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Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season

Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey July 29, 2025 @ 10:48 AM
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Casey Vyverman
Casey Vyverman 5'10" | SG/PG | 2026
IL
Lexi Baer
Lexi Baer 6'0" | SF | 2026
IL
Emma O’Brien
Emma O’Brien 6'0" | SF | 2026
IL
Quinn Arundel
Quinn Arundel 5'5" | PG | 2026
IL
Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks 5'7" | CG | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">There's something different about players who can shoot it from anywhere. Off the catch, off the dribble, or pulling up in transition. Shooting is one of the most valuable skills at the next level, and the five players below have been some of the best in the state since their freshman year. </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Below are my 5 top shooters to follow this season.</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514034"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6888ed61ad525"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Coming off a state title, Brooks is known to be a deep shooter with no conscience, and it's because she practices every shot she takes. She can create her own, or she can play an entire quarter off the ball, and simply catch and shoot. Repeating won't be an easy task, but when you have someone like Danielle, who is a hard scout, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Broncos back downstate. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6888ed61ad582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Arundel has been one of the best shooters in the state since her freshman year, and there's been no drop off in her confidence when she lets it fly. No matter the defense, this kid doesn't seem to get bothered and still shoots a high clip. You can tell the work being put in has paid off, and will continue to. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["593853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6888ed61ad5d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Baer made her commitment to Butler earlier in the summer, which complements her skill set perfectly, and vice versa. PND has been downstate the past two years, and a big reason why is Baer's ability to stretch the floor and provide a consistent presence from the outside. There's no limit on how far she'll shoot it from, and every shot has a huge chance of falling. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514945"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6888ed61ad61b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>O'Brien's ability to be a true wing threat has been on display for the past couple of years, and now, as the offers are rolling in, it's clear that D1 coaches believe her skill will translate at the next level. She has the length to shoot from deep, and also doesn't see, to get bothered by defenders, and can adjust even if the defense closes out quickly. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["598540"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6888ed61ad661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Vyverman is more than a shooter; she's a legit scorer, and her touch and feel in the midrange area is what separates her from a lot of other scorers/shooters in this class. She knows how to get to the spot and rise up for the bucket, or she can move throughout the court and wait for her team to find her for some easy catch-and-shoots. Her pace and skill set will translate easily.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

There's something different about players who can shoot it from anywhere. Off the catch, off the dribble, or pulling up in transition. Shooting is one of the most valuable skills at the next level, and the five players below have been some of the best in the state since their freshman year.

Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Danielle
Brooks CG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Kenwood
|
IL
Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
Coming off a state title, Brooks is known to be a deep shooter with no conscience, and it’s...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Illinois-Chicago (UIC)
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Danielle Brooks

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State: Illinois
School: Kenwood
Club: Chicago Hoops Express
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Quinn Arundel

Quinn Arundel

IL
PG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Quinn
Arundel PG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Mother McAuley
|
IL
Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
Arundel has been one of the best shooters in the state since her freshman year, and there’s been...
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Quinn Arundel

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State: Illinois
School: Mother McAuley
Club: All in
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Butler
Lexi Baer

Lexi Baer

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Lexi
Baer SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Peoria Notre Dame
|
IL
Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
Baer made her commitment to Butler earlier in the summer, which complements her skill set perfectly, and vice...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Butler
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Lexi Baer

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State: Illinois
School: Peoria Notre Dame
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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Emma O’Brien

Emma O’Brien

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Emma
O’Brien SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Lyons Township
|
IL
Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
O’Brien’s ability to be a true wing threat has been on display for the past couple of years,...
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Emma O’Brien

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State: Illinois
School: Lyons Township
Club: IL Lady Lightning
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Western Michigan
Casey Vyverman

Casey Vyverman

IL
SG/PG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Casey
Vyverman SG/PG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Mundelein
|
IL
Byron’s Elite Shooters to Watch In Their Final High School Season
Vyverman is more than a shooter; she’s a legit scorer, and her touch and feel in the midrange...
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Western Michigan
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Casey Vyverman

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State: Illinois
School: Mundelein
Club: Midwest Elite EYBL
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