5A Defensive Anchors That You Need To Know
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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. Owen Alleman CO #61 C #4 HEIGHT 6'10" POS C CLASS 2024…
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Continue ReadingToday 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.
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.
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. Will be a big to keep on the radar moving forward.
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Tarpenning is active on the defensive end and has the quickness to cover ball handlers on the perimeter as well as the strength to drop down into the paint. He is averaging 2 blocks per game and is able to force shooters to alter shots whenever he is guarding them. With his length he is able to play off and still play the lanes, being able to extend down into the paint.
Nolan Peterson
Nolan Peterson
Peterson is a lengthy defender that has the makeup speed to be able to let ball handlers past him and coming over top to send shots away as he is averaging 2 blocks per game. He has the speed and court vision to be able to anticipate passes and drop into the paint quickly to either alter shots or send shots away. Will be a defender to put on the radar moving forward with his defensive abilities.
Graham is a high energy player that flies around and is active in the passing lanes. He is quick to help out in the post and can send shots away as he is averaging 1.9 blocks per game. He is very athletic and plays above the rim which helps him be able to use his bounce and extend out to the arc to block shots.