Video: High Schooler D.J. Harvey Headbutts Backboard On Block Try

Have you ever wondered why that padding on the underside of backboards exists? For incredibly rare moments like this, of course. Watch DeMatha Catholic (MD) sophomore D.J. Harvey, Jr. hit his head hard on the backboard while rising for a huge block in a recent game.

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Didn't even realize I captured this crazy moment from the @demathacatholic vs @stjohnschs game a few weeks back. Credit coach @mjhoops3 for spotting it! Cause I didn't realize it had it (problem w editing a lot… Also really glad I didn't accidentally delete )DJ Harvey has such good hops that he headbutted the backboard #skywalker #ballislife #hoops #basketball #bball #bigair #ouch #sports #wow #dmv #baller #bucket #block

Una foto pubblicata da @bkapur22 in data: Dic 12, 2014 at 11:22 PST

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Wait…who was the foul on? The backboard? Thought so.

Harvey, you’ll be shocked to find out, is one of the top players in the class of 2017 – ESPN rates him 17th overall. The 6-6 forward counts scholarship offers from Memphis, Miami, and North Carolina State despite being less than halfway through his sophomore season.

Good thing, too – sky-walking like this deserves a national spotlight.

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