Grassroots Superlatives: 2021 Best Shot Blockers
Grassroots Superlatives: 2021 Best Shot Blockers Superlatives for the best of the best that I saw this offseason. 6-3 C Ashlee Locke Ashlee Locke 6'3" | PF Flowery Branch | 2021 State GA – EOTO Black – Flowery Branch…
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Superlatives for the best of the best that I saw this offseason.
6-3 C Ashlee Locke Ashlee Locke 6'3" | PF Flowery Branch | 2021 State GA – EOTO Black – Flowery Branch – Mercer
With size, strength and mobility, Ashlee Locke Ashlee Locke 6'3" | PF Flowery Branch | 2021 State GA had no problem locking down the paint during the travel season. Locke can cover a lot of ground and can defend without fouling. She adds to her defense a solid offensive game equipped with a soft touch.
6-3 C Taylor Cullinan Taylor Cullinan 6'3" | PF North Paulding | 2021 State GA – Hoop Dreams Athletics – North Paulding – Alabama
Even when her shot isn’t falling, Taylor Cullinan Taylor Cullinan 6'3" | PF North Paulding | 2021 State GA makes an effort to impact games on defense. She’s an intimidating presence inside that can swat away attempts. Cullinan gets on the floor often and can make hustle plays to earn her team second chances.
6-0 PF Jada Session Jada Session 6'1" | PF Luella | 2021 State GA – Team Elite Dave – Luella – Furman
The future Paladin uses her body well to defend inside. She’s a good positional defender that can take away angles on post entries. Session can move offensive players off the block and can pick up deflections and blocks when she’s challenged down low.
6-2 C Takia Davis Takia Davis 6'2" | C Calhoun County | 2021 State GA – FBC Black JG – Calhoun County – USC Upstate
Takia Davis Takia Davis 6'2" | C Calhoun County | 2021 State GA is an exceptional shot blocker that is a triple-double threat in Class A-Public. Her length causes a ton of problems, as does her motor. She has gotten better at defending without fouling, but it has been a problem in the past in the state playoffs.
6-2 C Taylor Christmas Taylor Christmas 6'2" | PF Southwest DeKalb | 2021 State GA – Georgia Metros Blue – Southwest DeKalb
A well-rounded offensive threat with a three-point touch and low post game, Taylor Christmas Taylor Christmas 6'2" | PF Southwest DeKalb | 2021 State GA also is a sturdy defender that has the size to bother opponents. She’s got good hands and quick feet that help her cut off drives and wall up. Christmas is trustworthy in single cover inside.