Louisiana Sharpshooters (Christmas Edition)

Louisiana has a number of players who can shoot in from beyond the arc. When these guys get hot, they can really fill it up on the scoreboard. In honor of Christmas Day, I think I should highlight twenty-five players who are as dangerous as it gets from deep. [player_tooltip player_id="931319" first="Bennie" last="Amos"] (6’1" / LB Landry / 2021) - The LB Landry flamethrower is as good as it gets from deep. While he has developed more of his game, he can still go on mini-runs from afar. He definitely helps the Chargin’ Broncos offense when he is on. [player_tooltip player_id="981496" first="Channing" last="Arvie"] (6’1" / JS Clark Leadership / 2022) - Arvie is coming off of a game last week where he nailed seven from deep. His outside shooting was a big reason Leadership made it to Marsh Madness last season. He may actually be shooting it better this season. [player_tooltip player_id="765926" first="Ian" last="Cavana"] (6’2" / Catholic-BR / 2021) - Cavana is another player who has taken his game to another level. He is very good at attacking the rim and making the extra pass. However, Carvana has a textbook stroke from three that makes him very dangerous. [player_tooltip player_id="970111" first="Jamaria" last="Clark"] (6’1" / Doyline / 2023) - Clark is almost automatic from behind the arc. It really is a shock when he misses. He came up big in the state championship game last season and has had a 30 and 40 point performance this season. Clark may be the best shooter in class B. [player_tooltip player_id="931049" first="Zyquarius" last="Cowart"] (6’2" / Rayville / 2021) - This Hornet may be the best corner three specialist I have seen in recent years. Cowart grew about two or three inches and now has more lift to go along with his quick trigger. Rayville is already good. He makes them even better. [player_tooltip player_id="765916" first="Carter" last="Domingue"] (6’3" / St. Thomas More / 2021) - While Domingue is one of the better point guards in the Boot, he is also a knockdown shooter. Whether it is off-the-dribble or spotting up, Carter can shoot it well from three. An all-around player who can stroke it is he. [player_tooltip player_id="981595" first="Christian" last="Ferguson"] (6’2" / KIPP BTW / 2022) - Ferguson may be the perfect compliment to play opposite of a big who does not mind passing. Ferguson knows how to find his spot and has his puppies set early. He is a dangerous shooter who is only getting better. [player_tooltip player_id="781841" first="Dakota" last="Gasca"] (5’11" / LB Landry / 2021) - Gasca is one of the reasons West Monroe is sitting atop of class 5A. He understands spacing and how to find his spots to make shots. Gasca is very good from deep and is a legitimate threat when he lets it fly. [player_tooltip player_id="765936" first="Taj" last="Gilyot"] (6’5" / McMain / 2021) - His shot might have a weird rotation but it goes in plenty. The long and rangy lefty can shoot over smaller guards with ease. Gilyot makes defenses pay for collapsing on guard penetration. He is tough to recover to with his length and stroke. [player_tooltip player_id="932848" first="Marquarius" last="Johnson"] (6’1" / Southwood / 2022) - The Southwood junior has some swag to his game. He also has range from way beyond the arc. Some consider him to be streaky. However, when the chips are down, he shoots and makes big threes for the Pokes. [player_tooltip player_id="765931" first="Gage" last="Larvadain"] (5’11" / Riverside / 2021) - Larvadain does not have "inside the gym" range. He is good from the timeline though when he is in the front court. Larvadain can fill it up quickly from three and is cat quick. Very dangerous combo for a guard in this state. [player_tooltip player_id="980188" first="Avontez" last="Ledet"] (6’3" / Cecilia / 2021) - The Lamar signee is as good as they come from the three point line. He has more tricks in his bag than shooting but he is very good with his jumper. Leaving him open is almost a crime and teams are finding out he cannot be left alone. [player_tooltip player_id="781848" first="Patrick" last="McCraney"] (6’1" / Neville / 2022) - While McCraney can dust a team off with his shot from the mid-range, he is not to be played with from behind the stripe. McCraney is the reigning district 2-4A