Player Tips: Shooting Form with Janiah Barker

Hand placement. Elbow position. Consistent release. The fundamentals that make shots fall.

Five-star girls basketball prospect Janiah Barker breaks down the mechanics behind her shooting form. Her attention to detail—particularly hand position on the ball and elbow alignment—creates a repeatable motion that translates to game situations. These fundamentals have made her one of the most coveted recruits in her class.