Class of 2023 Top Shooters
With the rise of understanding and acceptance that 3 > 2, the ability to hit from beyond the arc has become even more emphasized among college coaches. Threes change games, and all these players on this last have that game…
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Continue ReadingWith the rise of understanding and acceptance that 3 > 2, the ability to hit from beyond the arc has become even more emphasized among college coaches. Threes change games, and all these players on this last have that game changing ability.
Two of the elite shooters in the Class, Parker Friedrichsen Parker Friedrichsen 6'4" | SG Bixby | 2023 State #165 Nation OK and Jeremiah Johnson Jeremiah Johnson 6'4" | PG Wasatch Academy Prep Class Of 2024 | 2024 GA were already covered in the Top 5 recap.
Connor Dow Connor Dow 6'6" | SF Broken Arrow | 2023 State #252 Nation OK , 6’6 Wing, Broken Arrow, Ranked 7th
While the 918 junior is growing into his frame and becoming an big athletic presence for the Tigers, his shooting stroke remains pure and he’s one of the top spot up shooters in Oklahoma.
Sebastian Perry Sebastian Perry 6'1" | PG Heritage Hall | 2023 State OK , 6’1 Point Guard, Heritage Hall, Ranked 8th
Last season, especially in the Class 4A Semifinals, Perry excelled as a catch and shoot specialist that made it rain from deep. Now the junior Charger guard has an expanded role and is more of a threat as an off the dribble shooter. Especially in the midrange.
Seth Pratt Seth Pratt 6'3" | SG Memorial | 2023 State OK , 6’3 Shooting Guard, Tulsa Memorial, Ranked 9th
A pure shooter, he rivals the aforementioned Friedrichsen and Johnson as the one of the best shooters in the class. While his overall game is expanding his best trait is still the floor spacing benefits he provides. This is evident by the 143 threes he’s already made at Memorial, at a 53% clip.
Zander Baker Zander Baker 5'10" | PG Norman | 2023 State OK , 5’10 Point Guard, Putnam City North, Ranked 19th
The Putnam City North Panther has deep range from three, and it’s not just about the 80 footer he hit earlier this year that ended up on Sportscenter. Baker is very comfortable hitting off the dribble from beyond the arc or spotting up a few feet behind the arc.
Evan Barber Evan Barber 6'1" | CG Westmoore | 2023 State OK , 6’2 Combo Guard, Westmoore, Ranked 20th
The lefty has a strong frame that allows him to operate in the midrange and at the rim. But his ability to fill it up from deep must always be accounted for.
Jayden Cincotta Jayden Cincotta 6'1" | SG Edmond Santa Fe | 2023 State OK , 6’1 Combo Guard, Edmond Santa Fe, Ranked 21st
A spot up specalist, Cincotta is the type of shooter that always needs to be ran off the line by the opposition. He now is becoming equally dangerous at working in the midrange.
Jordyn Brown Jordyn Brown 6'0" | PG Ardmore | 2023 State OK , 6’0 Combo Guard, Ardmore, Ranked 25th
The Tigers are filled with good shooters, including this junior who hit 5 three pointers in an upset victory over 5A powerhouse Tulsa Memorial last year in the Class 5A State Quarterfinals. Brown has continued to have excellent shooting performances as a junior as well.
O’rian Scales O’rian Scales 5'10" | PG Putnam City West | 2023 OK 5’10 Combo Guard, Putnam City West, Ranked 27th
While Scales plays hard nosed defense as required by agreeing to put on a Patriot uniform, he’s also a deadeye shooter. He particularly stood out in the Patriots’ run to the title game in the loaded Joe Lawson Invitational in December.
Xavier Ridenour Xavier Ridenour 6'2" | CG Kingfisher | 2023 State OK , 6’0 Combo Guard, Kingfisher, Ranked 34th
After the graduation of many key players from last year’s 4A State Champions team including Maverick Ridenour, the younger Ridenour has stepped into a big scoring role for the top ranked Yellowjackets. His standout performances this year include a 7-9 three point game last week to claim the Buckle of Wheatbelt tournament crown.
Chase Sucharda Chase Sucharda 6'3" | CG Newcastle | 2023 State OK , 6’3 Shooting Guard, Newcastle, Ranked 35th
A strong overall scorer, Sucharda is another small town standout that can light it up from beyond the arc.
Garrett Redwine Garrett Redwine 6'1" | CG Tuttle | 2023 State OK , 6’0 Combo Guard, Tuttle, Ranked 39
For the 4A contending Tigers, the junior has stepped into a bigger role after an illness sidelined senior sharpshooter Kaden Vande Kaden Vande 6'7" | SG Tuttle | 2022 OK . Redwine has shined as a shooter, and recently was another player shooting over 50% from three on the season.
Ryan Guerrero Ryan Guerrero 5'11" | PG Southmoore | 2023 State OK , 5’11 Combo Guard, Southmoore, Ranked 42
The Sabercat junior is starting to put up bigger scoring numbers, that are anchored by his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. In the recent John Nobles tournament, he had two games of over 20 points while shooting over 50% from three over the 3 day event.
Aadhi Ayyappan Aadhi Ayyappan 6'1" | SG Bartlesville | 2023 State OK 6’0 Shooting Guard, Bartlesville, Ranked 47th
A spot up specialist, he also is one of the grittier players in the class with his willingness to defend and do the little things for the Bruins.
Rustin Coffey Rustin Coffey 6'6" | SF Valliant | 2023 State OK , 6’6 Wing, Valliant, Ranked 50th
On the film the intriguing wing prospect from Southeastern Oklahoma has great overall physical traits. But one thing that also stands out is his pure shooting form from beyond the arc.