Updated 2023 New Mexico Rankings: New Additions
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Prep Hoops New Mexico has updated our 2023 Prospect Rankings! The list now stands at 80 total prospects ranked, ranging from a top three of Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM , Michael…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops New Mexico has updated our 2023 Prospect Rankings! The list now stands at 80 total prospects ranked, ranging from a top three of Shane Douma-Sanchez Shane Douma-Sanchez 6'0" | PG Del Norte | 2023 State NM , Michael Day Michael Day 6'10" | C ABC Prep | 2023 NM , and Judah Casaus Judah Casaus 6'0" | SG Del Norte | 2023 State NM , all the way down to small college recruits!
Since our last update, our team of scouts has continued gathering new insights on this crop of players by keeping tabs on players throughout the last few months. This article will cover the New Additions added to the database.
Joe Jack Joe Jack 6'3" | SF Albuquerque Academy | 2023 NM “Albuquerque Academy” Small Forward Class of 2023: Easily one of the best Small Forwards at his position. He is a player that helps make Albuquerque Academy a contender and without him they wouldn’t be the same team.
Antonio Ortiz Antonio Ortiz 6'3" | PF Atrisco Heritage Academy | 2023 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” Power Forward Class of 2023: A solid low post big that will make the Atrisco Heritage offense different from last season. Good on his feet and moves the floor well. Has good timing defensively with his shot blocking.
Anthony Gonzales Anthony Gonzales 5'10" | CG Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM “Volcano Vista” Shooting Guard Class of 2023: Can play either guard position at a high level. Anthony plays winning and team basketball. A very underrated three-point shooter that can run the offense when needed.
Fernando Hernandez Fernando Hernandez 6'5" | PF Highland | 2023 State NM “Highland” Power Forward Class of 2023: A versatile forward that plays bigger than what he is. Holds his own against bigger players and doesn’t back down from anyone. He has a nice touch around the rim.
Donovan Cruz Donovan Cruz 5'8" | PG West Mesa | 2023 State NM “West Mesa” Point Guard Class of 2023: An old school point guard that is gritty and tough as nails. Donovan Cruz Donovan Cruz 5'8" | PG West Mesa | 2023 State NM is a good playmaker, great defender and has become a more consistent threat from outside the arc.
Nic Trujillo Nic Trujillo 6'1" | SF Cleveland | 2023 State NM “Cleveland” Small Forward Class of 2023: A reliable Small Forward that will play wherever you need him. A multi-sport athlete that is used to playing physical. An all-around player that does so many little things for the Storm.
Armando Cepeda Armando Cepeda 6'0" | PG Manzano | 2023 State NM “Manzano” Point Guard Class of 2023: A big Point Guard for his position and is Manzano’s primary ball handler. Can score inside and outside which makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing guards.
Wilson Bonet Wilson Bonet 6'2" | PF Manzano | 2023 State NM “Manzano” Power Forward Class of 2023: Despite being an undersized Power Forward, he plays like a true Power Forward. He is a good inside scorer and rebounder. Wilson Bonet Wilson Bonet 6'2" | PF Manzano | 2023 State NM runs the floor really well especially in transition.
Mariano Perea Mariano Perea 5'9" | PG Valencia | 2023 State NM “Valencia” Point Guard Class of 2023: A true floor general that plays at a nice pace. Mariano Perea Mariano Perea 5'9" | PG Valencia | 2023 State NM is a good playmaker and leader on the floor for the Jaguars.
Elijah Romero Elijah Romero 5'9" | CG Belen | 2023 State NM “Belen” Combo Guard Class of 2023: An improved scorer and a multi-sport athlete. Definitely a tough player to compete against and leaves everything on the floor.
Andres Maldonado Andres Maldonado 5'8" | CG Eldorado | 2023 State NM “Eldorado” Combo Guard Class of 2023: An underrated prospect that is a solid three-point shooter who has hit some big shots in crunch time for the Eagles.
Elijah Montoya Elijah Montoya 5'9" | CG Valley | 2023 State NM “Valley” Combo Guard Class of 2023: Can play either guard position and is most dangerous when he has the basketball by putting his head down attacking the basket.