The Finale: Getting Defensive
Prep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top defensive players from Missouri who were at The Finale in Kansas City. The list consists of players who were good at applying strong on-ball pressure, play the passing lanes…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top defensive players from Missouri who were at The Finale in Kansas City. The list consists of players who were good at applying strong on-ball pressure, play the passing lanes and protect the rim with shot blocking.
I’Ryan Allen I’Ryan Allen 6'2" | PG Ruskin | 2022 State MO 6’2 (Pictured) Team KC-Derrick 16U (Raymore-Peculiar 16U)
Jobe Bryant 5’10″ 34Hoops 17U (Park Hills Central ’24): The youngest player in the 17U tournament was a pest on defense with his quick hands. He picked a lot of pockets.
Alijah Carter 6’2″ St. Louis Cobras A.N.M 17U (Pattonville ’21): A ball-hawking wing who was a Tazmanian Devil on the defensive end as he swarmed all over the court looking for steals.
Sekou Gassama Sekou Gassama 6'10" | PF DeSmet | 2021 State #166 Nation MO 6’10″ Gateway Basketball Club 17U (DeSmet ’21): A long and athletic post player who is a tremendous rim protector. Has excellent timing to go along with his length.
Yaya Keita Yaya Keita 6'9" | PF Desmet | 2021 State #210 Nation MO 6’9″ Gateway Basketball Club 17U (DeSmet ’21): Another excellent rim-protector who was really good at sprinting the court for the chase-down block.
Karter Kekec Karter Kekec 6'0" | PG North County | 2021 State MO 6’2″ Gateway-Knights 17U (North County ’21): A very competitive on-ball defender who works on hard on that end as he does as an potent offensive player.
Ashton Lee Ashton Lee 6'9" | PF Rockhurst | 2022 State MO 6’9″ PAC Basketball (Rockhurst ’22): An improving post player who blocked and altered his share of shots during the weekend.
Jeremy Paige 5’10″ SSA Elite Black 16U (Van Horn ’22): Young ball-hawking guard who had the ability to disrupt the opposing teams offense with his quickness. Had six steals in one game.
Brian Taylor Brian Taylor 6'4" | PG DeSmet | 2022 State MO 6’2″ Gateway Basketball Club 16U (DeSmet ’22): Young athletic guard with tremendous defensive instincts. Can guard his man straight-up or play the passing lanes with excellent anticipation.