2027 Player Rankings: Point Guard Stock Risers

A look at the point guard prospects in Wisconsin's class of 2027 who improved their stock this spring and moved up in the <a href="https://prephoops.com/wisconsin/rankings/2027-rankings/">Prep Hoops Player Rankings for the class 2027, which</a> were released this week.    Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 42 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 44 Winning games is of paramount importance to Hendricks and that admirable trait becomes evident each time you watch the hard-working point guard compete. A two-time first-team all-defensive performer for Notre Dame Academy in the Fox River Classic Conference, Hendricks played well for [program_tooltip program_id='2078394' first='Team' last='1848'] on the club circuit in the spring, showing an ability to connect from three-point range, get to the basket and set up his teammates. And on defense, he is always locked in, taking on the challenge of guarding the opponent's top perimeter players. Hendricks helped Notre Dame to a 21-7 record by averaging 15.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 assists while also shooting 47 percent from three-point range.     Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 43 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 46 Geiger's ability to turn the corner on defenders, get to the basket and then finish with an extra burst is extremely impressive. And he often is able to absorb contact and get the ball up and over taller defenders on his drives to the basket. He has become a very good passer when he is double teamed en route to the hoop and also has improved his three-point shooting skill. Geiger had a very strong junior season for Fort Atkinson and then carried that strong play over to the club circuit where he has excelled for [program_tooltip program_id='2517147' first='Wisconsin' last='Breakaway'] while playing a difficult schedule.     Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 47 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 53 Steady, smart and skilled. Those attributes pretty much sum up the consistent play of Samson, a true pass-first lead guard who values setting up his teammates and playing strong perimeter defense. A three-year varsity performer for West DePere, Samson is sure handed with the ball in his hands and makes instinctual decisions in pressure situations. He averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists as a junior to earn second-team all-league honors in the Fox River Classic Conference.     Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 50 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 100 Moving up 50 spots in the Player Rankings isn't easy. You'd better play exceptionally well and show new positive aspects of your game. Well, DeGeorge accomplished those lofty feats over the past several months for both Waukesha South and [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP']. His quickness, aggressiveness and ability to score and pass have become true assets for the improved point guard. DeGeorge has been one of the more consistent and productive players for the [program_tooltip program_id='2480703' first='24:' last='UP'] program this spring and has proven his ability to defend away from the basket with his speed and peskiness. DeGeorge averaged 23.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 steals as a junior and received second-team all-Woodland West Conference recognition.     Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 57 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 70 Walz has steadily moved up in the Player Rankings over the past year and further ascent is possible as he becomes more comfortable with becoming more of a scorer than he has been in the past. With Wisconsin Lutheran last winter, Walz primarily was a distributor and defender, although he did average 7.6 points and 3.3 assists for a team that went 30-0 and won the WIAA Division 1 state title. This spring, he has showcased his strong shooting ability for [player_tooltip player_id='3604208' first='Pro' last='Lane'] while also continuing to play stellar defense and share the ball with his teammates. Walz has good physical strength, a strong understanding of the game and an improved offensive repertoire that figures to only get better.     Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 64 Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 68 A scoring lead guard who competes with plenty of grit and toughness, Rivas can score at all three levels. He loves to get into the lane off the dribble for short jump shots or layups while also showing the ability to knock down three-point jump shots. His quickness, strength and confidence with the ball in his hands are tough to contain for any defender and he proved that last winter while averaging 20.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 steals in the highly competitive Badger Large Conference.

A look at the point guard prospects in Wisconsin's class of 2027 who improved their stock this spring and moved up in the Prep Hoops Player Rankings for the class 2027, which were released this week.