Stanford Basketball Player Profile: Josh Sharma

Stanford Athletics Stanford sophomore center Josh SharmaJosh Sharma finished out the 2015-16 season playing his best basketball of the season. During the final 6 games of the year, Sharma had earned more consistent minutes. Netting about 12 and 1⁄2 minutes per game. The uptick in time on the floor had everything to do with Sharma’s abilities to play defense.

The 7-footer uses his length to his advantage and does a nice job of providing rim protection. Despite playing less than 8 minutes per contest last season, Sharma averaged a block per game. He also had an impact on several other shot opportunities near the basket.

The issue here, as it can be with shot blockers, is that Sharma is…