Updated 2025 New Mexico Rankings: Stock Risers
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The 2025 Rankings were posted just hours ago! Our staff has plenty of analysis on the way to complement the release! Quickly, though, below is a simple look at the names of players who were added in this update: Kyndle…
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Continue ReadingThe 2025 Rankings were posted just hours ago! Our staff has plenty of analysis on the way to complement the release!
Quickly, though, below is a simple look at the names of players who were added in this update:
Kyndle Cunningham Kyndle Cunningham 6'0" | PF Hobbs | 2025 State NM | PF | Hobbs: Was one of the state’s top post players in 2022-23 despite just being a sophomore. Kyndle Cunningham Kyndle Cunningham 6'0" | PF Hobbs | 2025 State NM could take over a game on both sides of the floor with her inside presence in the painted area. More times than not, she dominated down low scoring, rebounding, contesting and blocking shots. She was an intimidating presence that was a force to be reckoned with which helped the Hobbs Lady Eagles win the 5A Girls State Championship.
Mila Espinoza Mila Espinoza 5'4" | CG Volcano Vista | 2025 State NM | CG | Volcano Vista: In her second season with Volcano Vista and in his first season as a starter, Mila Espinoza Mila Espinoza 5'4" | CG Volcano Vista | 2025 State NM helped the Hawks remain one of the top powerhouses in New Mexico. She was Volcano Vista’s second leading scorer averaging just under 12 points per game and was selected to 5A Girls All-State Honorable Mention and 5A Girls Third Team All-Metro. Mila Espinoza Mila Espinoza 5'4" | CG Volcano Vista | 2025 State NM was among one of the state’s top threats from long range, making 49 three-pointers this year which ranked 10th in the state. Despite being a solid three-point threat, she proved she was more than a shooter with her driving ability. Mila Espinoza Mila Espinoza 5'4" | CG Volcano Vista | 2025 State NM was able to create her own shot, draw fouls and make 104 free throws this year which was also inside the top ten.
Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM | SG | Sandia: Sandia Matadors Star Hope Giddings Hope Giddings 5'8" | SG Sandia | 2025 State NM had a good sophomore season in 2022-23. Her numbers increased across the board since her freshman season (scoring, rebounding and steals). The Sandia Matadors also achieved more team success in terms of wins and getting farther in the 5A Girls State Tournament. After averaging 14.4 points per game, Hope Gidding’s was selected to Third Team All-Metro. The sharpshooting lefty can score inside, outside, get to the free throw line at a nice level. She has already received interest to play at the next level.
Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM | PG | Valencia: Led the Valencia Jaguars to the 4A State Quarterfinals for the second straight season in a row. Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM led Valencia in scoring averaging just under 13 points per game. She is a scoring first point guard that can space the floor with her long-range shooting. Jadyn Montoya Jadyn Montoya SG Valencia | 2025 State NM had five 20-point games this year.
Bleona Agushi Bleona Agushi PG Del Norte | 2025 State NM | PG | Del Norte: Despite an up and down year for the Del Norte Knight’s, Bleona Agushi Bleona Agushi PG Del Norte | 2025 State NM was a standout during the 2022-23 season. Her 14.2 points per game ranked 6th among the players in the 2025 Class. She can play either guard position, has a great handle on the basketball, can create for herself and others at a high level.