MVP. He is too dangerous to leave anywhere open. Especially from three. [player_tooltip player_id="530986" first="Emareyon" last="McDonald"] (6’1" / Scotlandville / 2021) - McDonald may have the quickest release in the Louisiana prep game. He creates space with his handle and when he lets it fly, he is automatic. He is a certified sniper from downtown. [player_tooltip player_id="781850" first="Martin" last="McDowell"] (5’11" / Calvary Baptist / 2022) - McDowell was mired in a small shooting slump to begin the season. However, he is one of those players teams do not want to leave alone. If he makes one, that is all he needs to make it a long night for the opposition. [player_tooltip player_id="765923" first="Daniel" last="Ortiz"] (6’1" / Calvary Baptist / 2021) - Ortiz is another guard who has an abundance of tricks in his bag. His patented behind the back pull-up three is one that can get a crowd hyped when he is making it. The North Alabama signee is a nightly threat from behind the arc. [player_tooltip player_id="765908" first="Dezie’l" last="Perkins"] (6’1" / Madison Prep / 2021) - Perkins is a lefty who can go on runs by himself and make it hard on the opposing team. He is a lefty who can drain the corner three with the best of them. If you close out late on him, your team pays for it. Period! [player_tooltip player_id="931055" first="Bryce" last="Roberts"] (6’1" / Parkway / 2021) - Roberts is Parkway’s primary scoring threat and arguably their best three point shooter. Making that shot has opened up his drive game and he uses it well to score for the Panthers. If he is on from deep, watch out. He will score in bunches. [player_tooltip player_id="931051" first="Brodie" last="Romero"] (6’0" / Benton / 2021) - Romero has made himself a legitimate deep threat in his senior campaign. Benton is 12-3 with a large portion going to Romero for his play. He can let it fly from anywhere and definitely puts pressure on defenses for his team. [player_tooltip player_id="932850" first="Donovan" last="Seamster"] (6’1" / Woodlawn-Shreveport / 2022) - Seamster is a player who is in range when he walks in the gym. He can reallly shoot it and has now learned how to come off screens and use the dribble to create space. Shooting is like breathing to him. Effortless.... [player_tooltip player_id="970108" first="Corey" last="Skillman"] (6’2" / Brother Martin / 2023) - Skillman got a lot of run when he was a freshman last season. He was able to just fit in and let it fly. His responsibilities have increased but his stroke is still there. If Brother Martin is successful, Skillman will have a hand in it for sure. [player_tooltip player_id="931053" first="Ryan" last="Ward"] (6’3" / Benton / 2021) - While Ward may have to via for the best shooter in his own home with his mother (Mary Ward), he is definitely one of the better shooters in the state. He sets his feet early and has a quick trigger. Trust me, he makes more than he misses. [player_tooltip player_id="980483" first="David" last="Weber"] (6’1" / Liberty / 2021) - This senior is not shy about putting it up from behind the arc. He is very good at draining shots from deep and can defend both guard positions. If Weber is on, Liberty is very tough to beat. [player_tooltip player_id="981614" first="Bryce" last="Weinmunson"] (6’1" / Mandeville / 2022) - Weinmunson is a shooter with point guard skills. He has the ball in his hands more than other guards and with good reason. He can make teams pay with the pass or the shot and he does it often. [player_tooltip player_id="765938" first="Javari" last="Williams"] (6’1" / Huntington / 2021) - The Huntington senior has not met a shot he did not like. When he is on, there is no cooling him off. Williams is attractive to colleges because he can shoot it so well. His shooting will be a barometer to the Raiders success this season. There are other shooters who have had a good start to their season like [player_tooltip player_id="977259" first="Cooper" last="Rachow"] (Slidell), [player_tooltip player_id="1123176" first="Traevian" last="Ware"] (Parkway), and [player_tooltip player_id="1051643" first="Javonte" last="Howard"] (Lakeview). However, the players listed are ones that when they let it go, it is almost assured of going in. Look for them to continue to shoot it well as the season continues.

