Rivera is a perfect example of A) why we host events like the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp and B) why we like to regularly update and expand our rankings and Watch List. For one reason or another we missed him throughout his freshman year. However, he burst onto the scene at our Sophomore ID Camp as one of the most impressive guards in attendance. The Portage High School point guard was electric as a playmaker showcasing the ability to score it in a variety of ways off of the bounce while also making plays for his teammates consistently. Look for him to really emerge as a backcourt prospect for Portage in the coming years.

Admittedly, we weren’t aware of this 5’9″ point guard prospect out of Portage High School prior to Sunday’s event. However, that is also exactly why the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp is so valuable. Rivera showed up and immediately captured our attention. He was one of the most impressive pure playmakers in the gym consistently getting into the paint and either making the right play to a teammate or finishing with either hand at the end of his drives. Rivera’s ability to penetrate and draw help led to a lot of open shots for his teammates in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 settings.

As we mentioned in his top performer write up, we were not aware of this Portage High School point guard prior to the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp. The left-handed playmaker wasted no time capturing our attention and proving himself as one of the best guards at the event. Rivera lived in the paint consistently getting dribble penetration from the perimeter. He scored it in a variety of ways and made excellent passes to his open teammates. Rivera’s two-way impact in the backcourt really stood out and we expect to see a breakout sophomore season for him at Portage.

Admittedly, we weren’t aware of this 5’9″ point guard prospect out of Portage High School prior to Sunday’s event. However, that is also exactly why the Prep Hoops Indiana Sophomore ID Camp is so valuable. Rivera showed up and immediately captured our attention. He was one of the most impressive pure playmakers in the gym consistently getting into the paint and either making the right play to a teammate or finishing with either hand at the end of his drives. Rivera’s ability to penetrate and draw help led to a lot of open shots for his teammates in both 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 settings.