PG County’s Top-10 Off-Ball Defenders
Who are the top help defenders currently attending school in Prince George’s County? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name,…
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Continue ReadingWho are the top help defenders currently attending school in Prince George’s County? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name, 10 of the best off-ball defenders from PG County. This is part of a series that will aim to highlight players based on various superlatives.
Note: these superlative lists will not be mutually exclusive. If someone can handle the ball and do something else (i.e. shoot) at a high level, they will be included in both lists.
David Brown III David Brown III 6'5" | SF Bishop McNamara | 2021 State MD | Bishop McNamara ’21
The only player to make both lists, Brown is just as good defensively off the ball as he is on the ball. He’s extremely active and alert when reading the passing lanes, and his ability to react is enhanced by his length and quick feet.
Terrence Butler Terrence Butler 6'7" | PF Bishop McNamara | 2021 State MD | Bishop McNamara ’21
Butler is a smart team defender as we’ve seen time and time again over the years. Taking charges is one thing he excels at. This is because Butler understands proper help side positioning and is not afraid to put his body on the line.
Solomon Eric Solomon Eric 6'8" | C Eleanor Roosevelt | 2021 State MD | Eleanor Roosevelt ’21
Eric helps fortify any interior defense with his ability to wall up and obstruct the avenues for opponents who hope to navigate to the rim. He’s known for taking charges and recovering from the weak side to provide rim protection.
Daemond Ford Daemond Ford 6'2" | CG Wise | 2021 State MD | Wise ’21
Ford brings many intangibles that often go unnoticed, particularly on the defensive end. He’s usually one of the most vocal players on the court and often plays a huge factor in making sure his team is on the same page.
Jaylen Hall Jaylen Hall 6'0" | PG New Hope | 2021 State MD | New Hope ’21
Hall leads both vocally and by example on the defensive end. He is a great communicator who often wins his team extra possessions by taking charges.
Mason Hardy Mason Hardy 6'0" | CG Good Counsel | 2021 State MD | Lanham Christian ’21
Hardy is a smart playmaker, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. He is a reliable team defender who is vigilant off the ball.
James Rice James Rice 5'11" | CG Eleanor Roosevelt | 2022 State MD | Eleanor Roosevelt ’22
Rice is a promising young guard coming up in the Raiders’ program. A solid team defender who is adept at taking charges, he’s a great fit for what they want to do on the defensive side of the ball.
Jakai Robinson Jakai Robinson 6'4" | SF Rock Creek Christian | 2021 State #53 Nation MD | National Christian ’21
Robinson checks a lot of boxes, and his toughness is one thing that makes him a strong defensive player. Whether it’s with Team Takeover or at National Christian, he’s often seen making heady plays off the ball including taking charges in pivotal situations.
Jeff Womack Jeff Womack 6'2" | CG Bowie | 2022 MD | Bowie ’22
Womack is an athletic guard who competes defensively and shows good potential on that end. He showed signs of promise in his first year at Bowie and is a hidden gem in the county.
Tieron Vick Tieron Vick 6'5" | PF Fairmont Heights | 2023 State MD | Fairmont Heights ’23
Vick is a force defensively who is strong and athletic. He’s a sound team defender who helps erase mistakes made at the point of attack on the perimeter.