Returning Leaders: Sharpshooters

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players were among the most efficient and productive shooters from behind the three-point line last season and return as the state's top threats from deep. This list accounts for how many threes they made per game, their three-point percentage and their total makes over the course of the season. Players were required to appear in at least 13 games last season to qualify.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1359133"],"_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-690ce3f3cdf81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1359133' first='Jacob' last='Spurlock'] could be the top shooter in the state heading into the season. He returns as the leader in three-pointers per game at 4.2 and ranks second in total threes made with 146, shooting 42.2% from beyond the arc. Spurlock has a smooth, quick stroke and, combined with his size, is able to knock down shots at a high rate. He shoots with confidence, and it doesn't take long for him to get hot from deep. His ability to stretch the floor makes him a constant threat. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2900459"],"_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-690ce3f3cdfec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2900459' first='Brayden' last='Shepherd'] ranked fourth in the state last season in threes made per game at 3.8, while finishing third in percentage at 48.8% and reaching the 100 made mark. He's not just one of the best shooters in Kentucky — he's also one of the most efficient. Shepherd is a strong overall scorer with deep range and the ability to knock down contested shots. He gets his feet set quickly, stays balanced on his release and can score both coming to the ball and off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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":"Jack Baker","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_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":"Somerset Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-690ce3f3ce0a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jack Baker finished sixth in the state last season in threes per game at 3.7. He hit 107 total makes and ranked fifth in three-point percentage at 46.9%. Baker has a smooth stroke and consistently finds openings on the floor. He anticipates the ball well, keeps his hands ready and is prepared to shoot on the catch. He doesn't require much time or space to get his shot off, making him a constant threat to stretch the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543630"],"_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-690ce3f3ce0f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1543630' first='Cameron' last='Bischoff'] finished ninth in the state last season in threes per game at 3.6, and also landed inside the top 10 in total makes with 109, while shooting 42.6% from beyond the arc. He has deep range and can score from multiple shot types, whether it's quick catch-and-release in transition or catching and shooting within the half court. Bischoff is a strong overall scorer, and his shooting ability is a major piece of what makes him a priority focus for opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1543638"],"_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-690ce3f3ce141"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1543638' first='Carter' last='Parsons'] finished just outside the top 10 last season in threes made per game at 3.5. He knocked down 95 total threes and shot just under 40% from deep. Parsons is a proven three-level scorer who can fill it up quickly from the perimeter. He has a quick, confident release and is comfortable shooting both off the catch and off the dribble, giving him versatility in how he creates his perimeter looks. He's a very reliable shooter and consistently provides efficient scoring production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Next 5: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caden Johnson, Shelby Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2828341' first='Braeden' last='Myrick'], Covington Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1745595' first='Michael' last='Ray Stinnett'], Fairdale</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gavan Ritchie, Jackson City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peyton Morris, Calvary Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->