2016 All-NMPreps.com Team
Joshua J Grine
All 10 members of our All-NMPreps.com Team are players that consistently played well from start to finish. Their team also played deep into March, we look at the 10 players who we believe excelled throughout a long and tiring season.
More: 6A-1A Awards | Coach of the Year
2016 All-NMPreps.com Team
Clay Patterson, Rio Rancho HS (2017)
The junior was outstanding the entire season, finishing it with a state championship. Patterson, was also awarded the 6A Player of the Year Award.
Johnny McCants, Onate HS (2016)
The senior had a stellar senior season filled with highlight dunks, double-doubles and a 1-seed in the state tournament along with a Final Four appearance.
Daniel Amador, Roswell HS (2016)
The senior wing for the Coyotes did a little bit of everything for the Coyotes and was known for throwing down a jam from time to time. Amador was a special talent had several games of 40 points or more.
Brenden Boatwright, Carlsbad HS (2017)
It would be difficult to leave off a player who averaged a double-double on a nightly bases. Boatwright, a prospect to keep a close eye on for next season.
Eric Coca, Capital HS (2016)
Coca, was a sound floor general this season and was a player that you love to have as a coach. He can shoot, understands the game and is a clear extension of the coach.
Cesar Molina, Centennial (2016)
Right now the only committed prospect in the state of New Mexico, Molina much like Coca did whatever he needed to get his team a win. Molina, was a great defender, could shoot with the best of them and would take you off the dribble.
Jordan Leake, Hope Christian (2016)
Leake was a huge part of the Huskies reaching and winning their fourth straight title. Leake, the NMPreps.com 4A Player of the Year is one of the most underrated prospects in New Mexico right now.
DJ Bustos, West Las Vegas (2017)
Bustos, was the type of player that could go for 50 points on any given night (and did). Bustos, led the Dons to back-to-back state championship games and a clear favorite to return next season.
John Paul Garcia, Tucumcari HS (2016)
The sweet shooting guard from Tucumcari High School, guided them to the title game this season. At, 22.8 points per game and 6 rebounds along with 5 assists he took home the 3A Player of the Year award.
Holt Shelley, Cliff HS (2016)
Shelley, likely one of the best - little mentioned - prospect in the state of New Mexico. The 6'8 stud went for 22 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists per night along with 4.5 blocks per game. Shelley, was also the NMPreps.com 1A Player of the Year this season.
Cade Barnard, Melrose HS (2018)
Likely, the youngest player to make the All-NMPreps.com Team, Barnard the sophomore for the Buffaloes was also the NMPreps.com 2A Player of the Year this season.
Marcus Williams, Cleveland HS (2016)
The two-sport stud and All-NMPreps.com Team player Marcus Williams of the Cleveland Storm. Williams, was as good as it gets and leaves Cleveland High School with some records this season.
Joshua J Grine
All 10 members of our All-NMPreps.com Team are players that consistently played well from start to finish. Their team also played deep into March, we look at the 10 players who we believe excelled throughout a long and tiring season.
More: 6A-1A Awards | Coach of the Year
2016 All-NMPreps.com Team
Clay Patterson, Rio Rancho HS (2017)
The junior was outstanding the entire season, finishing it with a state championship. Patterson, was also awarded the 6A Player of the Year Award.
Johnny McCants, Onate HS (2016)
The senior had a stellar senior season filled with highlight dunks, double-doubles and a 1-seed in the state tournament along with a Final Four appearance.
Daniel Amador, Roswell HS (2016)
The senior wing for the Coyotes did a little bit of everything for the Coyotes and was known for throwing down a jam from time to time. Amador was a special talent had several games of 40 points or more.
Brenden Boatwright, Carlsbad HS (2017)
It would be difficult to leave off a player who averaged a double-double on a nightly bases. Boatwright, a prospect to keep a close eye on for next season.
Eric Coca, Capital HS (2016)
Coca, was a sound floor general this season and was a player that you love to have as a coach. He can shoot, understands the game and is a clear extension of the coach.
Cesar Molina, Centennial (2016)
Right now the only committed prospect in the state of New Mexico, Molina much like Coca did whatever he needed to get his team a win. Molina, was a great defender, could shoot with the best of them and would take you off the dribble.
Jordan Leake, Hope Christian (2016)
Leake was a huge part of the Huskies reaching and winning their fourth straight title. Leake, the NMPreps.com 4A Player of the Year is one of the most underrated prospects in New Mexico right now.
DJ Bustos, West Las Vegas (2017)
Bustos, was the type of player that could go for 50 points on any given night (and did). Bustos, led the Dons to back-to-back state championship games and a clear favorite to return next season.
John Paul Garcia, Tucumcari HS (2016)
The sweet shooting guard from Tucumcari High School, guided them to the title game this season. At, 22.8 points per game and 6 rebounds along with 5 assists he took home the 3A Player of the Year award.
Holt Shelley, Cliff HS (2016)
Shelley, likely one of the best - little mentioned - prospect in the state of New Mexico. The 6'8 stud went for 22 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists per night along with 4.5 blocks per game. Shelley, was also the NMPreps.com 1A Player of the Year this season.
Cade Barnard, Melrose HS (2018)
Likely, the youngest player to make the All-NMPreps.com Team, Barnard the sophomore for the Buffaloes was also the NMPreps.com 2A Player of the Year this season.
Marcus Williams, Cleveland HS (2016)
The two-sport stud and All-NMPreps.com Team player Marcus Williams of the Cleveland Storm. Williams, was as good as it gets and leaves Cleveland High School with some records this season.
