Wesley Gordon’s name hardly ever leads the scoring column in Sierra’s basketball boxscores.

But the 6-foot-7 sophomore makes his mark by dominating the paint on defense and opening scoring opportunities for talented teammates.

“We have so many good players,” the center said. “I just mainly try to block shots and rebound and then score if I need to.”

Gordon blocked nine shots Friday during the Stallions’ 55-42 win over Castle View, bringing his total to 62 this season. Gordon also leads the team with 52 rebounds.

QUICK HITS

Player you try to model yourself after? Dwight Howard

Super Bowl pick? Saints – just because they’re the underdog.

Best advice you’ve gotten from a coach? (Sierra’s) Coach Otis Johnson told me not to let frustrating things take over and get me down.

Favorite sports movie? Coach Carter (left)

Pets? Three dogs: Roxie, Midnight and Sasha.

Nicknames? My teammates call me “The Human Eraser” because I block so many shots.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

The worst thing about being tall …

Asked to reach things (   )   Riding in buses/cars ( x )   Shopping for clothes (   )   Low ceilings (   )

Favorite Nuggets player(s) …

Carmelo Anthony ( x )   Chauncey Billups (   )   Chris Andersen (   )   Nene ( x )

Best pizza

Cheese (   )   All meat ( x )   Hawaiian (   )   Pepperoni (   )

Grammy nominee you like to listen to

Beyonce (   )   Taylor Swift (   )   Kanye West ( x )   The Black Eyed Peas (   )  

Sierra’s Wesley Gordon Photo by JERILEE BENNETT, THE GAZETTE