Top 3 NCAA Defenders

1. Stanley Johnson – Johnson is a beast, he’s strong, has length, and is beyond his years for a freshman playing perimeter defense. 

2. Willie Cauley-Stein – Although a big, he’s the best all around defender in the NCAA this year. His ability to switch on pick and rolls, cover 4 positions effecively, and hold his own on the blcok make him the most versitile as well. 

3. Gary Payton Jr. – The Glove junior is a beast of an on ball defender. I’m not in love with him as an overall prospect, but he’s clearly a kid who learned how to play defense from Gary Payton. 6’3” 185 pounds, and blocks 1.1 shots per game to go with 2.9 steals per contest. 

1. Stanley Johnson – Johnson is a beast, he’s strong, has length, and is beyond his years for a freshman playing perimeter defense. 

2. Willie Cauley-Stein – Although a big, he’s the best all around defender in the NCAA this year. His ability to switch on pick and rolls, cover 4 positions effecively, and hold his own on the blcok make him the most versitile as well. 

3. Gary Payton Jr. – The Glove junior is a beast of an on ball defender. I’m not in love with him as an overall prospect, but he’s clearly a kid who learned how to play defense from Gary Payton. 6’3” 185 pounds, and blocks 1.1 shots per game to go with 2.9 steals per contest. 

 1. Willie Cauley-Stine: In my mind, he’s a top 5 pick in next year’s draft. He’s such a unique defender, as he can legit defend 4 different positions, and is an excellent on-ball defender despite hovering around 7 feet tall. He’d be a great peace for any team looking for an elite defensive presence that can help a team win championships.

2. Gary Payton II: "The Mitten" is a very good defender, as he can block shots and cause turnovers despite being 6’3". His "tweener" size and lack of an offensive game limits his upside. However, I believe he could develop into a nice defensive specialist off of a team’s bench down the line.

3. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: He’s a very versatile, unbelievably athletic wing with loads of potential. Unfortunately for him, Stanley Johnson overshadows him on a very talented Arizona team. I think he’ll be a top-25 pick in next year’s draft.

 1. Willie Cauley-Stine: In my mind, he’s a top 5 pick in next year’s draft. He’s such a unique defender, as he can legit defend 4 different positions, and is an excellent on-ball defender despite hovering around 7 feet tall. He’d be a great peace for any team looking for an elite defensive presence that can help a team win championships.

2. Gary Payton II: "The Mitten" is a very good defender, as he can block shots and cause turnovers despite being 6’3". His "tweener" size and lack of an offensive game limits his upside. However, I believe he could develop into a nice defensive specialist off of a team’s bench down the line.

3. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: He’s a very versatile, unbelievably athletic wing with loads of potential. Unfortunately for him, Stanley Johnson overshadows him on a very talented Arizona team. I think he’ll be a top-25 pick in next year’s draft.

1. Cauley Stein- Self explanatory

2. Malcolm Brogdon- He absolutely destroyed Rosier on a few possessions last night defensively. Really moves his feet well

3. Kris Dunn- Very active in passing lines and great at neutralizing screens by fighting over the top. Great at getting steals while rotating to help.

No Briante Weber because of torn ACL

1. Cauley Stein- Self explanatory

2. Malcolm Brogdon- He absolutely destroyed Rosier on a few possessions last night defensively. Really moves his feet well

3. Kris Dunn- Very active in passing lines and great at neutralizing screens by fighting over the top. Great at getting steals while rotating to help.

No Briante Weber because of torn ACL