I’ve grown to really love Rivera’s game. The 6-foot-1 guard has gotten so much stronger in the past year, and it’s paying dividends for him on both ends of the floor. He was the only guy I saw take a charge all night—and he took 3 or 4 of them in one game!! He competes hard on that end and talks all the time. Offensively, he has a quick trigger and strokes it from three, but his added strength has also massively improved his driving and finishing ability in the paint. Rivera should be a key player for Governor’s Academy this season and will find a fit at the D3 level when the time comes. His ability to fit in any offensive system will be his calling card.

Isaac Rivera Isaac Rivera 6'1" | SG The Governor’s Academy | 2027 New E was lighting it up from beyond the arch and was the best pure shooter at the event. Every time he got the ball with space, he would let it fly from three-point land and his mechanics were superb while remaining identical throughout the day. He also looked comfortable creating off the bounce as well, getting to the basket with a solid first step, and making reads as a passer on drives to find the open shooter on the perimeter.

At 6-foot-1 and with a strong physique, Rivera has solid physical tools for a 2026 guard. He can shoot it from the outside and also displayed some good finishing moves at the rim. He also has a keen sense for when to make the kick out and kick ahead passes – he’s an unselfish player. He’ll need to get a bit quicker and become a better ball handler if he wants to play at the mid or high D3 level, but he’s got a couple of years to make that happen.