Preseason Preview: 2026 Perimeter Scorers Primed for Opportunity

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These shotmakers have found success in recent months, particularly with their range out behind the arc. Excelling as system players who get their opportunities while off-ball, each of these names should be right around the 35-40% mark from distance, once given the necessary volume. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2478497"],"_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-67436a052e1f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burkhalter has shown value behind the arc, set to provide offensive production for a Columbine group looking to make significant improvements in their record. At roughly 6'3, the guard can score above incoming contests, about as efficient off the catch as anyone in this class once provided the necessary volume. Following 6.8 points per game averages this past season and growing confidence in recent showcase events, Burkhalter could be a quick riser once the season begins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622222"],"_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-67436a052e246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bradford is the returning points leader for Conservatory Green, bringing value off the catch while gaining confidence reading plays quickly out of ball screens. Posting 8.3 points on 36% from distance, look for his shooting volume to skyrocket after key playmakers graduated last season. Likely tasked with more on-ball responsibilities, Bradford will have ample opportunities to showcase his all around game in due time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622239"],"_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-67436a052e28b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Charles has gotten an early opportunity over at Grandview, making decisions quickly after catching the ball, whether for jumpers or drives. Adept maximizing his opportunities within the offensive flow, the guard will be a serviceable plug and play backcourt prospect. His defensive toughness will play a major role in his opportunity with Grandview, although he works to stay active while off-ball on either end. His floor spacing abilities will be sorely needed for this program, which brings in depth across their backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1622334"],"_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-67436a052e2cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Van has been another shotmaker who can heat up quickly, bringing a differing style of play as a lefty who keeps opposing defenses guessing. Similar to Bradford, Conservatory Green will be looking for significant role changes from those two guards, featuring them within their halfocurt offense. His playmaking abilities with either hand will be important towards opening up his offensive game, particularly through his opportunities </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415263"],"_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-67436a052e30d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Justice showed plenty of intirgue this past season with Frederick and with Anarchy throughout the summer, a serviceable guard on or off the ball. Effective scoring the ball versus contests, he has upside as a high volume shotmaker for that Frederick group in the near future. Throughout his second season, the guard posted 6.1 points per game, although he is set to take on drastically more responsibility in the coming weeks. His scoring confidence will be sorely needed at Frederick, following a few more key departures last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1799814"],"_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-67436a052e34c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sickler provided plenty of offense from distance for Brighton this past season, already their most influential player at the time, as a second year player. Bringing deep range on the jumper, he is set for another successful season while playing alongside some upgraded frontcourt talent. Posting 16 points on 37% from distance, there are few guards north of Denver with his numbers this early on. His comfort creating looks out of ball screens will be a new wrinkle to Brighton's offense, given their added size this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->