DC’s Top-10 Shot Blockers
Who are the top rim protectors currently attending school in the Nation’s Capital? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name,…
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Continue ReadingWho are the top rim protectors currently attending school in the Nation’s Capital? The purpose of this article is to highlight some of the very best, regardless of class. Below you will find, listed in alphabetical order by last name, 10 of the best shot-blockers from Washington D.C. This is part of a series that will aim to highlight players based on various superlatives.
Note: these superlative lists will not be mutually exclusive. If someone can handle the ball and do something else (i.e. shoot) at a high level, they will be included in both lists.
Quincy Allen Quincy Allen 6'7" | SF Maret | 2021 State #125 Nation MD | Maret ’21
At 6-foot-7, Allen is a skilled wing who impacts the game in so many ways. What most people don’t know is that in his early days at Maret, he played the 4-5 position. Needless to say, his shot-blocking skills remain sharp. Allen still patrols the paint for the Frogs and is usually good for a block or two per game.
Thomas Batties II Thomas Batties II 6'7" | PF Gonzaga | 2023 State MD | Gonzaga ’23
Batties is a lanky forward who could play his way into a massive role next season. He is a smart team defender who blocks shots with relative ease because of his coordination and timing.
Darren Buchanan Jr. Darren Buchanan Jr. 6'7" | PF Woodrow Wilson | 2022 State #101 Nation MD | Woodrow Wilson ’22
As the reigning DCIAA Player of the Year, Buchanan did a bit of everything for the Tigers, and that includes protecting the rim. The 6-foot-5 forward is a high-level athlete who served admirably as the team’s most forceful paint presence.
Christian De La Rosa Christian De La Rosa 6'5" | C EL Haynes | 2021 State MD | EL Haynes ’21
De La Rosa is an active big man who plays above the rim on both ends of the floor. He’s the team’s most reliable shot-blocker and without a doubt one of the best in the city.
Amani Hansberry Amani Hansberry 6'7" | C Mount St. Joseph | 2023 State #52 Nation MD | St. John’s ’23
Hansberry’s shot-blocking is one of the more underrated parts of his overall game. The 6-foot-7 forward has good length, coordination, and timing which aid him in his efforts to protect the rim.
Stanley Marsh Stanley Marsh 6'4" | PF Thurgood Marshall | 2021 State MD | Thurgood Marshall ’21
Listed at just 6-foot-3, Marsh plays much bigger than that thanks in part to his length. He’s a prideful rim protector who is highly coordinated and very active.
George Perkins George Perkins 6'8" | PF Sidwell Friends | 2022 State MD | Sidwell Friends ’22
Perkins is a long-armed forward who is very effective defensively on the backline. He’s a great communicator who positions himself well and is a natural shot-blocker.
Chris Russell Chris Russell 6'5" | C Sidwell Friends | 2023 State MD | Sidwell Friends ’23
Russell is quickly establishing himself as one of the best chase-down artists in the DMV. The 6-foot-6 big man always hustles back on defense and clearly enjoys swatting shots into the stands.
Stephaun Walker Stephaun Walker 6'7" | PF Coolidge | 2022 State MD | Coolidge ’22
This list would not be complete without mention of Walker. The 6-foot-6 forward oozes tons of defensive potential but is already a stat-stuffing machine. Walker is a high-level rim protector who has thrived as his team’s defensive anchor for the past two seasons.
Bryson Wilson Bryson Wilson 6'5" | SF St Stephen’s And St Agnes | 2023 State VA | Maret ’23
Wilson is a dynamic wing prospect with uber athleticism. He is not known for his shot-blocking ability in particular, but it’s still considered a strength of his overall game.