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Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate

Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate
Saveion Birchfield
Saveion Birchfield July 11, 2025 @ 08:35 AM
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Molly Avrard
Molly Avrard 5'7" | PG/SG | 2028
LA
Bailey Timmons
Bailey Timmons 5'8" | CG | 2026
LA
Jayla Albert
Jayla Albert 5'8" | CG | 2028
LA
Ava Raymond
Ava Raymond 5'8" | CG | 2026
LA
Ke’Sonja Nelson
Ke’Sonja Nelson 5'7" | PG | 2026
LA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The listed players are exceptional perimeter defenders and are poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. See who they are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='489571' first='Ke'Sonja' last='Nelson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"John Curtis Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"IDE Elite","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6865cfb5b63bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ke'Sonja is a great on ball defender who's not afraid to guard the opposing team's best player. She has the rare ability to completely shut down a player and take them out of the game. Ke'Sonja is disciplined on defense, she plays without fouling and has great anticipation on, on-ball steals and steals in the passing lane. The best attribute that sets her apart from other guards is her relentless effort and scrappiness, she plays until the final whistle and possess a very high motor which fuels her team's energy. These skills alone would make her a valuable asset for any team at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946184"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6865cfb5b6422"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jayla is a versatile defender as she generates steals in many ways for her team. She excels in disrupting plays and forcing turnovers by applying heavy ball pressure and having active hands at all times, the way she is able to slide her feet and keep up with ball-handlers on the perimeter is very elite. Her role as a defensive spark plug could easily translate to the next level and make her a threat on a collegiate team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947834"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6865cfb5b6467"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What makes Bailey such a formidable defender is her IQ and her ability to read offenses. She's able to pick up on opposing team's tendencies and exploit them, she's also a very physical defender. Her physicality makes ball-handlers uncomfortable and forces them to turn the ball over and make bad decisions with the ball. Bailey is not just a defender you're going to blow by easily and she's going to make her presence felt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1233704"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6865cfb5b64a6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Molly is the lead defender on her team due to her underrated skill. That skill would be her communication on defense. She's very loud and vocal with her teammates, her voice serves as a guide for her teammates on defense. She makes great call outs, and she brings the energy there is no such thing as a quiet game with Molly on the court. She's great in help defense and rotates well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909412"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6865cfb5b64e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava is a very versatile and athletic defender who can guard any position on the court. She is an absolute monster on defense; she can guard on-ball and off ball. The way she shuts down players is by denying them the ball, so they don't even have a chance to make a play offensively. In the paint she's just as dominant, she has the strength to battle with the big men in the paint. Her versatility alone could make her a great asset on any team at the collegiate level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The listed players are exceptional perimeter defenders and are poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. See who they are.

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Ke’Sonja Nelson Ke’Sonja Nelson Ke’Sonja Nelson 5'7" | PG John Curtis | 2026 State LA

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CLASS 2026

Ke’Sonja Nelson Ke’Sonja Nelson Ke’Sonja Nelson 5'7" | PG John Curtis | 2026 State LA

School: John Curtis Christian
Club: IDE Elite
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Jayla Albert

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LA
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
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CLASS 2028
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Jayla
Albert CG
Class
2028
Height
5'8"
HS
John Curtis
|
LA
Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate
Jayla is a versatile defender as she generates steals in many ways for her team. She excels in...
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Jayla Albert

State: Louisiana
School: John Curtis
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Bailey Timmons

Bailey Timmons

LA
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Bailey
Timmons CG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
John Curtis
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LA
Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate
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Bailey Timmons

State: Louisiana
School: John Curtis
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Molly Avrard

Molly Avrard

LA
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2028
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Molly
Avrard PG/SG
Class
2028
Height
5'7"
HS
Archbishop Chapelle
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LA
Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate
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Molly Avrard

State: Louisiana
School: Archbishop Chapelle
Club: Kenner Angels Basketball
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Ava Raymond

Ava Raymond

LA
CG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Zachary High School
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LA
Clamps Activated: Lockdown Perimeter Defenders Ready to Dominate
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State: Louisiana
School: Zachary High School
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