Louisiana has a number of players who can shoot in from beyond the arc. When these guys get hot, they can really fill it up on the scoreboard. In honor of Christmas Day, I think I should highlight twenty-five players who are as dangerous as it gets from deep.

Bennie Amos Bennie Amos 6'0" | CG Landry-Walker | 2021 State LA (6’1" / LB Landry / 2021) - The LB Landry flamethrower is as good as it gets from deep. While he has developed more of his game, he can still go on mini-runs from afar. He definitely helps the Chargin’ Broncos offense when he is on.

Channing Arvie Channing Arvie 6'1" | SG JS Clark Leadership | 2022 State LA (6’1" / JS Clark Leadership / 2022) - Arvie is coming off of a game last week where he nailed seven from deep. His outside shooting was a big reason Leadership made it to Marsh Madness last season. He may actually be shooting it better this season.

Ian Cavana Ian Cavana 6'2" | SG Catholic | 2021 State LA (6’2" / Catholic-BR / 2021) - Cavana is another player who has taken his game to another level. He is very good at attacking the rim and making the extra pass. However, Carvana has a textbook stroke from three that makes him very dangerous.

Jamaria Clark Jamaria Clark 6'2" | CG Doyline | 2023 State LA (6’1" / Doyline / 2023) - Clark is almost automatic from behind the arc. It really is a shock when he misses. He came up big in the state championship game last season and has had a 30 and 40 point performance this season. Clark may be the best shooter in class B.

Zyquarius Cowart Zyquarius Cowart 6'1" | SG Rayville | 2021 State LA (6’2" / Rayville / 2021) - This Hornet may be the best corner three specialist I have seen in recent years. Cowart grew about two or three inches and now has more lift to go along with his quick trigger. Rayville is already good. He makes them even better.

Carter Domingue Carter Domingue 6'3" | PG St. Thomas More | 2021 State LA (6’3" / St. Thomas More / 2021) - While Domingue is one of the better point guards in the Boot, he is also a knockdown shooter. Whether it is off-the-dribble or spotting up, Carter can shoot it well from three. An all-around player who can stroke it is he.

Christian Ferguson (6’2" / KIPP BTW / 2022) - Ferguson may be the perfect compliment to play opposite of a big who does not mind passing. Ferguson knows how to find his spot and has his puppies set early. He is a dangerous shooter who is only getting better.

Dakota Gasca Dakota Gasca 5'9" | CG West Monroe | 2022 State LA (5’11" / LB Landry / 2021) - Gasca is one of the reasons West Monroe is sitting atop of class 5A. He understands spacing and how to find his spots to make shots. Gasca is very good from deep and is a legitimate threat when he lets it fly.

Taj Gilyot Taj Gilyot 6'3" | SG McMain | 2021 State LA (6’5" / McMain / 2021) - His shot might have a weird rotation but it goes in plenty. The long and rangy lefty can shoot over smaller guards with ease. Gilyot makes defenses pay for collapsing on guard penetration. He is tough to recover to with his length and stroke.

Marquarius Johnson Marquarius Johnson 6'1" | CG Southwood | 2022 State LA (6’1" / Southwood / 2022) - The Southwood junior has some swag to his game. He also has range from way beyond the arc. Some consider him to be streaky. However, when the chips are down, he shoots and makes big threes for the Pokes.

Gage Larvadain Gage Larvadain 5'9" | PG Riverside | 2021 State LA (5’11" / Riverside / 2021) - Larvadain does not have "inside the gym" range. He is good from the timeline though when he is in the front court. Larvadain can fill it up quickly from three and is cat quick. Very dangerous combo for a guard in this state.

Avontez Ledet Avontez Ledet 6'3" | CG Cecilia | 2021 State LA (6’3" / Cecilia / 2021) - The Lamar signee is as good as they come from the three point line. He has more tricks in his bag than shooting but he is very good with his jumper. Leaving him open is almost a crime and teams are finding out he cannot be left alone.

Patrick McCraney Patrick McCraney 6'2" | CG Neville | 2022 State LA (6’1" / Neville / 2022) - While McCraney can dust a team off with his shot from the mid-range, he is not to be played with from behind the stripe. McCraney is the reigning district 2-4A MVP. He is too dangerous to leave anywhere open. Especially from three.

