2023 Rankings Update: New Additions
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The 2023 Rankings were posted 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 and a…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 Rankings were posted 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 and a brief analysis.
Alex Alfaro Alex Alfaro 6'1" | PG Deming | 2023 State NM | PG | Deming: A talented guard who played bigger than what he is. Averaged 21 points per game and 12 rebounds per game while leading Deming to the second round of the 4A Boys State Tournament. Finished top 10 in scoring and top three in rebounding in New Mexico this past year.
Michael Mackey Michael Mackey 6'0" | SG Hobbs | 2023 State NM | SG | Hobbs: One of the state’s best scorers from this past season. Averaged 22.8 points per game which ranked 7th in the state this past season which included a career high 51 point-game earlier in the year. Was selected as a 2022-23 All-Star.
Geleio Griego Geleio Griego 6'2" | SG Los Lunas | 2023 State NM | SG | Los Lunas: Was selected as an All-Star during the 2022-23 season for the Los Lunas Tigers. Led the Tigers to the 5A State Semifinals and recently committed to Northern New Mexico to continue his basketball career at the next level.
Aiden Pacini Aiden Pacini 6'2" | SG Organ Mountain | 2023 State NM | SG | Organ Mountain: An underrated shooting guard that played a huge role for the Organ Mountain Knights trip to the 5A State Semifinals. Was easily the teams second best player throughout this season.
Josh Sanchez Josh Sanchez 6'0" | SG St. Michael's | 2023 State NM | CG | St. Michael’s: The second-best player on the St. Michael’s 3A State Championship team. An underrated scorer and playmaker that can take over the game. The Horsemen wouldn’t be State Champs without his services.
Jodaiah Padilla Jodaiah Padilla 5'10" | SG Pecos | 2023 State NM | SG | Pecos: Was the best player on the 2A State Champions this past year. Was the team’s leading scorer and had an old school type of game getting to his spots whenever he wanted.
Devon Ramos Devon Ramos 5'9" | CG Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM | CG | Volcano Vista: One of the state’s best spot-up & catch-and-shoot three-point shooters in the State. A perfect fit in the Volcano Vista system that got him two State Championship Titles throughout his career.
Malik Barrens Malik Barrens 5'7" | PG Pecos | 2023 State NM | PG | Pecos: The captain of the ship for the 2A State Champions. Malik Barrens Malik Barrens 5'7" | PG Pecos | 2023 State NM leadership guided Pecos all season long in their revenge tour from the season prior.
Zachary Fox Zachary Fox 5'9" | CG Pecos | 2023 State NM | CG | Pecos: An outstanding tw0-way guard that takes pride on both ends of the floor. Does a great job moving his feet defensively on the perimeter by staying in front of his opposing matchup and is a reliable shooter/scorer on the other end of the floor.
Micah Quintana Micah Quintana 6'1" | CG Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM | CG | Volcano Vista: A defensive guard that provided valuable minutes throughout the season en route to Volcano Vista’s second straight State Title.
Lazerik Hill Lazerik Hill 6'2" | PG Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM | PG | Volcano Vista: A quicky and shifty scoring first guard who came in off the bench from the second unit.
Thomas Ordonez Thomas Ordonez 6'4" | PF Los Lunas | 2023 State NM | PF | Los Lunas: Provided size, rebounding and defense for the Los Lunas Tigers this past season.
Manny Sedillo Manny Sedillo 5'9" | CG Atrisco Heritage | 2023 State NM | CG | Atrisco Heritage: A unselfish guard that is at his best when he’s aggressive looking to score.
Mikey Wood Mikey Wood 6'2" | SG Rio Rancho | 2023 State NM | SG | Rio Rancho: One of the Rams most important players that was responsible for much of the team’s success this year. A very underrated midrange scorer.
Rob Martinez Rob Martinez 6'4" | PF Santa Fe | 2023 State NM | PF | Santa Fe: The Demons biggest X-Factor. A reliable inside scorer and held his own defensively vs other opposing big’s.
Izayah Sanchez-Valencia Izayah Sanchez-Valencia 5'9" | CG Capital | 2023 State NM | CG | Capital: The best player on a team that snuck into the 5A Boys State Tournament. Was selected as a 2022-23 All-Star and was a gritty player who can match just about anyone point for point.
Brandon Medina Brandon Medina 6'5" | PF Highland | 2023 State NM | PF | Highland: A knockdown three-point shooter who spaced the floor well for Highland HS. Versatile enough to play multiple positions.
Gene Trujillo Gene Trujillo 6'7" | C St. Pius X | 2023 State NM | C | St. Pius X: One of the biggest and strongest players in the state. Played his role well rebounding, blocking shots and scoring off second chance opportunities.