Season Preview: Top 3-Point Shooters

The featured image is of [player_tooltip player_id="10744" first="Alyssa" last="Crockett"] of Westfield High School and Indiana Elite. Monday marked the beginning of the Indiana high school season, and yesterday we began our Season Preview coverage. Today’s topic is long-range shooters, pointing out specifically who affected games the most from the perimeter in 2019-2020, and who I anticipate will be a problem to defend this season. Below I’ve broken down and analyzed shooting in a variety of ways. I was able to obtain statistics from a couple of different sources, with the most prominent being MaxPreps. If you know someone missing below, I encourage you to ask your coach to put their stats online this year, as media and college recruiters are using MaxPreps as a tool more than ever since they can’t necessarily get out to games as easily. Most Dangerous Players There are a number of different ways to look at great shooting. When I take into consideration who the most dangerous perimeter threats are in the state, there are two key categories that stand out to me...(1) percentage behind the arc, and (2) makes per game. With those two items in mind, I would pay specific attention to [player_tooltip player_id="59732" first="Ashlynn" last="Brooke"], [player_tooltip player_id="99416" first="Lexi" last="Shelton"], [player_tooltip player_id="59751" first="Layla" last="Gold"], [player_tooltip player_id="157179" first="Hailey" last="Cripe"] and [player_tooltip player_id="130390" first="Averi" last="Davidson"] this season. Brooke started her Freshman season late after recovering from a significant knee injury, but she shot a blistering 50.6% from behind the arc, and with deep range on many of those attempts, plus she made 2.6 per game while having her minutes managed in most of the 15 games she participated in. I’d look for her to make more than three per game as a Sophomore. Shelton and Gold are two more players who each shot around 45.0% while also making more than 2.6 per game. Shelton is a smooth, high IQ shooter, who moves very well without the ball. Gold was limited by injury in the middle of last season, but her beginning and end were both strong, plus she’s just a youngster who should continue to get stronger and more consistent outside. Cripe and Davidson are what I would call your "volume" shooters. You have to respect them at any time in any location on the floor, because they are flat out looking to put it up on each catch, and they both make three or more per game. [caption id="attachment_187287" align="alignright" width="210"]<img class="wp-image-187287" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/07/Emme-Rooney-300x214.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="150" /> [player_tooltip player_id="128122" first="Emme" last="Rooney"][/caption] Most Dangerous Teams With all categories being considered, Columbus North might have been the most dangerous team from the perimeter a season ago. Despite the graduation losses of [player_tooltip player_id="132009" first="Sierra" last="Norman"] and [player_tooltip player_id="64195" first="Annie" last="Anderson"], the return of [player_tooltip player_id="127215" first="Lauren" last="Barker"], [player_tooltip player_id="130356" first="Maddison" last="White"], and [player_tooltip player_id="99361" first="Alexa" last="McKinley"] keep them a serious threat from outside. I’d also look for Emma Long (2023) to consistently join the backcourt mix this year as well. Silver Creek is dangerous because they have a number of talented guards who can fill it up on any given occasion, plus they return everybody. Sisters [player_tooltip player_id="130316" first="Alana" last="Striverson"] and [player_tooltip player_id="128116" first="Kynidi" last="Striverson"] made an immediate impact as Dragon newcomers last year, but long-time regulars [player_tooltip player_id="62561" first="Jaclyn" last="Emly"], [player_tooltip player_id="128122" first="Emme" last="Rooney"], and Abigail Grimm (2021) also contribute a lot to the success of Silver Creek. When you consider the addition of [player_tooltip player_id="88414" first="Marissa" last="Gasaway"] rebounding on the inside this year, opponents are going to need to locate shooters immediately if they give up any offensive rebounds. Mount Vernon in Fortville will likely shoot the ball well again this year, and while they don’t get up the volume of shots some of these teams do, they take quality shots every possession and shoot high percentages because of it. Look for wing [player_tooltip player_id="99416" first="Lexi" last="Shelton"] to lead them again this season. Pioneer, the Class 1A State Runner-Up in 2019-2020, could be THE small school threat to worry about. The combination of [player_tooltip player_id="59732" first="Ashlynn" last="Brooke"] and [player_tooltip player_id="157179" first="Hailey" last="Cripe"] will haunt more than a few opposing coaches’ nightmares. One more "sleeper" I would consider in 2020-2021 is Bedford North Lawrence. The addition of top 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="176409" first="Chloe" last="Spreen"] will obviously be someone to tend to outside, but the Stars already have a number of quality perimeter players in [player_tooltip player_id="62538" first="Chloe" last="McKnight"], [player_tooltip player_id="130321" first="Irye" last="Gomez"], [player_tooltip player_id="209424" first="Jenna" last="Louden"], and [player_tooltip player_id="59766" first="Karsyn" last="Norman"]. Very few teams will be able to match up with that kind of firepower this season. Northwestern, West Lafayette Harrison, and Portage all had great seasons from behind the arc a year ago, but they each suffered significant losses through graduation that will be tough to replace immediately.   [caption id="attachment_212031" align="alignright" width="100"]<img class="wp-image-212031" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pgh/uploads/2020/10/75_Megan_Kain-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /> [player_tooltip player_id="128142" first="Megan" last="Kain"][/caption] Top Returning 3-Point Shooters by Their 2019-2020 % 1. 50.6% (39-77), [player_tooltip player_id="59732" first="Ashlynn" last="Brooke"], 2023, Pioneer H.S. 2. 47.4% (45-95), [player_tooltip player_id="128181" first="Dani" last="Kroeger"], 2022, Vincennes Lincoln H.S. 3. 46.6% (48-103), [player_tooltip player_id="127215" first="Lauren" last="Barker"], 2023, Columbus North H.S. 4. 45.2% (38-84), [player_tooltip player_id="128142" first="Megan" last="Kain"], 2022, Castle H.S. 5. 45.0% (63-140), [player_tooltip player_id="99416" first="Lexi" last="Shelton"], 2021, Mount Vernon H.S. (Fortville) 6. 44.8% (39-87), [player_tooltip player_id="59751" first="Layla" last="Gold"], 2023, Park Tudor H.S. 7. 44.0% (33-75), [player_tooltip player_id="130349" first="Kensie" last="Ryman"], 2021, Warsaw Community H.S. 8. 43.9% (50-114), [player_tooltip player_id="206425" first="Gloria" last="Brewer"], 2022, Homeschooled 9. 43.6% (34-78), [player_tooltip player_id="22702" first="Zayda" last="Hatfield"], 2021, Terre Haute South Vigo H.S. 10. 41.9% (57-136), [player_tooltip player_id="10744" first="Alyssa" last="Crockett"], 2022, Westfield H.S. Top 3-Point Shooting Teams by Their 2019-2020 % 1. 40.3% (154-382), Northwestern H.S. 2. 38.6% (154-399), Mount Vernon H.S. (Fortville) 3. 38.1% (136-357), Pioneer H.S. 4. 37.2% (194-522), Columbus North H.S. 5. 36.9% (157-425), West Lafayette Harrison H.S. Top Returning 3-Point Shooters by Their Made Per Game Average in 2019-2020 1. 3.19 (89 made in 28 games), [player_tooltip player_id="157179" first="Hailey" last="Cripe"], 2022, Pioneer H.S. 2. 3.00 (81 made in 27 games), [player_tooltip player_id="130390" first="Averi" last="Davidson"], 2021, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) 3. 2.91 (67 made in 23 games), Tori Culp, 2021, West Central H.S. 4. 2.79 (39 made in 14 games), [player_tooltip player_id="59751" first="Layla" last="Gold"], 2023, Park Tudor H.S. 5. 2.70 (62 made in 23 games), [player_tooltip player_id="62532" first="Madelyn" last="Bischoff"], 2021, Roncalli H.S. 6. 2.63 (71 made in 27 games), [player_tooltip player_id="62538" first="Chloe" last="McKnight"], 2021, Bedford North Lawrence H.S. 7. 2.62 (63 made in 24 games), [player_tooltip player_id="99416" first="Lexi" last="Shelton"], 2021, Mount Vernon H.S. (Fortville) 8. 2.60 (39 made in 15 games), [player_tooltip player_id="59732" first="Ashlynn" last="Brooke"], 2023, Pioneer H.S. 9. 2.57 (59 made in 23 games), [player_tooltip player_id="184250" first="Madison" last="Thompson"], 2021, Wapahani H.S. 10. 2.52 (53 made in 21 games), [player_tooltip player_id="61057" first="Halle" last="Shelt"], 2022, Park Tudor H.S. Top 3-Point Shooting Teams by Their Made Per Game Average in 2019-2020 1. 7.76 (194 made in 25 games), Columbus North H.S. 2. 7.46 (179 made in 24 games), Silver Creek H.S. 3. 7.38 (192 made in 26 games), Portage H.S. 4. 6.74 (155 made in 23 games), New Castle H.S. 5. 6.58 (158 made in 24 games), Vincennes Lincoln H.S. Top Returning 3-Point Shooters by Total Makes in 2019-2020 1. 89, [player_tooltip player_id="157179" first="Hailey" last="Cripe"], 2022, Pioneer H.S. 2. 81, [player_tooltip player_id="130390" first="Averi" last="Davidson"], 2021, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) 3. 71, [player_tooltip player_id="62538" first="Chloe" last="McKnight"], 2021, Bedford North Lawrence H.S. 4t. 67, Julia Bookwalter, 2023, Homeschooled 4t. 67, Tori Culp, 2021, West Central H.S. Top 3-Point Shooting Teams by Total Makes in 2019-2020 1. 194, Columbus North H.S. 2. 192, Portage H.S. 3. 183, Mishawaka Marian H.S. 4. 179, Silver Creek H.S. 5. 177, Brownsburg H.S. Most 3-Point Attempts by Returnees in 2019-2020 1. 323, [player_tooltip player_id="130390" first="Averi" last="Davidson"], 2021, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) 2. 242, [player_tooltip player_id="130311" first="Courtney" last="Blakely"], 2021, Hammond Bishop Noll Institute 3. 234, Tori Culp, 2021, West Central H.S. 4. 228, [player_tooltip player_id="157179" first="Hailey" last="Cripe"], 2022, Pioneer H.S. 5. 208, [player_tooltip player_id="130399" first="Courtney" last="Williams"], 2021, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) Most 3-Point Attempts by Teams in 2019-2020 1. 637, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) 2. 636, Mishawaka Marian H.S. 3. 611, Portage H.S. 4. 559, Silver Creek H.S. 5. 546, Hammond Bishop Noll Institute