1.  He is used to tough defenders, and he usually gets the better of them.

2.  While Sunderland struggle to get key players fit for the vital relegation run-in, there was good news yesterday concerning tough defender Kevin Ball.

3.  Alpay Ozalan is a tough defender who played well at Aston Villa in England.

4.  Beckett has shown herself a tough defender of competition.

5.  A tough defender, solid rebounder, crafty overall player.

6.  He is their second-leading rebounder and a tough defender whose physical presence and leadership will be needed during the postseason.

7.  He once again showed what a tough defender he is.

8.  The Celtics are in desperate need of tough defenders and no one would classify Croshere in that category.

9.  Tough defender.

10.  Vaughn is a tough man-to-man defender, the kind who can prevent opponents from running their offense by locking up their point guard.