Tasked with one of the toughest assignments of St. Ignatius’ East Coast trip, Tucker King Tucker King 6'2" | 190 lbs | D/LSM | Right Hand St. Ignatius College Prep | 2027 CA battled well against Georgetown Prep’s Noah Han. Han finished with two goals, one in transition when King had to rotate to cover, and another on a top-center dodge, but both scores came off strong individual efforts from one of the top players in the country. While King could’ve gotten into Han a little bit more, he consistently disrupted similar sequences throughout the game. He did this with his footwork in his 1v1 matchup and by limiting Han’s touches by pressing out when he was adjacent to the ball carrier.

Prep relies on Han in a variety of ways—initiating from behind, around goal line extended, and up top, often using picks to free him. King handled it all well, showing excellent awareness and footwork while staying disciplined with his fundamentals. He opens matchups with assertive poke checks and maintains pressure on hands without sacrificing position. When the right moment came to slide or jump a vulnerable ball carrier, King timed it well. The recent Villanova commit is a stable presence for the St. Ignatius defense, playing a major role in why the Wildcats have been so difficult to score on during their East Coast swing.

Another all-around stalwart who had a brilliant sophomore season, King possesses an ideal blend of size, athleticism, stick skills, and defensive principles. He’s gifted as a 1-on-1 cover defender and had some downright nasty takeaways at the event, but he was just as effective when he didn’t throw checks. His stick was always in his position, his approaches were on-point, and his footwork was stellar. Earning a spot in Wednesday’s All-Star Game, he made a plethora of plays that led directly to goals.