2023 New Mexico 5A Boys All-Metro Teams
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Every year, the New Mexico High School Coaches Association within the Metro Area have organized a purpose of recognizing the best basketball players in the metro area. With the 2022-23 season just wrapping up last week, the 2023 Metro selection…
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Continue ReadingEvery year, the New Mexico High School Coaches Association within the Metro Area have organized a purpose of recognizing the best basketball players in the metro area. With the 2022-23 season just wrapping up last week, the 2023 Metro selection are officially out, we’ll start with the 5A Boys List.
1st Team All-Metro
Jalin Holland Jalin Holland 6'5" | SG Los Lunas | 2025 State #85 Nation NM “Los Lunas” – Was selected as the 2022-23 5A Boys Metro Player of the Year as just a sophomore . The Los Lunas Star averaged about 22 points per game and 9 rebounds per game while leading the Tigers to the 5A State Semifinals this year.
Kenyon Aguino Kenyon Aguino 6'7" | PF Volcano Vista | 2025 State #257 Nation NM “Volcano Vista” – The 2022-23 New Mexico Boys Gatorade Player of the Year led the Volcano Vista Hawks to their second straight 5A State Championship Victory. Throughout his sophomore year he dominated averaging 19 points per game and 8 rebounds per game.
Andrew Hill Andrew Hill 6'2" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM “Sandia”- The Matadors best player had quite the senior year this past season. The all-around star averaged about 17 points per game, 6 rebounds and 4 assists this year. His play led Sandia to the 5A State Championship Game.
Daniel Steverson Daniel Steverson 6'2" | SG Cleveland | 2025 #315 Nation NM “Cleveland” – The Cleveland Storm were once again in the mix and Daniel Steverson Daniel Steverson 6'2" | SG Cleveland | 2025 #315 Nation NM was a big reason why. He was the 9th leading scorer in the state averaging 21.2 points per game. The Storm finished 21-9 this season.
Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM “West Mesa” – Elijah Brody Elijah Brody 6'2" | SF West Mesa | 2024 State NM was the biggest transfer acquisition in New Mexico this past year. He had the biggest impact with his all-around play. He was the missing piece that made the West Mesa Mustangs a true contender this year. He averaged 17 points per game and 7 rebounds per game.
2nd Team All-Metro
Caileb Parham Caileb Parham 6'2" | SG Eldorado | 2023 State NM “Eldorado” – The Eagles Star Caileb Parham Caileb Parham 6'2" | SG Eldorado | 2023 State NM had an excellent senior year. He was a highlight reel all-season long with his athleticism and slashing ability. He averaged over 20 points per game while leading Eldorado to another state tournament appearance.
Jonah Lopez Jonah Lopez 6'2" | SG Rio Grande | 2023 State NM ‘”Rio Grande” – Jonah Lopez Jonah Lopez 6'2" | SG Rio Grande | 2023 State NM led the Rio Grande Ravens to a playoff berth for the first time since the 2015-16 season. The Ravens Star averaged 20.7 points per game and 8.1 rebounds per game while leading the Ravens tied for first place in their respective district.
Chris Parra Chris Parra 6'0" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2023 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” – Chris Parra Chris Parra 6'0" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2023 State NM led Atrisco Heritage to the 5A State Playoffs for the fourth time in his career. He was the team’s leader in assists and 3PM this season.
Cedarius Yates Cedarius Yates 6'3" | SF La Cueva | 2023 State NM “La Cueva” – Cedarius Yates Cedarius Yates 6'3" | SF La Cueva | 2023 State NM did a fantastic job as the La Cueva Bears new #1 scoring option this year. He was a dual threat scoring and rebounding the basketball. Cedarius Yates Cedarius Yates 6'3" | SF La Cueva | 2023 State NM averaged 15.4 points per game and 7.9 rebounds per game while leading the Bears to the second round of the 5A playoffs.
Ely Lovato Ely Lovato 6'2" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM “Sandia” – The 2022-23 5A Boys Metro Defensive Player of the Year; Ely Lovato Ely Lovato 6'2" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM played a huge role in the Sandia Matadors reaching the 5A State Championship Game. He provided scoring, playmaking and defense to the table.
3rd Team All-Metro
Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM “Atrisco Heritage” – The Jaguars best and most consistent player this season. With tons of adversity through sickness and injuries, Latavious Morris Latavious Morris 5'8" | PG Atrisco Heritage | 2025 State NM was Atrisco’s most reliable and dependable player from the start of the season to the end. He averaged an incredible 18 points per game as a sophomore and looks to have a career year next season.
Sean Alter Sean Alter 6'9" | PF Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM “Volcano Vista” – Sean Alter Sean Alter 6'9" | PF Volcano Vista | 2023 State NM ended his high school career on the right note as a two-time back-to-back State Champion. He was the man in the middle for Volcano Vista dunking the basketball, creating extra opportunities off the glass, blocking and altering shots this year.
Jamal Bynum Jamal Bynum 6'0" | PG Rio Rancho | 2023 State NM “Rio Rancho” – One of the state’s best defenders and passers. Was in the running for the defensive player of the year award and was among the states leaders in assists per game.
Remy Albrecht Remy Albrecht 5'11" | PG Cleveland | 2026 State NM “Cleveland” – The best freshman in the state of New Mexico averaged 14.6 points per game this year for the elite Cleveland Storm. The freshman standout also made 51 three-pointers on 39% shooting from behind the arc.
Dalen Moyer Dalen Moyer 6'0" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM “Sandia” – The states leader in assists per game at 5.1. Dalen Moyer Dalen Moyer 6'0" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM averaged 12.5 points per game as the Matadors second leading scorer. He made 74 three-pointers which was the fifth most in the state this past season. The Matadors wouldn’t have reached the 5A State Championship Game without him.
2022-23 5A Boys Metro Coach of the Year: Danny Brown “Sandia”.
2022-23 5A Boys Metro Defensive Player of the Year: Ely Lovato Ely Lovato 6'2" | CG Sandia | 2023 State NM “Sandia”.
2022-23 5A Boys Metro Player of the Year: Jalin Holland Jalin Holland 6'5" | SG Los Lunas | 2025 State #85 Nation NM “Los Lunas”.