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<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>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Below are my 5 top shooters to follow this season.</h2>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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.
HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
CG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Kenwood
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HEIGHT
5'5"
POS
PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Mother McAuley
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Peoria Notre Dame
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HEIGHT
6'0"
POS
SF
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Lyons Township
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HEIGHT
5'10"
POS
SG/PG
CLASS
2026
State:
Illinois
School:
Mundelein
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