Updated New Mexico 2025 Rankings: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025 Rankings were posted earlier this week! Our staff has plenty of analysis on the way to complement the release!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quickly, though, below is a simple look at the names of players who were added in this update and why:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1776079' first='Alejandro' last='Mireles']</strong>&nbsp;| SF | Albuquerque: A solid wing that averaged double digits in scoring this year. Can play either forward position with his size. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1776079' first='Alejandro' last='Mireles']</strong> can space the floor with his three-point shooting, he made 44 three-point field goals this year and shot a respectable 36%. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913741' first='Eli' last='Salas']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/eli-salas/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | Volcano Vista: A multi-sport athlete that is athletic, fast and tough as nails. Look for him to have a bigger role this off-season and next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913769' first='Mikey' last='Beck']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/mikey-beck/"></a>&nbsp;| SF | Farmington: A consistent scorer and rebounder for the Farmington Scorpions. He takes smart shots and shoots a high percentage shooting 47%. He is a versatile wing that is an underrated passer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913817' first='Isaac' last='Nevarez']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/isaac-nevarez/"></a>&nbsp;| PG | Las Cruces: A two-way traditional point guard that gets after it. One of the states top passers and leaders in assists per game. Look for him to have a breakout season next year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913873' first='Sabiani' last='Rios']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/sabiani-rios/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | St. Michael's: One of the biggest X-Factors on the St. Michael's Horsemen 3A State Championship Team. He can play either guard position and is at his best when he has the basketball in his hands. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913873' first='Sabiani' last='Rios'] </strong>can score inside and outside and is looking to be the teams new #1 scoring option for the foreseeable future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1913990' first='Damian' last='Avila']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/damian-avila/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | Belen: A multi-sport athlete that also competes in baseball and football. Was the Belen Eagles third leading scorer who averaged just under 10 points per game. He is a young prospect that Belen is excited about for the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1914013' first='Channing' last='James']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/channing-james/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | Pine Hill: Averaged 13.3 points per game which ranked 7th among the 2025 Class. Also made 44 three-pointers on the season which was also among the highest among his peers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1914027' first='Zachai' last='Bradford']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/zachai-bradford/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | Legacy: One of the top two-way players of his Class. A consistent 12.5 points per game scorer that did more than just scoring. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1914027' first='Zachai' last='Bradford']</strong> was a willing rebounder, passer and defender for Legacy Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1914028' first='Landon' last='Begay']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/landon-begay/"></a>&nbsp;| SG | Farmington: An up-and-coming shooting guard that had several explosive games this year. Averaged just under 8 points per game but when he gets going offensively, he's a tough matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1914101' first='Zeke' last='Delao']</strong><a href="https://prephoops.com/player/zeke-delao/"></a>&nbsp;| CG | Lordsburg: A dynamic shooting guard that can put the ball in the bucket. A reliable 12 points per game scorer that will only get better with time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->