Updated 2023 Rankings-Best Available Shooters
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On Monday we released our updated 2023 player rankings for what will likely be the last time before the final rankings release sometime after the conclusion of the high school season. There were a fair share of changes in the…
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Continue ReadingOn Monday we released our updated 2023 player rankings for what will likely be the last time before the final rankings release sometime after the conclusion of the high school season. There were a fair share of changes in the release and for this article, we’ll take a look at several of the best available shooters according to our rankings.
Dionte Alexander Dionte Alexander 6'3" | SG St. Maria Goretti | 2023 State MD | St. Maria Goretti
Ranking: No. 15
As I eluded to in my quick-hitting observations, Alexander received a well-deserved boost thanks to his high level of play this season. He has always impacted the game from a catch-and-shoot perspective, but has now demanded the defense’s full attention as a scorer off the dribble. It’s a major reason why Goretti correctly sports a 18-2 overall record.
Malcolm Day Malcolm Day 6'5" | SF Old Mill | 2023 State MD | Takoma Academy
Ranking: No. 16
Day is more of an all-around scorer as well, but can certainly make his presence on a game felt from beyond the arc. The 6’5 wing is effective from the corners in the half court and does a nice job of flaring out to the wings in transitions when the lane isn’t clear for him to showcase his athleticism. If he gets into his shot with rhythm, there’s a good shot the other team is retrieving it out of the net.
Quinton Monroe Quinton Monroe 6'3" | SG Lake Clifton | 2023 State MD | Lake Clifton
Ranking: No. 27
Monroe can be streaky at times, but I see him really tapping into more of a shooting role at the college level. Whenever he has been surrounded by more playmaking guards, he has shown sound awareness in moving without the ball into open windows, catching the ball shot-ready and showing off his ability to knock down 2-to-3 in a row.
Jake Stout Jake Stout 6'7" | PF Boys Latin | 2023 State MD | Boys’ Latin’
Ranking: No. 30
Stout has steadily expanded his range since the beginning of his high school career. Around 6’5-6’6, he is more of a stretch-four option and valuable as a pop threat after setting ball screens. He gets into his shot with fluidity and his size combined with a quicker trigger make it tough to get a truly effective contest if the defender is a second late on their rotation.
Marvin Brimage | Jackson-Reed
Ranking: No. 35
Of all the guys on this list, Brimage could be the one that has the ability to swing a game due to his accuracy from the outside. He’s a volume shooter as well, so checking the box score after a big scoring performance and seeing him connect on seven or eight three’s isn’t foreign. He recently stepped into the spotlight at The St. James MLK Classic event against John Marshall and gave his team a chance to win late in the game thanks to his 26 points, 21 of which came from deep.
Ryan Sabol Ryan Sabol 6'3" | CG Gonzaga | 2023 State MD | Gonzaga
Ranking: No. 36
Sabol received a healthy boost in the rankings as well and continues to churn out productive outings for the Purple Eagles. While his game has grown more and more off the dribble, his bread and butter is his shooting ability. Playing alongside guys such as 2025 Nykolas Lewis Nykolas Lewis 6'2" | PG Gonzaga | 2025 State #146 Nation MD help with creating open looks after forcing defenses to collapse. Sabol is another guy who isn’t going to shy away from trying to put a team away by hitting a streak of three’s. He plays with a chip on his shoulder.
Caron Smith Caron Smith 6'2" | SG Parkville | 2023 State MD | Parkville
Ranking: No. 40
Smith comes in as arguably the best shooter based off this season’s production. Shooting over 50 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 24 points per game for the undefeated Knights, there hasn’t been a team yet who has a defender that can keep Smith at bay. He’s the type that can pull the trigger from three on the break while there’s a clear lane and you feel just as confident as if he was shooting a lay-up.
Cameron Sparrow Cameron Sparrow 6'3" | CG New Town | 2023 State MD | New Town
Ranking: 46
Sparrow has been a sniper since he showed up in the Titans’ gym as a freshman. Over time his frame has started showing signs of filling out and as a result, he’s able to get to the rack with more consistency. With that being said, the scouting report against him will always be to close out hard on the catch. Nearing 6’4, Sparrow’s release is compact and consistent whether or not he’s pulling off the catch or the bounce.