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<p>Ball-handling is one thing—but combining that with consistent scoring ability and defensive disruption is a rare skill set. These players bring that full package to the floor. They can light it up offensively while locking down their matchups on the other end, making them true two-way threats that teams can't afford to overlook.</p>
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<p>Sometimes the best defenders on the hardwood are multi-sport athletes whose other disciplines sharpen their instincts. Adelaide, who also stars on the volleyball court for Bountiful, brings that same awareness and quick reaction to basketball. She not only drains 3s with confidence but also anticipates passing lanes, gathers deflections, and consistently finds herself in the right spot to snag a steal or force a turnover.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Talyssa's an all-over-the-floor type of player—impacting both ends every game. She consistently puts up double digits, but it's her blocks, deflections, and steals that flip the script and set her teammates up to shine. She's the kind of player who makes everyone around her better.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">“Phrenetic” is the perfect word to describe Alia's defense. Few players can match her ability to rack up steals, deflections, and rebounds at the same rate she scores points. When she's on the floor, the energy level spikes instantly — her relentless motor and disruptive presence change the entire tempo of the game.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Izzy's low defensive stance and strong center of gravity make her a nightmare for opposing ball handlers. She's constantly in position, cutting off driving lanes and poking the ball loose with perfect timing. Her on-ball pressure sets the tone defensively and creates momentum-shifting turnovers for her team.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Quincy is another defensive standout for Alta, and when she and Alia share the floor, their combined pressure is nearly impossible to break. Quincy's length allows her to disrupt passing lanes, recover from behind for blocks, and scoop up loose balls with ease. With the addition of newcomer [player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'] this year, Alta's defensive intensity — and overall potential — just went up another level.</p>
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Ball-handling is one thing—but combining that with consistent scoring ability and defensive disruption is a rare skill set. These players bring that full package to the floor. They can light it up offensively while locking down their matchups on the other end, making them true two-way threats that teams can't afford to overlook.
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