Updated 2027 Player Rankings: Profiles on Nos. 41-50

The updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the 2027 class released last week includes more than 100 players as athletes continue to carve out their reputations and have thus earned spots among the elite in the state in the class. Following are profiles on players 41-50:    Roach affects the game in a lot of ways as his energy and length often serves to disrupts opponents on defense while his ability to make perimeter shots and get to the basket and finish is an asset on offense. A starter for Catholic Memorial as a freshman, Roach averaged 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds while competing in the Classic Eight Conference and helped CMH to a 12-14 record under first-year coach Kyle Johnsen. He is ne of five returning players who started at times for the Crusaders a year ago.     One of the better shooters in the 2027 class, White has very deep range and can wrack up several made three-point baskets in any given game. White is on the small side to be sure, but the highly competitive backcourt ace is an elite-level shooter who also boasts plenty of quickness and strong ball-handling and passing skills. A key returning piece for a Kenosha Bradford program hoping to contend for the title in the Southeast Conference, White started and averaged 9.2 points and 2.6 assists as a freshman.     One of the more offensively aggressive players in the 2027 class, Whitmore is constantly looking for ways to break down defenders in an effort to score. He is most comfortable at this stage of his development taking the ball to the basket, and he has a hesitation dribble and crossover that make it difficult for defenders to stay in front of him. Whitmore also is an improving long-distance shooter. A gym rat who loves the game, Whitmore averaged 22.5 ppg as a freshman for upstart St. Augustine Prep.     A player who is making positive strides in his game over the past 12 months, Lowrance-Eichsen scored in double figures in four of the last seven high school games for Ozaukee last season, and then carried his strong play over to the [program_tooltip program_id='2076501' first='Chapman' last='Basketball Academy'] program in the spring/summer. Lowrance-Eischen moves well and is a versatile player who can score near the basket with his height advantage, but also step outside and make three-point shots.     Prewitt is a shifty backcourt prospect who likes to attack the basket and pull up for mid range jump shots. His quickness and athleticism allow him to guard well on the perimeter, and he's fast in transition as well. Prewitt played varsity basketball for Madison La Follette as a freshman and came off the bench for the Lancers to average 11.6 points per game.     A key component to the young talent in the Slinger program, Siikarla played varsity minutes as a freshman and averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds for the Owls, who finished 12-13 with four underclassmen in the starting rotation. Siikarla's length and versatility will be assets for the Owls the next three seasons as he teams with classmate [player_tooltip player_id='2351190' first='Jack' last='Kohnen'] (6-5) and incoming freshman Joey Kohnen (6-3) to form a strong nucleus for the future.     Yuenger is a prospect who could take dramatic strides in his game over the next 12 months as he adapts to the rigors of playing in the Badger Large Conference with Beaver Dam after excelling in the Trailways East Conference with Dodgeland as a freshman. You could see the confidence grow in Yuenger as the summer wore on, with both Beaver Dam and Breakaway. His skill level is high and the fact he's left handed keeps opponents off balance at times. Yuenger averaged a league-best 21.0 ppg as a freshman and earned unanimous first-team all-conference recognition.     Gwinn teamed with [player_tooltip player_id='2140901' first='Chandler' last='Perry'] of The Prairie School, [player_tooltip player_id='2398441' first='Cole' last='Betker'] of Racine Park and [player_tooltip player_id='2398434' first='Bryce' last='Austin'] of Racine Lutheran to form a dynamic backcourt combination for the [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] 15U club program. In addition to a strong showing on the AAU circuit, Gwinn also had a strong frosh campaign at Racine Park. He started for the Panthers and averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 rebounds while helping coach Casey Robbins' squad to a 20-8 record.     Backaus turned in one of the more prolific high school seasons of any player in the state's 2027 class. Playing for an inexperienced Black River Falls squad that finished last in the Coulee Conference, Backaus averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He made 65 three-point baskets on the season and had 31 points and six three-point baskets in a closs loss to Cochrane-Fountain City. Backaus will be the cornerstone piece for rookie coach Jack Taylor as he attempts to rebuild the Black River Falls program.     A smooth, smart and skilled combination guard, Geiger performed exceptionally well all spring and summer for the 15U Breakaway squad. His ability to score off the dribble, from mid range and outside the three-point arc were big assets for Breakaway. Geiger also figures to play a key role for a Fort Atkinson program hoping to challenge for the title in the Badger Large Conference in 2024-25. Geiger and older brother, senior [player_tooltip player_id='2493675' first='Owen' last='Geiger'], are backcourt standouts for the Blackhawks.

The updated Prep Hoops Wisconsin Player Rankings for the 2027 class released last week includes more than 100 players as athletes continue to carve out their reputations and have thus earned spots among the elite in the state in the class. Following are profiles on players 41-50: