Ekpe Udoh has at least one blocked shot in nine of his last ten games. The 6’10” big man is becoming a premier shot blocker despite his lack of minutes.
Analysis: Ekpe Udoh has averaged 2.5 blocks per game in that ten game stretch. The fact that he’s averging 2.5 blocks per game in just twenty-two minutes of floor time is impressive. His minutes have been on the rise and so has other areas of his fantasy game. Udoh has six steals in his last six games to go along with some improved free throw shooting.
Obviously, Ekpe Udoh can hurt you in some fantasy categories. His points production is awful but big men aren’t on your roster to light up the score sheet. Where he can really hurt you is the rebounding. Udoh is only averaging 3.5 rebounds per game in nineteen minutes this year. His field goal percentage has not been stellar either but he only takes less than four field goal attempts per game. It certainly is a mixed bag when it comes to Ekpe Udoh but he is blocking tons of shots lately and he cannot be ignored in deeper leagues from here on out.