2021 Rankings Update: Top Defenders
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Basketball is a two-way game as defense plays a significant role in the grand scheme of things. In the class of 2021 we have an eclectic bunch of individuals who stand-out on this end of the floor for their merits…
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Continue ReadingBasketball is a two-way game as defense plays a significant role in the grand scheme of things. In the class of 2021 we have an eclectic bunch of individuals who stand-out on this end of the floor for their merits as a defender. Afton Keeney Afton Keeney 6'0" | PF Westview | 2021 State OR is a brute force in the paint for Clutch Cardinal whereas Cami Fulcher Cami Fulcher 5'8" | PG West Linn | 2021 State OR is an engaged and established defender for Oregon Elite Navy. Toni Coleman Toni Coleman 5'5" | PG South Medford | 2021 State OR uses her 100 meter speed exceptionally well for South Medford in the half-court trap. Emilia Bishop Emilia Bishop 6'1" | PF Wilsonville | 2021 State OR is a refined and fundamentally sound rim protector and Mandy Sisul Mandy Sisul 5'9" | SG La Salle | 2021 State OR is a fierce and aggressive defender who makes her mark on both ends of the floor.
Afton Keeney Afton Keeney 6'0" | PF Westview | 2021 State OR 2021 6’0″ PF Clutch Cardinal/Westview HS – Keeney is a rough around the edges forward who is a defensive specialist in her regards as a rim protector. She has keen senses in the paint whether it be as a primary defender or on the weak-side help. Keeney collects rebounds at a good pace and she has good timing on going for blocked shots.
Cami Fulcher Cami Fulcher 5'8" | PG West Linn | 2021 State OR 2021 5’8″ SG Oregon Elite Navy/West Linn HS – Fulcher was a work-horse for Oregon Elite Navy as a defensively ignited motor for her team, as she is a very initiating player on that end of the floor. She has great lateral speed, thanks due in part to her accolades as a soccer player. Fulcher made the all-defensive team for the 17U Platinum Division of the 28.5 League.
Toni Coleman Toni Coleman 5'5" | PG South Medford | 2021 State OR 2021 5’4″ PG South Medford – the recently signed Chico State player is the main cog on the defensive end for South Medford, as Coleman uses her blistering speed to use as a one-person trap. She has excellent closing speed and a quick burst speed that is hard to match. Coleman knows how to angle and corner her opposition into mistakes and knows how to capitalize into transition.
Emilia Bishop Emilia Bishop 6'1" | PF Wilsonville | 2021 State OR 2021 6’2″ PF Oregon Elite Gold/Wilsonville HS – Bishop is a very polished player in all regards, as a poised defender and offensively sharp player. She is productive on the glass and defensively is activated as a rim protector. Bishop has excellent timing on blocking shots as has a keen sense in the paint. She was a part of the all-defense team for the 17U Gold Division of 28.5.
Mandy Sisul Mandy Sisul 5'9" | SG La Salle | 2021 State OR 2021 5’9″ SG ABA/La Salle HS – Sisul is a blue-collar player defensively who isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves and get to work. She is a very particular on-ball defender who makes it her job to pester her opposition as an established defender. Sisul is a team oriented player who plays with the same regard and pace offensively as a witty passer and scorer.