
Colin Maloney of Governor's and N.E. Twisters impressed as a defender this summer, (Dave Arnold/N.E. Lacrosse Journal)
The action on the summer circuit has been intense. The recruiting class of 2024 is almost complete, with several players still finalizing their college destinations.
That being said, there were a few long-poles who stood out among the rest this summer.
And that's the key here -- long-poles. Of the five players listed more than half of them play more LSM than close. Regardless of whether or not they are in the class of '24 or '25, the raw talent at the LSM position is off the charts -- so that's reflected here.
So here are the five best LSMs and defensemen that I saw from the 2023 summer circuit.