Cooz Elite found a way to get a win in a highly contested battle with Team Haliburton that had dozens of college coaches watching from the sidelines. Goolsby caught fire from downtown as basically every time he caught the ball and had a clean look at the rim, it was going in. Goolsby hit a huge 3-pointer late in the game to give Cooz Elite the lead and they were able to hold on at the end. If you can shoot like Goolsby can, you will be able to provide value to your team and Goolsby did compete on defense with effort. Goolsby just picked up an offer from Holy Cross this weekend and has developed good chemistry with five star Reese Alston as the pair play together at both the high school and grassroots level.

Any program looking for a sharpshooter should consider getting eyes on Goolsby. This 6’4″ guard out of Texas lit it up in both games on Saturday for Cooz Elite 17u. His morning performance saw him connecting on several three-point shots on the way to 20 points. Goolsby holds a couple of Division I offers, but he looks like a guy who should see his recruitment tick up a notch coming out of this live period.

Goolsby is a confident perimeter scorer capable of creating offense from multiple spots on the floor. He consistently pressures defenses with his shot-making ability and willingness to attack gaps. His scoring instincts allow him to produce both in transition and within half-court actions. Goolsby also competes defensively and embraces physical play. His offensive production continues to elevate his profile.

✅ Shot-making ability
✅ Offensive aggressiveness
✅ Competitive mindset

Coming off a huge summer with Cooz Elite and capturing the Pro16 Championship, Will has extended his momentum-changing play to Second Baptist this year. Goolsby is a major sniper from long range, and it doesn’t matter whether he is shooting off the dribble, catch and shoot spot shooting, or coming off a screen, he can knock down shots from anywhere. I like his aggressive and physical perimeter defense, as well as his ability to be vocal and let his teammates know where he is at during all possessions. I first started watching Will this summer and he is definitely a prospect who can play at the collegiate level!

Shooting specialist Will Goolsby, is the type of perimeter threat that stretches defenses with his deep range and smooth polished mechanics. What makes Will so dangerous is not just his ability to hit three-pointers consistently, but the versatility in which he gets them off. Defenders must stay locked on him at all times due to his automatic spotting up skills around the arc. Goolsby isn’t just stationary either, he’s comfortable coming off pin-downs, flares, and dribble handoffs, squaring up quickly and shooting with textbook balance. His footwork into shots is sharp, which keeps him effective in motion. He’s always ready to shoot, hands up, feet set, reading the defense, making him a high-level kick-out option and ideal floor spacer.

Floor‑spacer first with growing on‑ball equity. Shoots it on the move (pin‑downs, wide‑pindown to DHO) and has improved comfort attacking top‑foot to the rim. Reads tags well—will drift, shake, or 45‑cut to stay in windows. Competitive team defender who communicates switches and tags the roller on Spain/ghost actions.

✅ Off‑movement shooting & spacing IQ
✅ Attack closeouts with balanced two‑dribble finishes
✅ Reliable team defense (tags/switch talk)

William Goolsby William Goolsby 6'4" | SG Houston Second Baptist | 2027 State TX is a poised and consistent scoring option who plays well within the flow of the game. He has a smooth jumper, gets to his spots efficiently, and defends with high effort. Goolsby shows maturity in his game and rarely takes bad shots. A reliable guard who can impact winning in multiple ways.

Translatable Skills:
✅ Shot Selection & Efficiency
✅ Defensive Focus
✅ Smooth Mechanics

A true three-point specialist, Goolsby was a flat-out sniper when he got going. He tirelessly sprinted around screens, along the perimeter, and through the paint, constantly searching for catch-and-shoot opportunities. His shooting mechanics were consistent, and he displayed the confidence to stretch the defense with deep-range attempts. Goolsby also found his own shot without the ball, often cutting from the wing to the dunker’s spot before flaring out to the corner for a skip or swing pass. His movement without the ball and quick release made him a major perimeter threat.