Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Defenders
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Continue ReadingWho locked down opponents during the Prep Hoops Circuit in the spring and summer? These are the top ones we saw from the state in Prep Hoops Circuit: Top Illinois Defenders!
Dajuan Bates Dajuan Bates 6'1" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Bates is an aggressive in your face defender that gets steals on a regular basis at the point of attack.
Jalen Brown Jalen Brown 5'10" | PG De La Salle | 2022 State IL (RISE)
Another imposing defensive guard from De La Salle. Brown is a thicker guard that can defend both backcourt spots.
Keon Alexander Keon Alexander 6'6" | PF Bolingbrook | 2023 State IL (lllinois Hoopstars)
Alexander is a shot blocking presence inside with his length, timing, and anticipation.
Christian Meeks Christian Meeks 6'6" | SF Homewood Flossmoor | 2022 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars/Team Rose)
Versatile multi positional defender that can guard on the perimeter against wings or inside against power forwards.
Suliamon Agiste (Illinois Heat)
This Michelle Clark post is a shot blocking presence that showed well in the spring.
Miles Rubin Miles Rubin 6'7" | PF Homewood Flossmoor | 2023 State #243 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Love what Rubin brings to the table as a rim protector with his quickness around the hoop swatting shots.
Mekhi Lowery (Illinois Stars)
Versatile defender that can check two through fours at the high school level.
Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson 6'6" | SF Whitney Young | 2023 State #231 Nation IL (Meanstreets)
Three and D wing that brings it defensively with his length checking several wing spots.
Keynan Davis (Young & Reckless)
Wing defender that can slide up and defend some fours as well.
Avyion Morris (Young & Reckless)
One of the elite defenders in the state as a pit bull at the point of attack that gives opposing lead guards nightmares.
Emondrek Ford Emondrek Ford 6'8" | PF Bloom | 2022 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Long and rangy lefty is a shot blocking presence that has some ability as a switchable defender when engaged.
Elliot Lowndes Elliot Lowndes 6'10" | C Cobden | 2022 State IL (Illinois Bears)
The near seven footer is a big time shot blocker that has mobility on the defensive end.
Ty Rogers Ty Rogers 6'7" | PF West Aurora | 2022 State IL (M14)
Lanky small forward did a nice job defensively checking both forward spots for M14.
Jordan Brown Jordan Brown 6'2" | SG Bloom | 2023 State IL (Young & Reckless)
Bloom rising junior is an intense perimeter defender that gets steals when he is locked in on that end.
Matthew Moore Matthew Moore 6'7" | PF Hillcrest | 2023 State IL (Chicago Lockdown)
So much upside and potential here. The Hillcrest power forward does a nice job of swatting shots and moving in ball screens.
Jeremiah Jones Jeremiah Jones 6'4" | SG Marian Catholic | 2022 State IL (Illinois Hoopstars)
Really like what this Marian Catholic two guard brings defensively as an in your face two guard that gets after it on D.
Joseph Fitch Joseph Fitch 6'8" | PF Christian Homeschool Assn. | 2022 IL (Illini Magic)
Shot blocking presence that has major springs in his legs and can stay on a guard for short periods of time.
Darrin Ames Darrin Ames 6'1" | PG Kenwood | 2023 State #99 Nation IL (Mac Irvin Fire)
Active on ball defender at the point with his quick hands and tenacity on that end.
Bryce Moore Bryce Moore 6'5" | PG Carmel | 2022 State IL (Fundamental U)
Strong summer for the Carmel product especially on the defensive end with the way he got after it as an intense perimeter defender.
Josh Farmer (Illinois Attack)
Farmer showcased his ability to get steals and turn them into points on the other end in July.
Kenneth Hayes (Kessel Heat)
Loved what we saw out of this Zion Benton small forward with how he competed on the defensive end.
Morez Johnson Morez Johnson 6'9" | PF Thornton | 2024 State #33 Nation IL (Meanstreets/Indy Premiere Team Rock)
Johnson is a super athletic power forward that brings bounce and timing on the defensive end swatting shots inside and on the perimeter.