2025 Top Perimeter Defenders
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Having good defenders on opposing guards is an asset. This disrupts the flow of the offense and makes it difficult to get going. Here we look at some of the top perimeter defenders. Olivia Owens Olivia Owens 5'10" | PG…
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Continue ReadingHaving good defenders on opposing guards is an asset. This disrupts the flow of the offense and makes it difficult to get going.
Here we look at some of the top perimeter defenders.
Olivia Owens Olivia Owens 5'10" | PG Phoenix Country Day | 2025 State AZ Phoenix Country Day
Her combination of length and foot speed make for a problem on the defensive end. She’s quick enough to keep smaller guards in front of her and long enough to bother taller ball handlers. She has that mentality of a top defender that refuses to give up.
Aiyanna Perkins
Aiyanna
Perkins
5'7" | CG
Bella Vista Prep | 2025
State
AZ
Bella Vista Prep
AP’s footwork and motor are the initial things that stand out when she’s playing defense. She doesn’t let up when she’s guarding a ball handler. She has excellent instincts that allow her to anticipate what ball handlers are trying to do.
Kamya Young
Kamya
Young
5'8" | SG
AZ Compass Prep | 2025
State
AZ
AZ Compass
Young is a defender that seems to be all over the place when she’s on defense. With her foot speed she covers a lot of ground in a hurry, as it seems she could be covering her man and helping a teammate at the same time.
Trinity Jones
Trinity
Jones
5'7" | PG
Desert Vista | 2025
State
AZ
Desert Vista
Jones is one of the tougher defenders in the state. She has the quickness to keep ball handlers in front of her and is physical enough to not be backed down easily. Her active hands help her cause deflections and get steals.
Alexa Simpson
Alexa
Simpson
5'11" | SF
Saguaro | 2025
State
AZ
Saguaro
Simpson is one of the more athletic players in the state and that contributes to her being stellar on defense. Her range is very good also as she gets deflections and blocks shots. She gets steals in bunches with a good motor and active hands.