Top 5 Class of 2024 Combo Guards: 1-5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295243' first='Yeh-Nhi' last='Wilson'] - Organ Mountain </strong>(31st Overall)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wilson sprung onto the scene this year as one of the two-way players in New Mexico. An extremely quick and agile player, he was a key contributor on the underdog Organ Mountain team that made it to the 5A semifinals, and took eventual state champions Volcano Vista down to the wire. Wilson averaged 8.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, and 2.7 SPG (tied for 10th in state). He never had any singular breakout game during the course of the season, but he provided constant production for the Knights, especially on the defensive end. Organ Mountain had a fluid rotation, being able to move players between positions, and Wilson was a prime example of this. As several Organ Mountain guards graduate this year, Wilson will be the leader of this Knights' backcourt, a team in great position to make a deep run into the playoffs next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1295244' first='Suge' last='Valles'] - Las Cruces </strong>(29th Overall)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best defenders in 5A, Valles has been a crucial part of Las Cruces' team since his freshman season. He's an ultra-capable man-to-man defender in any scenario, as he has the ability to fly around the court and be at any spot at any time. Offensively, he's a pinpoint passer with an unselfish playstyle that benefits everyone else on the team. The Bulldawgs can depend on him at any given moment to create instant offense, but also remain patient and calm in late-game situations. His stats were unavailable for the 2022-23 season, but there is no doubt Valles will be a leader for the Dawgs next season, as they lose important pieces of last year's team. Finishing in the Top 25 this season, Las Cruces will be a team to look out for with Valles at the helm to lead them as a dark horse team in 5A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1679996' first='Isaiah' last='Maldonado'] - Albuquerque </strong>(27th Overall)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maldonado is one of the most underrated players in the state, flying under-the-radar practically the whole season. He's a smaller player, in stature and in size, but is shifty enough to create his own shot, and is a highly capable shot maker. Maldonado averaged 16.6 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.7 APG, and 2.2 SPG, leading the Bulldogs in both points and steals. He's a classic example of an aggressive point guard, looking for his shot at all times, constantly attacking defenses and keeping them on their toes. Though he does take the majority of Albuquerque's shots, he has a high IQ, and rarely ever takes a bad shot. This Bulldogs team showed flashes of dominance this past year, and they bring back their top 3 scorers from this past year, which will set them up for a chance at having an improved season next year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2.<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1295236' first='Raul' last='Stanford'] - Highland </strong>(24th Overall)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's a reason why Stanford was voted 4A Defensive Player of the Year. He's an incredible hustle player who seems to glide around the court. He's been instrumental to Highland's success for his entire high school career, and will continue to lead the Hornets. He's a perfect example of someone who's impact goes far beyond the stat sheet. He averaged 6.7 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.0 APG (tied 8th in state), and 1.7 SPG. He can lockdown any guard in the state, and can compete at the highest level defensively. On offense, Stanford is a true floor general, and his court vision allows him to create for his teammates, as he is a truly unselfish player. This Hornets team will lose two key seniors in [player_tooltip player_id='1485758' first='Alexis' last='Dominguez'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1875333' first='Brandon' last='Medina'] next year, but the backcourt of Stanford and Class of ‘25 [player_tooltip player_id='1687821' first='Jesus' last='Licon'] will give any backcourt in the state fits.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1897896' first='Noah' last='Perry'] - Hope Christian </strong>(23rd Overall)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Huskies continue to prove they're one of the most consistent teams in New Mexico, and Perry is possibly the most consistent guard in the state. He shows incredible patience and pace in the half-court set, and is a do-it-all type player. Perry has shown he can distribute the ball, shoot at a consistent clip, and handle the ball with the best of them. He gets to the free-throw line consistently as well, and he is one of the best free throw shooters in New Mexico. Perry's performance in the 4A Playoffs earned him a spot on the 4A All-Tournament 2nd Team, averaging 15.6 PPG on 85% from the FT line. Though this Huskies team loses a Top 10 Class of 2023 player in [player_tooltip player_id='1293133' first='Jett' last='Wyckoff'], they bring back most of their team from this past year. Perry will be the leader of a talented disciplined Hope Christian team that will look to make another deep run into the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->