Five Snipers of the Kingston New Year’s Classic
Shooting is cool. But hitting shots from three, five, even seven feet beyond the three-point line is even cooler. At the 2019 Kingston NYC, these were some of the best shooters at the NYC. Palmer Jones 2021 Dale PG Palmer…
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Continue ReadingShooting is cool. But hitting shots from three, five, even seven feet beyond the three-point line is even cooler. At the 2019 Kingston NYC, these were some of the best shooters at the NYC.
Palmer Jones 2021 Dale PG
Palmer Jones, a 6-foot-even point from Dale, has absurd range and is one of the best spot-up guys at the NYC. He is the type of player who establishes a precedent early-on that he is not to be left unattended. Jones has an exceptional release and can get shots off even with a defense in his face.
Elijah Factor 2019 Rock Creek W
Elijah Factor has special range at the high school level. He hit a few shots that were complete head-turners. Shooting was a difference maker for Rock Creek at the NYC, and much of the Mustangs’ successes could be credited to his shooting. Factor’s shooting can also establish a rhythm and bring energy to the floor for Rock Creek, a side-effect that is often under appreciated.
Karson Dry 2019 Rock Creek G
Karson Dry is a potent shooter from the dribble and from the catch who utilized his quick release and accuracy in the NYC. A 6-foot-1 senior, Dry displayed an impressive, efficient mid-range game as well as a difficult-to-stop long-range game.
Brady Brister 2022 Kingston W
Brady Brister had a great outing in a 17-point performance against Silo on opening night. Even for the best team in the state, having a freshman come off the bench and drop 17 is a pretty good indicator that you have exceptional depth to your roster. Brister’s shot was on point in that game, hitting three 3-pointers in the win in just two quarters.
Gavin Harrison 2021 Atoka PG
Gavin Harrison is one of those “did he just pop that” type of shooters who not only hits 3-balls at a high percentage, but also hits those shots from well beyond range and in the big moments his team needs him. Most notably, Harrison knocked a pair of fourth-quarter long-balls in the first round of the NYC against Talihina to bring some energy onto the floor and stop Talihina’s momentum. These were especially important for the Wampus Cats to take a two-point win.