Updated 2024 Rankings: New Additions

The 2024 Rankings were posted earlier this week! Our staff has plenty of analysis on the way to complement the release!

Quickly, though, below is a simple look at the names of players who were added in this update:

David Gutierrez David Gutierrez SF Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM “Volcano Vista” Small Forward: An integral part of Volcano Vista’s basketball program for the next two seasons. Throughout the off-season, quickly became one of the top two-way players at his position. He is a dangerous “Catch and Shoot” three-point shooter and is Volcano Vista’s best pure scorer this season.

Jordi Rojo Jordi Rojo 5'10" | PG Belen | 2024 State NM “Belen” Point Guard: An elite scoring Point Guard who already has playoff experience. The new face of the Belen Eagles basketball program who is going to be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams for the next couple of years.

Tyler Kozlowski Tyler Kozlowski 5'10" | SG Valley | 2024 State NM “Valley” Shooting Guard: As a sophomore last season, Tyler Kozlowski Tyler Kozlowski 5'10" | SG Valley | 2024 State NM became a huge piece in the Vikings returning to the 4A Boys State Playoffs for the first time since 2020. He quickly became one of the most lethal marksman from long-range and is underrated at putting the basketball on the floor. Tyler is a clutch scorer and shooter you want with the basketball in crunch-time.

Isaiah Maldonado Isaiah Maldonado 5'10" | CG Albuquerque | 2024 State NM “Albuquerque” Combo Guard: Isaiah Maldonado Isaiah Maldonado 5'10" | CG Albuquerque | 2024 State NM is a scoring first guard that has improved as a floor general and as a playmaker in recent years. His best ability is shooting from outside the arc. Isaiah Maldonado Isaiah Maldonado 5'10" | CG Albuquerque | 2024 State NM had limitless range and can stretch the floor more than other shooters in the community. He plays the game with a lot of confidence and it doesn’t take him long to find his shot early in the game.

Jeremiah Holtz Jeremiah Holtz 5'9" | SG West Mesa | 2024 State NM “West Mesa” Shooting Guard: The West Mesa Junior plays the game at a nice pace and has a nice offensive package to his game. Jeremiah Holtz Jeremiah Holtz 5'9" | SG West Mesa | 2024 State NM is most dangerous with the basketball in his hands and can create his own shot at a nice level.

Brandon Lopez Brandon Lopez 5'11" | SG Atrisco Heritage | 2024 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” Shooting Guard: A lengthy Shooting Guard that has some size who can space the floor with his three-point shooting. Besides his teammate Chris Parra Chris Parra 6'0" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2023 State NM , Brandon Lopez Brandon Lopez 5'11" | SG Atrisco Heritage | 2024 State NM is arguably the teams second best three-point shooter and always stays ready as a spot-up three-point shooting specialist.

Jorge Zuniga Jorge Zuniga 5'6" | PG Valencia | 2024 State NM “Valencia” Point Guard: A tough and traditional Point Guard for the Valencia Jaguars. Jorge Zuniga Jorge Zuniga 5'6" | PG Valencia | 2024 State NM is a great decision maker and controls the offense well when he’s running the Point. He is a solid defender and will play a big role for the Jaguars this season and next season as the teams future starting Point Guard.

Mathais Sanchez Mathais Sanchez 6'0" | CG Atrisco Heritage | 2024 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” Combo Guard: One of the best defensive players in the metro area. Mathais Sanchez Mathais Sanchez 6'0" | CG Atrisco Heritage | 2024 State NM is a versatile player that can play positions 1-3 and always finds a way to stay on the floor with his energy and defense. He’s definitely a player every basketball program would love to have in their program.

Julian Chavez Julian Chavez 6'1" | SG Valley | 2024 State NM “Valley” Shooting Guard: The Valley Vikings Junior is the teams current leading scorer here at the beginning of the season so far. He is averaging 17 points per game while playing winning basketball for the 4-1 Valley Vikings. He is a good rebounder for his size averaging over 5 per game and makes a high percentage of his shots shooting over 57% from the field.

Andrez Santillanes Andrez Santillanes 6'0" | SF Atrisco Heritage | 2024 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” Small Forward: Another Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguar that can play positions 1-3 with his size and versatility. He is athletic and can drive the basketball to the rim as well as shoot from outside.

Josiah Marfil Josiah Marfil 5'9" | PG Rio Rancho | 2024 State NM “Rio Rancho” Point Guard: A steady Point Guard who plays the game at solid pace. Has improved every season in High School. Josiah Marfil Josiah Marfil 5'9" | PG Rio Rancho | 2024 State NM gets after it on both sides of the floor and is a solid floor general for the Rams.