PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Wetumpka’s Andrew Voyles is elite beyond the arc

Wetumpka High School Boys Basketball — Buy Now

File / TPI Wetumpka senior guard Andrew Voyles is shooting 43% from beyond the arc this season, ranking No. 3 in 3-pointers made in Alabama. He is the player of the week.
Cliff Williams 334-740-1116

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File / TPI Wetumpka senior guard Andrew Voyles is shooting 43% from beyond the arc this season, ranking No. 3 in 3-pointers made in Alabama. He is the player of the week.
Cliff Williams 334-740-1116

Looking at the way the game of basketball is played today, it’s hard to believe the 3-point shot didn’t always exist.

Today, from high school to the NBA and back, teams are attempting more 3-point shots than ever before, and the numbers continue to steadily trend upward. The demand for a consistent 3-point shooter on the roster at every level is higher now than it ever has been.

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Andrew Voyles, Wetumpka’s sharpshooter, is the Elmore County player of the week.
Cliff Williams 334-740-1116

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