Top 250 Expo: Best Shooters
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Sioux Falls, SD – It was impressive how many talented players showed up for the 250 Expo. What really stuck out to me was how many top-notch shooters we had. There are many potential names that could have made this…
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Continue ReadingSioux Falls, SD – It was impressive how many talented players showed up for the 250 Expo. What really stuck out to me was how many top-notch shooters we had. There are many potential names that could have made this list and I was only watching one court at a time, so I could have missed a player. However, these are my favorite shooters from last Sunday.
BEST SHOOTERS
Braeden VanBockern Braeden VanBockern 6'3" | SG Harrisburg | 2024 State SD (2024) |6-1 G| Harrisburg
- Quick shooting release
- Smooth 3-point shooter
Alex Dvorak Alex Dvorak 6'1" | PG Dickinson | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-0 G| Dickinson/ND Attack
- Excellent and quick pull-up game
- Confident kid/Explosive scorer
Turo Moni Turo Moni 6'8" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-5 F| West Fargo Sheyenne/ECI
- Soft jump shot
- Does not rush his shot/consistent
Spencer Barr Spencer Barr 5'11" | PG Aberdeen Central | 2023 State SD (2023) |5-11 G| Aberdeen Central/Pentagon Schoolers
- Flawless shooting form/no wasted movement
- Stop on a dime pull-up J & lightning quick
Tyler Kraft Tyler Kraft 6'2" | SG Shanley | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 SG| Shanley/Next Level Basketball Academy
- Great catch and shoot player from beyond the arc
- Good elevation on jumper/excellent follow-through
Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD (2023) |5-11 SG| Sioux Falls FLincoln/Pentagon Scnhoolers
- Great step-back 3-point shooter
- Extended range/sets his feet quickly on the move
Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-5 F| North Border/ND Attack
- Big time catch-and-shoot 3-point shooter
- Long and can shoot over smaller defenders
Michael Nhial Michael Nhial 6'7" | SF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-7 SF| West Fargo Sheyenne/Team Sizzle
- A microwave from beyond the arc
- Can fill it up from 3/Has a nice midrange game/crafty off-balance shooter
Malek Wieker Malek Wieker 6'0" | CG Aberdeen Christian | 2023 State SD (2023) |6-0 G| Aberdeen Christian
- Amazing pull-up game
- Elite lefty shooter. knocks them down off dribble & off the catch
Markus Talley Markus Talley 6'1" | PG Mitchell | 2025 State SD (2025) |5-11 G| Mitchell/Pentagon Schoolers
- Smooth lefty stroke
- Good feet and hands
Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD (2023) |5-9 PG| Dell Rapids/Pentagon Schoolers
- Only needs an inch to get his quick shot off
- Unconcious shooter/scores in a hurry
Sam Kobbervig Sam Kobbervig 6'3" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-1 G| Central Cass/Master Basketball Academy
- Gamer/clutch shooter
- Impeccable form and balance
Kaleb Larson Kaleb Larson 6'3" | SG West Fargo Sheyenne | 2022 State ND (2022) |6-3 SG| West Fargo Sheyenne/ECI
- Deep deep shooting range
- Soft shot/reads & reacts to his defender
Dalton Lamp Dalton Lamp 6'1" | SG Jamestown | 2024 State ND (2024) |6-1 G| Jamestown/ECI
- Smart and athletic shooter
- His jump shot stood out to me
Max Froslie Max Froslie 6'8" | PF Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F| Fargo Davies/ECI
- A high smooth release that allows him to shoot over defenders
- Sets his feet quickly and shoots it softly
Conner Kraft Conner Kraft 6'5" | PF Shanley | 2023 State ND (2023) |6-7 F| Fargo Shanley/Howard Pulley
- Shot it at a high clip, especially from 3-point land
- Shoots with a good base & high release