Class of 2023 Rankings: Top Guards
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The Class of 2023 has a lot of talent, and could be one of the deeper classes we have seen come out of New Mexico with numerous division 2, and a few potential division 1 players. Some of these players…
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Continue ReadingThe Class of 2023 has a lot of talent, and could be one of the deeper classes we have seen come out of New Mexico with numerous division 2, and a few potential division 1 players. Some of these players have played a big role since their freshman year, and some stepped up in the first chance playing varsity last season. Here is a breakdown of the top guards in the updated Class of 2023 rankings.
CG 6’2 Exodus Ayers Exodus Ayers 6'2" | CG La Cueva | 2023 New E , La Cueva: Exodus is coming off a great sophomore year after being selected to the 5A all-state 2nd team, averaging 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals per game and leadin La Cueva to a second place finish in their district. He’s starting to gain national recognition as a top player in the southwest, and will be coming off a tremendous football season establishing himself as the top athlete in the state.
PG 6’0 Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM , Del Norte (pictured): Douma-Sanchez has an offer from New Mexico Highlands, and interest from multiple Division 1 programs, and if not for an injury this summer was on track to potentially receive his first Division 1 offer. He is a lights out shooter, with the ball on a string that can fill the stat sheet in many ways. Reigning Rivals New Mexico Mr. Basketball and 4A player of the year averaged 25 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds en route to a state title.
CG 6’0 Ely Lovato Ely Lovato 6'2" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM , Sandia: Lovato was another sensational sophomore last season finished the season with averages of 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game. He was selected to the all-district 1st team, and is due for a huge Junior season after receiving an offer from Eastern New Mexico over the summer.
PG 6’0 Chris Parra Jr, Atrisco Heritage: Chris is the top pure point guard in the class, he does a great job of being a leader on both offense and defense always keeping the team organized. He is very unselfish, always making the extra pass, giving up good shots for great shots, and knows how to make plays for his teammates. Parra is almost unstoppable out of the pick and roll with his ability to shoot off the dribble and make tight pocket passes to the open man.
SG 5’11 Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM , Del Norte: Once known as a defensive player, Judah, has really been working on his offensive side of the game since entering high school. His numbers jumped from 4 points to 14 points per game between his freshman and sophomore years, and he will need to take on even more scoring responsibility in the beginning of this season with Shane out of the mix. He was selected to the 4A all-state 1st team, and picked up an offer from New Mexico Military Institute over the summer.
SG 5’11 Dalen Moyer Dalen Moyer 6'0" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM , Sandia: Moyer is developing his point guard skills, and becoming more of a combo guard for Sandia. He is the Matadors biggest threat from beyond the arc, and shares playmaking duties with Lovato. Averaged 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in his first year at the varsity level.
PG 5’9 Nick Sanchez Nick Sanchez 5'11" | PG Artesia | 2023 State NM , Artesia: Sanchez is an undersized guard that plays with a lot of heart, and stepped up big time in the state championship game against Del Norte! He’s a good on ball defender, and solid playmaker that deals with pressure very well, never getting rushed, and always playing at his own speed. He was selected to the 4A all-state 2nd team.
PG 5’9 Alexis Dominguez Alexis Dominguez 5'10" | PG Highland | 2023 NM , Highland: Dominguez took over the role as the lead guard for Highland last season. He is a good ball handler that plays very well out of the pick and roll, and runs his teams offense to perfection. One of the best shooters in the class was selected to the 4A all-state 2nd team last season, and will look to lead the Hornets to 4A state title.