Sophomore Shooters to Watch
Today, I’m highlighting some of the best returning shooters in the sophomore class. Plenty of kids shot the ball well in their first season in high school and deserve recognition for their performances. That said, let’s meet a few of…
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Continue ReadingToday, I’m highlighting some of the best returning shooters in the sophomore class. Plenty of kids shot the ball well in their first season in high school and deserve recognition for their performances. That said, let’s meet a few of the best shooters in the class of 2025 last season.
Charlie Pryor
The Woodbine guard led the class of 2025 in made 3-pointers last season and attempted the fourth most 3-pointers. I love her form because it’s simple, and she shoots it the same way every time. Pryor doesn’t get her shot off quickly, but she makes up for that by being prepared to shoot on the catch. She takes advantage of any space the defense gives her. The now sophomore can hurt teams whenever she’s on the floor.
What makes Boge’s jumper effective is how vertical her jumper is from start to finish. Everything stays in line, and she plays small schools, so she sees plenty of zone defense. Boge does an admirable job of moving without the ball and finding weak spots in the zone to exploit. Her ability to spot up and knock down jumpers is critical for North Linn. When things get stagnant: and points are at a premium, don’t be surprised if Boge knocks down a couple of 3-pointers and gets her team’s offense back on track this season.
What separates Zediker from most shooters on this list is her ability to create her shot and create for others off the dribble. The Dowling Catholic guard is a tall guard who can shake her initial defender and create five-on-four advantages in the halfcourt. However, late in games, if her team is trailing by two possessions, Zediker can cut into the quickly. A player who is as electric as she is gives her team a chance to win games every time she steps on the floor.
Claire Lueken
The Walhert Catholic forward may be undersized to play the four or five at 5-foot-10, but she creates mismatches when she steps on the floor. Lueken was No. 13 in the state last year in 3-point attempts among the now sophomores, and she shot 40% from behind the line. The crazy part about her season is that she added over seven rebounds and four assists. Lueken helped the Golden Eagles in every aspect of the game and was efficient the second she stepped onto the floor at the high school level.