Montgomery County’s Top-10 Shot Blockers

<p>Who are the best shot-blockers 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 rim-protectors 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>Vigilant is a good word to describe Akers' mindset on defense, and blocking shots is certainly one of his biggest strengths. He's active all the time and constantly trying to make plays that will benefit his team.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902096" first="Spencer" last="Caverly"] | Whitman ’21</h5> <p>Caverly's effort is one thing apart from most of his peers. He is never afraid to challenge anyone at the rim, and at 6-foot-7, he can be a daunting figure to contend with. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="954248" first="Ike" last="Onu-Chiedo"] | Churchill ’21</h5> <p>A freak athlete with length, incredible leaping ability, and instinctive timing, Onu-Chiedo is a natural rim protector. His dynamic shot-blocking ability was key to Churchill's success this season. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902014" first="Daouda" last="Dembele"] | Springbrook ’21</h5> <p>Dembele's dominance in the paint includes the ability to deter paint-getters looking to score around the basket. He's long, forceful, and coordinated, three attributes that help him repel shots with relative ease.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="836476" first="TJ" last="Gadsden"] | St. Andrew’s ’21</h5> <p>In addition to being a great communicator, Gadsden's positional awareness and athleticism make him a high-level rim protector. He's also a threat to keep the play alive and initiate the fast break once upon coming up with a block. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="777082" first="Stefan" last="Marcelle"] | Georgetown Prep ’22</h5> <p>One of Marcelle's biggest selling points is his ability to patrol the paint. He's a relentless rim-protector who is always in search of shots to pin against the boards. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="775367" first="Mike" last="Myrie"] | Magruder ’21</h5> <p>Myrie is the only guard in this list but has immense raw physical tools, including a 42-inch vertical leap. He's one of the best chase-down artists you'll find not just in the county, but the state of Maryland. </p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="904639" first="Gideon" last="Sahlen"] | Bullis ’22</h5> <p>Sahlen's inclination to protect the rim bolstered the interior defense of Bullis last season. He's very active around the basket, and when he's not able to block a shot, does a good job of altering it.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="902016" first="Mohamed" last="Toure"] | Sandy Spring ’21</h5> <p>A long-limbed 6-foot-5 forward who covers a lot of ground, Toure is a gifted athlete who excels at blocking shots. His defensive playmaking ability can lead to easy opportunities in transition.</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="531243" first="Benny" last="Williams"] | St. Andrew’s ’21</h5> <p>Williams showcased full command of his 6-foot-8 frame last season. Part of that command involved his ability to block shots at an elite level. Needless to say, Williams was one of the most feared paint presences in the DMV and will be again next season. </p>