Grind Szn Kickoff’s Best Shooters (15U)
The #PHGrindSZNKickOff featured a ton of talent and a ton of hot shooting, especially considering the direction the game of basketball is heading in. One thing that surprised me was the fact that players weren’t as stuck on the three-point…
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Continue ReadingThe #PHGrindSZNKickOff featured a ton of talent and a ton of hot shooting, especially considering the direction the game of basketball is heading in. One thing that surprised me was the fact that players weren’t as stuck on the three-point shot as I expected. If it wasn’t there, I noticed players taking a dribble or two inside the arc and knocking down the mid-range jumper. However, a handful of guys were to be considered elite shooters, from 22 feet out to the vintage 15-foot jumper.
Dash Johnson (2024), KC United (15U):
Dash Johnson could also be considered one of the premier floor generals in this tournament because he’s genuinely the perfect point guard for his KC United squad. Still, his shooting ability makes him an unpredictable threat, and that’s something that can’t be overshadowed. On the second day of the tournament, Johnson shot 4-of-5 from the three-point line and was a threat from three on the first and last day. He hit at least two threes in each of his four games.
Sam Trap-Johnson (2024), TX Impact (15):
Trap was the best shooter in the tournament, and there’s no question about it. When he has the ball in his hand, he’s typically looking to shoot, and who can blame him? He shot 19-of-28 from three in the tournament, including hitting 8-of-12 on Saturday. Trap, standing at 6-foot-4, is one of the best freshmen in high school basketball and will surely continue climbing the ranks if he continues to develop correctly.
Prince McMillon (2024), KC United (15U):
It took a while to decide whether McMillon should be included in the category of best shooters, defenders, rebounders, or top overall performers because he was such an essential part of everything his team was doing. Earlier, when I was talking about players that don’t just rely on the three-point shot, McMillon’s who I was referring to. There were plenty of times where I witnessed McMillon curl off a screen with the ball and knock down a mid-range shot. While he can most definitely knock down the three, it was nice to see the diversity in his shooting selection.
Braydon Morgan (2024), Mindset (15U):
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed a trend from this list, but most elite shooters are also primary or essential ballhandlers to their teams. That trend stretches to the NBA as well. Morgan is another combo guard that fits that mold of being one of the most trustworthy ballhandlers on his team, but his shooting ability is superior. At 5-foot-10, Morgan does a great job getting his shoulder down on defenders and using his strength to create separation on his defenders, often leaving room for a clean look from three or in the midrange. On the first night, he netted three triples while shooting above 70 percent from three through the rest of the weekend.