Best in State: 2020 Mid-Range Games

<p>Time for our annual Fall series “Best in State”.  In this we look each day at a different category and break down what players across the state are the best at that particular aspect of the game.  Today we examine the <strong>Best in State: 2020 Mid-Range Games</strong>!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>DJ Steward (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Steward has possibly the best mid-range game in the state.  Silky smooth ball handler that loves to stop and pop on a dime pulling up for jumpers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Isaiah Rivera (Geneseo)</strong></p> <p>High level mid-range scorer that is such a tough cover in one on one situations because of his ability to create space and hit difficult shots.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tyler Beard (Whitney Young)</strong></p> <p>Beard is a powerful guard so opponents have to respect that which opens up his shot from 15 feet where he gets great elevation off the floor.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Jeremiah Williams (Simeon)</strong></p> <p>Williams is primed for a huge season.  The small forward has an ultra-slick handle that allows him to get in the mid-range to make plays.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ray’Sean Taylor (Collinsville)</strong></p> <p>Crisp ball handler that loves to pull up over defenders in the 15-18 foot range with his lethal jumper.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Will Wolfe (Oswego East)</strong></p> <p>One of the best at this area of the floor.  Wolfe is so efficient with what he does shooting the basketball from mid-range.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Caleb Zurliene (Breese Mater Dei)</strong></p> <p>Good sized two guard that loves to elevate over defenders with his pull up game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Donovan Newby (Bloom)</strong></p> <p>Newby is a solid shooter from three, but is at his best coming off a ball screen and drilling a mid-range shot.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Luke Scheffers (St. Charles North)</strong></p> <p>Slick ball handler that is excellent shooting in the paint as he always seems to be balanced when drilling shots.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dominic Martinelli (Glenbrook South)</strong></p> <p>One of the craftiest players in the class.  He has a shifty handle and excels making plays in the lane.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tommy Ferriter (Lockport)</strong></p> <p>Shined with Windy City Magic with his mid-range game during the summer on the PrepHoops Circuit.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Atharva Athreya (Sandburg)</strong></p> <p>Long and rangy two guard that has projectability and a silky smooth 15-18 foot pull up game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Nick Smoldt (Plainfield East)</strong></p> <p>Smoldt is really good in that mid-range area with his ability to rise over defenders.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ryan Sroka (Huntley)</strong></p> <p>Crisp ball handler that understands how to get his shot off from his spots on the floor.</p>