Tag: Ekpe Udoh

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.

There are only two weeks left in the NBA regular season and it’s time to pick up the hot hands in the fantasy basketball world. Enter Golden State big man, Ekpe Udoh.

Analysis: Ekpe Udoh has at least two blocks a game in his last eight contests. Yes, the guy is just plain nasty on the defensive end right now. Add in a steal per game over his last five games and you’re going to get some attention. Udoh has also amassed at least five rebounds in six of his last seven games. He also isn’t that bad from the stripe for a big man, about 70% on the year. Udoh’s field goal percentage isn’t quite at fifty percent which is what you want from your bigs, but he’s not going to hurt you in that department either. There are very few players in the fantasy realm putting up his kind of numbers and are owned in less than ten percent of leagues nationwide. Throw in center and power forward eligibility and you have a winner for the final two weeks of the season.

Projection: Ekpe Udoh along with Serge Ibaka are quickly becoming premier NBA shot blockers. Andris Biedrins will return in a few games for the Warriors but don’t expect Udoh to slow down. Expect two blocks, six boards and just under a steal per game from Udoh the rest of the season.