Rankings Preview: 2024 Sleepers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated New Mexico Rankings will be released this month! After extensive research and coverage, these will be our most extensive rankings to date with more players ranked than ever. After a long Spring and Summer Grassroots season, several players have had an opportunity to stand out and put themselves on the rankings radar, including several in the 2024 class. In this article, we take a look at some potential Sleepers in the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1421542' first='Kai' last='Bickman'] <em>5'9 CG Alamogordo</em> - Got to see a lot of Bickman as he ran with Rebels New Mexico on our hustle region circuit. It's easy to fall in love with his intangibles like his heart energy and attitude. The 5'9 guard also has some production and stats to back it up. Bickman averaged nearly 12ppg while leading his squad in steals. His production alone should earn him a spot in the rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1420297' first='Tristan' last='Drake']<em> 6'10 C ABC Prep (featured image)</em> - Saw quite a bit of Drake when he teamed with Bickman on the Prep Hoops Circuit. He made big news this week, by transferring to one of the up-and-coming Prep schools on the West Coast. Although he has size, he is still relatively unknown. His exposure and development at the new program should help put his name on the map. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1444542' first='Deonte' last='Bynum'] <em>5'7 PG Alamagordo</em> - Really enjoyed watching Bynum's progression throughout the summer. He seemed to play a little better in each game I watched him play throughout the Circuit. He handles and shoots it well. His ultimate ranking will probably fall on the evaluation of his defensive skills. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1524520' first='Joshua' last='Jackson'] <em>6'4 PF Eldorado</em> - Saw Jackson toward the end of summer during the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2022/07/lv-big-time-recap-local-evals-2/">LV Big Time</a>. and it was easy to fall in love with his frame, but I liked his motor. He defends well, with his strength being his ability to battle on the interior. I see a lot of room for growth in his game, so perhaps he may fall into the stockriser category at a later date. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1416230' first='Andrew' last='Florez'] <em>6'2 SG Bloomfield </em>- Saw a little of Florez during his time playing with D1 New Mexico on our circuit. I would have liked to see more of him but was intrigued by the guard's offensive skill set. Florez displayed a solid handle and the ability to score in transition. Playing a hunch, but based on his development this summer, he could be in store for a big season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bruceprephoops/?hl=en">View More Prephoops New Mexico Content</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prephoops.com/2022/08/bruces-best-top-10-summer-stockrisers/">Top 10 Summer Stockrisers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->