Ervin has been one of the premier rim defenders so far this year and was blocking just about everything coming his way in their last game against West Seattle. He’s been able to take advantage of some height advantages early on in the year, working the glass for put-backs and showing he can cover ground inside, fight through multiple defenders, and finish with some touch. But he’s also done a nice job of locating teammates behind the defense when he operates from the top of the paint.

Ervin has been one of the premier rim defenders so far this year and was blocking just about everything coming his way in their last game against West Seattle. He’s been able to take advantage of some height advantages early on in the year, working the glass for put-backs and showing he can cover ground inside, fight through multiple defenders, and finish with some touch. But he’s also done a nice job of locating teammates behind the defense when he operates from the top of the paint.