5A Defensive Anchors That You Need To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we will be looking at some prospects that are locking down the paint and sending away shots. These are the prospects that are leading 5A in blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1318402"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Alleman is an athletic big that is able to play above the rim at times and has some shiftiness to him being able to score down low. He is averaging 4 blocks a game and can control the paint once he gets going, making it a long day for his opponents. He has quick feet and a fast twitch helping him get up and block shots. He will be a prospect to keep on your radar as he can be a dominant force in the post once he gets momentum.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["2297879"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Serlen has come in and made an impact already as a freshman and is becoming a force down low. He has been able to lockdown the paint and is averaging 3.3 blocks per game. He is a player that is active on both ends down low and on defense is able to alter shot on the inside making it difficult to score in the post. He has fast feet and is able to get over quickly in help side. 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