Sharp Shooters: Central/Western VA (Part 1)

As we approach the preseason for high school basketball, we will take a look at some different categories of players and those that excel in those roles in different areas of the state. Today, we take a look at part one of some of the top shooters in the Central and Western parts of the state.   [player_tooltip player_id='1489035' first='Markus' last='Robinson'] | 6'3” WG | Blue Ridge 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Robinson-Markus-Loaded.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Robinson-Markus-Loaded.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1978333" /></a></figure>   Robinson has had a fantastic high school career in which he's been playing varsity since the 7th grade in upstate NY before transferring to VA, and he's one of the best shooters in the state hands down. He plays at his own pace and moves well off the ball to get open and sets his feet quickly to get into his shot, he shoots it efficiently from deep and from the midrange and doesn't rush his shots and he lets the game come to him and is unselfish as a shooter and scorer compared to many others.   [player_tooltip player_id='1260002' first='Kameron' last='Tinsley'] | 6'6” WF | Cave Spring 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Tinsley-Kam.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Tinsley-Kam.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1903376" /></a></figure>   Tinsley had a good junior season for Cave Spring helping lead them to a state tournament appearance and he made a splash this summer showing his long term potential as a long wing with good athleticism that can make shots from multiple levels too. He is a smooth lefty with a good looking shot that he can step into and get set on the move to let it fly, he can get to spots off the bounce where he can make tough shots in the midrange and he can get hot quickly and make shots in succession as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1948390' first='Ben' last='Wesson'] | 6'4” WG | Albemarle 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-08-at-9.28.25-PM.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/Screen-Shot-2023-08-08-at-9.28.25-PM.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2118325" /></a></figure>   Wesson was a breakout player last season in the Charlottesville area helping Albemarle make a run to the state tournament, and he was one of the most deadly shooters in the state averaging 14.5 points per game and making 85 threes on the year at a 43% clip from deep. The 6'4” wing is a smooth ball handler who can create space and gets into his shot quickly and effortlessly, he has deep range both off the catch and off the bounce and he shows a ton of confidence in his ability to make shots when he starts to get it going.   [player_tooltip player_id='1948399' first='Jason' last='Clarke'] | 6'1” PG | Miller School 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Clarke-Jason.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/06/Clarke-Jason.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2047252" /></a></figure>   Clarke will transfer to Miller School from Word of Life Academy where he absolutely dominated, and he's one of the rare guards that you could label as a three-and-d point guard with his ability to knock it down and guard the ball the length of the floor. Clarke is crafty off the bounce as he changes speeds and has great footwork to create space and get into his shot, he gets hot quickly and has takeover ability from deep and he's extremely efficient with the same form every time he shoots regardless of where and how he gets his shot off.   [player_tooltip player_id='1260007' first='Reece' last='Hagy'] | 6'7” WF | Miller School 2024   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Hagy-Reece-rotated.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Hagy-Reece-rotated.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2174687" /></a></figure>   The Mavericks are going to be a team that lets it fly often this year, and Hagy is one of the many stars shooters they have and with his length and ability to play multiple positions it makes him a mismatch going into his senior season. The long lefty works well with fakes and works hard off the ball to get open, he relocates well and he can shoot it quickly when he's defended but he also knows how to get extra time off the catch or off the bounce to get into rhythm and get a good look from deep.   [player_tooltip player_id='1494113' first='Camryn' last='Pacheco'] | 6'3” CG | Spotswood 2025   Pacheco was a breakout player earning All State honors as a sophomore for Spotswood last year, and I fully expect him to be the top scorer in the Harrisonburg area this season. The 6'3” combo guard can play on or off the ball and he has effortless range with very good form from deep, he can get to spots in the midrange where he can make off balance shots and shows great footwork and he's going to score a lot of points and make a lot of tough shots this year for the Blazers.

As we approach the preseason for high school basketball, we will take a look at some different categories of players and those that excel in those roles in different areas of the state. Today, we take a look at part one of some of the top shooters in the Central and Western parts of the state.