Montgomery County’s Top-10 Rebounders

<p>Who are the top rebounders currently attending school in Montgomery County? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name, 10 of the top glass cleaners from MoCo. This is part of a series that will aim to highlight players based on various superlatives.</p> <p><em>Note: these superlative lists will not be mutually exclusive. If someone can handle the ball and do something else (i.e. shoot) at a high level, they will be included in both lists. </em></p> <h5>Matt Akers | Georgetown Prep ’21</h5> <p>One thing that stands out about Akers is how well he reacts when the ball comes off the boards. He moves bodies in the paint and is usually in a good position to secure rebounds. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="957037" first="Antonio" last="Avery"] | Good Counsel ’23</h5> <p>Avery is looking like one of the best offensive rebounders not just in Montgomery County, but the entire state of Maryland. One reason why he's super effective on the glass is because of his non-stop motor. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902096" first="Spencer" last="Caverly"] | Whitman ’21</h5> <p>Listed at 6-foot-7, Caverly usually finds himself among the tallest players on the court in a given contest. Being tall does give him an advantage when pursuing rebounds, but he is the type of big man who always boxes out and gives extra effort whenever he encounters a 50/50 ball.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902014" first="Daouda" last="Dembele"] | Springbrook ’21</h5> <p>Dembele's unique blend of length, coordination, athleticism, and timing gives him an edge over most opponents on the glass. He was a walking double-double last year, and that trend should continue throughout what should be a dominant senior campaign. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836476" first="TJ" last="Gadsden"] | St. Andrew’s ’21</h5> <p>Gadsden's versatility is one of his main selling points. Part of that all-around game includes his impact on the boards. Gadsden is a terrific out of area rebounder as a result of his effort and instincts.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902007" first="Jao" last="Ituka"] | Gaithersburg ’21</h5> <p>You won't find many guards who average over 10 boards per game, but Ituka falls in that minority. He's particularly dangerous because of his ability to grab a board and push the ball quickly in transition where he's so good at making plays. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="777082" first="Stefan" last="Marcelle"] | Georgetown Prep ’21</h5> <p>Marcelle is one of two talented big men at Georgetown Prep who are active on the glass. He is a solid rebounder, in part because of his fundamentals and due diligence when boxing out, but also because he has incredibly strong hands. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902011" first="Ryan" last="Prather Jr."] | Clarksburg ’21</h5> <p>Clarksburg's do-it-all wing, Prather pulled down about 10 rebounds per game this past season. What makes him so productive on the glass? One, he plays hard all the time. Two, he's super strong. And three, he's versatile. Prather can fit into any lineup at the three or four positions if need be because he's such a good rebounder. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="904639" first="Gideon" last="Sahlen"] | Bullis ’22</h5> <p>It's no secret that Bullis was a perimeter-oriented team last season, but Sahlen's addition to their team was a welcomed one. One of the ways he helped fortify their interior presence was with his activity on the glass.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="531243" first="Benny" last="Williams"] | St. Andrew’s ’21</h5> <p>Like Gadsden, Williams' versatility and willingness to rebound paid dividends during his team's run to the championship. The 6-foot-8 wing is a grab-and-go threat that is dangerous in transition and also a putback threat.</p>