Player Rankings: 10 Best On-Ball Defenders C/O 2022
The class of 2022 rankings were recently released. With over 75 players making the list, it’s our most extensive rankings yet. This class is home to some of the best defensive players in the state. In this article we break…
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Continue ReadingThe class of 2022 rankings were recently released. With over 75 players making the list, it’s our most extensive rankings yet. This class is home to some of the best defensive players in the state. In this article we break down the10 best on ball defenders in the c/o 2022.
- Elijah Johnson Elijah Johnson 5'10" | PG Durango | 2022 NV 5’10 PG Durango (#15PHN) (featured image) – Is there anyone with better lateral quickness when guarding the ball? Johnson can be a pest full court, not worth challenging off the bounce.
- Shane Thomas Shane Thomas 6'3" | SG Durango | 2022 State NV 6’3 SG Durango (#6) – Thomas excels at shutting guys down in 1 on 1 situations. If you’re thinking of isolating your best offensive weapon, I’d advise you do it against someone other than Thomas.
- Anthony Pittman Anthony Pittman 6'0" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2022 State NV 6’0 PG Bishop Gorman (#50) – Pittman is a Pittbull. The PG has great lateral quickness and a dogged determination to get underneath and turn ballhandlers.
- Jacques Williams Jr Jacques Williams Jr 5'9" | PG Arbor View | 2022 NV 5’10 PG Arbor View (#37) – Tough to beat off the bounce because of his low center of gravity and foot speed.
- Damion Byrd Damion Byrd 5'10" | PG Silverado | 2022 State NV 5’11 PG SLAM (#12) – Gritty competitor. Underrated upper body strength allows him to absorb contact against drivers without losing ground.
- Donte Turner Donte Turner 6'2" | SF Cimarron | 2022 State NV 6’3 SF Cimmarron (#29) – One of the most versatile defenders in the class. Can straight switch against high ball screens and not lose ground.
- Dontrell Johnson Dontrell Johnson 6'5" | SF Trinity | 2022 State NV 6’5 PF Bonanza (#13) – Rangy defender that does a good job of using his length to close out against quick perimeter players.
- Dominic Washington Dominic Washington 5'9" | PG Green Valley | 2022 State NV 5’8 PG Green Valley (#67) – Relentless against ballhandlers. Pound for pound one of the toughest defenders in the state.
- Trennon Brown Trennon Brown 5'5" | PG Canyon Springs | 2022 State NV 5’5 PG Canyon Springs (#59) – Defensive specialist that impacts the game with his quick hands.
- Ray Payne Ray Payne 6'0" | CG Eldorado | 2022 State NV 6’0 CG Eldorado (#66) – Payne isn’t the quickest guard on the list, however he has a strong upper body and terrific understanding of defensive basketball.