Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Defenders
Time to dive into the superlatives from the Prep Hoops Circuit. In this series we look at specific skills and classes for who shined the most in that area during the PHC. Here is our Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021…
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Continue ReadingTime to dive into the superlatives from the Prep Hoops Circuit. In this series we look at specific skills and classes for who shined the most in that area during the PHC. Here is our Prep Hoops Circuit: Top 2021 Illinois Defenders!
Jackson Gitterle
Jackson
Gitterle
6'3" | SG
St. Patrick's | 2021
State
IL
(Sharks Basketball Blue)
Tough and gritty defender that got steals and took them the other way.
Hamahrie Bowers Hamahrie Bowers 6'5" | SF Hillcrest | 2021 State IL (Team MORE/Illinois Hoopstars National)
Bowers is a lengthy wing defender that can check three spots and uses his long arms to swat shots.
Luke Braman Luke Braman 6'8" | C Roanoke-Benson | 2021 FL (HIT)
Braman is a good rim protector with his long arms and decent timing on that end.
Brian Mathews Brian Mathews 6'8" | C Depaul Prep | 2021 State IL (HIT)
The UMass commit was like a brick wall on the defensive end keeping his hands up making it difficult for slashers to score and walled up against opposing posts.
Ashawn Burbridge Ashawn Burbridge 6'5" | PF Joliet West | 2021 State IL (Illinois T-Wolves)
Burbridge brings versatility as a defender being able to defend either forward spot inside and out.
Donald Coats Donald Coats 6'7" | SF Thornton | 2021 IN (Illinois Hoopstars National)
Lanky forward that used his physical gifts guarding threes and fours.
KJ Debrick KJ Debrick 6'7" | C Springfield Lanphier | 2021 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars National)
Debrick’s defense has always been ahead of his offense. He is an excellent shot blocker that has timing and feel for it.
Kyonte Thomas Kyonte Thomas 5'10" | PG Bolingbrook | 2021 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars Nelson)
The Patrick Beverly of this class. Point guard that is a dog on the defensive end getting into his opponents space and not letting them move.
Nick Spannaus (Illinois Hoopstars White)
This forward had a breakout start to the summer and a big part of that was his defensive capabilities.
Kimahri Wilson Kimahri Wilson 6'2" | PG North Chicago | 2021 State IL (Beyond Ball College Prospects)
Wilson is more known for his offense, but he consistently turned his opponents over with his pesky on ball defense.
Kennedy Brown Kennedy Brown 6'8" | PF Bogan | 2020 State IL (Team RWA)
Brown is a shot blocking presence that protects the rim with his mobility and timing.
Sincere Malone Sincere Malone 6'7" | PF CBA | 2021 State NC (Team RWA)
Malone can guard multiple positions on the floor and was a shot blocking presence.
Jakobi Heady Jakobi Heady 6'8" | SF Hillcrest | 2021 State IL (God’s Gift/Young & Reckless)
Like Malone, Heady can check an array of spots and covers ground laterally in passing lanes with his length.
Phillip Berryhill Phillip Berryhill 6'5" | SG Curie | 2021 State IL (CD Elite)
Berryhill has all the physical tools to be a plus defender down the line with his length and athleticism.
Enari Thomas (CD Elite)
Thomas brings toughness and grit defensively which produced steals and points on the other end.
Kai Evans Kai Evans 6'3" | SG Bolingbrook | 2021 NV (Illinois Stars)
Powerful wing was impactful defender with his tenacity guarding on the perimeter.
Tyvin Garrison Tyvin Garrison 6'5" | PF Springfield | 2021 FL (Illinois Phenom)
Garrison is an excellent shot blocker with how he can come from the weak side or recover.