Who Leads NM Class of 2027 in Assists?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the pursuit of winning basketball, assists and ball movement stand at the heart of effective play. They highlight the power of teamwork while creating higher-quality scoring opportunities. Teams that excel in assists build deeper trust and draw more players into the action, producing a smoother, more fluid offense. As the old saying goes, a basket makes one person happy—an assist makes two. Sharp passing forces defenses to rotate and collapse, opening mismatches and giving a team control of the tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This State Report offers a clear overview of the top assist leaders in total assists and assists per game (APG) for New Mexico's Class of 2027 girls' basketball. These numbers reflect consistency, court vision, and the ability to produce night after night across a demanding high school season. Beyond raw stats, they reveal players who elevate teammates and keep offenses moving with purpose.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> All statistics are sourced from MaxPreps and depend on timely data entry by coaches and programs. Rankings reflect a combination of observed performance, statistics, team context, and future potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Player</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>GP</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Total Assists</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>APG</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1849530' first='Dylan' last='Clavel']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roy/Mosquero</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">89</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">182</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.0</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839437' first='Madisyn' last='Kruckeberg']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Clovis Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">64</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">147</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058902' first='Tayla' last='Proffitt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Roy/Mosquero</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">117</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">145</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1058927' first='Kailani' last='Trancosa']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bernalillo</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">58</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">144</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1262037' first='Aubrey' last='Maestas']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mesa Vista</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">60</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">141</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839430' first='Hannah' last='McKay']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Clovis Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">65</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">129</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque Academy</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">97</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">127</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1.3</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1262057' first='Gabriella' last='Herrera']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Organ Mountain</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">40</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">82</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.0***</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>***Minimum 40 games played, highlighted for volume</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1849530' first='Dylan' last='Clavel'] of Roy/Mosquero brings relentless energy and a selfless approach that makes her an outstanding facilitator. As the Class of 2027 leader in total assists, she consistently creates opportunities for teammates and adds significant value on every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839437' first='Madisyn' last='Kruckeberg'] of Clovis Christian is a high-energy guard and an often-overlooked playmaker. Her strong vision in the half-court sets up scoring chances, and she has delivered back-to-back seasons averaging at least 2.5 assists per game for the Eagles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1058902' first='Tayla' last='Proffitt'], also of Roy/Mosquero, ranks among the most experienced and battle-tested players in the class. She shows a clear willingness to make the extra pass, keeping the offense connected and unselfish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1058927' first='Kailani' last='Trancosa'] of Bernalillo is a lightning-quick playmaker whose ability to control tempo benefits the Spartans. She excels at getting the ball out of her hands early with sharp throw-ahead and kick-ahead passes. She led the 4A classification in assists during the 2025-26 season and has recorded consecutive seasons averaging at least 2.1 assists per game. As the only junior at the 4A level to reach 60-plus assists (finishing with 82), she continues to stand out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1262037' first='Aubrey' last='Maestas'] of Mesa Vista is an energetic double-digit scorer who also serves as a reliable passer for the Trojans, the reigning 2A state champions. She has posted back-to-back seasons averaging at least 2.0 assists per game, balancing scoring with unselfish distribution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839430' first='Hannah' last='McKay'] of Clovis Christian is a hardworking and selfless contributor for the Eagles. She has recorded three straight seasons averaging at least 1.7 assists per game, proving her steady value as a teammate-first player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='839425' first='Harper' last='Dunn'] of Albuquerque Academy possesses an underrated ability to distribute the ball. She stands out for her skill in passing out of double and triple teams, particularly when finding open teammates for kick-out three-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1262057' first='Gabriella' last='Herrera'] of Organ Mountain is a rising playmaker for the Knights who continues to develop as a true floor general. She led all 5A juniors with 2.8 assists per game during the 2025-26 season, signaling her growing command of the offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These standout performers demonstrate that elite passing remains one of the clearest signs of winning basketball. Their vision, unselfishness, and consistency help drive successful programs across New Mexico's classifications.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stay tuned for the next State Report featuring the New Mexico Class of 2028 Girls Basketball Assist Leaders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->