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The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)

The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 24, 2026 @ 09:46 PM
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Camryn Driscoll
Camryn Driscoll 5'3" | PG | 2026
IL
Chloe Eeten
Chloe Eeten 5'11" | SF | 2026
IL
Skye Toussaint
Skye Toussaint 6'3" | C | 2028
IL
Emma Behrmann
Emma Behrmann 5'10" | SF | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Playoff basketball is all about possessions. The value of each one is at an all-time high, and when points are hard to come by, it usually means defensive concepts and schemes are firing on all cylinders. Below are a couple of defensive heavy players who can ultimately help win playoff games.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["910407"],"_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-6972e485b6414"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The potential to be a dominant paint presence is already there, and she's one of the top shot blockers in her class. Her length, timing, and energy are what make her reliable as the last line of defense. She's still young and has room to add to her defensive strength, but she already does enough to make players think twice before driving. On top of that, she can crash the glass for extra possessions and has the tools to be a game changer when it's time to close out games.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686591"],"_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-6972e485b62c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><em>Eeten leads her program in almost every category, and when you're a versatile athlete with natural skill, it checks out why she's able to dominate the way that she is. But, it's her ability to make plays on the defensive end that allows her to possibly control every possession, and those possessions are valuable when theyre limited. Some big plays will be made by Eeten. </em> </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Presley Williams","_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":"5'8u0022","_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":"Brownstown/St. Elmo","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6972e485b6338"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Williams is a perimeter disruptor on the defensive end. On ball, open floor, and passing lanes. She's a true ball hawk, and when you're averaging six steals a game, it forces opponents into constant overthinking. In the playoffs, that kind of pressure is the last thing teams want to deal with.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["712276"],"_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-6972e485b6384"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>The motor and soul of this program, and while she can impact the offensive side of the ball, her defensive instincts and willingness are why this team is lined up for a repeat. She can guard the perimeter due to her athleticism and body control, while also being able to help out in the paint due to her vertical ability and strength. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686860"],"_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-6972e485b63cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>A majority of the offense from this program is generated by Driscoll, but besides her ability to score and playmake at a high level.. its also her ability to be one of the best on ball defenders in her conference. Camryn's insitcnts, dicspline and her confidence to take risks on steals will help this program make a deep run. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Playoff basketball is all about possessions. The value of each one is at an all-time high, and when points are hard to come by, it usually means defensive concepts and schemes are firing on all cylinders. Below are a couple of defensive heavy players who can ultimately help win playoff games.

Skye Toussaint

Skye Toussaint

IL
C
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C
CLASS 2028
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Toussaint C
Class
2028
Height
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HS
Johnsburg
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The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)
The potential to be a dominant paint presence is already there, and she’s one of the top shot...
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Skye Toussaint

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State: Illinois
School: Johnsburg
Club: Team Herro
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Chloe Eeten

Chloe Eeten

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Chloe
Eeten SF
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
HS
Illini Bluffs
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The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)
Eeten leads her program in almost every category, and when you’re a versatile athlete with natural skill, it...
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Chloe Eeten

State: Illinois
School: Illini Bluffs
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Presley Williams

Presley Williams

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2026

Presley Williams

School: Brownstown/St. Elmo
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Emma Behrmann

Emma Behrmann

IL
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Emma
Behrmann SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Nashville Community
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IL
The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)
The motor and soul of this program, and while she can impact the offensive side of the ball,...
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Emma Behrmann

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State: Illinois
School: Nashville Community
Club: Southern Illinois Hawks
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Camryn Driscoll

Camryn Driscoll

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Camryn
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2026
Height
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HS
Princeton
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The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (1A/2A)
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