2024 Top Perimeter Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Good defense is a game changer and a lot of times it turns into easy offense. There's a lot of defensive talent throughout the state in the 2024 class.<br><br><strong>Here I look at some of the best perimeter defenders in the state.</strong> <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='205646' first='Eanae' last='Dagons'] <strong>Desert Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>E must be in the conversations for all classes defensive player of the year the way she pressures the ball. She has great lateral quickness and active hands that disrupts most that she guards. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='205664' first='Ava' last='Adams'] <strong>North Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams uses her low center of gravity and instincts to pressure ball handlers. She has been among the steal leaders in the state for the last few seasons and has had multiple triple doubles with steals. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='263401' first='Torah' last='Dial'] <strong>Dysart</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dial is a guard that plays tough defense and takes pride in it. She will bother the person she guards until they give up and pass the ball. She also plays the passing lanes very well. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='850090' first='Bri'Ann' last='Felix'] <strong>Copper Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the top two-way players in the state, Felix could be a top defender in college. She's a terrific athlete who can guard multiple positions.<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='203873' first='Shay' last='Ijiwoye'] <strong>Desert Vista</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shay is a very good defender in that she can defend different types of players. She has the quickness to guard point guards and the strength to guard players much bigger than her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->