2022 Southwest Salsa Slam Invitational!
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This is the 17th Annual Southwest Salsa Slam Invitational Tournament. This Tournament started Thursday May 5th and will continue on to Sunday May 8th. The Tournament is hosted by teams from New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado. This article will…
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Continue ReadingThis is the 17th Annual Southwest Salsa Slam Invitational Tournament. This Tournament started Thursday May 5th and will continue on to Sunday May 8th. The Tournament is hosted by teams from New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado. This article will cover part two of the top standouts from the varsity division.
Marcus Wilson Marcus Wilson 6'2" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 NM – 6’4 Guard “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2024
Marcus Wilson Marcus Wilson 6'2" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2024 NM is arguably the best player in this tournament. During this tournament, Marcus has played exceptional at the guard position. He has been aggressive looking for his shot and that has opened up his play-making for his teammates. Marcus has played at a high level on both sides of the floor which has given ABC Spotlight a lot of success.
Isaiah Maldonado– 5’7 Guard “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2024
Albuquerque High’s Isaiah Maldonado was one of the bright spots for ABC Spotlight during this tournament. He continues to grow and and add more too his game. Isaiah quickly became one of the states best three-point shooters in the high school regular season. He has added running an offense to his game and getting his teammates involved during this tournament.
Dalen Moyer Dalen Moyer 6'0" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM – 6’0 Guard “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2023
Sandia’s Dalen Moyer Dalen Moyer 6'0" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM has taken his game to another level since the end of the high school regular season. He has always been a consistent scorer, but Dalen has improved his ball handling which has made him even tougher to guard. During this tournament he has limitless range and has extended his three-point shot which makes him have to be guarded from half-court. What has made him unstoppable is when he drives to the basket, he can create his own shot.
Gideon Harris Gideon Harris 6'2" | SF ABC Prep | 2023 State NM – 6’2 Guard “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2023
Gideon Harris Gideon Harris 6'2" | SF ABC Prep | 2023 State NM is a fun player to watch and during this tournament, one of the first things that stands out is his leadership. More often than not, he’s the one running the offense and when he doesn’t have the ball, he’s still the one communicating with his team. He has given it his all on every single possession and is as competitive as anyone in this tournament.
Sean Alter Sean Alter 6'9" | PF Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM – 6’8 Center “VV Hawks” Class of 2023
State Champion Sean Alter Sean Alter 6'9" | PF Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM has been one of the biggest X-Factors in this tournament. At his size, he has been impactful on both sides of the ball during this tournament. He has been great on the boards getting rebounds and creating extra opportunities for his team and defensively altering shots around the rim.
Anthony Gonzales– Guard “VV Hawks” Class of 2023
Despite a tournament loss in OT to Nike Proskills EPTX-Black 61-59, Anthony Gonzales played well. In a game where they trailed late, he made some clutch baskets during regulation which included a three-pointer. Anthony also had clutch free throws to keep his team in the game and the final outcome came down to the final possession.
Colby Wade Colby Wade 6'5" | PF Atrisco | 2022 State NM – 6’4 Forward “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2022
Big man Colby Wade Colby Wade 6'5" | PF Atrisco | 2022 State NM made his presence known with his ability to space the floor with his three-point shooting. He is an underrated offensive rebounder and made in impact with his size in the paint. He runs the floor really well for a big and is always a threat to catch lob passes from his teammates with his athleticism.
Jonah Lopez Jonah Lopez 6'2" | SG Rio Grande | 2023 State NM – 6’2 Forward “ABC Spotlight” Class of 2023
Jonah Lopez Jonah Lopez 6'2" | SG Rio Grande | 2023 State NM is more than just a high level scorer and he showed that with his play in this tournament. Jonah played solid defense vs every opposing player he was guarding. He is a long and athletic player that impacts the game in various ways. During this tournament, Jonah showed he can play with other great players and off the ball without the ball in his hands.