Shooter’s shoot, and Long is no different — he plays to his strength and uses it as a weapon. Long is a volume perimeter shooter who doesn’t lack confidence and is always looking to stay aggressive. Over the course of the weekend, he had stretches where he caught fire and knocked down multiple threes in short bursts. He has a knack for creating or finding space, often just needing the slightest of room to free himself. Omar also looks to be operating with the ball in his hands more often, which could be valuable as he continues to expand his offensive game. Adding another layer of creation and facilitation will be important for Long as he uses the spring and summer to keep growing and developing.

A shooter in every sense of the word, Long burst onto the scene this winter as a key piece for a Vianney squad loaded with talent. Showing a strong basketball IQ and an ability to pick and choose his spots alongside other high-level players, Omar quickly made his presence felt with his long-range shooting. His numbers from deep were lethal, shooting over 51% while knocking down 80 threes on the season. Averaging just under 11 points per game, there’s no question he’ll take on more of the load next winter and should see the ball in his hands more often. Expect Omar to begin that transition this summer as he looks to build on his shooting success while adding more layers to his game.