The Defensive Players Built to Win Playoff Games (3A/4A)

<!-- 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":["509126"],"_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>Loyola is on a roll once again this year, and Weasler is one of the main reasons why that is. Her impact goes beyond putting the ball in the bucket. She is a player who simply plays to win, and at the top of that could be her energy on the defensive end. Regardless of her size, Weasler is always up for the task to deal with the best guard if the possession causes a 1:1 situation. She has a great IQ in the help, and is quick enough to gamble in the passing lanes. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["626814"],"_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-6972e485b6338"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Mersinger is one of the top scorers in her class as well as on her program, but with playoffs coming up, Mersinger could lean more towards her ability to lock down guards with her aggression and speed, rather than put all her energy into scoring. She is quick, she's aware, and shows a strong amount of sicspline to not get into consistent foul trouble. Benet should find their way to Redbird Arena, and Mersinger's ability to slow down her matchup will be key. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1219690"],"_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>Waubonsie has been having another strong season so far this year, and with a good amount of scoring on this team, Heard brings defensive pressure that covers the paint. She knows how to stay straight and high and block shots without needing to jump. She will definitely be a major piece to how deep this team goes this year. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732509"],"_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>West will not be an easy team to beat at all when the playoffs kick off next month, and the top of everyone's scouting report will be Noble. She'll be a major problem on the offensive side, but she also has the defensive skill set to win a game if the offense is tough to get to. She can guard 2-5, and has no issue guarding the 1 if the possession comes to it. She has the length, the muscle, and also the awareness to know when to react without fouling. She can be your paint blanket or cover the perimeter. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["811456"],"_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>Trinity has been seen as a playoff-built team since the beginning, and so far this season theyve shown that. At the top of their lockdown defender list is Goins. This kid is beyond disciplined and focused on the defensive end, and it's her body control, foot speed, and strength that allow her to bring frustration to guards. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->