Preseason Rankings: No. 49 Robertson Cardinals
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 Robertson Cardinals a young team last season finished the season 8-21, 0-6, making the post season falling in the first round to St. Michael's (53-41).
Overview: Not many teams returning this year will be as improved as the Cardinals who welcome back just about everyone with the exception of one player who graduated. The highlight of this team is Sebastian Gonzales (2016) who averaged 19.7 points per game as a junior last season. The Cardinals welcome back around 90% of their scoring including top four leading scorers. Javan Gallegos (2016) who averaged 9.9 ppg, Francisco Arguello (2016) 8.9 ppg, and Arjay Ortiz (2018) with 7.6 ppg. This team could easily be a 20-win team and a top-25 team by seasons end.
Last Season
Record: 8-21, 0-6
Post Season: First Round, lost to St. Mike's
Points per game: 54.2 (1572)
Points against: 56.5 (1641)
Realistic Prediction: As mentioned above the Cardinals could be one of the most improved teams in New Mexico. Right now we have them at 8th in 4A basketball but I honestly feel this could be a Final Four team and play for the 2-4A District title. I think the expectations are high and they should be with the amount of returners and 5 starters returning. This will be one of the best teams in 4A and they have to play up to that standard now.
District Champ: 89%
Playoff Team: Yes
Elite Eight: 90% Yes
Final Four: 77% Yes
Title Game: 58.9% - Over the half way mark and believe this could happen.
Returning Players: The Cardinals return 11 of 12 players from last season's playoff team. They return a majority of the scoring options and will be one of the most experienced teams in 4A.
Sebastian Gonzales (2016/SG/5'8")
Dylan Archibeque (2016/PG/5'6")
Francisco Arguello (2016/PF/6'2")
Javan Gallegos (2016/PF/6'2")
Jermiah Gouin (2017/F/6'0")
Dante Jenkins (2017/F/6'2")
Diego Chavez (2017/G/5'6")
Ishmael Martinez (2018/PG/5'8")
Arjay Ortiz (2018/PG/5'10")
Juan Marcos Dominguez (2018/F/5'10")
Charlie Hillis (2018/G,F/5'10")
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 | Rankings 72-51 | Preseason Preview Page
The Robertson Cardinals a young team last season finished the season 8-21, 0-6, making the post season falling in the first round to St. Michael's (53-41).
Overview: Not many teams returning this year will be as improved as the Cardinals who welcome back just about everyone with the exception of one player who graduated. The highlight of this team is Sebastian Gonzales (2016) who averaged 19.7 points per game as a junior last season. The Cardinals welcome back around 90% of their scoring including top four leading scorers. Javan Gallegos (2016) who averaged 9.9 ppg, Francisco Arguello (2016) 8.9 ppg, and Arjay Ortiz (2018) with 7.6 ppg. This team could easily be a 20-win team and a top-25 team by seasons end.
Last Season
Record: 8-21, 0-6
Post Season: First Round, lost to St. Mike's
Points per game: 54.2 (1572)
Points against: 56.5 (1641)
Realistic Prediction: As mentioned above the Cardinals could be one of the most improved teams in New Mexico. Right now we have them at 8th in 4A basketball but I honestly feel this could be a Final Four team and play for the 2-4A District title. I think the expectations are high and they should be with the amount of returners and 5 starters returning. This will be one of the best teams in 4A and they have to play up to that standard now.
District Champ: 89%
Playoff Team: Yes
Elite Eight: 90% Yes
Final Four: 77% Yes
Title Game: 58.9% - Over the half way mark and believe this could happen.
Returning Players: The Cardinals return 11 of 12 players from last season's playoff team. They return a majority of the scoring options and will be one of the most experienced teams in 4A.
Sebastian Gonzales (2016/SG/5'8")
Dylan Archibeque (2016/PG/5'6")
Francisco Arguello (2016/PF/6'2")
Javan Gallegos (2016/PF/6'2")
Jermiah Gouin (2017/F/6'0")
Dante Jenkins (2017/F/6'2")
Diego Chavez (2017/G/5'6")
Ishmael Martinez (2018/PG/5'8")
Arjay Ortiz (2018/PG/5'10")
Juan Marcos Dominguez (2018/F/5'10")
Charlie Hillis (2018/G,F/5'10")
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