SD 2023: Top 5 Three-point Snipers
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South Dakota has talented shooters all over the state. Today, we will look at the players who are the elite marksmen from long range. Who can consistently chuck it from the cheap seats? Who are the 3-point artists that every…
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Continue ReadingSouth Dakota has talented shooters all over the state. Today, we will look at the players who are the elite marksmen from long range. Who can consistently chuck it from the cheap seats? Who are the 3-point artists that every coach wants on their team? Read below to find out…
2023 Top 3-point Snipers:
#1 Isaac Bruns Isaac Bruns 6'4" | SG Dakota Valley | 2023 State SD |6-3 G| Dakota Valley/SD Attack
He is as pure as they come when you talk about three-point shooters. This Panther is a bona fide deadeye from beyond the arc. Some say that he is the best in all of SD regardless of class. Bruns can hurt you off the bounce, using screens, or spacing and reacting to the defense. I really like his quick and fancy footwork when setting up for a shot. Isaac’s shooting mechanics are as close to perfection as you can get. Bruns is a can’t miss player!
#2 Brayden Pankonen Brayden Pankonen 5'11" | PG Dell Rapids | 2023 State SD |5-10 G| Dell Rapids/Pentagon Schoolers Maschino
This lefty ia a knockdown lights-out shooter from beyond the arc. His step-back and pull-up game from 3-point land is impressive. His release is quick and soft. Brayden holds the state record in South Dakota for three’s made in a game with 11. Pankonen was 11-13 on 3-pointers in that game! Most of the 3-pointers he made were barely inside the half-court line. This kid’s range and shot-making ability are out of this world!
#3 Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD |6-3 G| White River/Pentagon Schoolers Vincent
This future Jackrabbit’s 3-point shooting range off the dribble is immensely deep. Joe is very dangerous off the break if the D doesn’t pick him up. Off the catch, Sayler is just as effective at knocking down the trey. It is easy to see why SDSU offered him. Joe Sayler Joe Sayler 6'4" | SG White River | 2023 State #295 Nation SD is absolutely a Division 1 level 3-point shooter!
#4 Elliot Whitney Elliot Whitney 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Lincoln | 2023 State SD |6-0 G| Sioux Falls Lincoln/Pentagon Schoolers Vincent
Plain and simple, this kid can shoot the rock. Elliot has been consistently draining 3-pointers all summer long against high-level competition. Expect this Patriot to do the same on the varsity level in the coming season. His range extends well beyond the college line. I like that his shot looks the same for 20 feet as it does from 25 feet. The way he moves without the ball is smooth and smart. Whitney is always ready with his eyes, feet, and hands to get off a clean triple. An elite shooter that is ready to do it on the big stage!
#5 Cooper Long Cooper Long 6'3" | SG Lyman | 2023 State SD |6-2 G| Garreston/Pentagon Schoolers Maschino
This kid has shooter written all over him. His jump shot is soft, consistent, accurate. Cooper gets good lift on his shot that allows him to elevate over defenders. Long flows seamlessly into his shot from the dribble. Defenders have to play him honestly because he scores inside the arc as well. Teams have to pick their poison with Cooper. If they pick to give him space, most likely it will be a 3 in their face!