2027 Rankings Update: Newcomer Shooting Guards

(151) [player_tooltip player_id='2906429' first='Grant' last='Gordon'] | SG | Solon   Gordon looks like the type of player who could turn into a go-to scorer for the Spartans as a junior with his combination of size and ability to play with or without the ball in his hands. The 6-1 guard shot 50% from the floor while averaging 6.8 points per game as a sophomore.   (162) [player_tooltip player_id='2824178' first='Amari' last='Armstrong'] | CG | Estherville Lincoln Central   A 6-1 combo guard who can play with or without the ball, Armstrong averaged 7.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game as a sophomore for the Midgets. He'll need to become a more efficient and consistent shooting threat, but his quickness and ability to create off the dribble make him dangerous.   (165) [player_tooltip player_id='2906452' first='Caden' last='Oswald'] | SG | Coon Rapids-Bayard   Oswald had a really night sophomore year for the Crusaders, leading the team in assists at 4.1 a game, posting a 2.15 assist-to-turnover ratio, and averaging 10.6 points per game. He's a skilled guard who can play on or off the ball, as evidenced by his playmaking and his three-level scoring.   (169) [player_tooltip player_id='2425334' first='Quincy' last='Sawvell'] | SG | Wilton   Part of a really talented 2027 class at Wilton, Sawvell averaged 11 points per game and knocked down 37.4% of his 3-point attempts as a sophomore. He has a quick release off the catch, moves well without the ball in his hands, and is a versatile scoring threat who thrives playing next to two outstanding scorers in [player_tooltip player_id='2865349' first='Bryer' last='Putman'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2419764' first='Oaklan' last='Jirak'].   (172) [player_tooltip player_id='2906403' first='Braedon' last='Perez-Hietbrink'] | SG | Sioux Center   Perez-Hietbrink led the Warriors in scoring as a sophomore, averaging 14.3 points per game on 43-32-70 shooting splits. He's a skilled three-level scorer and playmaker with good vision and handles.   (177) [player_tooltip player_id='2906437' first='Owen' last='Hammersland'] | SG | Central Elkader   The 5-10 Hammersland led the Warriors in scoring as a sophomore, averaging 14.7 points per game to go with 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.1 steals. He shot just under 36% from the 3-point line, but is at his best when he's putting pressure on defenses and looking to attack.   (178) [player_tooltip player_id='2865242' first='Adrian' last='Whipple'] | CG | Eagle Grove   Whipple showed the ability to play with or without the ball in his hands throughout his sophomore year for the Eagles, averaging 9.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. When he's looking to score, he's best when attacking and getting into the teeth of the defense, where he can either finish around the rim or find open teammates.   (183) [player_tooltip player_id='2906474' first='Cole' last='Long'] | SG | Iowa Valley   A 6-1 off-ball guard, Long knocked down a team-high 58 3-pointers as a sophomore for the Tigers. He averaged 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.   (185) [player_tooltip player_id='2906489' first='Brayden' last='Miller'] | SG | Ogden   The 5-11 guard who remarkably efficient as a sophomore for the Bulldogs, averaging a team-high 13.7 points on a ridiculous 68.3% shooting. He only attempted 25 3-pointers, but knocked them down at a 44% clip.   (188) [player_tooltip player_id='2906500' first='Luke' last='Rushford'] | SG | Mount Vernon   Rushford is part of a talented 2027 class at Mount Vernon that is filled with athletic, versatile players. He can play on or off the ball, is a solid defender with strength, length, and athleticism, and he can create quality looks for his teammates. He averaged 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.   (191) [player_tooltip player_id='2906515' first='Vaughn' last='Stegen'] | SG | Waukon   A 6-2 wing, Stegen averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while knocking down 36% of his 3-point attempts as a sophomore. He can attack the rim off the dribble or knock down shots off the catch.   (193) [player_tooltip player_id='2906521' first='Willie' last='Williams'] | SG | Western Dubuque   An athletic 6-0 wing who can get to the rim off the dribble, use his length and athleticism to his advantage defensively, and knock down shots off the catch, Williams averaged 8.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore for the Bobcats, and he'll be the top returnee for the team this season.   (194) [player_tooltip player_id='2906523' first='Benjamin' last='Weiss'] | SG | Nevada   Weiss was the most dangerous Cubs perimeter shooting threat last season, knocking down 46 3-pointers (second on the team) at a 43.0% clip. He's a talented shooter off the catch who moves well without the ball in his hands.   (200) [player_tooltip player_id='2906554' first='Kinnick' last='Richenberger'] | SG | Wapello   Richenberger had a really nice sophomore year for the Indians, averaging 13.4 points per game on 43-30-67 shooting splits. A 5-11 guard who likes to play downhill and attack the rim, he's also an adept defender who gets into passing lanes and turns defense into offense in a hurry.

(151) Grant Gordon Grant Gordon 6'1" | SG Solon | 2027 State IA | SG | Solon