Akilah Shelton is Hampton’s shot-blocking spark plug in the paint
In the 2025-26 season, Akilah Shelton emerged as a rim-protecting freshman forward for Hampton, averaging 1.7 blocks per game and ranking second in the CAA, with 49 total blocks that placed her sixth in Hampton’s Division I era and seventh all-time. The 6-foot-2 Columbus, Georgia product brought clear interior value right away: size, paint presence, and defensive instincts that showed up in multiple three-plus-block games. She also earned Dean’s List recognition, which adds a nice off-court pulse check to the profile. If your team needs a young, disruptive big who changes shots and plays with edge, she’s the kind of fit that makes scouts lean in.
