2027 Rankings: Point Guard Stock-Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out five stock-riser point guards who should be on coaches' radars. These guys have proven to be among the best this 2027 class has to offer in terms of showrunners and gave us a lot to look forward to based on their play this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1770582"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ec0108c86a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cummins is an explosive playmaking guard who really gets it done on both ends. He's a past-first guard whose lateral quickness and burst help him consistently get into gaps and evade pressure. He's also a tenacious on-ball defender. His season averages on the Grind Session were 13.2 points, 9.0 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2392727"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ec0108c8747"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hintz is another superb athlete at the point, and he led his Lyncs to the 1A title this winter. He's a highlight waiting to happen, has great reactions to rack up steals (2.5 SPG), and has the big bounce to play above the rim. But he's not just an athletic finisher; he's also displayed a buttery jumper and the ability to score from each level, pouring in 22.1 points per game this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140834"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ec0108c87c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Price flourished at the helm for Bellarmine this winter, showing some major growth as a decision-maker, ballhandler, and proving he can play point at a high-level. His season was cut short by injury, and it remains to be seen when he'll return, but Price definitely displayed his skills and value last winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140866"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ec0108c884b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Lancers guard had an impact across all fronts this winter, scoring 21 points a game to go along with 4.5 RPG, 3.4 APG, and 2.9 SPG. He's a guard with a little bounce in his step who can find success in a lot of ways offensively. Has good range from three, goes strong to the rim, and can score in a hurry with his knack for drawing fouls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2835548"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ec0108c88ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ziklik really opened some eyes with his play at the state tournament, and has proven he and [player_tooltip player_id='2144895' first='Jayden' last='Hunt'] will be a tough backcourt duo next season. He can run the point, set things in motion, has the craftiness and footwork to get through traffic and to the rim, and also knocks down the three at a good clip. Look out for him to step up in an even bigger role next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->