Class of 2022: Top 10 Guards, Part 2

Jamyl Williams

August 25, 2021 @ 01:17 PM

I got to watch a lot of basketball this spring and summer, and there were a lot of players in New Mexico that stood out while playing in both local, and national tournaments! Now that school year has begun, and the basketball season is only three months away, I want to begin highlighting the top players throughout the state, and recapping their accomplishments from last season, and over the summer. 6. CG 5’10 [player_tooltip player_id="1269611" first="Adadrian" last="Jackson"], Soccoro: "Duda" is possibly the best on ball defender in the entire state of New Mexico. He is extremely quick laterally, deceptively strong, has quick hands, and can jump with just bout anyone in the gym. He fights for every loose ball, and has a knack for getting numerous steals throughout every game he plays. He is still developing in to a true playmaker and needs to improve his jump shooting, but he can get to the basket at will, and has an above average ability to finish at the rim. 7. PG 5’10 [player_tooltip player_id="1128605" first="Kaden" last="Valdez"], Volcano Vista: Kaden is one of the best two sport athletes in New Mexico. The standout wide receiver can really shoot from beyond the arc and is a good playmaker for the Hawks. This will be his third year as a starter, and he should be able to have a similar impact to this season as the two prior. Kaden was selected to all district first team after averaging about 15 point per game. 8. PG 5’10 [player_tooltip player_id="1192090" first="Garret" last="May"], Española Valley: May is one of the kids that have made a name for himself over this past year. He was selected as district player of the year, and to the all state first team. He is a really tough defender, and a great playmaker. He will look to lead Española to the state title this year after losing to Del Norte in the semi final last season. 9. PG 5’10 [player_tooltip player_id="1076674" first="Jalen" last="Greene"], Mayfield: Greene enters the season as a three year letterman. He is a solid playmaker that is strong enough to bully his way to the basket. He was selected to all district 2nd team, and will be a key piece for Mayfield as they will lose there top scorer.