I'm wondering how much the 50/40/90 rubric tracks the other identifier we sometimes hear about, the "true 3-level scorer." We'd need more detailed info to break out midrange shots from layups in the first element. Also, 3-level scorers don't always meet the 50/40/90 standard. Blakes and Hidalgo are clearly 3-level scorers, though their percentages fall short. This was true of Clark as well. The key thing is that they each use the threat of scoring at each level to force defensive compromises they can exploit.
We all celebrated Paige's 3-level abilities -- she was a great 3-point shooter, a deadly midrange shooter, and a genius at the rim. The threat of her 3-pt shot drew defenders too close, and she would blow by them into the midrange where the bigs had to decide whether to challenge the deadly dribble-stop jumper, and if they did she'd be at the rim in an instant. This is what made her a "bucket-getter," and every great team needs at least one of these. How many 3-level scorers are there currently 1) on the Huskies, 2) on the top teams?
For #1, I'd say Azzi, Sarah, and perhaps Blanca, and Ash. Kayleigh could become another if her 3-pt shooting continues to improve, because she has the other two elements down. KK is working towards this, but still lacks the midrange element though her perimeter shot is much improved. Allie may be close to mastering all three levels. I had to think hard about Blanca, since although she can score at all 3 levels, she doesn't really rely on that to create her shots. She relies on an irresistible combination of size speed and body control to get to her spots. I could say something similar about Ash -- she has all three, but she doesn't use them to create openings for her drives. Instead, she just looks for an opening and drives straight to the rim. In her prime, I'd have included Carol on this list.
For #2, I'd say on SC there's Tessa and Taniya. Raven appears to be working toward it but isn't quite there yet. Joyce is not a 3-pt threat, yet. Could Agot or Ayla join this club soon? Maybe. On UCLA, Kneepkens and Jaquez are clearly examples. After them, I don't see any obvious cases. On Texas, there's Booker and Rori, and maybe Lee. Are there any others? On Vandy, There's Blakes and that's about it. On LSU, there's Flaujae and Mikayla.
Have I missed anyone?
