Top Shooters in Division I: New Names to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The three-point shot, once considered a luxury, has evolved into a game-changer that can turn the tide of any game. With an unwavering focus and innate ability to drain shots from downtown, these players have catapulted themselves into the conversation of the top shooters in the state. Here are the top new names to know from Division I high schools that are shooting the cover off the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1289073"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Although not entirely a new name across the state, [player_tooltip player_id='1289073' first='Keegan' last='Van Kauwenberg'] has flat out dominated through his first three games as a junior. Last year, Van Kauwenberg was productive putting up 10.5 PPG on 53-143 3P (37.1%) in 27 games. The reason he's included in this article is because he's more than doubled his volume (11 3PA per game) and shooting a better percentage than last year. Van Kauwenberg is off to a hot start pouring in 23.3 PPG on 13-33 3P (39.4%). 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In a win against Wausau West, Barrows exploded for 24 points on 6-8 3P shooting. He's one of the state's best shooters in the 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1561900"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"After seeing minimal playing time as a freshman, [player_tooltip player_id='1561900' first='Brody' last='Gilbertson'] has become one of the go to guys alongside Traiden Clary for Wisconsin Rapids. Through five games, Gilbertson is averaging 15.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 3.8 APG on 15-38 3P (39.5%). Knocking down 39.5% of three-point attempts is impressive, but even more impressive on a high volume of 7.6 attempts per game. 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