Steve’s Chi-Town Tip Off Snipers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past weekend in Chicago, the Chi-Town Tip-Off once again delivered high-level grassroots action—but it was the shooters who truly stole the show. From deep range, off the bounce, and in transition, these prospects put on a clinic stretching defenses and lighting up the scoreboard. Here's a look at the top shooters who torched the nets and made serious noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Donte Barnes | We Different (IN) | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes didn't just show up—he caught fire and never cooled off. The dynamic guard delivered one of the most explosive shooting performances of the weekend, knocking down six threes in one outing and following it up with nine triples on Sunday. His confidence, range, and ability to stay hot over multiple games made him one of the most dangerous scorers in the gym. A complete offensive weapon when his jumper is falling.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2839878' first='Mason' last='Martin'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] | 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Martin continues to build his case as one of the premier shooters in the state. The Illinois commit showcased elite shot-making ability with deep range and consistency. With his length and smooth mechanics, he gets his shot off with ease and makes defenses pay. Heading into his senior season, Martin looks every bit like a high-level floor spacer at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2886496' first='TJ' last='Jamison'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last=''] | 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Whitney Young guard is already turning heads at a young age. Jamison's quick, compact release allows him to be effective both off the catch and dribble. He connected on multiple threes early in the weekend and showed a mature feel for scoring. With his size and shooting ability, he's a name to know long-term as a potential high-level prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alex Olson | Real Phenom | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Olson was as steady as they come from beyond the arc. The 6'3” guard out of Minnesota consistently knocked down shots throughout Saturday's action, showing versatility as a shooter. Whether spotting up or creating off the bounce, Olson's readiness and quick release stood out. He's a small-school prospect who plays with big-time confidence and production.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2832405' first='JJ' last='Gwaltney'] | IL Bears | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gwaltney, a lefty with good size, proved to be one of the better spot-up shooters in attendance. He buried multiple threes across several games, showing reliability when given space. His ability to stretch the floor as a forward makes him a valuable piece in any lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2389793' first='Dovydas' last='Zuperka'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At 6'8”, Zuperka brings intriguing upside as a floor-spacing big. He opened eyes early in the event by knocking down multiple threes, displaying confidence and touch from deep. What makes him unique is his ability to shoot over contests while maintaining clean mechanics. A name to track closely in the evolving stretch-big mold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='3572122' first='Sawyer' last='Asgedom'] | [program_tooltip program_id='2076459' first='Breakaway' last=''] | 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fresh off a strong high school postseason, Asgedom carried that momentum into the weekend. He thrives as a movement shooter, consistently finding open space in transition and capitalizing. His quick release and ability to heat up quickly make him a constant threat once he sees the first shot fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Devuan Bates | Geek Squad | 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bates brought scoring punch all weekend. A shifty guard with a soft touch, he knocked down multiple threes in games while playing up a level. His ability to create space and score in bunches gives him microwave scorer potential. When he gets rolling, he's tough to contain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->