Expo Full Court Press: Defensive Difference Makers

Hunter Keith October 14, 2025 @ 03:59 AM

In this article, we look at some of the top defensive players at the Florida Expo. From ball-hawking guards who turned steals into instant offense to post anchors who controlled the paint, this group set the tone at the Expo with attitude, communication, and relentless effort. They disrupted rhythm, closed down lanes, and battled every time down the court. The following players defended well and dictated the energy of the game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1322127' first='Jadah' last='Secundino'] Locked down opponents with on-ball pressure and communication. The defensive anchor who set the tone every possession.   [player_tooltip player_id='743520' first='Kimora' last='Green'] One of the toughest defenders in the gym. Guarded multiple positions, rebounded in traffic, and never took a play off. Green was one of the most athletic players in the room.   [player_tooltip player_id='515058' first='Briyanna' last='Dodin'] Physical, disciplined defender who relishes challenges. Her effort and intensity frustrated scorers all weekend.   [player_tooltip player_id='1277765' first='Rael' last='Mendoza'] Physical rebounder and interior enforcer. She ran the floor hard and made timely help-side stops. Mendoza also was a force in the rebound department.   [player_tooltip player_id='1302252' first='Sophia' last='Du'] Fundamentally sound and always in position. She was a quiet leader who anchored her team with discipline and IQ.   [player_tooltip player_id='514627' first='Yamise' last='Haygood'] Spark plug defender with quick hands and fearless energy. Created turnovers and set the pace with full-court pressure. Haygood was very good at turning turnovers into fastbreak points.   [player_tooltip player_id='1232619' first='Jules' last='Anderson'] Undersized but fearless defender who brings infectious energy. She was disruptive, aggressive, and relentless on the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='755318' first='Omaria' last='Sterling'] Small but scrappy guard with elite effort. Used anticipation and quickness to bother larger ball-handlers. Sterling was disruptive.   [player_tooltip player_id='933334' first='Shelby' last='Gaines'] Gritty two-way guard with great defensive instincts. Created transition chances through steals and constant activity. Gaines was one of the best at using defense to ignite the transition explosion.   [player_tooltip player_id='1035064' first='Sanae' last='Graham'] Smart, physical post who defends her space. Boxes out well and contests shots without fouling. Graham was competitive and used her physicality and defense to ignite her team.   [player_tooltip player_id='1221020' first='Alba' last='Lemuna'] was one of the best two way players in the building. She controlled the paint on both ends. Her rebounding presence and rim protection anchored her team's defense. Her offense was one of the best in the building. Her defense was as good as anyone's.   [player_tooltip player_id='1315674' first='Gessicah' last='Emma Francois'] Physical forward who controlled the glass. She provided steady interior defense and toughness every game. Francois was a specialist chasing down loose balls and saving to a teammate. The play was never over until the referee said it was over and even then she was still going for the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='633529' first='Mia' last='Chandler'] set the temperature in the room and backed it up with performance.   Chandler player physical inside and showed her versatility with the ability to defend and battle on the inside and then have the ability to cover guards on the perimeter.

In this article, we look at some of the top defensive players at the Florida Expo. From ball-hawking guards who turned steals into instant offense to post anchors who controlled the paint, this group set the tone at the Expo with attitude, communication, and relentless effort. They disrupted rhythm, closed down lanes, and battled every time down the court. The following players defended well and dictated the energy of the game.