Buckets: Best Scorers in the Class of ’26 (Part 3)
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I’ve often heard that defenses win championships….but I’ve still yet to see a win a game 0-0. Ultimately, it’s a “make or miss game,” and I you have to hit shots to win. Let’s look at the best shot hitters…
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Continue ReadingI’ve often heard that defenses win championships….but I’ve still yet to see a win a game 0-0. Ultimately, it’s a “make or miss game,” and I you have to hit shots to win. Let’s look at the best shot hitters in TN.
Gillies will be a prolific scorer before she’s done. Last year she averaged 8.3 on 41%, but hit 47 3’s on 37% shooting. Tremendous shooting by a freshman. She was also a 72% FT shooter.
Bell showed a ton of potential averaging 10.7 points last year as a freshman. She only hit 10% of her 3s and 30% from the floor. Once she learns to consistently shoot from the outside she will have a space to score much more.
Shirley is a fantastic ’26 shooter. She hit 93 3’s last year at at 36% clip. That’s crazy for a freshman. Was able to average 12.2 on 36% shooting. Hit 73% of her free throws. Lots of potential here.
Connatser is the perfect compliment to what they do at Catholic. She was able to score 8.1 efficient points per game, while hitting 59 3s on 30%. Her percentages should rise as she’s a 79% FT shooter. She’s only going to improve.
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Kortnei Bailey
Kortnei Bailey
Showed real flashes last year averaging 7 points on 57% from the floor. Huge numbers by a freshman. Only hit 14 3s, but did so at 47 percent accuracy. I think this kid has real potential to come out of nowwhere.