Top Sharpshooters for the 2026 Class
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The shooting ability in today’s game has become so important in today’s game that many teams rely on being able to shoot from downtown to win games. With the game evolving into a more offensive-minded route teams need these sharpshooters…
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Continue ReadingThe shooting ability in today’s game has become so important in today’s game that many teams rely on being able to shoot from downtown to win games. With the game evolving into a more offensive-minded route teams need these sharpshooters to be successful. This class has players who can shoot from all over the court. Here are my top five sharpshooters for the 2026 class.
Santiago is a player with a smooth release point at the point guard position. He is great at pump-faking defenders on the perimeter to be able to get open looks from downtown. Santiago can even hit the sidestep shot giving him multiple ways to hit shots from three. Contests do very little to affect his shot needing minimal room to get his shot off. Santiago’s favorite shot is no doubt the corner three balls as he rarely misses from that area.
Barlow has a very quick shot with good range giving him the advantage to hit tough jumpers from behind the arc. His tight handles allow him to get any shot he wants to keep the defense off-balanced at all times. Barlow is quick off the dribble and can hit the standing or moving shot as he shoots with extreme confidence. He made 50 three-pointers this season and I fully expect that number to go way up.
Lin is always playing under control while also taking smart open shots from three making him a threat every time he touches the ball. He will dribble pump fake the defense and use his high-release point to shoot over closing defenders. Lin never stops moving keeping the defense on its heels every possession. He even has deep range and can hit almost anything if you don’t pressure him once he steps past half-court.
Galasso has unlimited range and should be guarded the second he has the ball because there isn’t a shot that he won’t attempt. His high-arcing shot looks so smooth when he releases it. Once Galasso catches the ball and sets his feet it is automatically a bucket from long distance. He needs very little room to get his shot off as pressure defense does almost nothing to alter his shot making him a sniper from long range.
Smith is already a great defender at the point guard position giving him the ultimate potential to be an excellent two-way player moving into next season. His left-handed shot is just an overall sweet and smooth shot when he lets it rip from three. He loves to play fast and in transition so he can get open looks in those settings. Smith can hit the pull-up three if you decide not to step up on him. I feel he will become that elite two-way player heading into next season the more his offensive game keeps growing.