Aside from slam dunks, the blocked shot may be the most exciting play in the game of basketball.

Having a player who takes pride and joy in blocking shots gives a team a decided advantage on the defensive side of the ball.

Players driving the lane for a chance at a layup, dunk or tear-drop will have that fierce shot blocker in the back of their minds, and that can change the outcome of a game in a big way.

Who are college basketball's top shot blockers?

Find out as we count down the the best 11 blockers in the nation.

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