Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Candidates
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There is a ton of basketball talent in Michigan, and that definitely includes the defensive end of the floor. There are elite defenders in the state and even beyond that. Their are elite defenders in the paint and on the…
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Continue ReadingThere is a ton of basketball talent in Michigan, and that definitely includes the defensive end of the floor. There are elite defenders in the state and even beyond that. Their are elite defenders in the paint and on the perimeter. Let’s take a look at some Preseason DPOY candidates.
Megan Crow Megan Crow 6'4" | C Gladstone | 2021 State MI (2021, C, Gladstone)
Crow is a long 6-4 prospect. She constantly blocks and alters shots making herself a defensive game changer.
Kailee Davis Kailee Davis 5'4" | PG Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (2021, PG, Detroit Renaissance)
Davis is an exciting defender. She can D up the entire length of the floor and uses her quickness to create turnovers.
Logan Lewis Logan Lewis CG West Bloomfield | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, West Bloomfield)
Lewis is a bona fide lockdown defender. She can guard the opposing teams top perimeter player regardless of position.
Alanna Micheaux Alanna Micheaux 6'2" | PF Wayne Memorial | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Wayne Memorial)
Micheaux flat out owns the lane and makes it nearly impossible to be a real threat in the post. Micheaux won’t allow opponents to establish position near the rim.
India Respress India Respress SF Chandler Park | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Chandler Park)
Respress is an underrated prospect and should be considered a top defender. She’s surrounded by offensive perimeter talent at Chandler Park, so she’s buttered her bread on the defensive end.
Brooklyn Robak Brooklyn Robak SG Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes | 2021 State MI (2021, CG, Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes)
Robak seems to be able to do it all on the court and this includes defending at a high level. She’s a versatile defender that can effectively guard multiple positions.
Kendall Robertson Kendall Robertson 6'2" | PF Lake Orion | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Lake Orion)
Robertson doesn’t get written about as much as she deserves. She’s one of the top post defenders in the state and deserves more praise for her efforts.
Shealyn Tripp Shealyn Tripp SF Michigan Center | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, Michigan Center)
If you haven’t heard of Shealynn Tripp, all that means is that she’s done her job. She’s an effort and energy defender. Tripp can get defensive stops with pure grit and hustle.
Shannon Wheeler Shannon Wheeler 6'1" | PF Detroit Renaissance | 2021 State MI (2021, PF, Detroit Renaissance)
Wheeler deserves a lot of credit for her defensive prowess. She can defend basically anywhere on the floor and is often times asked to slow the opponents top post threat. Wheeler is a disciplined defender and can be counted on to pick up big stops.
Morasha Wiggins Morasha Wiggins 6'0" | SF Kalamazoo Central | 2021 State #42 Nation MI (2021, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
Wiggins gained a reputation on a national scale for skills on the defensive end. She’s a physical and aggressive defender that, quite simply, drives her opponents crazy. Wiggins uses her in your face style to pressure the offense and create turnovers.