Exciting 2025 Defensive Prospects
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The Class of 2025 is well represented in South Florida. Nine area players are inside the top 25 of our rankings. It sets up for an exciting level of competition in the future. While being strong offensively, many of these…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2025 is well represented in South Florida. Nine area players are inside the top 25 of our rankings. It sets up for an exciting level of competition in the future.
While being strong offensively, many of these players already have a good foundation on defense. That is an area of the game that sometimes gets overlooked.
Let’s look at some of the best..
Xavian Charles Xavian Charles 5'9" | PG Santaluces | 2025 State FL – Santaluces/Ball4Lyfe (PH: 49)
Xavian Charles Xavian Charles 5'9" | PG Santaluces | 2025 State FL appears to have a future at point guard. The 5-foot-9 prospect tallied 25 steals in 25 games for the Chiefs. Moreover, Charles recorded two or more steals in eight games. Against Oviedo (21-7), he tied his season-high with three swipes. Charles’ coordination and activity on defense should become more potent. Look for it to show in his production as a sophomore.
Isaac Mothersill Isaac Mothersill 6'0" | PG Chaminade Madonna College Preperatory | 2025 FL – Chaminade-Madonna/Team Hardaway Jr. (PH: WL*)
Isaac Mothersill Isaac Mothersill 6'0" | PG Chaminade Madonna College Preperatory | 2025 FL is a prospect to know around Hollywood. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 1.6 steals per game for Chaminade-Madonna. Against Saint Andrew’s (18-8), he recorded a season-high four steals. Mothersill was also a terrific defender as an eight grader at Avante Garde Academy. He recorded 53 steals and had three or more swipes in 12 contests. His experience as well as his length and athleticism should only propel his defensive stock.
Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL – Westminster Academy/Nightrydas Elite (PH: 2)
Alexander Lloyd Alexander Lloyd 6'4" | SG Westminster | 2025 State #64 Nation FL has all the makings of a lockdown defender. The 6-foot-4 point guard has great instincts and movement on-ball in the halfcourt. Lloyd can also shift his body with ease against a player moving in transition. More so, he is an explosive leaper to alter or block shots in this instance. Lloyd can reject a shot as a trail defender or off weakside help like clockwork. His ability to make a play on the basketball at its apex is rare.
Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL – Miami Columbus/Nightrydas Elite (PH: 4)
Cayden Boozer Cayden Boozer 6'5" | PG Columbus | 2025 State #28 Nation FL is already one of the best all-around prospects in his class. The 6-foot-4 guard recorded nearly two steals per contest for a Miami Columbus team that won 29 games and a state championship. While his athleticism is strong, I think his size gives him an advantage as a defender. Boozer has the frame to lock his defender down. He had three or more steals in nine games.
Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL – Mater Lakes Academy/SOH Elite (PH: 17)
Anthony Knowles Anthony Knowles 5'10" | CG Mater Lakes | 2025 State #93 Nation FL is a strong defender out of Mater Lakes Academy. The 6-foot point guard recorded 46 steals in 23 games for the Bears. More so, Knowles showcased his defensive ability against some strong teams. Against North Broward Prep (27-3), he recorded four steals. His season-high came against Hallandale (18-10) with seven swipes. Knowles added another four steals against Miami Country Day (15-11). Those programs have some pretty good players and should set him up for a big sophomore season.
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