Top Playmakers in the 2026 Updated Rankings
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Now classified as sophomores, many players from the 2026 class have taken the second-year leap at the varsity level. As they obtain more experience, one would hope the comfortability on the court increases, resulting in greater all-around play. That happens…
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Continue ReadingNow classified as sophomores, many players from the 2026 class have taken the second-year leap at the varsity level. As they obtain more experience, one would hope the comfortability on the court increases, resulting in greater all-around play. That happens to be the case for the players listed below, as they have contributed great play, giving their respective teams a ‘playmaker’ at their disposal.
Jordyn Dyer Jordyn Dyer PF La cueva | 2026 State NM | La Cueva
A versatile two-way player that impacts winning. Dyer has good length and speed with great touch around the basket. On defense, Dyer can defend multiple positions, she can switch out on the perimeter and contain opposing guards as well as stop frontcourt players in the lane. This season Dyer is averaging 14.9 ppg (1st among 2026 class) while shooting 45% from the field. Jordyn also ranks in the top 15 in assists with 2.0 apg.
5A All-State: Second Team (2023) | 5A All-Metro (2023)
LillyAnna Martinez LillyAnna Martinez CG Rio Rancho | 2026 State NM | Rio Rancho
Previously at West Las Vegas, transferred to Rio Rancho. In 2022-23, Martinez was in the top five of numerous categories — averaged 14.4 ppg (1st) 6.8 rpg (4th) 2.7 apg (1st) & 4.1 spg (1st) — amongst the 2026 class. LillyAnna’s ability to create off the dribble forces opposing defenses to collapse resulting in teammates getting open looks as Martinez is a willing passer and facilitator.
3A All-State: Honorable Mention (2023)
Rochelle Lopez Rochelle Lopez 5'4" | PG Penasco | 2026 State NM | Penasco
Lopez is a lightning quick guard with excellent vision, who can score inside-out. In 2022-23, Lopez averaged 12 ppg (3rd) 2.2 apg (t-3) and 3 spg (2nd) as a freshman. This season, Lopez is t-2 in scoring at 14.5 ppg and first in assists with 3.8 apg among all sophomores.
2A All-State: Second Team (2023)
Aliana Armitage Aliana Armitage SG Hobbs | 2026 State NM | Hobbs
A fierce competitor, who is explosive with the ball, physical and disruptive on defense. Armitage is a great on-ball defender, with active hands that creates deflections and steals. Despite coming off the bench, Aliana is capable of scoring in double-figures, simply thanks to her effort and determination.
Rebecca Neal Rebecca Neal PG Highland | 2026 State NM | Highland
This season Neal is 10th in scoring at 10.5 ppg and has been extremely efficient in the halfcourt, shooting 51% from the field! Neal gets to the charity stripe often as she has a knack for drawing contact on the drive. Rebecca has increased her scoring by over six points this season (+6.3 from 4.2 ppg in 2022-23).
Lailah Bouldin Lailah Bouldin 5'5" | SG Albuquerque High | 2026 State NM | Albuquerque
Six weeks into the 2023-24 regular season, Bouldin is t-2 in scoring at 14.5 ppg, 14th in assists with 2.0 apg and is t-4 in steals per game with 4.4. Most notably, is Lailah’s ability to stretch the floor with her 3-point shot as she is currently first in 3PM: 19!