William Goolsby
William Goolsby
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Charles Yates | Prep Hoops Scout
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!
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Read EvaluationDevontae Cobb | Prep Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationJay Frye | Prep Hoops Scout
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)
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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
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Read EvaluationDevontae Cobb | Prep Hoops Scout
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.
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Read EvaluationJay Frye | Prep Hoops Scout
Will Goolsby stands out as a lengthy wing capable of spot-up shooting, interior contesting, and rebounding. His defensive prowess lies in utilizing his length to disrupt shots and passing lanes, while his offensive contributions extend to hitting shots from deep and providing a significant presence on the glass.
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