CHSAA Spring Tournament Defenders
<p>Here are terrific defenders in the CHSAA. They showed the desire to stop the ball, defend the perimeter, and challenge shots inside and close out on shooters.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1045932" first="Nate" last="Boateng"] 6”6. 2022. Fordham Prep</strong></p>
<p>Nate comes out on our defensive team, but this young man is a scorer underneath as well. Combines athleticism and size. In this tournament, he was able to control the glass on both ends of the floor. An athletic shot blocker. </p>
<p><strong>Kedar Davis 6”4. 2022 St Rays </strong></p>
<p>Tremendous post defender. Uses his body well inside. Does not give up position. Has a low base in defending the post. Makes his opponent work to get the ball in the post and gain position. On the offensive end, he stays wide and low and has good footwork.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1141998" first="Jireej" last="Cole"]. 6”6. 2023 St Rays</strong></p>
<p>St Rays have another really good post defender in Jireej. Good at blocking and altering shots. A nice frame enables him to be a force in the middle. Tough tenacious rebounder. A force on the offensive end as well.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046084" first="Tarique" last="Foster"] 6”8 2022. Cardinal Hayes</strong></p>
<p>Tarique was the star of the championship game with his scoring prowess. Like many of these players, they could end up on any one of our all-tournament teams. But Tarique in every game shows he can defend the drive, stop the ball in the open and be a rim protector, by altering or blocking shots. Also possesses chase down speed to defend. Have watched him defend the drive, block or alter a shot, get a loose ball, and then finish through contact. All in one sequence. Has grown 2 inches.</p>
<p><strong>Ryan Hudson. 6”3. 2022. Holy Cross</strong></p>
<p>Uses his quick hands to get deflections. Very active with his feet and hands. Stays in a good position. Very good in the open floor on both offense and defense.</p>
<p><strong>Kesean Tracey 5”9. 2021. Monsignor Scanlan</strong></p>
<p>Another perimeter player who can guard the ball in any situation without fouling. Stays in front of his man. Moves his feet. Forces you to change direction. Makes you uncomfortable.</p>
<p><strong> Tysaun. Bruce 5”11. 2023. Holy Cross</strong></p>
<p>This young guard can really guard the ball. Hands are very active. Showed the ability to guard the ball without fouling. His offensive mindset is the same, tough on the ball and plays through contact.</p>
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