Elite 32 Showcase In Atlanta: Five NM Standouts You Need To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Albuquerque Prep and ABC Spotlight sent SIX teams to the Elite 32 Showcase in Atlanta this past weekend. Here are five New Mexico standouts you need to know heading into the 2025-26 campaign:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694526' first='Hunter' last='Butler'], La Cueva</strong>: The 6-foot-5 Butler was a major reason La Cueva exceeded expectations last season as he averaged a team-leading 15.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. In Atlanta, he was a force above the rim and played with relentless effort., He has a high motor. Butler made 57 percent of his shots in 2024-25, 62 percent of his 2-point attempts. Looks ready for a huge senior season for the Bears. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cannon Cole, Cleveland</strong>: If Cole shoots the basketball this coming season like he did in Atlanta, he'll be a major addition to an already talented Storm roster. In one game in Atlanta, Cole drilled 6 3-pointers. He's also adept at attacking the basket and finishing strong. Defensively, Cole forced several turnovers and made a major impact on that end of the floor. Outstanding player on both ends. Rising junior. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2827330' first='Ethan' last='Oetzel'], Albuquerque High</strong>: The 6-foot-7 Oetzel has enjoyed a sensational summer as he prepares for his senior season at Albuquerque High. In late June, he averaged 18.3 points and 6.3 rebounds over 6 games at the Artesia Tournament. He continued to play at a high level in Atlanta, averaging&nbsp; 14 points and 6 rebounds over 5 games. Oetzel is an outstanding 3-point shooter. In Artesia, he averaged over 4 triples per game. Impressive. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694572' first='Cayden' last='Richardson'], Rio Rancho</strong>: Led by first-year head coach Steven Heredia, Rio Rancho has been on fire this summer. The 6-foot-5 Richardson had a solid showing in Atlanta by showing off a skill set featuring a high motor on both ends of the floor, relentless rebounding and a nice mid-range jumper. Richardson averaged 8.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game in 2024-25. The Rams return four of their top five scorers, so watch out for Rio Rancho. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1717253' first='Francois' last='Satchivi'], Del Norte</strong>: The 6-foot-1 Satchivi is one of the most underrated players in the Albuquerque Metro Region. He began the Elite 32 in Atlanta with a bang, scoring 25 points in an early contest and earning Player of the Game accolades. Satchivi led Del Norte last season with 14.6 points and 4 rebounds per game. He's been a member of the Del Norte varsity since he was a freshman. He ended the 2024-25 season with close to 850 career points and should eclipse the prestigious 1,000-point plateau early in the 2025-26 campaign &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Atl with ABC Spotlight red thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/RL_Hoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RL_Hoops</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_bmase</a> <a href="https://t.co/zwhbCFqCf8">pic.twitter.com/zwhbCFqCf8</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2694526' first='Hunter' last='Butler'] (@Huntdogg12) <a href="https://twitter.com/Huntdogg12/status/1944931392107815146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cannon Cole | Class of 2027<br>ABC Spotlight 16U White | Cleveland High School (NM)<br><br>Cannon Cole <a href="https://twitter.com/coachzcole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachzcole</a> lit it up from beyond the arc, knocking down six threes in total, including two back-to-back that sparked momentum. He followed it up by attacking the basket and finishing… <a href="https://t.co/YDtuLcqh7u">pic.twitter.com/YDtuLcqh7u</a></p>&mdash; DT Media Group (@dtmediagroupllc) <a href="https://twitter.com/dtmediagroupllc/status/1944508989603000808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just finished the Elite 32 showcase in Atlanta. Averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block over five games. <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_bmase</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AbcSpotlightNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbcSpotlightNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops_NM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoops_NM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://t.co/A8bH2Nj914">pic.twitter.com/A8bH2Nj914</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='2827330' first='Ethan' last='Oetzel'] (@EthanOetzel) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanOetzel/status/1944230571833483764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='2694572' first='Cayden' last='Richardson'] – Class of 2026 | ABC Spotlight Red 16U | Rio Rancho High School<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='2694572' first='Cayden' last='Richardson'] <a href="https://twitter.com/CaydenRich_7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@caydenrich_7</a> brings a relentless motor to the game, fighting for every rebound on both ends of the floor. His mid-range jumper is deadly, making him a consistent scoring threat… <a href="https://t.co/E42wFLTgpp">pic.twitter.com/E42wFLTgpp</a></p>&mdash; DT Media Group (@dtmediagroupllc) <a href="https://twitter.com/dtmediagroupllc/status/1944241583219474889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredible weekend in Atlanta for <a href="https://twitter.com/AbcSpotlightNM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbcSpotlightNM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ABCSpotlight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ABCSpotlight</a> We showed up with 6 teams <a href="https://twitter.com/OntheRadarHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OntheRadarHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RL_Hoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RL_Hoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jstrong_20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jstrong_20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachdanamorgan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachdanamorgan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dtmediagroupllc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dtmediagroupllc</a> New Mexico showed up and showed out. Thanks to all the coaches and families. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewMexicoStrong?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NewMexicoStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Millerpower22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Millerpower22</a>… <a href="https://t.co/UWH8ZcgrYG">pic.twitter.com/UWH8ZcgrYG</a></p>&mdash; BRANDON MASON (@coach_bmase) <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase/status/1944560423623090571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/KJ_Ford4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KJ_Ford4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops_NM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoops_NM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_bmase?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_bmase</a> <a href="https://t.co/lj93411i78">pic.twitter.com/lj93411i78</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1717253' first='Francois' last='Satchivi'] (@77Diamondmind) <a href="https://twitter.com/77Diamondmind/status/1943364624314769410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->