A wise man once said, “Defense travels.”

A quick Google search or even asking ChatGPT could more than likely give you the answer as to who coined the term and when it came to be. But for those in Alexander City, they just need to look at Benjamin Russell girls basketball coach Rickey Pulliam and his philosophy on the hardwood to see the origins.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Ami Edwards splits the defense of two Chilton County defenders on her way to the basket. She finished with nine points, four rebounds, three steals and two blocks.