Numbers breakdown on state's Big 3
Through four games of Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League, Rashad Vaughn (Cooper), Tyus Jones (Apple Valley) and Reid Travis (DeLaSalle) are among its statistical leaders. About 400 of the country's premier high school players play in the league.
Rashad Vaughn Wisconsin Playground Elite
Ranked 1st in points: 97, 24.25 ppg avg
3rd-best single game-high: 31 points
1st in field goals made: 38, 9.5 avg
3rd in free throws made: 12, 3 avg
Tyus Jones Howard Pulley Panthers
Ranked 4th in points: 80 pts, 20 ppg avg
Top single game-high: 38 points
3rd in field goals made: 30, 7.5 avg
2nd in free throws made: 17, 4.25 avg
1st in assists: 32, 8 avg
Tied-5th in steals: 10, 2.5 avg
Reid Travis Howard Pulley Panthers
Points: 64 points, 16 ppg avg
5th in total rebounds: 37, 9.25 avg
2nd in offensive rebounds: 19, 4.75 avg
4th in free-throw attempts: 29, 7.25 avg
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