From Deep: Returning 3-Point Snipers in Group 1
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Caitlin Clark’s limitless range. Steph Curry’s look-away flair. Azzi Fudd’s consistency. Shooting it from beyond the arc has elevated the game more than ever before. Players at all levels of the sport study the aforementioned players’ 3-point shooting prowess and…
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Continue ReadingCaitlin Clark’s limitless range. Steph Curry’s look-away flair. Azzi Fudd’s consistency. Shooting it from beyond the arc has elevated the game more than ever before. Players at all levels of the sport study the aforementioned players’ 3-point shooting prowess and try to emulate and incorporate it into their own game. The following players have proved they can light it up from beyond the arc with consistency and ultimately bury their opponent. They can quickly catch fire and make 3’s rain in buckets, igniting the crowd and shifting momentum in their team’s favor …and next season, they return for more.
Macie McCracken Macie McCracken 5'8" | CG Wildwood | 2025 State NJ – Wildwood (2025)
103 3-pointers in 29 games; 3.6 per game
I’m convinced Macie can bury 3’s while blindfolded, that’s how incredible she is from beyond the arc. Spot-up, catch and shoot, off a screen… you name it, Macie can drain it! She hit a season-high seven 3’s against Gloucester Catholic. One of the best shooters from deep in the entire state, she has limitless range and precision accuracy.
Brookelyn Graham – Paulsboro (2024)
39 3-pointers in 17 games; 2.3 per game
Paulsboro didn’t play nearly as many games as other teams around the state, but that didn’t stop Brookelyn from burying deep shot after deep shot. Whether the defender was playing tight defense or sagging off, she fearlessly shot the ball and made the bucket.
Jaclyn DeShields Jaclyn DeShields 5'7" | SG Middlesex | 2024 State NJ – Middlesex (2024)
55 3-pointers in 28 games; 2 per game
Jaclyn’s confidence is unmatched. Her casual demeanor when pulling up from 3 is admirable, to say the least. When it rains, it pours… and her opponents felt every bit of that this season as Jaclyn drained 3 after 3 and did so at a high clip.
Natalie Sroka Natalie Sroka 5'9" | SG Belvidere | 2026 State NJ – Belvidere (2026)
45 3-pointers in 23 games; 2 per game
Natalie jump-started her freshman campaign draining two deep shots against Hackettstown and never looked back; 43 more would follow as the season went on. She had multiple games where she caught fire and poured in four 3’s (season-high). Natalie has a strong, balanced shooting base coupled with a nice follow through motion which allows her to make long-range shots with consistency.
Kathryn Hunsinger – North Warren (2024)
39 3-pointers in 22 games; 1.8 per game
A 3-point specialist, Kathryn can get hot in a hurry. She was the reason why many frustration timeouts were called by the opposing team’s coach as the season went on. During a February game against Passaic Charter, Kathryn buried five 3’s and really showed why she is one to watch for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
Talia Battavio Talia Battavio 5'7" | SG Woodstown | 2025 State NJ – Woodstown (2025)
48 3-pointers in 26 games; 1.8 per game
The sophomore had a breakout season, which included upped production in many stats across the board, including her 3-point shooting. She nearly doubled her total from her freshman year, draining 48 shots from deep this season. She began her stellar sophomore campaign knocking down four in the season opener against defensive menace Wildwood and never looked back.
Hailey Zirpoli Hailey Zirpoli SG Waldwick | 2025 NJ – Waldwick (2025)
35 3-pointers in 20 games; 1.8 per game
Hailey had a sensational sophomore season and her stats were hard proof of that! She doubled nearly every stat from her debut season at Waldwick and really elevated her trey game. Shooters shoot, and that mentality carried Hailey far all season long, draining three after three. She unloaded six from downtown in a win against Emerson Boro.
Deandra Gutierrez Deandra Gutierrez SG Hoboken | 2025 State NJ – Hoboken (2025)
41 3-pointers in 24 games; 1.7 per game
A quick release, a beautiful follow through and a fearless mentality: these were the makings of Deandra’s game from behind the arc. Twice this season she swished in 5 three-pointers and caused a world of frustration for her opponents. She will look to build on that momentum next season!
Angelina Zagone Angelina Zagone 5'9" | SF Gateway | 2024 State NJ – Gateway (2024)
46 3-pointers in 27 games; 1.7 per game
When Angelina got hot from downtown, she never cooled off. In a big win against Lindenwold, she went off for 48 points… 27 of those 48 were from three-point land. She is an undeniable assassin from deep and if given too much space, can deflate your confidence and make you pay.
Reese Fiore Reese Fiore 5'6" | PG Shore | 2025 State NJ – Shore (2025)
51 3-pointers in 31 games; 1.6 per game
It doesn’t matter what defense you throw her way, Reese is going to find a way to score and fill the stat sheet with made 3’s. She has a terrific spot-up game and shoots the ball with a ton of confidence. Against powerhouse University (who is one of the best defensive teams in the state), she buried five of them. With her ever-improving accuracy and ever-growing confidence, she is poised for a big junior year.