Class of 2026 Rankings: Gamechanging Shooters in the Playoffs

Based on an opening quarter Reynolds had earlier this month, they might not be a shooter who can change games quicker than him. He went 7-8 from three in the opening frame against Norman North. And it wasn't just toes barely behind the line, wide open threes. It was a variety of makes, often with hands in his face and good close outs. Hitting even a few feet beyond the high school three point line. A pure shooter and a true offensive weapon. Since he woke up by lighting up Dale in late December, he's been an one man wrecking crew from beyond the arc. And is the perfect piece to go along with the high tempo, athletic guards around him at Mustang.     Goodwin has developed his all around game into an impressive complete scorer. He knows how to set up defenders who overplay by hitting backdoor cuts. Dictates the pace well on drives, as he knows he's not the fastest off the bounce but he is skilled. And he continues to make it rain from deep shortly after crossing halfcourt. A late in the season win over Broken Arrow showcased the type of ceiling Jenks has as a team. With Goodwin hitting big shots, they could very well shake up the Class 6A East playoff bracket. And make a push for the State Tournament.     For elite teams like Millwood, every piece matters. And in this case Clay is the difference maker as a shooter. He provides crucial gravity and of course scoring when teams help of to try to protect the paint. He's at his best in the corners. But has been improving more as an above the break shooter and all around the court. Brings a bit of fight on the defensive end too, with steals and willing to take charges. The Redlands Community College commit is sure to provide that extra boost if Millwood is to go back to back.     Buckingham was a Class 4A State Tournament hero last year for Crossings. Shooting the lights out (literally) when they beat Douglass in the semifinals. Then continued to be a big time shot maker in a narrow loss in the finals. Normally he could be penciled in to be automatic from three as Crossings chases their first Gold Ball since 2021. But a broken thumb on his non shooting hand has left his participation and efficiency in question. Thankfully, he was able to have surgery via Doctor Shin in California (yes, that Doctor Shin) and he should be returning these playoffs. Which as fierce as the competition is for Class 4A, the Knights will need the extra scoring punch and shooting that Buckingham provides.     Carl Albert is a great example of the concept of the "whole being great than the sum of it's parts". And Rogers is a very important part for the 5A contending Titans. He's been a steady shooter for a bit now and a key part of a lot of wins. But don't mistake steady as not having high points. As a junior he hit 9 three pointers against Marlow. And this season he has been a weapon for the Titans, who went undefeated in District play. After missing State for the first time in over a decade last year, Rogers will be a key part of establishing a new State Tournament streak for Carl Albert. And possibly even their first Gold Ball since 2021.     One of the steadiest shooters and players on this list, Harris is a flat out producer. He's no stranger to producing in big moments either. As one of the highlights of his high school career came in last year's 5A quarterfinals. Went for 26 points in that win. Which was a strong example of also how he scores efficiently even when ran off the line. The senior has been lighting up the nets since his freshman year at Sapulpa, but over the last few seasons he's gone from a shooter to a complete guard. And there's surely more big moments on the horizon for Harris.