Standout Defenders: 2021
Standout Defenders: 2021 Below is a list of players in the class of 2021 who have shown they are elite defenders. They are focused and committed to their defensive play and impact the game with their ability to alter shots…
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Below is a list of players in the class of 2021 who have shown they are elite defenders. They are focused and committed to their defensive play and impact the game with their ability to alter shots and offenses.
Bailey Butler Bailey Butler 5'7" | PG Black Hawk | 2021 State WI | Black Hawk | 5’7 CG
Butler stands out for the way she communicates on the floor. She is talking on defense and is always letting her teammates know where she is and what position she is defending in. She defends with a vast amount of urgency and really wants to impact the game by grabbing steals. Her awareness for steals is exceptional and she has super active hands while pressuring the ball.
Mia Morel Mia Morel 5'7" | PG Madison Memorial | 2021 State WI | Madison Memorial | Flight Elite | 5’7 PG
Morel is an overall standout player who does everything for her team. However, when she gets going defensively she can stop just about anybody. She is committed to being a great defender and takes pride in guarding the opposing team’s top player. She is well balanced on defense as well, always staying low and having great footwork to stop the dribble drive.
Carley Duffney Carley Duffney 5'11" | CG Green Bay Preble | 2021 State WI | Green Bay Preble | Purple Aces | 5’11 G
Duffeny does an excellent job at forcing her opponent to take bad shots. She uses her height to her advantage and always keeps her hands high while defending. She has a tremendous amount of toughness and heart on the defensive end as well. She improved her rebounding skills this season and thrives at boxing out and chasing after boards. Duffney reacts quickly to movements and actions from the offensive team which make her such a valuable defender for her team.
Kiersten McNulty Kiersten McNulty 6'3" | PF Oshkosh West | 2021 State WI | Oshkosh West | 6’3 PF
At 6’3, McNulty is incredibly balanced and composed on defense. She doesn’t fall for shot fakes, pass fakes or jab steps. It’s hard to score on McNulty as she doesn’t draw fouls and has good coordination for blocking shots. She is always in a defensive stance playing on the perimeter and thrives on her post defense in the lane. She’s focused during the game and is very aware of what moves her opponent will use. She continues to improve her shot blocking as well and will be a force in the lane next season for Oshkosh West.
Jaelyn Acker Jaelyn Acker 5'7" | CG Germantown | 2021 State WI | Germantown | 5’7 CG
Acker is an elite defender as she is so president and quick on the floor. She’s all over the place, all the time. She’s a passionate defender and thrives on getting her teammates involved after grabbing a steal. She does an impressive job at reading the pass and grabbing it mid-motion. She excels at stopping her opponent in the fast break and picking up her opponent half court. She’s intimidating to most opponents and her confidence deters offensive players from attacking while being guarded by her. Acker plays 110% on the floor and sees so many minutes for her defense. She makes her teammates better defenders as well, as her intensity is contagious.
Maya White Eagle Maya White Eagle 5'7" | CG Madison Memorial | 2021 State WI | Madison Memorial | Flight Elite | 5’7 CG
Last season White-Eagle stepped on the scene as a fierce offensive player who could take almost anyone to the rim. While that learned to be true, the Flight Elite guard showed she is more than just an offensive standout. A great communicator on defense, White-Eagle runs the show with her footwork and intense on ball pressure. She stays out of foul trouble while still finding a way to be relentless and a full court defender. She’s discipled and aware of her spacing all while having great anticipation for the on ball steal or steal by a pass.