Emareyon McDonald Emareyon McDonald 6'1" | PG Scotlandville | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Scotlandville / 2021) - McDonald may have the quickest release in the Louisiana prep game. He creates space with his handle and when he lets it fly, he is automatic. He is a certified sniper from downtown.

Martin Mcdowell Martin Mcdowell 5'10" | PG Calvary Baptist Academy | 2022 State LA (5’11" / Calvary Baptist / 2022) - McDowell was mired in a small shooting slump to begin the season. However, he is one of those players teams do not want to leave alone. If he makes one, that is all he needs to make it a long night for the opposition.

Daniel Ortiz Daniel Ortiz 6'1" | CG Calvary Baptist | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Calvary Baptist / 2021) - Ortiz is another guard who has an abundance of tricks in his bag. His patented behind the back pull-up three is one that can get a crowd hyped when he is making it. The North Alabama signee is a nightly threat from behind the arc.

Dezie’l Perkins Dezie’l Perkins 6'0" | CG Madison Prep | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Madison Prep / 2021) - Perkins is a lefty who can go on runs by himself and make it hard on the opposing team. He is a lefty who can drain the corner three with the best of them. If you close out late on him, your team pays for it. Period!

Bryce Roberts Bryce Roberts 6'1" | CG Parkway | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Parkway / 2021) - Roberts is Parkway’s primary scoring threat and arguably their best three point shooter. Making that shot has opened up his drive game and he uses it well to score for the Panthers. If he is on from deep, watch out. He will score in bunches.

Brodie Romero Brodie Romero 6'0" | PG Benton | 2021 State LA (6’0" / Benton / 2021) - Romero has made himself a legitimate deep threat in his senior campaign. Benton is 12-3 with a large portion going to Romero for his play. He can let it fly from anywhere and definitely puts pressure on defenses for his team.

Donavan Seamster Donavan Seamster 6'2" | SG Woodlawn-Shreve | 2022 State LA (6’1" / Woodlawn-Shreveport / 2022) - Seamster is a player who is in range when he walks in the gym. He can reallly shoot it and has now learned how to come off screens and use the dribble to create space. Shooting is like breathing to him. Effortless....

Corey Skillman Corey Skillman 6'4" | SG Brother Martin | 2023 TX (6’2" / Brother Martin / 2023) - Skillman got a lot of run when he was a freshman last season. He was able to just fit in and let it fly. His responsibilities have increased but his stroke is still there. If Brother Martin is successful, Skillman will have a hand in it for sure.

Ryan Ward Ryan Ward 6'3" | SF Benton | 2021 State LA (6’3" / Benton / 2021) - While Ward may have to via for the best shooter in his own home with his mother (Mary Ward), he is definitely one of the better shooters in the state. He sets his feet early and has a quick trigger. Trust me, he makes more than he misses.

David Weber David Weber 6'0" | SG Lee | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Liberty / 2021) - This senior is not shy about putting it up from behind the arc. He is very good at draining shots from deep and can defend both guard positions. If Weber is on, Liberty is very tough to beat.

Bryce Weinmunson Bryce Weinmunson 6'2" | CG Mandeville | 2022 State LA (6’1" / Mandeville / 2022) - Weinmunson is a shooter with point guard skills. He has the ball in his hands more than other guards and with good reason. He can make teams pay with the pass or the shot and he does it often.

Javari Williams Javari Williams 6'0" | CG Huntington | 2021 State LA (6’1" / Huntington / 2021) - The Huntington senior has not met a shot he did not like. When he is on, there is no cooling him off. Williams is attractive to colleges because he can shoot it so well. His shooting will be a barometer to the Raiders success this season.

There are other shooters who have had a good start to their season like Cooper Rachow Cooper Rachow 6'3" | SG Slidell | 2021 State LA (Slidell), Traevian Ware Traevian Ware 6'0" | PG Parkway | 2021 State LA (Parkway), and Javonte Howard Javonte Howard 5'8" | PG Lakeview | 2022 State LA (Lakeview). However, the players listed are ones that when they let it go, it is almost assured of going in. Look for them to continue to shoot it well as the season continues.