MBB Recruitment: Top Shooter of 2025 Class

Basketball covets and prioritizes shooting ability at all levels of the game. As evaluators, we are constantly identifying and researching the sport’s most reliable shooters, especially with an eye toward future productivity.

Shooting has become an artform in the modern game and who better than Stephen Curry’s shooting coach Brandon Penn to weigh in on what it takes to stand out as a shooter?

“Be a fluid mover who is in great shape. Shooters must be the most conditioned players on the floor because getting open requires movement,” Payne said. “Do you work under pressure in your workouts against a time and score? There are many players who shoot very well in workouts, but struggle to translate that success into the game. Your work habits and your desire as a shooter. Great and consistent mechanics. And working at a breakneck pace with preparation ultimately makes you the game shooter. Can you stretch the floor and create opportunities for your teammates?

“Above anything else, you as a shooter must be comfortable and confident in all situations. Unwavering confidence can help a shooter overcome many physical and mechanical issues. Mentally tough shooters are the best shooters in the world.”

Today, we’re highlighting a group of great shooters who outline Payne’s blueprint for what should be a productive senior season. With more dedication and refinement, each player on this list could project as an impact player both this season and throughout college basketball due to their transferable skills.

We drilled down into different categories like 3-pointers, shooting percentage, shot quality and amount of attempts. The eye test evaluates shot mechanics, shot preparation and pre-shot movement. Based on data, live evaluations and film, these are currently the best shot-takers, shooters and shot-makers we’ve scouted in the 2025 class.