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Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters

Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters
Saveion Birchfield
Saveion Birchfield August 4, 2025 @ 10:29 AM
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Eryn Brown
Eryn Brown 5'9" | SF | 2026
LA
McKenna Cooley
McKenna Cooley 5'7" | SG | 2026
LA
Khia Thomas
Khia Thomas 5'6" | PG/SG | 2026
LA
Taylor Martinez
Taylor Martinez 5'8" | SG | 2026
LA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These shooters thrive behind the arc. Watch out for these players—they're the most underrated sharpshooters coming into the new season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["947845"],"_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-688fc7284cffa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eryn is able to score beyond the arch in a plethora of ways it is just sometimes overlooked because of her stout scoring skills in the paint and mid-range area. Eryn can shoot off the dribble, she understands how to come off screens and shoot the ball. One skill she has mastered is always having ready hands. She's always ready for the pass and is hardly ever caught off guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489578"],"_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-688fc7284d058"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Khia is known for her defense and her ability to push the ball in transition, but she is extremely overlooked as a shooter. Her ability to hit shots beyond the arch in heavy traffic or with heavy contests is elite. The defense could be closing in on her and she'd still drain the shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["596248"],"_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-688fc7284d09e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKenna has great shot mechanics from the footing all the way to her release point. She has one of the best jump-shot forms I've seen, and I believe that's what makes her shot so consistent and deems her a reliable shooter. She's never just in one spot either, she moves around frequently and creates open shots for herself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489562"],"_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-688fc7284d0dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor has a very quick release on her shot, when she catches it, the ball is going up in an instant. Defenders don't even have the chance to close out on her and get a hand up. It's rare that you find an athlete with a quick release and a consistent shot but, Taylor has it all put together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jena Gaudet","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Archbishop Chapelle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688fc7284d177"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What makes Jena such an underrated shooter is her high-arching shot. The arch on her shot makes it hard for defenders to contest her shot. She's able to get her shot off on the most athletic and high-flying defenders just because of her arch. Another underrated skill she possesses is her ability to be in the right place and time for her teammates to hit her for an open shot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

These shooters thrive behind the arc. Watch out for these players—they're the most underrated sharpshooters coming into the new season.

Eryn Brown

Eryn Brown

LA
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Eryn
Brown SF
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Istrouma
|
LA
Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters
Eryn is able to score beyond the arch in a plethora of ways it is just sometimes overlooked...
Written by Saveion Birchfield
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Eryn Brown

State: Louisiana
School: Istrouma
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Khia Thomas

Khia Thomas

LA
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Khia
Thomas PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'6"
HS
Parkway
|
LA
Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters
Khia is known for her defense and her ability to push the ball in transition, but she is...
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Khia Thomas

Twitter
State: Louisiana
School: Parkway
Club: 94/50 Family Renegades
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McKenna Cooley

McKenna Cooley

LA
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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McKenna
Cooley SG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Ouachita Parish Highschool
|
LA
Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters
McKenna has great shot mechanics from the footing all the way to her release point. She has one...
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McKenna Cooley

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State: Louisiana
School: Ouachita Parish Highschool
Club: My Sister’s Keeper
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Taylor Martinez

Taylor Martinez

LA
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Taylor
Martinez SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Cedar Creek
|
LA
Beyond the Arc: 2026 Under-the-Radar Sharpshooters
Taylor has a very quick release on her shot, when she catches it, the ball is going up...
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Taylor Martinez

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State: Louisiana
School: Cedar Creek
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Jena Gaudet

Jena Gaudet

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Jena Gaudet

School: Archbishop Chapelle
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