New Mexico Standouts Heating Up Down the Stretch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season winds down, several New Mexico players are elevating their production and turning strong individual outings into team momentum. Whether it's efficient three level scoring, interior dominance, or leadership during key stretches, these standouts are separating themselves at the right time. Names like <strong>Josiah Clay</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1846065' first='Charlie' last='Campbell']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2146038' first='Clay' last='Kincaid']</strong>, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509237' first='Carter' last='Basquez']</strong> have been instrumental in their teams' recent success and are carrying real momentum into the final stretch of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1846065"],"_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-69a3dfb3b6d9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1846065' first='Charlie' last='Campbell'] has been instrumental in a six game win streak at Artesia High School, helping secure a district tournament championship. Campbell has been scoring at a high level, providing consistent perimeter production and stepping up in key moments. He has shown confidence as a shot maker and has been aggressive looking for scoring opportunities while keeping the offense in rhythm. His offensive consistency has been a major factor in Artesia's surge at the right time of year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2146038"],"_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-69a3dfb3b6e24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clay has dominated inside during the Bulldog's six game run. Kincaid has controlled the paint on both ends, finishing through contact, establishing strong post position, and rebounding at a high level. His interior presence has balanced Artesia's perimeter attack and made them difficult to match up with as the playoffs approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1509237"],"_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-69a3dfb3b6e6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1509237' first='Carter' last='Basquez'] has been leading from the guard spot, finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds in a win over Minnesota Prep Academy. Basquez is scoring effectively from all three levels, comfortable spacing the floor from deep, creating off the bounce, and finishing in the lane. He is also rebounding well for his position and setting the tone with his leadership as his team builds momentum entering postseason play.<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Josiah Clay","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hobbs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a3dfb3b6f07"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clay delivered an 18 point, 4 assist, 2 steal performance against Clovis High School while helping power a four game win streak heading into the playoffs. Clay consistently created space in the mid range, getting to the elbow and knocking down multiple pull ups with confidence. He attacked the basket with purpose and finished strong around defenders. In transition, he lost his defender with a sharp snatch dribble before stepping into a smooth three pointer. His ability to score from all three levels while facilitating and defending gives Hobbs a steady presence as postseason play begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->