Class 1A: Top 10 Returning 3-Point Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Minimum 50 3-point attempts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511490' first='Seth' last='Ours'] (Hillcrest Academy) -- 69/140 (49.3%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ours firmly established himself as one of the state's best shooters last season, knocking down nearly 50% of his attempts from behind the arc, and not on a limited sample size. The 5-11 sharpshooter can knock down shots both off the dribble and the catch at a high clip, and his shooting opens up the rest of his offensive arsenal, helping him average 16.1 points a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1622174' first='Luke' last='Hellige'] (Holy Trinity Catholic) -- 72/169 (42.6%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hellige is not only one of the best shooters in the class, he's one of the best all-around players. The 6-4 wing is a dynamic three-level scorer who can carry the Crusaders on the offensive end of the floor, putting up just under 24 points a game on incredibly efficient shooting, posting 54-43-77 shooting splits as a junior. He has the size to get his shot off whenever he wants, and he gets great rotation on his jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2519950' first='Rowan' last='Miller'] (Hillcrest Academy) -- 25/60 (41.7%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another Hillcrest player on this list, Miller is a 5-9 guard who can play with and without the ball in his hands. He led the Ravens in assists as a sophomore, dishing out 5.2 helpers a game, and he helps space the floor for players like Ours.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398087' first='Fabian' last='Ortiz-Alaniz'] (Madrid) -- 56/135 (41.5%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of two Tigers on this list, Ortiz-Alaniz is a good shooter both off the dribble and the catch, armed with a quick release, plenty of range, and great rotation on his shot. He's a dynamic all-around offensive player who also found himself among the top 10 returnees in assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381409' first='Jake' last='Edwards'] (Winfield-Mt. Union) -- 59/143 (41.3%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards showed the state what he's capable of with some great games at the state tournament in March, and he'll be the focal point of the Wolves attack as a senior. He has unlimited range, a lightning-quick release, and he can shoot it at a high clip off both the dribble and the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765521' first='Cal' last='Heydon'] (Coon Rapids-Bayard) -- 27/66 (40.9%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heydon has been one of the most productive 2026s in the state during his first two seasons, putting up 20.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game as a sophomore while showcasing his ability to score from anywhere on the floor. At 6-4, he has the size to get his shot off whenever he wants, and his jumper opens up the rest of his offensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1460951' first='Eli' last='Dee'] (Baxter) -- 33/82 (40.2%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dee is a high volume shooter who averaged 6.3 3-point attempts a game in his 13 games with the Bolts last season. He has good size at 6-2, has a quick release, and he moves really well without the ball in his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951831' first='Jordan' last='Cota'] (Kee) -- 60/153 (39.2%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cota was the headliner for the Hawks last season, helping lead them to their first ever substate final appearance, and with everything they have coming back, the Hawks figure to be a real threat to make a trip to Des Moines this year. A 6-5 wing with a smooth stroke and the size to get to his shot whenever he wants, Cota put up 19.6 points and 8.1 rebounds a game while also serving as the team's best perimeter shooting threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1174816' first='Toryn' last='Severson'] (Madrid) -- 54/138 (39.1%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Severson (pictured) is one of the best players in the state, regardless of class. A 6-4 wing with a tremendous feel for the game, he doesn't force anything, has range well beyond the high school line, and he moves extremely well without the ball in his hands. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game as a junior and will be the focal point of one of the best teams in 1A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765538' first='Ben' last='Ramsey'] (IKM-Manning) -- 76/195 (39.0%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramsey was really good as a sophomore for the Wolves, averaging 15.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists a game. He shoots it well both off the dribble and the catch, and showed the ability to play with or without the ball in his hands throughout his sophomore season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->