Updated Class of 2024 New Mexico Rankings: Top Five
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The 2024 Rankings were posted earlier this week! 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 from the 2024 Class that were ranked…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 Rankings were posted earlier this week! 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 from the 2024 Class that were ranked inside the Top Five and why:
#1 Class of 2024 | Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM | Center | Volcano Vista: Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM had an excellent junior year for the Volcano Vista Hawks. The Two-Time State Champion led the Hawks to their third straight trip to the 5A State Championship Game. Despite coming up short, Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM played well this year with an increased role as the #1 scoring option. Her post play and back to the basket skills were impressive to say the least. She averaged 16.4 points per game this season which tied for the 14th most in New Mexico this year. Taejhuan Hill Taejhuan Hill 5'11" | C Volcano Vista | 2024 State NM was a near double-double threat pulling 9.7 rebounds per game which ranked 10th in New Mexico. She was selected as the 5A District-1 Player of the Year, selected to First Team All-State, selected to First Team All-Metro and the All-Metro Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
#2 Class of 2024 | Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM | Shooting Guard | La Cueva: Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM had another solid season for La Cueva which ended with the Bears reaching their second straight 5A State Semifinals appearance. The Star Shooting Guard averaged over 10 points and 6 rebounds per game in her junior campaign. She remained as one of the states top mid-range shooters and underrated drivers of the basketball. Eva Love Eva Love 5'9" | SG La Cueva | 2024 State NM was selected to Second Team All-Metro and as an Honorable Mention for All-State.
#3 Class of 2024 | Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM | Power Forward | Farmington: Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM from the Farmington Scorpions was one of the states Most Valuable Players during the 2022-23 season. She displayed one of the most All-Around seasons of any player this year. Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM averaged 18.0 points per game, 9.1 rebounds per game, 5.2 steals per game, 4.1 assists per game, 1.3 blocks per game, recorded 14 double-doubles and 1 triple double this season. In the state, she ranked 7th in scoring, 13th in rebounding, 8th in assists, 2nd in steals, 17th in blocks and 6th in double-doubles. Kapiolani Anitielu Kapiolani Anitielu 5'10" | SF Farmington | 2024 State NM ‘s All-Around play led to winning basketball by helping Farmington finish 25-4 this year and reach the second round of the 5A Girls State Playoffs. She was selected as the 5A Girls Distric-2 Player of the Year and was selected to First Team All-State.
#4 Class of 2024 | Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM | Power Forward | Organ Mountain: Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM was easily in the conversation as one of the states top big’s and post players. She was an efficient scorer and nearly made most of her shot attempts just under 50% from the field. Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM was solid around the rim and had a nice touch around the basket inside the painted area. She averaged a strong double-double this year with 17.4 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game. She ranked 10th in the state in scoring, 6th in rebounding and 3rd in double-doubles with 19 on the year. Another strong element in her game was drawing contact, and finishing through the contact and getting to the free throw line. Caitlin Turnbow Caitlin Turnbow 5'10" | PF Organ Mountain | 2024 State NM was 6th in the state in free throws made. She was selected to the All- State Team as an Honorable Mention.
#5 Class of 2024 | Alyssa Maes Alyssa Maes 5'8" | SG St. Pius X | 2024 State NM | Shooting Guard | St. Pius: Alyssa Maes Alyssa Maes 5'8" | SG St. Pius X | 2024 State NM averaged 17.4 points per game as the St. Pius X leading scorer. She is a scoring first guard that has an All-Around game. Alyssa also averaged over 6 rebounds a game and 5 assists per game. Her play helped St. Pius X reach the 4A State Semifinals last season as she was selected to First Team All-State.