Havoc in the Heartland: Top Illinois Shooters

<p>There were a ton of sharp shooters over the weekend at <strong>Havoc in the Heartland</strong>!  We dive into that group here with the top perimeter marksmen from the event.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Will Wainscott (Hoopers 17U)</strong></p> <p>Wainscott got things started with a bang on Friday night with his three point shooting drilling deep threes at a high rate.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Myriece Byrd (Peoria Area Elite 17U)</strong></p> <p>Byrd also made a statement with his shooting on Friday.  More known as a distributor he made pull ups all over the floor in their opener.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nathan Thornton (Peoria Area Elite 17U)</strong></p> <p>Thornton capped off the event drilling huge shots from the perimeter in their title game win.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Beau Frericks (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Frericks seems to make this list every single time we see RWA play.  Elite perimeter shooter that is one of the best pure shooters in the state.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>John Duszynski (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>The more we see this role player for RWA the more he impresses with his shooting from beyond the arc and playing his part.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cooper Bridges (Team RWA 17U)</strong></p> <p>Bridges is another player that might sometimes fly under the radar with so many highly ranked prospects on RWA, but if he keeps shooting like this that will not last for long.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Marcus Skeete (HIT 17U)</strong></p> <p>Skeete was fantastic shooting it in their quarterfinal loss on Sunday.  Created his own shot with a ton of pull up jumpers where he went and got a bucket for himself.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Taaj Davis (HIT 17U)</strong></p> <p>Davis was very good on Saturday morning knocking down jumpers from all over the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Lance Mosley (HIT 17U)</strong></p> <p>These Hoops Intensity guys can really shoot it!  Mosley is another one who hit at a high level from the perimeter over the weekend in Indy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Garrett Horner (Illinois Stars 17U)</strong></p> <p>Horner opened our eyes with a strong weekend.  Plus shooter from three that drilled them consistently spotting up.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dan Florey (Young &amp; Reckless 17U)</strong></p> <p>Florey is another spot up shooter who had his best weekend of the spring with Young &amp; Reckless.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grant Johnson (HIT 16U)</strong></p> <p>Johnson was outstanding with his feathery touch from the outside.  Face up four man that can for sure stretch the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Odin Lium (HIT 16U)</strong></p> <p>Lium has a picture perfect looking shot from deep.  Gets elevation off the floor and is mechanically sound both pulling up and off the bounce.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Atharva Atreya (Windy City Magic 17U)</strong></p> <p>Big fans of this Windy City Magic wing who hails from Sandburg.  Such an effortless scorer with an ultra-smooth game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Isaiah Stafford (Young &amp; Reckless 16U)</strong></p> <p>Save the best for last?  This Bolingbrook 2021 combo guard was the best shooter of the weekend!</p>