Kentucky’s Top Senior Shot Blockers
Malea Williams Malea Williams 6'3" | PF Scott County | 2020 State KY , Scott County – Williams leads the way on this list as the top returning shot-swatter in the state. Her 3.6 blocks-per game last season is not just…
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Continue ReadingMalea Williams Malea Williams 6'3" | PF Scott County | 2020 State KY , Scott County – Williams leads the way on this list as the top returning shot-swatter in the state. Her 3.6 blocks-per game last season is not just the best among returning seniors, it was also second-best among all players last season. Williams is a dominant rim protector, and there’s no reason not to expect that dominance to continue going forward.
Madalynn Nalley Madalynn Nalley 6'1" | C Assumption | 2020 State KY , Assumption – Another strong rim protector, Nalley combines her inside presence with impressive mobility and athleticism. These skills allowed her to average 3.2 swats-a-game last year. Her versatility should continue to serve her well on the defensive end of the floor.
Shelby Calhoun Shelby Calhoun 5'11" | CG Christian Academy Louisville | 2020 State KY , Christian Academy-Louisville – Calhoun was an incredibly impressive all-around defender last year. While not necessarily a traditional rim-protector, Calhoun nonetheless blocked 2.3 shots per-game last season. Her overall defensive acumen makes her shot-blocking abilities just a part of a great defensive game.
Sydney Clark Sydney Clark 6'0" | C Elizabethtown | 2020 State KY , Elizabeth – Another player who is not necessarily a rim-protector, Clark uses her athleticism and incredible timing to block a lot of shots. She averaged 1.9 blocks-per-game last year, many of them coming in the form of come from behind rejections. This style requires skill and precision, of which Clark has plenty.
Maddie Scherr Maddie Scherr 5'11" | CG Ryle | 2020 State KY , Ryle – Is there anything she can’t do? Widely recognized as one of, if not the, best player in the state, Scherr is proficient is basically every facet of her game, and shot-blocking is no exception. Scherr averaged 1.5 blocks-per-game last season, and excellent defense should remain a staple of her game during her campaign for Miss Basketball.