I95 Coalition Superlatives: Shot-Blockers
Adam Ayalew
<p>We’ve learned quite a bit through three sessions at I95 Coalition. Now seems like a good time to recap what we’ve seen so far. Here are some of the top shot-blockers we’ve seen during our time in the gym. </p>
<p><strong>Alpha Bangura Jr. | Team Durant/Westtown (PA) ’21</strong></p>
<p>Bangura is an effective rim protector who showcases a unique blend of coordination to go along with an outstanding first and second jump. He is fearless and prideful when protecting the rim. </p>
<p><strong>Malachi Briscoe | District Basketball Club/St. Mary’s Ryken (MD) ’22</strong></p>
<p>Briscoe is armed with length and athleticism which aid him in his efforts to patrol the paint. He is a chase-down artist who tracks the ball well and can get off the floor in a hurry.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="957036" first="Marcel" last="Gardner"] | New World/St. Andrew’s (MD) ’23</strong></p>
<p>Gardner is a towering paint presence who not only blocks shots at a good rate but also alters many others. His influence as a shot-blocker/alterer will only increase as he gets stronger and continues to fill out. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="836461" first="Jonathan" last="Izemef"] | New World (DC) ’21</strong></p>
<p>Standing at about 6-foot-9, Izemef is like a brick wall in the paint. When he throws his arms up, there’s nowhere for foes to go.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="815621" first="Quentin" last="Toulson"] | Team Richmond/Collegiate (VA) ’22</strong></p>
<p>Toulson is a tall forward who plays with a high motor and is good for at least 1 block per game as a result. Shot-blocking might not be his primary strength but its certainly something he does well. </p>
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