4A PrepHoops Player of the Year Finalists

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687821' first='Jesus' last='Licon'] - Highland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The favorite on this list, Licon has had an unprecidented offensive season for the Hornets, garnering national attention for his numbers and leading Highland to #1 in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nevaughn Begay - Shiprock</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Begay has flown largely under the radar, and has quietly averaged almost 25 PPG, while Shiprock remains in the running to take the 4A District 3 championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1300383' first='Niko' last='Garcia'] - Los Alamos</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia has been the most consistent player for the Hilltoppers since the beginning of his career, and has been key in their success. He hold averages of 20.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 1.6 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1685516' first='Damian' last='Estrada'] - Valencia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Though he's been hampered by injury during the back half of the year, Estrada has been dominant for the Jaguars. He's a double-double machine and is averaging close to 20 PPG on the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1687863' first='Kayle' last='Covington'] - Lovington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Covington is arguably the best rebounding guard in the state, almost averaging a double-double with 16.3 PPG, 9.6 RPG, and 2.2 SPG, and has been one of the main factors behind Lovington's success. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1685443' first='Julian' last='Arroyo'] - Lovington </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arroyo recently surpassed 1000 career points for Lovington, and continued to make a name for himself as one of the premier point guards in the state, averaging 17.1 PPG and 3.2 RPG. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1897928' first='Erik' last='Saldana'] - Santa Teresa</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saldana became the first player in Santa Teresa history to reach 1000 points recently, and has really burst on the scene this year as a college-level combo guard. He's a great leader and solid first offensive option. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1534007' first='Serafin' last='Mendez'] - Pojoaque Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mendez is one of the most improved players in the state, turning into a true first option for the Elks. He averages 11.9 PPG and 7.9 RPG, and is a threat to go off for 25 and 15 on any given night. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1680001' first='Julian' last='Chavez'] - Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chavez has been huge for the Vikings down the stretch as they continually get better as the playoffs get closer. He averages 14.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 2.6 SPG as the Vikings sit at #8 in the state rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717253' first='Francois' last='Satchivi'] - Del Norte</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Satchivi is one of the best scorers in his class, and has been one of the lone bright spots in Del Norte's success this season. He's averaging 13.0 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.7 APG, and 2.5 SPG.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->