Defensive Player Of The Year: C/O 2023

Scott Hankamp

March 30, 2022 @ 07:57 AM

The junior class was very strong when it came to defense this season. We will name a Defensive Player of the Year and Honorable Mentions for the class of 2023. You can see the Defensive Player of the Year and Honorable Mentions from the class of 2024 below. https://prepgirlshoops.com/2022/03/defensive-player-of-the-year-c-o-2024/   <h2>HONORABLE MENTIONS</h2> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188581" first="Sydney" last="Hendrix"] (2023, F, West Bloomfield)</strong> Hendrix and defense played a role in West Bloomfield’s run to a state title. She can defend in both the perimeter and in the paint. Hendrix was a beast on the defensive glass all season long. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="189308" first="Nyemah" last="Hodo"] (2023, C, Ecorse)</strong> Hodo is a menace in the paint for any opponent trying to get a good look from under the rim. She can use her strength to move her opponent out of position, and even when they do gain position, she’s a great vertical defender that can block a ton of shots. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188564" first="Maddie" last="Petroelje"] (2023, G/F, Hudsonville)</strong> Petroelje is just flat out as tough as they come. Her toughness alone earns her stops. Petroelje is a versatile defender that can guard multiple positions and at many different spots on the floor. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="280873" first="Ava" last="Scanlon"] (2023, C, Grand Ledge)</strong> Scanlon is probably underrated as a defender in my opinion. She’s a true 2 way player that makes it incredibly tough for opponents to get clean looks at the rim. Scanlon plays disciplined and determined defense. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="189278" first="Janae" last="Tyler"] (2023, C, Holt)</strong> Tyler sent a message to the rest of the state with her play this season. A big part of that message involved her tremendous post defense. Tyler has good footwork in the paint on D and plays solid help defense. <h2>DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR</h2> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="188583" first="Sarah" last="Rambus"] (2023, PF, Flushing)</strong> Rambus is a true star on the defensive end of the floor. She just so long and athletic that good shots are really tough to come by. Rambus alters a ton of shots with her length and verticality. She does a nice job of staying on the floor and challenging shots without fouling. Rambus uses her long strides to get back on D and limit transition buckets for the other team. She has all the tools to be an elite defender even at the next level.