Las Vegas Summer Showdown Vol. 2: Top Defenders
The Las Vegas Summer Showdown was back in town this weekend. The tournament featured boys and girls teams from 5th grade to 17U. It also featured several quality defensive players. In this article PH takes a look at the top…
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Continue ReadingThe Las Vegas Summer Showdown was back in town this weekend. The tournament featured boys and girls teams from 5th grade to 17U. It also featured several quality defensive players. In this article PH takes a look at the top defenders at the Las Vegas Summer Showdown.
Dom Muncey 6’2 Team Rogue 2021 – Part of Muncey’s defensive strength is his heart and willingness. Muncey is a dogged on ball defender, that refuses to let up. He gets under offensive players skin, with his ability to pester and harass.
Frankie Collins Frankie Collins 6'2" | PG Coronado | 2021 State #58 Nation NV 6’1 PG Simply Fundamental 2021 – Collins is known for a lot of other things. However, when he wants to he can be a lock down defender. He’s fast, strong, and has great lateral quickness. Collins used his quick hands to get deflections, tips and outright thefts.
Elijah Johnson Elijah Johnson 5'10" | PG Durango | 2022 NV 5’8 PG The Chosen Few 2022 (#16PHN 2022) – Johnson is one of the top on ball defenders in the state. You are what you repeatedly do, and what Johnson repeatedly does is pester ballhandlers full court.
Jacques Williams Jr Jacques Williams Jr 5'9" | PG Arbor View | 2022 NV 5’10 PG Hard 2 Guard 2022 (#46PHN 2022) – Williams has started to develop into a consistent on ball defender. He plays with a ton of heart and is willing to take the challenge of locking down ballhandlers. Although undersized, he’s strong enough to push taller 2 guards off the block.
Nakalaya Fabello 5’10 PG The Vikings 2023 (#13PHN 2023) – Fabello is a gritty on ball defender. He also possess a high IQ, which allows him to read passes, and jump into passing lanes. It’s a challenge to get by him off the bounce, and he did a good job of getting deflections and tips.
Midate Mou Midate Mou 6'1" | SG Trinity | 2021 State NV 6’1 SG Simply Fundamental 2021 – Mou is all arms and legs. He got his hands on a lot of passes, and was the proverbial “wolf” coming from behind to backtap the ball.