Updated 2023 New Mexico Rankings: New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops New Mexico has updated our 2023 Prospect Rankings! The list now stands at 80 total prospects ranked, ranging from a top three of [player_tooltip player_id="1076702"], [player_tooltip player_id="1542167"], and [player_tooltip player_id="1076701"], all the way down to small college recruits! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since our last update, our team of scouts has continued gathering new insights on this crop of players by keeping tabs on players throughout the last few months. This article will cover the New Additions added to the database. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678029' first='Joe' last='Jack'] "Albuquerque Academy" Small Forward Class of 2023: Easily one of the best Small Forwards at his position. He is a player that helps make Albuquerque Academy a contender and without him they wouldn't be the same team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678035' first='Antonio' last='Ortiz'] "Atrisco Heritage" Power Forward Class of 2023: A solid low post big that will make the Atrisco Heritage offense different from last season. Good on his feet and moves the floor well. Has good timing defensively with his shot blocking. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678037' first='Anthony' last='Gonzales'] "Volcano Vista" Shooting Guard Class of 2023: Can play either guard position at a high level. Anthony plays winning and team basketball. A very underrated three-point shooter that can run the offense when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678051' first='Fernando' last='Hernandez'] "Highland" Power Forward Class of 2023: A versatile forward that plays bigger than what he is. Holds his own against bigger players and doesn't back down from anyone. He has a nice touch around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678076' first='Donovan' last='Cruz'] "West Mesa" Point Guard Class of 2023: An old school point guard that is gritty and tough as nails. [player_tooltip player_id='1678076' first='Donovan' last='Cruz'] is a good playmaker, great defender and has become a more consistent threat from outside the arc. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678143' first='Nic' last='Trujillo'] "Cleveland" Small Forward Class of 2023: A reliable Small Forward that will play wherever you need him. A multi-sport athlete that is used to playing physical. An all-around player that does so many little things for the Storm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678144' first='Armando' last='Cepeda'] "Manzano" Point Guard Class of 2023: A big Point Guard for his position and is Manzano's primary ball handler. Can score inside and outside which makes him a matchup nightmare for opposing guards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678145' first='Wilson' last='Bonet'] "Manzano" Power Forward Class of 2023: Despite being an undersized Power Forward, he plays like a true Power Forward. He is a good inside scorer and rebounder. [player_tooltip player_id='1678145' first='Wilson' last='Bonet'] runs the floor really well especially in transition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678146' first='Mariano' last='Perea'] "Valencia" Point Guard Class of 2023: A true floor general that plays at a nice pace. [player_tooltip player_id='1678146' first='Mariano' last='Perea'] is a good playmaker and leader on the floor for the Jaguars. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678156' first='Elijah' last='Romero'] "Belen" Combo Guard Class of 2023: An improved scorer and a multi-sport athlete. Definitely a tough player to compete against and leaves everything on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678157' first='Andres' last='Maldonado'] "Eldorado" Combo Guard Class of 2023: An underrated prospect that is a solid three-point shooter who has hit some big shots in crunch time for the Eagles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1678158' first='Elijah' last='Montoya'] "Valley" Combo Guard Class of 2023: Can play either guard position and is most dangerous when he has the basketball by putting his head down attacking the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator -->