2024 Most Underrated Recruits (Pt. 4): Shot Blockers

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He also does an impressive job of sealing off the paint, making entry passing and backdoor cuts risky throws.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fbfd2f31d15"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1295863"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1295863' first='Will' last='Bronson'] has a way of using his long-standing reach to stuff shots near the hoop. The 6'8u0022 center times his blocks well enough to alter the shot before it reaches its peak, allowing him to always keep the ball in play.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fbfd2f31d9b"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2169915"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2169915' first='John' last='Price'] is an effective defender with tremendous athleticism. He's a high-leaping blocker who can jump with the best of them and use his vertical to challenge shots without jumping into or making contact with the shooter. Price is an incredibly effortless leaper with quick bounce, giving him the ability to contest, tip, or block floaters, jump shots, and even pin layups off the backboard with anticipation and intensity.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fbfd2f31e16"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2169917"],"_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":"[player_tooltip player_id='2169917' first='Elijah' last='Baldwin'] is a versatile defender with athletic shot-blocking abilities. He's an explosive leaper who often out-jumps his opponent and times the ball mid-flight before swatting it away. Standing at 6'7u0022, his timing, combined with his length and verticality, makes him a terror when closing out or contesting jump shots, as he's capable of deflecting the ball, altering the shooter's trajectory, or disrupting his opponent's rhythm.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fbfd2f31e8e"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2169918"],"_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":"Grapevine High School center, [player_tooltip player_id='2169918' first='Matthew' last='Woodcock'], produces multiple blocks on a game-to-game basis. Standing at 6-foot-10, Woodcock is able to use his body and length as a wall to shield the basket. His use of both hands makes for good timing and coordination as he avoids fouls. He's a reliable helpside blocker, making good defensive rotations, and has the lateral quickness to challenge second chance shot attempts and shots out of his vicinity.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64fbfd2f31f05"} /-->