NMPreps.com named the 2023 New Mexico Mr. and Miss Basketball. The award is given to the top male and female basketball player at the conclusion of each season. #nmpreps

Today, we announce the 16th boys and 10th girls player to take home the award. The Mr. and Miss Basketball award is voted on by fans, media, and the NMPreps staff.

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When it all comes down to one of the all-time best scoring guards in New Mexico high school basketball, Shane Douma-Sanchez will be in the conversation.

The 2023 product, who earlier committed to the University of New Mexico, led the way for the Knights for four seasons'.He is also the first player on the boys side to win the award twice.

Douma-Sanchez averaged 32.5 points per game this season and highlighted the season with a 60-point performance. He also led the team with 9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 2.2 steals per contest. In his career Douma-Sanchez led the Knights to a state championship and a state runner up.

The Knights finished the season 15-13 and reached the state tournament.

The Eldorado Eagles star guard has earned the title as the top New Mexico high school player for the 2023 season. Bella Hines has racked up several major division I offers and for good reason.

The guard averaged 30 points per game along with 8.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game. The Eagles finished 14-14 overall and reached the 2023 state tournament.

For a career Hines is averaging 26.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. She improved in both categories after a stellar freshmen season in 2022.

2022: William "Duece" Benjamin (Las Cruces HS)

2021: Shane Douma-Sanchez (Del Norte HS)

2020: Gonzalo Carbalan (Las Cruces HS)

2019: Joziah Ramos (Atrisco Heritage Academy)

2018: Clay Strasner (Hobbs High School)

2017: Brenden Boatwright (Carlsbad High School)

2016: Clay Patterson (Rio Rancho High School)

2015: Ryan Jones (Cleveland High School)

2014: Adonis Saltes (Valley High School)

2013: Bryce Alford (La Cueva High School)

2012: Cullen Neal (Eldorado High School)

2011: Rodney Coles (Espanola Valley High School)

2010: Alex Kirk (Los Alamos High School)

2009: Jaye Crockett (Clovis High School)

2008: Jeff Taylor (Hobbs High School)

2022 - Juliana Aragon, Bernalillo HS

2021 - Viane Cumber, Sandia HS

2020 - Katelynn Limardo, Silver HS

2019 - Maiah Rivas, West Mesa HS

2018 - Amiah Smith, Hobbs HS

2017 - Jaedyn De La Cerda, Roswell HS

2016 - Amaya Brown, Cibola HS

2015 - Danni Williams, Clovis HS

2014 - Danni Williams, Clovis HS