Crunching Numbers: 3-Point Shooters

Ryan Morgan August 29, 2024 @ 09:04 PM

Let's take a look at some guys who found success behind the arc last season and should find even more opportunity from deep this winter. These guys include high-volume, established shooters, as well as some guys flying under the radar who should get more looks from 3-point this coming year.   [player_tooltip player_id='2622808' first='DJ' last='Karl'] Edmonds Woodway 2.0 3PM/G, 40 3PM, 37%   Karl was their leading scorer last year at 10.7 points per game and a big part of his scoring was from downtown with 107 of his 180 total shots coming from 3-point. He hit at least one three in all but two of their games, and at least two threes in over half of their contests. They were a pretty balanced team last season and Karl was one of the guys they relied on to bring the ball up. With the arrival of [player_tooltip player_id='2478559' first='Cam' last='Hiatt'], a guy who can score and pass at a high rate, there should be more space for guys like Karl to shoot, and Hiatt will most likely be heading the offense which allows Karl to play more off the ball than he did a year ago.   [player_tooltip player_id='1685502' first='Darius' last='Alexander'] Spanaway Lake 2.1 3PM/G, 38 3PM   Alexander was an efficient player across the board last season and with the Sentinels starting point guard from last season graduating, he should see even more time on the floor and with the ball. He led the team in 3PM and has the quickness and bag to get separation outside. He's also a willing passer with a good motor who can give it up, get to space, and knock down shots.   [player_tooltip player_id='2021596' first='Carter' last='Cohen'] North Creek 1.4 3PM/G, 25 3PM, 48%   The 6'9 Cohen hit a three in 15 of 18 regular season games, and while the volume wasn't high, it does show he was ready to pop out and hit some shots, and he shot nearly 50% from behind the arc. It was just his sophomore year, so as he moves forward and becomes an even larger part of their offensive strategy it would reason he should get more shots this year. He's a big factor by the rim, so defenses may decide to sit back on him, not to mention his mobility gives him an edge on some bigs, allowing him to create more separation further away from the hoop.   [player_tooltip player_id='2485550' first='Anthony' last='Boddie'] Sammamish 2.8 3PM/G, 82 3PM   Boddie far and away led his team from deep with 82 3PM. Of his 280 points scored last season, 246 came from 3-point. He is a sharpshooter that you must account for. He made 3+ threes in 19 of their 29 games and made 68 more threes than the next closest Redhawk. He is absolutely crucial to opening up driving lanes, keeping the defense spread, and punishing defenses that decide to pack the paint.   [player_tooltip player_id='1728379' first='Makai' last='Resseau'] Sound Christian 2.7 3PM/G, 70 3PM, 41%   Resseau was a high volume, high percentage shooter from deep, and part of his success is due to his readiness on the catch. He is an excellent spot-up shooter and obviously understands the importance of taking advantage of short shooting windows. He's only 5'9, so he doesn't have the benefit of shooting over a lot of guys and has to stay ready to shoot. He had nine games with 4+ 3PM, three with 5+, and shot 41% on 170 attempts last season.

Let's take a look at some guys who found success behind the arc last season and should find even more opportunity from deep this winter. These guys include high-volume, established shooters, as well as some guys flying under the radar who should get more looks from 3-point this coming year.