It does appear the defender was attempting to block the shot. However, it does appear the defender stuck his knee into the danger zone of the shooter. Based on that conclusion, I think I would be inclined to call a flagrant personal foul... based on the wording in the rulebook, "if personal, it involves, but is not limited to violent contact such as: striking, kicking, and kneeing."
Additional information could not hurt, such as, whether or not this player has been causing trouble or playing dirty the entire contest.
Regardless, I feel obligated to call a flagrant personal foul.
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