Nebraska’s Top Scorers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the 2024-2025 high school basketball season right around the corner, we will be taking a look at some of the best scorers in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1430444"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd55f12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When [player_tooltip player_id='1430444' first='Jacob' last='Webber'] transferred to Kearney from Arizona before last season he instantly became one of the best scorers in the state. He averaged 18 points per game on 47% shooting from the field last season. Webber is considered a four-star prospect on most outlets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webber is one of the best knockdown shooters in the state. While he is an excellent stand-still shooter what sets Webber apart is his ability to shoot the move. Whether it's coming off of pin-downs or dribble handoffs Webber is lethal when he can get his shot off. Webber shot 42% from three on nearly 200 attempts last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Webber's shooting ability is his greatest asset he is far from just a shooter. Last season he showed the ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He also has a reliable midrange shot in part due to his size at 6'6'' which allows him to shoot over contest. Webber shot 53% on all two-point attempts last season a number that should only go up as he fill s out his frame. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webber already has offers from Iowa, Washington and Cal heading into his senior year and is primed to be one of the best players in the state next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18729942/63b38b1d0dc0230bbc7e01bf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd560c9"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1300947"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd56116"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Papillion La Vista South senior [player_tooltip player_id='1300947' first='Bryson' last='Bahl'] is an elite three-level scorer who is headed to South Dakota State after next season. Bahl averaged 21.1 points per game last on 49% shooting for the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bahl is a lethal shooter with a quick release who has no issue pulling it from distance. When watching his highlights you'll see him take multiple catch and shoot threes from volleyball line. He shot a highly efficient 43% from three on 183 attempts last season. Bahl can shoot on the move and is especially good at manipulating dribble handoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also excels as a cutter slashing his way to the rim the moment his defender takes his eyes off of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midrange</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bahl is often a reliable midrange shooter from all areas of the court. He doesn't over-rely on his midrange however like other good scorers he uses it enough to be effective when not being able to get all the way to the rim or to beat hard close outs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Post Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing anywhere from 6'4'' to 6'5'' Bryson also has a post wrinkle to his midrange game. Bahl will often opt to take fadeaway in the post over both shoulders off either one leg or two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16052034/6400ffa7066b63138cb84102' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd5613a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tyler Weismann","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77244","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Gibbon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd561cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior guard Tyler Weismann put up a statistically dominant scoring season last year. Weismann finished last season averaging 25.3 points per game on 40% shooting from the field. Weismann is the top returning scorer in the state (not counting players who moved out of state). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weismann who is listed at a somewhat generous 5'11'' is a shooter who knocks down shots consistently despite a rather unorthodox release. His shot has a low set point and an extremely high arch. Weismann has got his form to work for him however, as he shot 39% from distance last season on 120 attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drawing Fouls </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside of shooting Weismann uses his craftiness to draw fouls and rack up free throws. He got to the free-throw line just under five times per game last season where he made 87% of his attempts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16428946/65ee2eab0c54fb0ebc932c28' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd561f7"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1529281"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd56237"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Omaha Westview's [player_tooltip player_id='1529281' first='Tayvin' last='Zephier-Murphy'] is more than just one of the bounciest players in the state he is also a top-tier scorer. Zephier-Murphy averaged 18.8 points last season on 51% shooting from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vertical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first thing that jumps off the screen when you watch Tayvin is his insane leaping ability. Zephier-Murphy's recently took home the VKTRY Performance Prep Hoops Dunk Contest title. He uses his athleticism to be a dangerous driver and a lob threat. At 6'4'' he is also a smart cutter who can also be a lob threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While having elite athleticism is nice he's more than just a dunker and finisher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tayvin is also a dependable shooter from deep. One of the things that makes him such a good shooter is his shot prep. He consistently has his feet set prior to receiving the ball making him an ideal catch-and-shoot target. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season was a down season for Zephier Murphy as he only shot 31% from deep however, all signs point to this being a fluke as he shot 39% from three his sophomore year and shot 86% on free throws last season which is normally a good indicator of shooting ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midrange </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zephier-Murphy is also effective from the midrange where he uses quick one and two dribble pull-ups to get to his sport quickly. He also get good elevation on his midrange shot which allows him to make contested jumpers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zephier-Murphy currently holds offers from the likes of Omaha, Kearney and Central Missouri. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18865729/65f90dc19a9b6d146410a5c7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd56259"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580107"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd56294"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Millard North senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1580107' first='Derek' last='Rollins'] is one of if not the most complete scorer in Nebraska. Rollins only averaged 17.8 points per game last season however, he did so while averaging a mere 18.4 minutes per game. At nearly a point per minute, Rollins averaged a state-high 31.1 points per 32 minutes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Off Ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins at 6'4'' has serious vertical pop and is a lob threat in transition and in the half-court off of back cuts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shot Making</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins is also one of the best difficult shot makers in the state. He uses a variety of different step-backs and pull-up jumpers to get to his spots on the court and uses his vertical to rise over defenders.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins is also a solid shooter from beyond the arch as he finished last season shooting a respectable 37% from deep on 81 attempts.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Inside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is an extremely physical driver who often initiates contact on his finishes. Rollins isn't the fastest but he has a good first step and gets to the rim at will. He is a freight train in transition, once he gets enough head of steam few players are able to stop him from getting all the way to the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Post Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins also has a developing post-game where he takes advantage of his frame to power through defenders. There's not a tone of different moves in his post bag at the moment but he hasn't really needed them to this point as he has success using first and secondary bumps to get to high percentage close shots. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins' transition prowess and his ability to post smaller players allow him to be super-efficient. He shot a staggering 62% on two-point attempts last season </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rollins has offers from the likes of Central Missouri, Colorado State-Pueblo and Kearney.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18636778/65ea12bab3d34e12c0e622af' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66eb80bd562b7"} /-->