Apache Memorial Showcase: Standout Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Apache Memorial Showcase was held this weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee as one of the first live tournaments on the calendar.  Schools from all over the country were present to compete in front of college coaches and show their ability to play at the next level.  While offensive plays may get you more highlight tapes, I wanted to start with some players who played well on both ends of the court, especially putting a lot of pressure on their opponents on the defensive end.  Here are some of the standout defenders I saw over the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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