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Meet The Field
Review the scouting reports for the 12 elite shooters below. Tap any card to flip it over for full stats!
Scott Setzke
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SCOTTSETZKE
Age: 45 | HT: 5'10"
Team: 2002 Eastern Michigan Eagles
Motto: I don't always do shots, but when I do, I Pop-A-Shot.
Strategy: Stay loose, have fun, lots of fist bumps, high fives, and bro hugs.
Resume: 2025 National Champion, 2026 Spring Virtual League Winner, 2025 Chicago Qualifier Winner
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Chris Murphy
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MURPH
Age: 42 | HT: 6'2"
Team: Kansas Jayhawks
Motto: Still have 4 years of eligibility left, open to NIL offers.
Strategy: Enjoy the ride.
Resume: 2026 Pop-A-Palooza Champion, 2026 St. Louis Qualifier Winner, 2025 Fall Virtual League Winner
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Josh Caputo
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JOSHCAPUTO
Age: 39 | HT: 6'2"
Team: Chicago Bulls
Motto: Deep dishin' and straight swishin'.
Strategy: Make more shots than the others or a staring competition.
Resume: 2024 National Champion, 2025 Semifinalist, 2026 Boston Winner
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James Isham
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ISHAM
Age: 35 | HT: 5'7"
Team: Boston Red Sox
Motto: Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
Strategy: Stay loose and have fun.
Resume: 2026 Pop-A-Palooza Runner-Up, 2026 Indianapolis Qualifier Winner
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Nick DeMarinis
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NICKYBUCKTZ
Age: 43 | HT: 6'0"
Team: New York Knicks
Motto: Living the dream.
Strategy: Winning is the only option.
Resume: 2026 Portland Qualifier Winner, 2025 National Championship Semifinalist
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Michael Pashkow
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PKOW
Age: 43 | HT: 5'9"
Team: New York Knicks
Motto: Life’s a garden, dig it.
Strategy: Score more points than my opponent.
Resume: 2025 National Runner-Up, 2026 Boston Winner
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STRINGMUSIC
Age: 58 | HT: 6'3"
Team: Kobe Bryant
Motto: Mamba Mentality
Strategy: Prepare for the Moment
Resume: 2026 Atlanta Qualifier Winner, 2026 St. Louis Qualifier Runner-Up
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BDERIAN
Age: 39 | HT: 5'7"
Team: Skyline Swishers
Motto: I drink & I know things
Resume: 2026 L.A. Qualifier Winner, 2025 Chicago Qualifier Semifinalist
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CJORDAN09
Age: 34 | HT: 6'5"
Team: LeBron James
Motto: Meats and cheeses always pleases
Strategy: Win first, look good second
Resume: 2026 New York Qualifier Winner
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Mitch Phillis
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MAP21
Age: 40 | HT: 6'3"
Team: United HS / Mercyhurst Lakers
Motto: Don't miss
Strategy: Shoot fast and don't miss
Resume: 2026 Chicago Qualifier Winner
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THE-GLOVE
Age: 40 | HT: 5'11"
Team: Skyline Swishers
Motto: Smelling salts and high BAC, that's what Swishers do.
Strategy: Stay focused, clear the noise, and get buckets.
Resume: 2026 Chicago Super Qualifier Winner
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DANNYK02
Age: 26 | HT: 6'2"
Motto: Do everything. Live every day like it is your last.
Strategy: Put up as many shots as possible. The more shots I take, the more I make.
Resume: 2026 Atlanta Qualifier Semifinalist
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