Preseason Rankings: No. 5 Hope Christian Huskies
The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).
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The Hope Christian Huskies won their 13th State Championship under head coach Jim Murphy after a 27-4, 9-0 season.
Overview: Head coach Jim Murphy is regarded as the top coach in New Mexico and the Huskies will again bring a talented roster in 2015-2016. The Huskies, are the top ranked 4A basketball team in the state of New Mexico this preseason returning seven players of the title team from a year ago.Returning this season is one of the top players in 4A who could also be regarded as one of the top players in the state in Jordan Leake (2016) a 6'2" wing with plenty of athleticism.
Last Season
Record: 27-4, 9-0
Home Record: 7-1
Away Record: 7-1
Neutral Record: 13-2
Post Season: 4A State Champions
Points per game: 69.67 (2160)
Points against: 49.80 (1544)
Realistic Prediction: Many people argue that, just because the Huskies play in 4A basketball that they shouldn't be the high. Well, each season they prove their work beating each classification, last season included. The Huskies went 11-4 vs 6A teams, playing an impressive non-district that consisted mainly of 6A teams. Our prediction is the 14th state championship and 20 plus wins.
Biggest Questions: Where to place the 14th state championship or what toe does Murphy put the new ring on? Kidding of course.
Chances
District Champ: 100%
Playoff Team: 100%
Elite Eight: 100%
Final Four: 100%
Title Game: 100%
Returning Players: The Huskies do graduate some talented players and it's always difficult returning the talent they had. However, they play in this system that continues to produce all-state players. Jordan Leake, is as good as it gets and will be a favorite for 4A player of the year.
Roster
Jordan Leake (2016)
John Bolkema (2016)
Arron Jones (2016)
Caleb Meyer-Hagen (2016)
Marcus Medina (2017)
Nelson Longmire (2017)
Cole Yearout (2017)
The 2015-2016 season has officially started and today we start our countdown of the top 50 programs in New Mexico Big School Division (6A-4A).
More: Preseason Rankings Home: 50-1 | Rankings 72-51 | Preseason Preview Page
The Hope Christian Huskies won their 13th State Championship under head coach Jim Murphy after a 27-4, 9-0 season.
Overview: Head coach Jim Murphy is regarded as the top coach in New Mexico and the Huskies will again bring a talented roster in 2015-2016. The Huskies, are the top ranked 4A basketball team in the state of New Mexico this preseason returning seven players of the title team from a year ago.Returning this season is one of the top players in 4A who could also be regarded as one of the top players in the state in Jordan Leake (2016) a 6'2" wing with plenty of athleticism.
Last Season
Record: 27-4, 9-0
Home Record: 7-1
Away Record: 7-1
Neutral Record: 13-2
Post Season: 4A State Champions
Points per game: 69.67 (2160)
Points against: 49.80 (1544)
Realistic Prediction: Many people argue that, just because the Huskies play in 4A basketball that they shouldn't be the high. Well, each season they prove their work beating each classification, last season included. The Huskies went 11-4 vs 6A teams, playing an impressive non-district that consisted mainly of 6A teams. Our prediction is the 14th state championship and 20 plus wins.
Biggest Questions: Where to place the 14th state championship or what toe does Murphy put the new ring on? Kidding of course.
Chances
District Champ: 100%
Playoff Team: 100%
Elite Eight: 100%
Final Four: 100%
Title Game: 100%
Returning Players: The Huskies do graduate some talented players and it's always difficult returning the talent they had. However, they play in this system that continues to produce all-state players. Jordan Leake, is as good as it gets and will be a favorite for 4A player of the year.
Roster
Jordan Leake (2016)
John Bolkema (2016)
Arron Jones (2016)
Caleb Meyer-Hagen (2016)
Marcus Medina (2017)
Nelson Longmire (2017)
Cole Yearout (2017)
