2024 Rankings Update: Lockdown Defenders

<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1139980" first="Jordan" last="Leslie"], 6’0 PG- Mullen</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1139980" first="Jordan" last="Leslie"] has made a name for himself as being a great defender, arguably the best in the class. Jordan is a very good lateral athlete who can stay in front of anyone and is one of those defenders who gets under players’ skins. While guarding on and off of the ball Jordan is patient and has a good sense of when to steal the ball. On the offensive end, Jordan is a floor general who controls the offense. Jordan is patient on both ends of the floor, changing pace is how he creates for himself and others on the floor. From three-point land, he has a nice jumper that you cannot play passive on.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1369779" first="Torian" last="Gasaway"], 5’11 SG- Smoky Hill</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1369779" first="Torian" last="Gasaway"] has looked like one of the best on-ball defenders during a very tough schedule where he has been asked to guard some very good players. Torian is a pest on the ball, he is very quick laterally and has great composure on the defense. As a young guy Torian already knows how to fill a role perfectly, he plays like a modern 3 and d guard. He is a great mover with the ball out of his hands, he can be found cutting to the basket or moving to open spots on the floor for easy three-point shots. Torian is a very good vertical athlete which allows him to finish at the rim against taller defenders. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1369789" first="Brady" last="Kennison"], 6’0 CG- Thompson Valley</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1369789" first="Brady" last="Kennison"] is a defender who brings a ton of energy to his team. Brady is a player who seems to be everywhere on the floor at once as he is always up in defenders’ faces and jumping passing lanes. His energy makes defenders feel pressured causing many turnovers. On the offensive end, he is a shifty ball-handler who has no problems causing separation. Brady can go from full speed ahead to stopping on a dime, making him a tough defensive match-up. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1318390" first="Damarion" last="Jelks"], 5’7 PG- Lewis-Palmer</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="1318390" first="Damarion" last="Jelks"] is a player who uses his shorter height and quickness to his advantage. Being low to the ground and quick Damarion is able to get in great positions to pick players’ pockets. Damarion is not a guy who you want to put the ball on the ground near, he can pick your pocket but also is great at staying in front of ball-handlers. On offense, he is a great ball-handler who can handle the ball throughout tough defensive pressure.</p>