2027 Rankings Update: Class 1A and 2A Newcomer Guards

(200) [player_tooltip player_id='3218251' first='Cole' last='Jeppesen'] | PG | Riverside   Jeppesen has been really good for the Bulldogs in his junior year, leading the team in assists (5.5) and steals (2.1) while ranking third in scoring (10.3). He's a quick guard who loves to get his teammates involved, and he does a great job protecting the rock, posting a 3.14 assist-to-turnover ratio.   (201) [player_tooltip player_id='2146241' first='Creighton' last='Wirth'] | CG | Forest City   Wirth can play with or without the ball in his hands for the Indians, shooting 42% from the 3-point line to go with 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. He's a talented two-way guard who can use his speed to his advantage on either end of the floor.   (205) [player_tooltip player_id='3343976' first='Trey' last='Cota'] | PG | Kee   A quick 5-10 lead guard, Cota has stepped into a starring role for the Hawks as a junior and been solid, averaging a team-high 13.6 points per game. He's at his best when he's playing downhill and attacking the rim, both in the halfcourt and in transition.   (206) [player_tooltip player_id='3343950' first='Quentin' last='Dalton'] | SG | Bedford   Dalton has been one of the most explosive scorers in the state this season, averaging 22.8 points per game on 57-35-66 shooting splits. A talented three-level scorer who can shoot it off the dribble or the catch, he has shown the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, averaging 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 3.2 steals per game for the Bulldogs.   (210) [player_tooltip player_id='2853865' first='Colin' last='Christians'] | SG | Sioux Central   A 6-5 off-ball guard with great size, Christians uses that size to his advantage on both ends of the floor, averaging 10.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game on 61-44-53 shooting splits. His size and length allow him to defend multiple positions, and he can easily shoot over defenders at this level.   (212) [player_tooltip player_id='2853486' first='Garrett' last='Krause'] | SG | South Central Calhoun   Krause leads the Titans in scoring (13.5) and steals (3.1) per game. An athletic guard who can get to the rim off the dribble, his penchant for jumping passing lanes routinely leads to easy buckets for the Titans as well.   (213) [player_tooltip player_id='2906551' first='Riley' last='Lauver'] | SG | Treynor   A 6-2 guard who understands his role on a talented, senior-laden Treynor team, Lauver can knock down shots off the catch or serve as a reliable secondary ball-handler and playmaker. He's averaging 8.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.   (218) [player_tooltip player_id='2610941' first='Ty' last='Rardin'] | CG | Nodaway Valley   Rardin is a 6-0 volume scorer who leads the Wolverines in scoring (13.7) and assists (3.6) per game. He's a capable, but not great, perimeter shooter who uses his speed and ball-handling to his advantage, playing downhill and getting to the rim or free-throw line consistently.   (219) [player_tooltip player_id='2828832' first='Taegin' last='Smith'] | PG | Marquette Catholic   A 6-2 guard who can play on or off the ball, Smith is averaging 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game for the Defenders on 37-40-78 shooting splits. He's able to use his size to his advantage, willing to take smaller defenders onto the block and score or facilitate.   (222) [player_tooltip player_id='3343988' first='Brady' last='Reynolds'] | PG | Earlham   A 5-11 lead guard, Reynolds has been great as both a scorer (11.9) and playmaker (5.1 assists) for the Cardinals, who, especially early in the season, were one of the pleasant surprises in Class 1A. He uses his speed and athleticism to his advantage, averaging 5.9 rebounds per game as well.   (223) [player_tooltip player_id='3343991' first='LJ' last='Harris'] | SG | Notre Dame   Harris is a physical, athletic guard who knows what he's good at and plays to that strength. He has attempted just one 3-pointer this season, instead using his speed, handles, and strength to bully his way to the rim for finishes time-after-time. He's averaging 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game on 55% shooting for the Nikes.   (227) [player_tooltip player_id='3343993' first='Nolan' last='Woods'] | PG | North Linn   Woods was the lone notable returnee for the Lynx this season and has been good for them, averaging 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He's a smart guard who can stretch the floor or attack the rim off the bounce.   (229) [player_tooltip player_id='3344000' first='Canden' last='Weber'] | SG | Marquette Catholic   The Defenders' leading scorer, Weber has been a pleasant surprise in his junior year, averaging 14.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game on 50-41-85 shooting splits. He's a quick 5-9 guard who handles it really well, and his change-of-direction is hard for defenders to contend with.   (239) [player_tooltip player_id='3344407' first='Carter' last='Jorgenson'] | SG | Sidney   Jorgenson is an explosive scorer who averages 16.6 points per game for the Cowboys. His efficiency numbers aren't great, but he's able to get to the free-throw line consistently, which helps contribute to his lofty point total.   (240) [player_tooltip player_id='3344408' first='Everett' last='Bender'] | SG | English Valleys   Bender is the lone Bear averaging in double figures, putting up 18.0 points per game to go with 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.3 blocks. An athletic 6-0 guard who stuffs the stat sheet on a nightly basis, he can score from all three levels.   (241) [player_tooltip player_id='3344409' first='Brady' last='Van Scoyoc'] | SG | East Buchanan   A 6-1 wing who does a bit of everything for the Buccaneers, Van Scoyoc averages 16.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game on 39% shooting from both the floor and 3-point line.   (242) [player_tooltip player_id='2396063' first='Braiden' last='Lauritzen'] | SG | Dunkerton   Lauritzen is a 6-0 guard who ranks second on the team in scoring (14.0) and assists (3.3), leads the team in steals (2.4), and is third in rebounding (5.6). Needless to say, he's able to stuff the stat sheet in a variety of ways for the Raiders.   (244) [player_tooltip player_id='3344410' first='Landon' last='Roling'] | SG | Highland   Roling has been the go-to option for the Huskies, averaging 15.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game on 41-35-82 shooting splits. He can shoot it from 3 off the dribble and the catch, and has been fantastic on the glass on either end of the floor.   (250) [player_tooltip player_id='3344412' first='Isaiah' last='Moudy'] | SG | Waukon   A 6-0 guard who can play with or without the ball in his hands, Moudy has been an impactful two-way player for the Indians in his junior year, averaging 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game on 45% shooting.

(200) Cole Jeppesen Cole Jeppesen 5'11" | PG Riverside | 2027 State IA | PG | Riverside