Wild West Shootout Recap: Top Snipers
The Wild West Shootout took place Thursday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 4th. Hosted by Tournament Director Cecelia Tennert, the event is held to raise money for the Sierra Kids Foundation, a Reno based Non-Profit organization that supplements the efforts of…
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Continue ReadingThe Wild West Shootout took place Thursday, December 2nd through Saturday, December 4th. Hosted by Tournament Director Cecelia Tennert, the event is held to raise money for the Sierra Kids Foundation, a Reno based Non-Profit organization that supplements the efforts of three Northern Nevada programs that work directly with families and young children with Autism. The tournament featured high school teams from Northern California, Las Vegas, and Reno, with the Championship being taken home by Prephoops Nevada #1 Ranked 5A Bishop Gorman. Several players showed off their sniping ability. In this article, we take a look at some of the top Snipers from the event.
Andrej Stojakovic Andrej Stojakovic 6'6" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State #19 Nation CA-N 6’6 SG Jesuit 2023 – Built like the prototypical wing shooter. Stojakovic was money this weekend. He displayed textbook form, complete with a consistent release and follow through. He was automatic in catch-and-shoot situations knocking down 6 threes in the opening game of the tournament.
Declan S Declan S 6'2" | SG Foothill | 2022 NV 6’0 PG Foothill 2022 – Let’s welcome Declan S Declan S 6'2" | SG Foothill | 2022 NV to our all irrational confidence team. The PG was not shy to let them fly and showed perhaps the most range of anyone at the event. Smith could kill you in catch-and-shoot situations, but also knocked down a few pull-up threes. He’s an “In The Gym” type player, willing to shoot it from distances defenders can’t believe. He made an event-high 10 3’s during the weekend.
Ryan Abelman Ryan Abelman 6'4" | SG Bishop Gorman | 2022 State NV 6’2 SG Bishop Gorman 2022 (#7PHN 2022) – Ableman’s signature performance was the first-round game against Folsom. In a tight ballgame, he knocked down a key corner three to extend the lead to 5. The sharpshooter kept it going from there, knocking down a total of 8 threes, and leading the Gaels to the tournament Crown. He was named MVP of the event.
Gavin Hamill 6’3 SG Vacaville 2022 – Hamill is what I call a professional shooter. The wing didn’t just knock down standstill jumpers, but also displayed the ability to move without the basketball, and make shots coming off screens. He also had one of the best things a shooter can have, a short memory. After missing his first few attempts in the consolation game, the 6’3 wing finished up strong knocking down three trey’s in the game, finishing with 7 for the weekend.
John Mobley Jr John Mobley Jr 6'0" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2024 State #55 Nation UT . 5’11 PG 2024 (#2PHN 2022) (featured image) – After a slow start, Mobley put to rest any doubts that he’s one of the top shooters in all of High School basketball. In the Championship game against Jesuit, the sophomore PG put on a show knocking down 6 threes in the game. The Trae Young clone can give it to you any way you like, Mobley hit them off the bounce, coming off screens, and from distance. He finished with a game-high 25 helping BG take home the tournament crown.
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