The Forty Percent Three Pointer Club
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This past AAU season there were several players that stood out with their accuracy from behind the Arc. Some players may hit 5 or 6 in a row and then have a few ” 0-fors” in the mix. Some players…
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Continue ReadingThis past AAU season there were several players that stood out with their accuracy from behind the Arc. Some players may hit 5 or 6 in a row and then have a few ” 0-fors” in the mix. Some players seem to have it going every game. In this article we look at some of the players who shot at least 150 threes (or close to it), and connected on 38 to 45 percent of their three-point shots.
Emma Risch Emma Risch 6'2" | PG Palm Bay | 2023 State #23 Nation FL / 2023 / 6’2 PG / Palm Bay
I watched Emma Risch Emma Risch 6'2" | PG Palm Bay | 2023 State #23 Nation FL connect on 9 three-pointers in Louisville, KY, in one of the AAU games over the summer. Last season, Risch averaged nearly 21 points per game and made 101 threes out of 224 attempts for a 45 percent mark. Risch is special on the court and their isn’t much she can’t do on a basketball court. She can handle the ball, She can pass it, and she can shoot the cover off the ball. Let it sink in – she connected on 45 percent of her 3 point shots.
Morgan Gavazzi Morgan Gavazzi 5'6" | PG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 5’6 PG / Ponte Vedra
Gavazzi was voted First team St Johns county and with good reason. Gavazzi is a very good talent who can handle the ball, play good defense, and of course shoot the rock. Last season Gavazzi was of the most accurate three point shooters on the First Coast and around the state. The 2024 Point guard shot 158 threes and connected on 70 threes for a rate of 44 percent.
Taliah Scott Taliah Scott 5'8" | SG St. John's Country Day | 2023 State #31 Nation FL /2023 / 5’8 SG / St Johns Country Day
Scott is one of the most prolific three-point shooters in the history of the First Coast and the State of Florida. Last season Scott averaged an amazing 31 points per game, connected on 90 threes out of 224 and shot the three at a 40 percent rate. Scott does everything well on the court. When the phrase “best in history” is attached to your name, that really says it all. Scott is poised for a great upcoming season and dont be surprised if she surpases 100 threes. Whatever she does, it will be historical.
Kennedy Rosendahl Kennedy Rosendahl 5'6" | SG Ponte Vedra | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 5’6 PG / Ponte Vedra
Look for a great season from this budding star. She can handle the rock, she plays good defense, she can drive it to the goal, and of course shoot the ball. Over the summer, Rosendahl connected on 8 three pointers in a game and 7 three pointers a few other times. Last season, she shot the three at a rate of close to 40 percent (38 percent) connecting on 73 of 193. She will be one to watch this upcoming season.
Trinity Turner Trinity Turner 5'7" | CG Dr. Phillips | 2024 State FL / 2024 / 5’7 CG / Dr. Phillips
Turner who is rated by PGH as the top 2024 shot the three last year at 38 percent on 51 of 135 attempts. Turner also averaged nearly 16 points per game. She is ranked number 1 in the State in the Prep Girl Hoops 2024 Class ranking.
Jasmine Bocca Jasmine Bocca 5'3" | PG Colonial | 2024 State FL /2024 / 5’3 PG / Winter Park
Bocca is that coach on the floor who is one of the smartest players I’ve seen on a basketball coach. She understands every situation on the court and she performs in those situations as well. She is nearly a 40 percent three point shooter, connecting on 60 out of 160 attempts last season. When the game is on the line that percentage increases. She is “money” in the crunch time.
There are a lot of good three point shooters in the State. Some shoot them in flurries, some when the game is on the line and some are three point specialists. We will write about these players as well. Continue to let that three ball fly.