Class 2A: Top 10 Returning 3-Point Shooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Minimum 50 3-point attempts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2520010' first='Lincoln' last='Cowell'] (Grand View Christian) -- 31/62 (50.0%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cowell came off the bench for the Thunder to provide some floor spacing, knocking down just under two 3-pointers a game. He was electric from behind the arc when we saw GVC play at the Winterset Shootout in June, and his continued development with his shot off the dribble will be big for the Thunder, providing their dominant big men with some additional space to operate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2.) 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2405597' first='Layton' last='Snuttjer'] (Rock Valley) -- 26/55 (47.3%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 guard who showed the ability to score from all three levels as a freshman, Snuttjer figures to be a building block for a young Rockets program for the next three years. He shoots it well from deep off both the dribble and the catch and will stick his nose in and compete on the glass from his perimeter spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765503' first='Brock' last='Badding'] (Kuemper Catholic) -- 81/177 (45.8%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Badding's (pictured) 81 made 3-pointers rank second in the state, regardless of class, among returnees this season. He's an electric shooter with unlimited range, a quick release, and great rotation on his shot. He moves really well without the ball in his hands and has also really improved as a shooter off the dribble over the last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2887868' first='Vinny' last='Sebastian'] (Woodward-Granger) -- 42/92 (45.7%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite his small stature (listed at 5-8 as a sophomore), Sebastian is a flat-out sniper who can torch the nets from deep in a hurry. He has a quick release both off the dribble and the catch, and is the type of player who can burn opposing teams by knocking down four 3s in any given quarter if you give him a few inches of space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759903' first='Carson' last='Lambert'] (Monticello) -- 47/106 (44.3%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting lefty with good size at 6-3/6-4, Lambert moves really well without the ball in his hands and has a quick release off the catch. He has improved as a ball-handler and playmaker, as well as his ability to shoot it from deep off the dribble. He's coming off a really good junior year in which he averaged 13.2 points and 7.4 rebounds a game, and he'll be one of the focal points of the attack as a senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1573093' first='Koury' last='Serck'] (Central Lyon) -- 23/52 (44.2%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 guard who can score from all three levels, Serck will pair with [player_tooltip player_id='1426697' first='Ephraim' last='Hoefert'] to give the Lions one of the best one-two shooting punches in the class this season. Serck has also showed some ability as a secondary ball-handler and playmaker, dishing out 2.6 assists a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2520001' first='Carson' last='Baak'] (Emmetsburg) -- 23/52 (44.2%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Baak doesn't shoot it from deep often, but when he does, there's a pretty good chance it's going in. The 5-10 guard led the E-Hawks in assists (4.6) and steals (2.3) and will be a huge contributor for a team that has a real chance to get to the state tournament for the first time since 2005.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.) 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978108' first='Mick' last='Hoffman'] (Cascade) -- 52/119 (43.7%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoffman had a breakout sophomore year for the Cougars, averaging 14.1 points a game and shooting at a really high clip from behind the arc. He showed a high-level ability to shoot it off both the dribble and the catch, getting good elevation and great rotation on his shot. He pairs with [player_tooltip player_id='1587383' first='Jackson' last='Lieurance'] to give Cascade one of the best scoring backcourts in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9.) 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951787' first='Brayden' last='Wyrick'] (Central Lee) -- 31/73 (42.5%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 big man, Wyrick has one of the most extensive all-around offensive skill sets in the class. He can score on the block with deft touch and quick footwork, or, as he showed last year, he can step out and stretch the floor with great efficiency. He averaged 15.0 points and 7.3 rebounds a game as a junior while posting impressive 54-43-80 shooting splits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10.) 2025 Chase Hengstenberg (Cardinal) -- 28/66 (42.4%)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-0 guard who led the Comets in scoring last season at 11.2 points per game, Hengstenberg has a smooth, quick release off both the dribble and the catch. With the next five scorers from last year's team graduated, he could see even more shot opportunity coming his way this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->