Northern Colorado Preview: Pure Shooters of the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These guys can space the floor, finding repeated success on attempts off the catch. These are a few of the most efficient names from distance, playing vital roles to their teams' spacing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1951866"],"_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-670eaaee6f4ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lanky guard has repeatedly proven himself as one of the better pull-up shooters in this class, at his best in the mid-range. At roughly 6'2, he can contribute numerous pull-ups once the defense drops low enough. He continues to provide shotmaking out behind the arc, dependable off the catch. Tasked with a large role yet again for Windsor Charter Academy, Schams follows steady averages of 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the 3A program.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478528"],"_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-670eaaee6f5fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lombrano's floor spacing has been a dependable asset over at Longmont, ready off the catch. The returning scoring leader for this team, the guard will be tasked with a higher usage after posting 9.3 points and 39% from behind the arc. Him and Joey Foot will be a duo set to succeed, capable of playing off of each other in the halfcourt.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622289"],"_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-670eaaee6f68f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matkin has been one of the more dependable floor spacers in this class, all while holding his own at the varsity level since last season. Getting more comfortable facilitating out of ball screens, the guard brings notable gravity from distance. His aggression spacing the floor will be just as influential to Rocky Mountain's offense, capable of letting it fly in tight spaces once his feet are set. Matkin followed a dependable season, posting 12.4 points per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1871245"],"_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-670eaaee6f651"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kingsley's floor spacing has been a fundamental trait for the guard, knockdown from distance regardless of an incoming contest. Already a dependable option for Windsor last season and Triple Threat throughout club ball, the guard has asserted himself as one of the best floor spacers in Northern Colorado. Kingsley's game has made strides in the past few months, getting more handling the ball in tight spaces. As the game continues to slow down for the guard, his abilities as a shot creator and facilitator will follow. Windsor remains a tough opponent due to their returning backcourt depth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2328948"],"_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-670eaaee6f6ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A capable floor spacer from distance, Gebhardt remains a dependable shooter off the catch, set to be a key scoring option with Loveland. At his best from the corners, he is a dependable option with his feet set from distance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1951865"],"_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-670eaaee6f58a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McClelland will be another key up and coming floor spacer at Rocky Mountain, boasting a smooth release with a frame to shoot over the defense. He proved himself as a steady contributor out behind the arc with [program_tooltip program_id='2147910' first='NOCO' last='Triple Threat']. Getting some run for varsity last season, the guard should be set this coming season, after adding strength and improving his decision making in the halfcourt. Defensively, his wide reach allows him to intercept passing lanes, at his best in the help side.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2488597"],"_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-670eaaee6f744"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sylvere has found recent success while handling the rock, adept attacking the lane versus ball pressure. A skilled playmaker with the ball, he looks ready to take on a large portion of attempts for Northridge. How he handles aggressive defenses will be intriguing to follow, given the large on-ball opportunities set for him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->