Players to Watch: Sharpshooters
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The game of basketball has evolved over the years and the 3-point shot has become more popular than ever. We will explore a few of the non top ranked players who are dangerous from deep with strong accuracy, the sharpshooters!
McKenna Murphy McKenna Murphy 5'11" | SG Elkhart North | 2024 State NE | Fremont | So | 44% 3p%
The Tigers have a dangerous shooting team with Murphy and Iowa commit Taylor McCabe Taylor McCabe 5'9" | CG Fremont | 2022 State NE , who is also shooting 42% from three. Murphy does a great job moving without the ball and is almost a knockdown shooter when she is receiving the ball set. Defenders have a hard time contesting with her quick release, but she is also a danger to put the ball on the floor and drive which can cause them to hesitate. Murphy could come up clutch with her 3-point efficiency down the stretch!
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Lily Hodge Lily Hodge 5'4" | PG Pius X | 2023 State NE | Lincoln Pius X | Jr | 44% 3p%
Hodge provides some firepower from deep for the Thunderbolts. Hodge is quick to get to her spot on the floor and does a great job just being ready for the catch and shoot. She has had multiple games knocking down three or more 3-pointers, including a four 3-pointer game against Norfolk. Pius has good size, including Adison Markowski Adison Markowski 5'8" | SF Lincoln Pius X | 2023 State NE who averages just under 14 ppg. Hodge could pay dividends if the Thunderbolts work an inside out game.
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Maya Dolliver Maya Dolliver 5'7" | PG Pender | 2025 State NE | Pender | Fr | 42% 3p%
Dolliver is an assassin from beyond the arc. She is the perfect example of a player who knows their role and is comfortable in it. Dolliver roams around the 3-point line, just needing to create a little space and is an excellent catch and shoot player. Dolliver had a five 3-pointer game against Madison and is not shy to pull the trigger!
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Neely Behrns | David City | Sr | 41% 3p%
Behrns is has a good offensive game averaging 16.1 ppg on the year. She has the ability to get inside and mix it up but stretches the court with her accuracy from long distance. Behrns will take what a defense gives her but is not afraid to pull up with range, including a four 3-pointer performance early in the year against Sandy Creek. Behrns has helped guide the Scouts to a 15-4 record on the year and will play a key role in their quest of a C-1 championship!
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