One of the state’s premier perimeter shooters, Braun-Duin is off to an outstanding start this summer at the Capitol Hoops Summer League, highlighted by a 40-point performance that showcased his offensive firepower. A skilled wing with a strong understanding of the game, he consistently finds ways to score without forcing the action. Braun-Duin is an elite shot maker who can stretch defenses well beyond the threepoint line, but he is more than just a shooter. He possesses good strength, plays through contact, and has the ability to create separation with a bounce or two to get into his shot or attack closeouts. His feel for the game, shot preparation, and ability to score within the flow of the offense make him a difficult matchup for defenders.

One of the state’s top shot makers, he returned from injury to help Handley capture a state title this season. A skilled wing who really knows how to play, he consistently makes shots and brings a polished offensive approach. He has decent strength and the ability to create space with a bounce or two, making him an effective scoring threat on the perimeter.

I’d put Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin 6'3" | SG John Handley | 2027 State VA up there with almost anyone in the state when it comes to shooting. He is an elite high-volume shooter with great range and at his best, he can be unguardable as a jump shooter. Will has other great parts of his game, and it’s been on display all summer league. Will finishes well through contact, and he is a true three-level scorer. Will’s rebounding has been outstanding over the past few weeks, and that’s something that surprised me. As I mentioned earlier, he was co-payer of the day, and he averaged 25.5 PPG and 7 RPG.

John Handley bounced back after getting blown out by Good Counsel earlier in the day. Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin 6'3" | SG John Handley | 2027 State VA was one of the lone bright spots in their loss, and he was dominant in their win over Northwest. Will is one of the more prolific scorers in Virginia, and he does it with elite shooting ability. He has exceptional range and hits shots with a high degree of difficulty. Will is stronger than you’d think, and he uses his size well. Will got to the line a lot, and he got a lot of his buckets off of a John Handley offense that did a good job moving the ball. He had 20 points against Good Counsel, then had 29 points and 10 rebounds to close the day. 

Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin 6'3" | SG John Handley | 2027 State VA had a big game for John Handley in their quarterfinal blowout over Heritage, and he had some ridiculous scoring performances all year. Will is one of the best shooters in the state, and when he gets hot, he can put up 30 in a half. He had a game this year where he had 50 points in 17 minutes. That’s the kind of shooter and scorer Will is. Will scored his 1000th point in the middle of this year. With 2 years left, I think he could finish in rare air with 2,500+ points when his career ends. 

There are not many more productive players in Virginia this year than Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin 6'3" | SG John Handley | 2027 State VA . John Handley doesn’t play the greatest comp, so for a lot of the year I was waiting until the state tournament to see how they look. John Handley walked through a good Heritage team with ease. Will had a nice day with 21 points. Will is as good as anyone in the state as a shooter, and he has elite range. Will can get his own shot all over the court and is effective as a scorer with or without the ball. When Will gets hot, he can hang 12 points in you in a couple of minutes.

Will Braun-Duin Will Braun-Duin 6'3" | SG John Handley | 2027 State VA is up there with anyone when it comes to the best shooters in the state. Will has range and hits difficult threes while moving. Against John Marshall, Will hit a shot off a screen that he was still bobbling when he caught it. Will is a good driver, and I’ve seen him post up opposing guards effectively. You saw the respect opposing teams had for his shooting as they constantly face-guarded him.