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Top Female Basketball Shooters Making an Impact

Top Female Basketball Shooters Making an Impact
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Brandon Tinnon
Brandon Tinnon July 30, 2025 @ 09:05 AM
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Kamora Moore
Kamora Moore 5'5" | PG | 2028
TN
Allye Pennington
Allye Pennington 5'6" | PG | 2027
TN
Laila Downs Darden
Laila Downs Darden 5'11" | SG/CG | 2027
TN
Ella Johnson
Ella Johnson 5'7" | CG/PG | 2028
TN
Bella Shepherd
Bella Shepherd 5'6" | SG | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I wish I knew the numbers or even had them in front of me, but I don't. Have you ever played on a team with a girl who could shoot the ball out of the park? I'm talking about wherever she was on the floor, that thing was going up, and it felt like she couldn't miss. There are many girls out there who get on heaters like this, but there are a few who do it at such a high clip that it's crazy.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, I know there are more out there than who I am about to name, but these girls stand out in my mind because they aren't only shooters but some difference makers, especially when they are out there on the floor. Their team looks for them in crucial times when they need a bucket. These girls accept the challenge and deliver time and time again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are a few sharpshooters that come to mind who are in our state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["818131"],"_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-688a269434655"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This young lady is a top-scoring guard in the state, and technically, she can score it from multiple spots on the floor, but her downtown game is something special as she makes those shots from afar at a consistent clip. She can do all things, and the way she scores the basketball leaves other teams guessing how they are about to get this work. She is a heady ballplayer, and anytime she is on the floor, you better believe she is going to make an impact.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513243"],"_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-688a2694346b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This kid is a pure shooter. Don't get me wrong, there is more to her game than just shooting, but geez, she can truly feel it up. How she does it just amazes me. She's added to her game, which is a feather in her cap. She went from a kid who utilized tons of screens to being a kid who could create off the dribble. She, too, can score inside the arc, but if given any space from deep, she will pull it and knock it down. The crazy thing is that she is super comfortable from the arc, which is a sign of ability and confidence. She is a special talent and a kid who can score points like no other.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821756"],"_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-688a2694346fd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I have a few ideas who this young lady models her game after, but let me tell you this kid can play. She can shoot off the dribble, spot up, and create on her own. My point is that when the ball is in her hands, more than likely it's about to go up. She is lethal from afar, astonishing teammates, fans, and opponents. She's hard to tame. If you try to stop her one way, she will just counter and fill it up another way. She is one of the most lethal scoring guards in the state.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["776113"],"_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-688a26943473f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"> A kid who collects buckets. She is a lethal scoring threat who is always going to be in double figures every time she steps onto the floor. Sure, she can score it from the mid-range and around the rim, but along the arc, she is lethal. You can't give her space, as any clean look, the ball is going to scorch the net. A super talented kid with tremendous upside.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899791"],"_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-688a26943477e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the deadliest scoring threats in the state, this young lady's ceiling is high. She can put it on the floor to go get a bucket, but won't hesitate to pull it from afar. The ball tends to find the bottom of the net consistently once it leaves her hands. She is a true competitor who gets after it. There is a reason why multiple P4 schools are clamouring for her commitment. A true warrior who is a problem every time she steps onto the floor.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

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Bella Shepherd

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Ella Johnson

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Franklin Road Academy
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Kamora Moore

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Chattanooga Christian
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