Wichita-area’s Top Marksmen
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The name of the game is putting the ball in the basket. Some guys do it better than others. Here’s a look at a few of the top returning shooters from the Wichita area (in alphabetical order): Robert Basks, 6-foot…
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Continue ReadingThe name of the game is putting the ball in the basket. Some guys do it better than others.
Here’s a look at a few of the top returning shooters from the Wichita area (in alphabetical order):
Robert Basks, 6-foot guard, 2024, Wichita West:
Here a player to watch. Forced into action as a freshman, Basks held his own and shot a high percentage from deep. Basks hit 41% from behind the arc, highlighted by five 3-pointers against Wichita East. Basks grew a ton, finishing with 9.7 points per game in the final seven contests.
Brett Buckingham, 5-foot-9 guard, 2023, Wichita Classical:
A name not many know, Buckingham was one of the better shooters on the small-school scene. He hit at a 41% clip, knocking down 35 triples as a sophomore. Buckingham is an efficient shooter from every level, connecting on 52% of all his shots and tallying 10.3 points per contest. His teammate, Jordy Dolloff Jordy Dolloff 5'10" | PG Wichita Classical | 2023 State KS , also shot 41% from deep.
Kyle Grill Kyle Grill 6'4" | CG Maize | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-5 guard, 2022, Maize:
By showing good shot selection, Grill shot a remarkable 50% from behind the arc as a junior. Grill is such a good athlete and versatile player, his prowess from deep can get overlooked. But his percentage on 3-point attempts was one of the best in the state.
Jevon Hill Jevon Hill 6'7" | PF Trinity Christian | 2022 KS , 6-foot-8 forward, 2022, Wichita Trinity:
Hill won’t be lighting up the scoreboard in Wichita this year. He’ll be attending the Legacy School of Sports and Science in Texas. Defenses in Kansas are breathing a sigh of relief, because Hill is incredibly tough to stop. Widely considered one of the best shooters in Kansas, Hill takes advantage of elite length and a high release to get shots off. He buried eight 3-pointers in a game last year.
Eli Shetlar Eli Shetlar 6'4" | SG Andover | 2023 State KS , 6-foot-4 guard, 2023, Andover:
Shetlar can do it all, including hit from deep. A long, slender versatile threat, he can run the point or slide to a shooting guard/wing. Regardless where you play him, he is one of the sweetest shooters in the state, hitting 45% from deep. He connected on 42 3’s last year, highlighted by seven against Ark City and six against Campus.
Fontaine Williams Fontaine Williams 6'1" | CG Derby | 2022 State KS , 6-foot-2 guard, 2022, Derby (pictured):
The problem with guarding Williams is, if you don’t play off, he’s going to blow right by you. He’s got a crossover dribble, hesitation moves and a lightning-quick first step. So with defenders playing off, Williams hit 41 3-pointers as a junior, connecting at a 37% clip.