The players listed below were selected from the players I was able to watch in person, exclusively: Arzhonte…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a list of the top defenders from the 15U and 16U age brackets at The 2019 Finale in Oklahoma City, OK. The players listed below were selected from the players I was able to watch in person, exclusively:
Arzhonte Dallas 2022 Team Griffin point guard
As an athlete, Arzhonte Dallas’s skill-set is impressive in many ways. He isn’t huge, but has major quickness, acceleration, and jumping abilities. For Team Griffin last weekend, Dallas protected the rim, elevated to snatch passes, and turned defense into offense.
Prince Okojie 2021 HoopSmart wing
Prince Okojie, a big-bodied, strong wing, was batting away shots and denying the paint for HoopSmart last weekend. Okojie has the frame to stop momentum near the lane and did so while keeping away from foul trouble.
Haiden McCoy 2021 Victory Ministry Blue wing
In terms of his pure athleticism, not many athletes possessed the skill that Haiden McCoy has last weekend. McCoy has a tall, slender and athletic frame, but doesn’t get bullied on the defensive side of the ball. He’s fast-paced, intense, and plays lock-up on-ball defense.
John Barnhill 2021 Rocky Mountain Select forward
John Barnhill is an explosive, tall, strong defender for Rocky Mountain Select. The incoming junior forward put on a great showing last weekend in Oklahoma City, showcasing his abilities to protect the rim and the accuracy to go-for-ball and not for-body, which many young players struggle with.
Isaie Badibanga 2021 Rocky Mountain Select forward
Isaie Badibanga is a true block-first, aggressive post player on the defensive end and left opposing ball-handlers insecure about taking the ball to the rack. Badibanga is explosive and can handle his own in the paint, and his size put him just over the edge for opposing scorers.
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