joober jones
Finally Non-Fat Guy
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Donyell Marshall was voted Big East Defensive Player of the Year, even though Calhoun (correctly IMO) said he, "couldn't guard a chair", though he led the league in blocked shots (a way-overrated stat.)
I admit to some bias, having been coached in college by someone who valued tough-nosed defense, not stats.
Blocked shots doesn't account for all the altered shots and shots not taken, but a shot blocker is a vital resource. Being a rim protector is not an overrated role.