Seven Sharpshooters: Select Super 16’s – Paducah, KY
Prep Hoops was in the house for the Select Super 16’s event in Paducah, Kentucky last weekend. Solid teams and talented prospects from all over the region were on display, and the action and excitement did not disappoint. The event…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops was in the house for the Select Super 16’s event in Paducah, Kentucky last weekend. Solid teams and talented prospects from all over the region were on display, and the action and excitement did not disappoint. The event was jam packed with tight games, high-flying athleticism, and tenacious defense. One of the most eye-catching attributes throughout the weekend, though, was the amount of high level shooting throughout the field. Here is a look at the long range marksmen who caught our eye and burned up the nets in Paducah.
Catch and Shoot Specialists:
Adam Sommer – Arsenal
There is a lot to like about Adam’s game. He plays with an edge on both ends of the floor, and his hard-nosed approach is refreshing. We came away most impressed with his ability to connect from beyond the arc. He is nearly automatic on the drive and kick opportunity. With one of the quickest and most fluid releases in the gym, Adam does not need much time or space to connect from distance.
Parker St. Pierre – Woodz Elite (Moore Flex)
Parker is a Valley View, Arkansas native who is only a freshman playing up with a very solid Woodz Elite squad. He is a critical floor spacer for his team that has a ton of athleticism and talented slashers. Word of advice to opponents, do not help off this young man because he can fill it up from beyond the arc. Expect Parker to become a household name amongst the best shooters in his state in the coming months and years.
Ethan Worley – SI Select
Ethan is a catch and shoot specialist for a deep and athletic SI Select team that will make some noise all summer. He has a smooth motion with good rhythm and elevation on his jumper. He does a good job of floating to open space and being ready to rise up and drill it right off the catch. He served as a “zone buster” a number of times throughout the weekend.
Jack Townsend – SI Select
Jack is a knock-down, deadeye shooter from three-point range that really impressed us in Paducah over the weekend. When he is feeling it, count him in for heat check after heat check. He plays with a great amount of confidence and showcased some serious range, burying multiple threes from well beyond NBA range. He is a must-guard from the moment he takes a step beyond half-court.
Best Off the Bounce:
Devon Barshow – Arsenal
At 6’5 with a long wingspan and athletic build, it would be easy to mistake Devon as a slash first, shoot later wing. He made it clear early and often that one of his most dangerous attributes is the threat of him pulling up and knocking down a three at any time. He will come off a ball screen, elevate and bury one if given space. His length allows him to pull-up and elevate over the top of a defender and get a quality look at any time. He is in line for a big summer.
Tyvin Garrison – Capital City Teamwork
Tyvin is a very similar mold to Devon Barshow. He is a lengthy wing that handles like a point guard and is very tough to defend. When opponents give him cushion on the drive he can pull-up and stroke it right away. He does a very nice job of creating separation for his jumper with his hesitation dribble and has a high arcing shot that rarely catches any rim at all when he is hot.
Chauncey Hughes – SEMO Elite
Chauncey was one of the most complete players in the field last weekend in Paducah. We have already highlighted his smooth ball handling skills, court vision, defense, and ability to play above the rim despite his size. He proved to be a fully versatile threat with his long range daggers as well. When defenses take a step back in efforts to keep him out of the lane and away from the rim, he would simply pull-up and bury a three right over the top of them. As lethal as he already is in transition, he also showed the ability to stop on the dime and elevate for a rhythm three.