NAIA Defensive Dynamo with Elite Steals and Blocks
Makeem Roberts, the 6'0" G/F for William Carey Crusaders, shines as a defensive force, earning SSAC Defensive Player of the Week honors in early 2026 with averages of 13.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 4.0 SPG, and 3.3 BPG over three games—stats that scream lockdown perimeter defender with rebounding grit beyond his size.[1] His high-motor intensity and Meridian, MS toughness make him a culture-fit steal for teams needing versatile two-way play; early 2025-26 season dips (2.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG) suggest room to explode, perfect for programs valuing defense-first wings.[5]
