2024 Rankings: Top Perimeter Defenders
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In a guard-heavy game these days, perimeter defense is an intregal part of how well teams defend. Here I take a look at some of the better perimeter defenders in the state. Beware of these guards when you have the…
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Continue ReadingIn a guard-heavy game these days, perimeter defense is an intregal part of how well teams defend. Here I take a look at some of the better perimeter defenders in the state.
Beware of these guards when you have the ball because they will take it from you.
Ava Adams Ava Adams 5'5" | PG North Canyon | 2024 State AZ North Canyon (Featured Image)
Adams collects steals in bunches. She’s tough and fights defensively as hard as any guard in the state. She had a few near triple-doubles that included steals last season.
Eanae Dagons
Eanae
Dagons
5'3" | PG
Desert Vista | 2024
State
AZ
Desert Vista
Eanae brings lateral quickness and quick hands to the table. She makes it extremely tough for ball handlers to get where they’re trying to go. She is a ball handlers nightmare.
Isabela Molina
Isabela
Molina
5'4" | PG
Cibola | 2024
State
AZ
Cibola
Molina has been one of the better defenders in the state for a few years. She uses good anticipation skills when playing on the ball defensively. She also plays the passing lanes well. She’s among the returning leaders in steals throughout the state.
Torah Dial
Torah
Dial
5'5" | SG
Dysart | 2024
State
AZ
Dysart
Dial has a mature feel for the game, allowing her to use her instincts. She plays the passing lanes very well and is good at jumping in weak side gaps collecting steals.
Shay Ijiwoye
Shay
Ijiwoye
5'6" | PG
Desert Vista | 2024
State
AZ
Desert Vista
Shay takes playing defense as a personal challenge. She tries to get the opponent’s head and frustrate them. Her next-level foot speed and quick hands make for a tough combination.