Run N Slam: Top Illinois Defenders
We close out our examination of Run N Slam with the top defenders from the state of Illinois! Who locked down on D? Kyle Thomas (Illinois Wolves 15U) Thomas was absolute force swatting shots at Run N Slam! The…
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Continue ReadingWe close out our examination of Run N Slam with the top defenders from the state of Illinois! Who locked down on D?
Kyle Thomas (Illinois Wolves 15U)
Thomas was absolute force swatting shots at Run N Slam! The 2022 center is one of the premier post prospects in the states freshman class and right now his defense is ahead of his offense. He blocked shots over and over again!
Marcus Watson (Mac Irvin Fire 16U)
Watson is such an active defender with his quick hands, lateral quickness, and intensity on that end of the floor. He makes the Fire go with his full court pressure defense at the point of attack and trapping as a second defender.
Christian Shumate (Young & Reckless 17U)
Shumate is an excellent shot blocker! He swatted shots right back in his opponents faces over and over. High energy kid that can also defend on the perimeter with effectiveness.
Martice Mitchell (Young & Reckless 17U)
Mitchell is a long and lanky five man that when engaged on the defensive end is one of the premier shot blockers in the class.
Jaylin Gibson (Meanstreets 16U)
What we like most about Gibson is that he changes the game in so many ways that doesn’t involve scoring. One of them is his defense on the perimeter locking down which he did throughout the event!
EJ Alexis (Wolverines 17U)
Alexis is an undersized post who showed a natural feel on the defensive end blocking shots and getting under his opponents skin.