Top Midrange Players for the 2025 Class
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The midrange game may not be as popular as it once was but having players on a team who can control the middle area of the court can be important for a team’s success. In this class, some players work…
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Continue ReadingThe midrange game may not be as popular as it once was but having players on a team who can control the middle area of the court can be important for a team’s success. In this class, some players work the midrange area well and help their teams win games. Here are my top midrange players for the 2025 class.
Hidalgo is a long point guard standing at 6’4″ in which he uses that size to his advantage. He can back down players at times in the posted area and go straight up over a smaller defender. His high release point paired with his height makes it difficult to get a contest on his shot. Hidalgo controls the ball well and can dribble in and out of the midrange area to find his shot. He will also look to finish at the rim using his long strides driving into the paint.
Miller plays under control and likes to pick and choose his spots at the point guard position. He can turn on different speeds in different situations making him a tough player to stay in front of. He is already a great shooter from deep but in the midrange game, he can do even more damage. His strong upper body allows him to back down players and shoot over them. Miller can hit the step back jump shot and finishes smoothly around the rim.
Ghee can play multiple positions throughout a game and is dominant in the mid-level area of the court. He has a quick and effective crossover he uses to get into the paint or to stop and hit the pull-up midrange shot. Ghee even can play in the post using a nice hook shot when he turns around. His pump fake or eye fake ability with the ball is special as he seems to get defenders jumping in the air every game leading to free-throw opportunities.
Hudson is a player that can make any shot put in front of him and he does it in a way in which defenses find it difficult to keep up with him. His crossover is how he will create most of his space for shots. Hudson will break down his defender and then look to hit the pull-up midrange shot. He is not afraid to put a body on someone and will look to seek contact in the painted area to draw more fouls.
Brown’s game looks so smooth and effortless with how he plays the game. He has all the moves in the world and will get very creative with how he gets open. His ability to turn on his speed at the right time makes him a tough guard. Brown will take his time on the perimeter and then look to get into the midrange to hit the pull-up shot before a defender gets a hand on it. He finishes strong at the rim and will look for contact on his way to the rim.