The AAU Weekend: Devoted Defenders
The Top 10 TN-based Defenders from July 10-12 in two Atlanta-suburban events. Evan Shiflet Evan Shiflet 6'1" | SG C.P.A. | 2022 State TN (2022) | Tennessee Tigers 16u Evan was by far the best on-ball defender in the gymnasium…
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Continue ReadingThe Top 10 TN-based Defenders from July 10-12 in two Atlanta-suburban events.
Evan Shiflet Evan Shiflet 6'1" | SG C.P.A. | 2022 State TN (2022) | Tennessee Tigers 16u
Evan was by far the best on-ball defender in the gymnasium Saturday evening thanks to constantly moving feet and a willingness to stick his nose into the action. Shiflet boasts a strong chest and arms. Importantly, Shiflet keeps those feet moving sharply. Attackers clearly consider him a pest.
Buzz grows for #TNTIGERS 2022 @evan_shiflet (@CPALionsMBB). Started under now Samford Coach McMillan at Mountain Brook HS now w/@DrewMaddux at CPA. Extremely well prepared. Outstanding shooter, attacks the lane with physicality; PIT BULL defensively!https://t.co/XX1PHvfa37
— Chip Smith (@tigers950) June 28, 2020
Tobias Simmones (2022) | F | Tennessee Tigers 16u
Good arm strength enables Tobias to not only deflect shots, but bluntly block shots. His reaction time is pretty good already. The quick succession of events in the lane can be frenetic for a post defender. Tobias is aware of the ball movement and can even challenge first and second attempts.
Refs ready for bed, lol.
Regardless, Tennessee Tigers 16u hanging on to an 8-point lead. @BrevinKlym hit a big 3. Will Amonett is over-dribbling to my taste, but both he and Zach Amonett are breaking the press decently. Big breakout game from Tabias Sirmones (Loretto).
— Prep Hoops Tennessee (@PrepHoopsTN) July 12, 2020
Darwin Randolph Darwin Randolph 6'0" | PG East Hamilton | 2021 State TN (2021) | PG | North Metro Elite 17u
Bully with his chest and upper-body, Darwin is keenly aware of when and how to double down on a post or wing. His physicality gives him an edge on the defensive end. Could improve a touch stopping the dribble.
Levi Cox Levi Cox 6'11" | C Franklin Road Academy | 2022 State TN (2022) | C | EAB 16u
Though Cox is far from a finished product his presence under the tin definitely made a difference. He challenged countless shots and altered a good number. He is not a refined shotblocker just yet, but most of the time his positioning is sound. Both the timing and explosiveness need to improve and can.
Isaiah Farrior Isaiah Farrior 6'5" | SG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN (2021) | SG | Mid-State Elite
Bouncy, frenetic. Isaiah Farrior Isaiah Farrior 6'5" | SG Clarksville Northeast | 2021 State TN loves to play up-tempo and his defense often prods the attacker into speeding up his own heart and hands. Farrior tends to be a little quicker of hand and feet than most. Elite speed.
Jake Dykstra Jake Dykstra 6'3" | SF C.P.A. | 2022 State TN (2022) | Tennessee Tigers 16u
Strong upper body. Jake gives the Tigers frontline formidability. Both he and Evan Shiflet Evan Shiflet 6'1" | SG C.P.A. | 2022 State TN hail from C.P.A. It is clear he understands the value of committed defense. As an aside, Jake is a strong rebounder too.
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