Colorado Class 4A’s Blocks Leaders in Mid-February Part I
Valentine’s Day has passed and it’s almost playoff time, and some of the state’s best shot blockers have enough rejections on their record to claim that mantle. With just a few games left in the regular season, let’s take a…
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Continue ReadingValentine’s Day has passed and it’s almost playoff time, and some of the state’s best shot blockers have enough rejections on their record to claim that mantle. With just a few games left in the regular season, let’s take a look at the leading shot blockers in Colorado’s Class 4A.
1. Austin Graham, 6-5, C/F, Air Academy, 2019, 2.7 bpg
Leading Class 4A is Graham, a 6-foot-5 forward who has been blocking shots at a high rate since he was a sophomore. The senior post brings a lot to the table for the Kadets, and also averages 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds plus around a pair of assists a night.
2. Donta Dawson, 6-4, SF/PF, Harrison, 2021, 2.4 bpg
Dawson is a talented perimeter play who can shoot the three and looks effortless when he attacks the basket, where he can comfortably finish above the rim. The up-and-coming Harrison star is also an excellent defender and has great timing that allows him to maximize his leaping ability and length.
3. Zeke Van Tuyl, 6-10, C, Wheat Ridge, 2019, 2.0 bpg
Pretty much a double-double rebounding scorer, the senior sprinkles in a couple emphatic blocks per night and those tend to spark the 18-4 Farmers. Van Tuyl averages 8.1 points and 8.0 rebounds a game.
4. Jax Wilke, 6-8, C/F, Mead, 2019, 1.8 bpg
Already a signed and for good reason, Wilke has an enviable skill set. He averages 12.7 points and 8.6 rebounds a night, sees the floor to the tune of 3.4 assists and blocks 1.8 shots a night. He also runs the floor well and can step out behind the 3-point line, where he shoots 30 percent.
5. Tayvis Sagrillo Smiley, 6-4, W/F, Littleton, 2020, 1.7 bpg
Not only does Sagrillo Smiley excel at keeping points off the board, he’s also quite good at putting them up. The junior averages 14.4 points and 8.7 rebounds a night. He also averages 2.1 steals.