Updated 2025 Player Rankings: Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our updated player rankings for MD/DC released yesterday and it can be made as a strong argument to be the most talented group of them all. The potential of the top tier is limitless and other prospects throughout show plenty of promise as being highly sought after by colleges of all levels. Let's dive into some of the top shooters in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370496' first='Derek' last='Dixon'] | Gonzaga/[program_tooltip program_id='2078457' first='Team' last='Durant']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking: No. 5</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dixon is a shot-maker both off the bounce and off the catch. He has textbook, compact form on his release and can get his shot off quickly in a variety of scenarios. His functional strength helps him as a threat 4-to-5 feet beyond the high school arc.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1371863' first='Omarr' last='Smith'] | Curley/[program_tooltip program_id='2077005' first='Team' last='Thrill']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking: No. 13</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smith has taken on a much more on-ball presence for the Friars this season and it has helped him blossom into a more balanced scorer, but his shooting is still, and always will be, his calling card. The 6'3 lefty can fill it up quickly and has become more comfortable shooting off the dribble no matter what hand the ball is in. He has the ultimate confidence and plays with something to prove.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1434218' first='Will' last='Harper'] | Gonzaga/[program_tooltip program_id='2078456' first='DC' last='Premier']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking: No. 14</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper is another marksman on the Purple Eagles who can make his defender pay for any slight hesitation in a close out. He has good positional size at 6'4 and does a good job of making himself available in windows for guys like [player_tooltip player_id='1370498' first='Nykolas' last='Lewis'] to find on kick-outs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1414533' first='Patrick' last='Curtin'] | Glenelg Country/[program_tooltip program_id='2076999' first='Team' last='Melo']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking No. 26</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Curtin is another guard who shares time on and off the ball for his high school team. He's nearing 6'2-6'3, plays with great toughness and has a mature jumper that can change the course of a game in an instant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1351693' first='Kade' last='Sebastian'] | DeMatha</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking: No. 30</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Stags utilized the bulk of their roster within their rotation, so Sebastian had tried to take advantage of his time on the floor. At 6'5, he possesses intriguing size and a confident shot off the catch that gives reason to believe he'll be a valuable prospect moving forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1370506' first='Patrick' last='McDonough'] | Georgetown Prep/ [program_tooltip program_id='2076976' first='District' last='Basketball Club']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Ranking: No. 40</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite his ranking, McDonough has an argument as one of the top pure shooters on this list. He's an active mover off the ball and is always shot-ready on the catch. He's a guy the defense must account for at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->