The state of New Mexico is not your typical hot bed for basketball recruits but we have a high quantity of players that could play.

Every so often we have the major recruits and players that gain the interest of big time programs, AJ Bramlett (Arizona), Kenny Thomas (UNM), Harvey Hale (Wake Forest) and many others.

Well, 2012 won't feature the major schools but should see several players play at the next level no matter the division.

(Note: April 11th was the first signing day)

Quintana was one of New Mexico's top guards the past two seasons leading the Storm in scoring during its inaugural basketball seasons. This past season he was in the top 10 for 5A in scoring with 18.6 ppg. The Storm reached the 2011 Final Four but fell short to the eventual State Champion.

Quinci Hester (Alamogordo, NM/Alamogordo High School)

Quinci Hester is one of the most underrated guards in the state of New Mexico but that didn't get passed Northern NM Head coach Ryan Cordova. Hester was to go-to player for the Tigers this past season for coach Madden.

James Healy (Albuquerque, NM/Cibola High School)

The Cougars shooting guard James Healy was one of the top shooting guards in the state of New Mexico this past season. Healy displayed a long shooting range but also a top notch ability to get to the rim of the dribble.

I am still a little surprised to see the Marshall hasn't decide to make a commitment. Of the final 2012 class, Marshall to me should be the next division one player committed when it's all said and done. He has everything you need in a player , he can rebound, shoot, block shots and is a basketball junkie.

Mark Winters (Albuquerque, NM/Eldorado High School)

Winters has the size and shooting touch to play at the next level. If you are looking for a bigger guard that understands the game then Winters is your answer. He was a member of the 2012 5A State Champion Eldorado Eagles

Playing for such a high profile team like the Bears Kubinski sometimes gets left out of the equation. Kubinski, however, proved to everyone during the State Tournament that he can shooting the rock. This lefty is a sure thing at the next level for a coach looking for size in the backcourt.

Hope Christian has built a dynasty and Arren Wells has played one of the biggest parts in the three state championships in the past four years. Wells comes from a solid program and will make any coach happy to have on their roster come 2012-13 season. He can come in and immediately help out a program.

Aaron Ibarra should be on the high radar for several small colleges in and around the state. Ibarra was in the top for scoring in the state of New Mexico with over 25 points per game. Ibarra was a crucial part in the "rebuilding" of the basketball power Hobbs High School leading them to the Elite Eight. He will fit right in a D-2 program.

August proved to the doubters during the State Tournament that he can play and lead a team. The Bengals reached the 2012 4A State Championship by the double-doubles August brought to the table. He has a great shooting form and will make a perfect fit at the JC level before bigger things.

Colledge-Romero is a three year starter for the Bulldogs and helped bring back the pride to Bulldog City. The Bulldogs went into the State Tournament ranked-2 for the first time in a decade. Colledge-Romero has a nice shooting touch and displayed a high ability to pass the ball running the point during the Rocky Mountain Showcase. He will be a solid fit for a D-2 program.

When you are looking at point guards in the 2012 class Salazar's name tops the charts. Super quick, with outstanding ball handling skills that will suit well for any coaches and not to mention he can play above the rim. Salazar could fit perfect with a D-2 program.

The Sundevils didn't duplicate the magical State Championship season from 2011 which he played a huge role in but Romero is a sure thing next level player. He has the ability to take someone of the dribble or stop and pop a jumper. Romero is the type of player you have to leave the lights on for because he lives in the gym.

Desert Warriors did the unthinkable and won the 4A State Championship lead by the double-doubles of Ortegon. Each night during the run to the championship he played above the rim and thriving off weaker posts. Will fit in perfect for a JC team or D-2 team.

Josh Holmes, Volcano Vista

Cameron Glasrud, