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1. Johnny McCants - Onate HS - 2016 - McCants, the name talked about throughout the 2015/2016 season will be the first player ranked number one for Onate High School. A forward that possesses shooting range that extends to the three point line, runs in transition and a shot blocking machine. Has plenty of athleticism, potential and was a mismatch waiting to happen for most teams.
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2. Brenden Boatwright - Carlsbad HS - 2017 - Boatwright, a 6-foot-9/220 pound sturdy post, has impressive hands and shooting touch. Everything you want in a post player or next level prospect is the description of Boatwright. Equipped with a soft touch, secures great post position but can turn around and face up for mid-range jumpers. His strengths are scoring off the block, his hands and and good shooting form.
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3. Marcus Williams - Cleveland HS - 2016 - The University of New Mexico football commit combines an overall athletic ability with solid size for his position. Played off the wing but would bring the ball up the court as well as making plays off penetration. Don't shy from him knocking down a three either. We first report about Williams as a young freshman and he has surely lived up to the first assessment four years ago.
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4. Clay Patterson - Rio Rancho HS - 2017 - Confident and clutch guard that is between the point guard and shooting guard role. This is what makes Patterson so dominate and dangerous. Patterson makes plays, can hit the open jumper or create his own look. The 2016 NMPreps.com Mr. Basketball Award winner will enter the 2016/2017 season as the top ranked prospect.
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#5-#9- April 24th- 29th - Player Rankings Homepage
5. David Cormier - Volcano Vista HS - 2017 - One of the best of the known/unknown players across the state. Cormier is definitely a top prospect in New Mexico and a player that should continue to rise along with a talented Hawks roster in 2016/2017. Reminds you of the likes of Johnny McCants that will be on this list.
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6. Cesar Molina - Centennial HS - 2016 - Molina, a All-NMPreps.com Team member in back-to-back years, again proved this post season why he among the best of the players in the State of New Mexico. Molina who is committed to play college basketball at Fort Lewis College in Colorado is high character player that is a disruptive defender that is a smart point guard who can stop and pop.
7. Gabe Bump - Albuquerque HS - 2016 - Bump, might be one of the more underrated in the Top-10 this season. Bump, was a smooth scoring guard that made quality decisions with the ball. Bump was virtually a one man show in terms of consistency. The times we at NMPreps.com seen him he lit the scoreboard up and made smart on-court decisions with the ball.
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8. DJ Bustos - West Las Vegas HS - 2017 - Bustos, who by the time he graduates could own several scoring records in New Mexico is a next level prospect without any doubt. A guard that understands the game - like any good coaches son would. Pure shooter that can create his own shot with a beautiful form with distance.
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9. Daniel Amador - Roswell HS - 2016 - Amador had one of the senior campaigns only a few players have experienced. Amador was hands down one of the top scoring guards-wings this season going for over 40 points multiple times.
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#10-#14 - April 19th - Player Rankings Homepage
10. Richie Lucero - Grants HS - 2016 - Another next level type of wing like Leake from Hope. Good size, can put the ball on the ground and hit jumpers from about 15-feet (but not limited to that).
11. Teton Saltes - Valley HS - 2016 - The University of New Mexico football commit was an absolute beast in the paint. Strong as an ox he could move his way to a bucket at will.
12. Jordan Leake - Hope Christian - 2016 - Leake was part of 4-state championships. Leake, an athletic wing can penetrate, knock down the mid-range jumper and play smart defense.
13. Eric Coca - Capital HS - 2016 - Coca had a solid season that capped it with a state tournament runner-up trophy. Coca, one of the best point guards in the state was one of the better floor generals out. He understands the game and makes great decisions. One of the better defenders.
14. Anthony Chavez - Valley HS - 2018 - The highest ranked sophomore in the state, Chavez hands down one of the best guards in the state of New Mexico. He returns in 2016/2017 to a load Vikings team.
#15-#19 - April 11th - Player Rankings Homepage
15. Holt Shelley - Cliff HS - 2016 - Another post player player at 6'8 that was dominate this season. Shelley however has great range and shooting form from the 3-point line. Could be a solid wing player at the next level.
16. Caleb Wroten - Sandia HS - 2016 - Hands down one of the best post players off the block. A complete beast in the paint at 6'8.
17-t. Desmond Carpenter - Cibola HS - 2017 - Not many players had a stock boost like Carpenter who was one of the best overall players in the State of New Mexico. A smart guard that plays with heart that you could read. Going to be a great player.
17-t. Juan Hurt - Rio Rancho HS - 2017 - The juniors stock will only rise and you could see a few Rams in the top ten next season. Hurt has the confidence of an army, can penetrate but also knock down threes in crucial moments.
18. Marshall Moore - Rio Grande HS - 2016 - Moore had one of the more impressive careers at Rio Grande this decade outside of maybe 1 or 2 players. A wing that played well, can shoot, penetrate and create issues for the defense.
19. Devante Smith-Vines - Highland HS - 2016 - The player we wished we could have seen more or heard more of this season. The talent was there from reports and small highlights. One of the best unknown players from 2016.
#20-#24 - April 7th - Player Rankings Homepage
20. Jake Flaming - Moriarty HS - 2016 - Another big man that we didn't get to see much of in the later part of his career but overall one of the best post players in New Mexico. If there was a big man ready to play at the next level Flaming is your post.
21. Isaac Maldonado - Cibola HS - 2016 - One of the best, most underrated stretch big men in the state. Could hit from outside but wasn't afraid to bang in the paint.
22. Tomas Cano - Gadsden HS - 2016 - Seen his name rise faster than most prospects on the list. Cano, a scoring wing that did just about everything for the Panthers in a successful 2016 campaign.
23. John Paul Garcia - Tucumcari HS - 2016 - One of the best shooters in the state of New Mexico and one of the highest ranked players from small school division basketball. Pure shooter, one of the best we have seen.
23. Noah Waide - Goddard HS - 2016 - Lights out shooter that played well when Goddard was pushing the ball. One of the better shooters that most didn't get to see. However, a player that has the tools to do well at the next level.
24. Según Oykeu - Valley HS - 2018 - Only a sophomore but a prospect that will only see his name rise. A wing/guard who is one of the more athletic players that can beat you off the dribble or at the glass.
#25-#29 - April 5th - Player Rankings Homepage
25. Cameron Dixon - Cibola - 2017 - Another junior from District 1-6A that has plenty of potential. He joins a crowded class that return for next season. A wing that can score, but what he does well is ability to score with a defender in his face.
26. Jacob McNeely - Volcano Vista - 2016 - Definitely one of the top guards in the state of New Mexico. A slashing guard that plays off the ball but can shoot and make plays.
27. Jeremy Snider - Rio Rancho - 2017 - The lefty for the Rams has plenty of potential but does a lot of the little things to fill up a stat sheet. Boards, can push in transition and can shoot.
28. Colton Lowely - Gallup - 2016 - Good size for a wing, smart player that would step outside or bang inside on occasion.
29. Jose Rodriguez Jr. - Rio Grande - 2017 - Rodriguez hit the radar with his outside shooting. He was a scoring guard for the Ravens.
29. t Dustin Gaddis - Sandia Prep - 2016 - Gaddis is regarded as one of the best players in the state. A top notch forward for the Sundevils.
#30-#39 - March 28th - Player Rankings Homepage
30. Jeremie Kargnbaye - Portales HS - 2017 - Powerful post player, that could argue to being one of the best returning forwards in the state of New Mexico.
30. Chris Johnson - Carlsbad HS - 2017 - Another forward in the state of New Mexico that grabbed the attention of several college coaches during the state tournament. The big man is a 10/10 type of player and expect him to only produce more next season.
31. James Garcia - Pojoaque Valley - 2017 - One of the juniors we really liked this season. Garcia, has solid size for a shooting guard at the 4A level. When plays with confidence the kid could be unstoppable.
32. Carlos Barela - Cibola HS - 2016 - Part of a really good backourt this season. Barela has his moments to shine, a very quick guard.
33. Joe Elmahly - Rio Rancho HS - 2018 - The sophomore forward seen his stock jump drastically this season. Powerful but knows how to get into the right position for offensive boards.
34. Marcus Hill - Cleveland HS - 2017 - The shooting guard for the Storm. He can hit big shots from the outside but a powerful frame to muscle past other guards.
35. Martin Trujillo - Los Lunas HS - 2017 - Wing/forward for the Tigers who was consistently a double-double player.
36. Justin Houghtaling - Artesia HS - 2016 - The stretch-four for the Bulldogs would board, run in transition or score off the dribble a true athlete.
37. Kayden Walker - Los Lunas HS - 2017 - Guard for the Los Lunas Tigers. Penetrates well and has a nice pull up off the dribble.
38. Torry Locklin - Mayfield HS - 2018 - Another part of these workhorse sophomore forwards like that of Elmahly (Rio Rancho) and Salazar (Espanola). Will board, can dribble, and flat out an athlete.
39. Azaziah Salazar - Espanola Valley HS - 2018 - A work horse of a forward that boards, has been known to step outside and is a basketball instinct type of kid.
#40-#49 - March 25th - Player Rankings Homepage
40. Cade Banard - Melrose HS - 2018 - Likely one of the biggest surprise but a Top-5 sophomore in the state of New Mexico Banard has everything you could want in a shooting guard. Size 6-foot-3 and 205 lbs along with a 21.6 points per game, 8 rebounds and 3.5 assists you have to take notice.
41. Bobby Tapia - Sandia HS - 2017 - A junior who was breakout in his sophomore campaign but overall one of the top juniors in the state.
42. Uriah Arellano - Espanola Valley - 2016 - The senior is a great shooter from the outside and is a hustle on the defensive end.
43. Jayden Phillips - Cleveland HS - 2018 - One of the top sophomores in the state of New Mexico this season. Phillips a guard for the Storm will be a name to know this next two years.
44. Markus Collins - Las Cruces HS - 2018 - A bit under the radar but after the Christmas break Collins had a breakout campaign going for 20-plus points along with around 4-assists running the Bulldawgs offense.
45. Jeremy Anaya - Capital HS - 2017 - The junior on the 2016 Runner-Up Capital Jaguars. Anaya, an off-guard that will move more into a point guard role next season.
46. Matt Vail - Grants HS - 2017 - The shooting guard for the Pirates has a high basketball IQ and understands how to create his own shot. Around 14 points per game for Vail this season.
47. Jordaan Gonzales HS - Hobbs HS - 2016 - The point guard for the Eagles played well this season in an Elite Eight showing for the Eagles.
48. Allonzo Armijo - Albuquerque HS - 2016 - Armijo is a spot up shooter for the Bulldogs who had averages around 14 points per game for the Bulldogs this season.
48. b. LeAnthoney Harrison - Goddard HS - 2017 - The swingman for the Rockets was a vital part to the growing success for the Rockets program. Harrison has a few games of 20 points or more.
49. Sebastian Gonzales - Robertson HS - 2016 - The Cardinals experienced one of the best basketball seasons and Gonzales going for an average of 20 per game this season was major in that run.
#50-#54 - March 17th - Player Rankings Homepage
50. Marcus Medina - Hope Christian HS - 2017 - The point guard for the Huskies was unstoppable this post season and was dominate in the state championship game.
51. Adam Cook - Cleveland HS - 2017 - Another post player for the Storm that will be the face of the program next season. Cook will see his numbers and production improve.
52. Hunter Thomas - Onate HS - 2017 - Another shooting guard that will knock it down, created a second option for the Knights.
53. Pierre Swain - Hobbs HS - 2016 - The go-to scoring option for the Eagles this season went for 20 plus points and a 40 plus point game this season.
54. Michael Chambers - Grants HS - 2016 - A spot up shooter for the Grants Pirates was a top notch guard. Averaged around 13 points per game.
#55-#59 - March 17th - Player Rankings Homepage
55. Bradley Hatten - Grants HS - 2016 - The post player played well the entire season. He boards well and can dominate off the block. A next level football prospect (NMHU) that is a solid player on the hardwood as well.
56. Nathan Bates - Evangel Christian - 2017 - A small school division with a big game. Battled injury this season but could be a team to watch in 2016-2017. He will be a player in consideration for player of the year next season in 1A basketball.
57. Dakota Yancey - Rio Grande HS - 2017 - A junior who started to rise during the post season and end of the district season. Could be one of the top returning forwards for the 2016-2017 season. A 10 and 10 type of player.
58. Henry Hattis - Cleveland HS - 2016 - A big man in the middle for Cleveland Storm was an enforcer in the paint and created issues for other posts in the paint on the defensive end.
59. Alejandro Ruiz, La Cueva HS - 2016 - Another vital part for the Bears this season was Ruiz a solid player that played well at spurts this season.
#60-#64 - March 17th - Player Rankings Homepage
60. Simeon Moya - La Cueva - 2016 - Part of the La Cueva Bears team that finished the season well. Was known to go for 20 points in a pair of games.
61. Yannick Llunga - Albuquerque - 2016 - A bit under the radar Llung was a another wing-forward type player. Around 7 points a game.
62. Matthew Begay - Gallup - 2016 - Begay is one of those long wings for the Bengals that has a good spot up shot and long wingspan.
63. Ismael Holguin - Mayfield - 2017 - One of the top returning point guards, Holguin was a solid player and could see his production and rise in 2016-2017 season. Will be a 10 ppg and 5 assist type of point guard.
64. Brannon Karger - Texico - 2016 - Another prospect from small school division hoops that impressed at the state tournament this season.
64. Estevan Martinez - Atrisco Heritage Academy - 2016 - A solid forward who had big numbers. Was the option for the Jaguars this season and averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds per game this season.
#65 - #75 - March 16th - Player Rankings Homepage
65. Braxton Bouyer - Manzano - 2016 - Another guard for the Manzano Monarchs that played wllell for the Monarchs. 11 point, 3 assist point guard for the Monarchs.
66. Hunter Wisneski - Los Lunas - 2017 - A guard we really like. Can shoot, run in transition and has good ball control. A player that could quickly put up points (seen him put 7 points in a couple minutes during a contest.)
66. b. Derrick Reyes - Rio Rancho - 2018 - Several underclassmen will top the list for the Rio rancho Rams this post season. Reyes is one that came on strong at the end of the season. Will be a 10-10 type guy by his senior year.
67. David Riley - Farmington - 2017 - The 6-foot-7 big man was a spark plug but a big man with upside to his game. Somewhat under the radar this season but could be due for a monster season in 2016/2017.
67. Francis Castillo Y Mullert - Santa Fe Prep - 2016 - A solid shooting guard that could hit from the outside or off the dribble. Makes good decisions.
68. Emilio Arellano - St. Pius X - 2016 - Came on strong this season for the guard. Carried the Sartans the rest of the way down the stretch, had a 30 plus point game.
69. David Marquez - Santa Fe - 2017 - Another junior who had a great 2015-2016 season, will be a prospect to watch during his season season.
70. Ty Darnell - Bernalillo - 2016 - One of the better shooting guards who had to create his on look. Knock down shooter.
71. Kobe Smith - Sandia - 2016 - A tough off-guard that can create his own shot. Played well at points this season for the Matadors as they reached the state tournament.
72. Elijah Herron - La Cueva - 2017 - Herron and the Bears played well late into the season and a prospect to watch in the future.
73. Branden Fraze - Texico - 2017 - Solid size for the shooting guard. Has nice form and can consistent shooter. Around a 10 points per game player.
74. Zanen Zeller - Los Lunas - 2019 - A freshmen with plenty of upside. Smart and knowledgeable on the court. Will be a top notch point guard by his senior season.
75. Cameron Cauley - Manzano - 2016 - 8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game for the wing for the Monarchs.
75 b. Joshua Bailey - Gadsden - 2017 - Bailey is another wing that should see a rise after this season. A player to watch next season as his role will increase.
#76-#80 - March 14th - Player Rankings Homepage
76. Thean Nelson - Los Lunas - 2016 - Fits this mold of forwards and centers in the 76-80 range as one of the more athletic players that is not afraid to hit a jumper.
76 b. Brian Dowdy - Kirtland Central - 2018 - Two big years for the sophomore. Several double-doubles on the year.
77. Caleb Meyer-Hagen - Hope Christian - 2016 - Big man that does work in and around the basket but don't be surprised if you see him running in transition. A 10 and 10 type of player.
78. Kameron Bickham - Alamogordo 2016 - Alamogordo was flooded with some athletes and Bickham fits the bill here. Nice guard that led in scoring in several games this season.
79. Nathan Smith - Hobbs - 2016 - The forward for the Eagles is one of those role players that has good form, does some dirty work and doesn't hurt you team. 9 points and 5 rebounds per game.
79 b. Jace Jenkins - Cliff - 2016 - Big fella did work in the paint for the Cowboys. A 10 points, 10 rebounds type of player.
80. Dalton Stanford - Goddard - 2018 - A sophomore post with a solid hook shot and ability to hit the 12-foot jumper. Stanford also rebounds well on the defensive side limiting second chance opportunities.
80. Clay Stasner - Hobbs - 2018 - A sophomore for the Eagles played well early on in the season. He hits the 15-footer well out of the flex and will be one to watch with a youth wave for the Eagles.
#81-#85 - March 10th - Player Rankings Homepage
81. Aaron Bean - Atrisco Heritage Academy - 2016 - Another guard in this group of 85-81 as Bean flew somewhat under the radar but had some quality performances during the Jaguars run mid-season.
81 b. Casimiro Fresquez - Mora - 2016 - A solid shooting guard this season and led the Rangers to the title game. Fresquez averaged around 20 points per contest.
82. Jared Sessions - Alamogordo - 2016 - A point guard that is quick off the dribble. Played well this season for the Tigers making plays from the backcourt.
83. Garett Smothermon - Roswell - 2017 - A shooting guard with great confidence and helps Roswell spread the floor with his shooting abilities. The junior is a top clutch shooting guard in the classification.
84. Ralph Cueto - Carlsbad - 2016 - A senior point guard for a top ranked Carlsbad team. Cueto, only at 5-9 but makes big shots, plays D and runs the floor well.
85. Triston McCarty - La Cueva - 2017 - The point guard for the Bears is a flashy little guard with solid decision making skills. One of those point guards that can make a huge play for you.
#90-#86 - March 3rd - Player Rankings Homepage
86. Tennessee Owens - Centennial - 2017 - The more that we see Owens the more we are likely to see his name rise. The point guard can score when needed but more of the distributor.
86. b. Augustine Larranaga - Capital - 2016 - A wing like many that top the 100 best players list that that plays well off the ball but can board, get into the right position and shoots well.
87. Kevin Medrano - Gadsden - 2017 - A powerful wing that can score and strong in and around the basket. Medrano is a name little mentioned but a great compliment to Tomas Cano.
87 b. Jerome Arroyos - Capital - 2016 - A wing player that gets it done for the Jaguars. Not flashy but definitely a top 100 player, has basketball smarts, and could muscle opposing guards to the bucket off the dribble.
88. Jacob Esquivel - Lordsburg - 2017 - Esquivel is part of the sweet shooting Mavericks of Lordsburg. A guard that has gone off this season several times and a name to know this post season.
88. B. Nathan Phipps - Texico - 2018 - Big man, much like other powerful posts on the list. Cuold be one of the best forwards in 3A basketball this season.
89. Chris Mesquita - Roswell - 2017 - Mesquita makes up part of a Roswell team that is ranked #1 in 5A basketball. Mesquita is in the athlete category doing a little of everything.
90. Duece Goodrich - Hobbs - 2017 - Goodrich another athletic wing that does well in the Eagles offense. Goodrich has averages of 7.4 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game.
#95-#91 - March 2nd - Player Rankings Homepage
91. Cal Villarael - Goddard - 2017 - A high energy 10 point, 5 rebound, 5 steal type of player who basically could do it all and does it well for the Rockets this season.
92. Bishop Woodruff - Alamogordo - 2017 - Another talented junior that has played well inside and out for the Tigers this season. Around 10 points per contest for the Tigers.
93. Cael Apodaca - Highland - 2017 - A talented junior forward who could be higher on the list and by the start of next season he likely will. Will need to be more consistent in 2017 but overall a talent.
94. Nick Trujillo - Belen - Under the radar this season but another leader for his team this season Trujillo will be a name to reckon with this post season for the Eagles. A double figure scorer.
95. Marcus Hodge - Hobbs - 2017 - Only a junior Hodge will likely be a name that we hear of more next season. An athletic wing that can score, had 12 in the district championship game is another player that will need a big post season to help the Eagles advance.
95 b. Jolante Gray - Volcano Vista - 2019 - It's hard to find things you don't like about this freshman. Size, athleticism and can play hoops.
#100-#96 - March 1st - Player Rankings Headquarters
96. Raymond Saucedo - Lordsburg - 2017 - Saucedo is part of a talented Lordsburg team that is the favorite in 3A basketball.
97. Joshua Saenz - Silver - 2016 - Saenz is in double figures this season and a leader for a top 4A team in Silver High School.
98. Keegan Acosta - Piedra Vista - 2016 - At 15.7 points per game the Panthers guard will be in consideration for 5A post season awards.
99. Dominic Roybal - Pojoaque Valley - 2017 - A solid shooting guard for the Elks this season. Roybal around 12 points per game this season will be a force this post season.
99. B Tyler Ferguson - Tucumcari - 2016 - A guard from 3A that attacks well and makes decisions in the frontcourt well.
100. Kameron Valencia - Eldorado - 2019 - More of an upside pick but Valencia is surely a Top 100 player in the state of New Mexico. Didn't get many varsity minutes but trust us he will be there by next season.
