Sharp Shooters To Watch Entering the 2024-2025 Season

Having a strong shooter on your team is essential for good spacing and opening up driving lanes. I expect these players to help stretch the defense on a consistent basis due to their accuracy and ability to knock down shots.    [player_tooltip player_id='1945207' first='Dominic' last='Rudd'] is one of the most slept on shooters entering the 2024-2025 season. Rudd will be suiting up for the new prep program, Paragon Academy, and will likely play both point and shooting guard. He had multiple games during the spring season for Paragon Academy where he hit 8+ 3 Pointers, including a clutch 3 Pt Buzzer Beater over Prominent Elite. I expect him to make his teammates lives much easier this season by being a high percentage shooter. When he catches fire, look out.    Ilan has been one of the better shooters in the state for a while now. His consistent mechanics are one of his top attributes. You can tell that he puts in a lot of time in the gym, and he has the ability to catch and shoot as well as anyone. If Bishop Gorman is going to have anywhere near as a successful season as last year, they will need his reliable shooting game in and game out.    Perhaps the top freshman in the state, Aaron looks to start for the Jaguars at the wing this season. He put up some impressive performances at both Section 7 and the Middle School Championship Series, which has helped him gain some national recognition. One of the most noticeable jumps in his game, has been his ability to leverage his size and speed to get his spots. Although he's only a freshman, I expect the Jaguars to call his number frequently when they need a basket.     Gaston is a PG with a knack for scoring and setting up easy baskets for his teammates. There is a lot of pace to his game, which allows him to take what the defense is giving him. Shooting is not necessarily his first thought when bringing the ball up, but he's always ready to pull the trigger if given the right opportunity. At the moment he does not have any offers, however I expect that to change as more coaches notice his athleticism and scoring ability.    Don't pretend you're not going to make your way to Reno to evaluate Koul. I saw Hug play multiple times his freshman season. He is a legit 6'11, a fluid rim runner, with athleticism. He averaged a double double as a freshmen grabbing exactly 14 points and rebounds per game. With size being a premium, it's probably prudent to buy stock in Koul now.     Saw Abdalla last weekend during the Future Pro run. He's been productive against top competition in both high school and the Grassroots circuit. He's a scorer that has been the dude for his school for two years, constantly playing against scheme's, double teams and help defense. A high Academic, underrated athlete, who is a candidate for state scoring champ, he's a strong bet to buy stock in now.     Childress will have a breakout year this season. He's positioned himself as one of the best shooters in the state, while attracting the attention of some NAIA and D2 programs. An underrated defender, buy stock in the budding 3 and D prospect.     No coach in the state gets more out of their players than Jason Wilson at Las Vegas. This is good news for Anderson, and college coaches looking for skilled versatile bigs. The level may be unknown, but I can promise, he will be in demand as the year goes on, buy stock in the playmaking Point Forward now.     Saw a little of Gomez this summer and he's added to his game. Offensively he's much improved, however his defense has always been a consistent. For coaches looking for versatile, wing defenders, buy stock in Gomez now.     Another player poised for a breakout season is Givens. Behind some really talented players as an underclassmen, he has bided his time. He's got tools and size, which is enough to get on the radar. His ability to knock down threes, as well as score off dribble drives is all the more reason to buy stock in the rising sophomore now.     Oba competed against Shoe Circuit competition all summer. He's played well in front of college coaches in Elite Camp setting. He's a legit 6'6 with the ability to shoot the ball. Let the cat and mouse games begin as once one school pulls the trigger, expect several more to jump in on the 2026 prospect. Coaches, looking to gain an edge may want to buy stock now.

Having a strong shooter on your team is essential for good spacing and opening up driving lanes. I expect these players to help stretch the defense on a consistent basis due to their accuracy and ability to knock down shots.