Players to Watch: Rising 3A Standouts in New Mexico

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From state champions to breakout candidates, New Mexico's 3A level is filled with talent ready to make noise this season. Let's takes a closer look at players to keep an eye on as they look to lead their teams, rack up accolades, and draw attention from the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2300003"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68acd9fab7783"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left","placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="has-text-align-left text-gray-700">Standing out as one of the premier guards in New Mexico, [player_tooltip player_id='2300003' first='Devaughn' last='Kensey'] of West Las Vegas brings elite athleticism and relentless speed to the floor. A First Team All-State selection last season, Kensey has established himself as a player who can soar through the air and finish above the rim with ease. His ability to play downhill at a high pace makes him a constant threat in transition and nearly unguardable off the dribble. This season, Kensey's focus is clear: lead West Las Vegas to a district title, power a deep playoff run, and cement his case as the best 3A player in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2693613"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68acd9fab77e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile 6'4” combo guard from Cobre High School, [player_tooltip player_id='2693613' first='Zavin' last='Guck'] is coming off a First Team All-State season where he proved himself as one of the most complete players in New Mexico. With the ability to score at all three levels, Guck can do it all — create off the dribble, stretch the floor, and use his size to finish over smaller defenders. This year he's locked in on guiding Cobre to team success and a playoff run, all while continuing to showcase why he's regarded as one of the state's elite scorers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2309741"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68acd9fab783a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2309741' first='Josiah' last='Wilson'] of Bosque High School is coming off a First Team All-State season and a strong summer on the circuit with the Runway Jets 2027 Adidas Gold. A skilled scorer with a high basketball IQ, Wilson consistently makes winning plays and can control the pace of a game. After falling short in the postseason last year, he returns stronger and more polished, determined to push Bosque over the hump and lead his team on a deeper playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2394870"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68acd9fab7885"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kamal is a talented floor general who takes care of the basketball, shoots it with confidence, and can even play above the rim. His ability as an on-ball defender sets the tone on both ends, making him a true two-way guard. After leading his team to the state championship game last season, Stith is motivated to finish the job and guide St. Michael's back to the title game with a championship in sight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->