Elite Assists: 2028 Top Distributors

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winning basketball thrives on assists and unselfish ball-sharing—the true foundations of strong offensive play. This approach builds trust, reinforces teamwork, and unlocks higher-percentage scoring chances. High-assist teams engage multiple players in the action, creating an offense that flows with rhythm and purpose. There's lasting wisdom in the familiar saying: a made basket delights one player, but an assist delights two. Smart, decisive passing forces defenses to rotate and collapse, generating mismatches and allowing the offense to control tempo.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This state report highlights the leading assist producers in total assists and assists per game (APG) among the Class of 2028. These numbers reflect consistency, court vision, and the ability to deliver night after night across a long high school season.</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 combine 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='1233322' first='Adalynn' last='Day']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hope Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">84</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">322</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">89</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">278</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1267244' first='Louisa' last='Landavazo']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hope Christian</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">76</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">259</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque Academy</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">87</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">257</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.9</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1267231' first='Evelyn' last='Kannolt']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">East Mountain</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">53</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">197</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.7</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1068213' first='Madlyn' last='Dopson']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia Prep</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">75</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">161</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.1</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1233316' first='Rylan' last='Brown']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Des Moines</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">47</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">117</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2.4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>***Minimum 40 games played</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1233322' first='Adalynn' last='Day'] of Hope Christian stands as a versatile floor general and one of the premier facilitators in Class 4A. She is the only player in the 2028 class to surpass 300 career assists so far. Day has posted consecutive seasons averaging at least 2.7 assists per game for the Huskies, showcasing reliable distribution that elevates those around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068188' first='Kaiyah' last='Benally'], the 5-foot-7 point guard from Sandia and reigning Gatorade Player of the Year (nationally ranked No. 74), operates as a dynamic creator off the dribble. Once she plants both feet in the paint, assists frequently follow. She dramatically increased her playmaking output, jumping from 2.5 APG in 2024-25 to 5.7 APG in 2025-26.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1267244' first='Louisa' last='Landavazo'], also of Hope Christian, ranks among the top distributors both at the 4A level and within her class. An energetic, lightning-quick playmaker, she helps dictate tempo for the Huskies. Landavazo has delivered three straight seasons averaging at least 3.3 assists per game, underscoring her consistent value as a teammate-first contributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068212' first='Lily' last='Skarsgard'] of Albuquerque Academy pairs versatility with strong half-court vision. She excels as a passer out of pick-and-rolls, finding the screener or open teammates with equal skill. Skarsgard is one of only three players in the 2028 class to record 130-plus assists during the 2025-26 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1267231' first='Evelyn' last='Kannolt'], a savvy combo guard for East Mountain, ranks among the best in Class 3A at drawing multiple defenders in the half court. She continues to refine her ability to locate open teammates for kick-out threes. Kannolt has averaged at least 3.6 assists per game in consecutive seasons while balancing scoring and distribution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1068213' first='Madlyn' last='Dopson'] of Sandia Prep is a hardworking, versatile playmaker who embraces a selfless role for the Sundevils. She has led the team in assists each of the past two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1233316' first='Rylan' last='Brown'] of Des Moines is an emerging combo guard with strong feel and pace. She has paced the Demons in assists the last two seasons, posting averages of 1.9 and 2.9 APG, respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These young playmakers illustrate how vision and generosity fuel winning basketball. Their production not only fills the stat sheet but also elevates entire programs, proving that the best offenses share the ball and create opportunities for everyone on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Stay tuned for the next State Report featuring the New Mexico Class of 2029 Girls Basketball Assist Leaders.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->