Updated Class of 2027 Player Rankings: Biggest Stock Boosters

With the release of the top 250 players in Wisconsin's class of 2027 on Wednesday on Prep Hoops Wisconsin, many players took significant jumps forward in the Player Rankings, which can be found <a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2027-rankings/">here.</a>   The following profiled players took leaps forward of at least 20 spots:    Previous Ranking: 41 Current Ranking: 16 A player to monitor over the next 12 months due to his size, mobility and skill, Hoel is not a finished product by any means. He has to get stronger and play more consistently. But at 6-foot-9 and with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Hoel has some obvious attributes. He had a solid spring/summer on the circuit with a very good [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] New Balance Prelude squad that ranked among the best in the state. And he figures to be a go-to player for an improved Stanley-Boyd squad this winter as they attempt to challenge for the title in the always competitive Western Cloverbelt Conference. Hoel currently holds a DII scholarship offer from Northern Michigan.     Previous Ranking: 149 Current Ranking: 21 Playing for an exceptionally strong De Pere squad, Krueger earned spot minutes on the Redbirds' varsity squad last season so it wasn't always easy to get a great read on his overall play. But that changed in the spring with the [program_tooltip program_id='2512324' first='Wisconsin' last='Legends'] and then again in June with De Pere as the 6-foot-4 wing prospect blossomed into one of the state's best in the 2027 class. His ability to make shots from deep, use his size, strength and aggressiveness to get to the basket, and play within a team concept were evident each time he took the floor. A solid all-around player with a very good feel for the game, Krueger has a DII offer from Lake Superior State.     Previous Ranking: 51 Current Ranking: 30 Bahr had some key moments in the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament last March while helping Aquinas captured the state crown, and then he turned around and developed his game at a rapid pace with playing a big role for the highly successful [program_tooltip program_id='2440507' first='Davis' last='Brothers Elite'] club team. An aggressive player with good size and strength, Bahr can play either guard spot or even small forward. His versatility also extends on the other end of the court as he can guard multiple positions. Bahr is a good long-distance shooter and tough to contain off the bounce as he comes at the defense with full force.     Previous Ranking: 94 Current Ranking: 45 Lewis helped the [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] club program to a 7-1 record in the adidas Gold circuit and that success earned them a spot on the adidas 3SSB circuit in July. [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] went 25-9 on the campaign and was led by Lewis, a versatile guard who can score and rebounds well for his size. Lewis had a huge game on the 3SSB circuit earlier this month, scoring 25 points, grabbing nine rebounds and making 13-of-14 foul shots in a 75-71 win over Jamal Shead Elite. A third-team all-Southeast Conference selection as a sophomore, Lewis averaged 11.2 points and 5.0 rebounds as a sophomore for a Racine Case squad that finished 11-14.     Previous Ranking: 72 Current Ranking: 51 Another key performer for the [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] program, Busch picks his spots and when he does, the results are usually positive for his team. He is a knockdown shooter from deep and he moves very well without the ball in an effort to get good looks at the basket. Busch has a tight handle and can score off of pull-up jumpers in addition to moving the ball with efficiency to his teammates. A gym rat who ranks among the better shooters in the 2027 class, Busch continued to take strides in his game over the past few months, both with [program_tooltip program_id='2127820' first='Racine' last='Truth'] and Oak Creek.     Previous Ranking: 103 Current Ranking: 64 Hendricks averaged 6.8 points as a sophomore for a Notre Dame squad that won 21 of 28 games and advanced to the WIAA Division 2 sectional finals. He has shown, both with Notre Dame and [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'], that his scoring output figures to balloon next winter as he put up points all spring and summer at an impressive level. He flashed a strong ability to score from outside the arc, but also proved his could put the ball on the floor and attack the basket with his size and strength. He forms a dynamic backcourt duo with his twin brother, Austin, as both compete with high energy on both ends of the court.     Previous Ranking: 99 Current Ranking: 67 A lead guard with good court vision and solid speed with the ball, Vale is a competitive backcourt prospect who loves to set the table for his teammates. He can push the ball in transition and also run a team in the half court. Vale isn't a huge scorer (7.3 ppg as a sophomore at Stoughton), but he is a capable shooter if left open. He is most valuable running a team due to his high basketball IQ while also putting on excellent ball pressure on defense with his quickness and energy.     Previous Ranking: 104 Current Ranking: 72 Differentiating the value of AJ and [player_tooltip player_id='2140873' first='Austin' last='Hendricks'] is difficult as both players bring a lot to the table. On any given day, one is probably a bit better than the other. But both are always engaged in the game and put forth tremendous effort for their teams. Austin might not have scored at quite the level of AJ over the spring/summer, but he had more than a few big scoring outputs. His true impact, however, comes on the defensive end as he is guards like a bulldog on the perimeter. He can also run a team from the point-guard position as evidenced by the fact he averaged 1.8 apg as a sophomore in a very competitive conference.     Previous Ranking: 131 Current Ranking: 88 A player who seems to add an inch by the month, Sommer is up to 6-foot-5 and has maintained his strength, skill and overall impact on a game. He can rebound, knock down shots, defend in the post and get on the floor for a loose ball. His overall versatility was impressive for Columbus Catholic this summer as he appears to have a couple of big seasons ahead of him for coach Joe Konieczny and the always-tough Dons.     Previous Ranking: 123 Current Ranking: 97 One of the top players for the [program_tooltip program_id='2076033' first='Wisconsin' last='Playmakers'] Appleton squad, Bezares appears poised to become a huge factor for the Neenah Rockets in 2025-26. His ball handling, shooting, decision making and all-around solid play were consistently strong all spring and summer for the Playmakers. Bezares can bury multiple three-point shots as well as drive to the basket to score or deliver a nice drop-off assist. On the other end of the court, Bezares keeps opponents out of the lane with his solid man defense.

With the release of the top 250 players in Wisconsin's class of 2027 on Wednesday on Prep Hoops Wisconsin, many players took significant jumps forward in the Player Rankings, which can be found here.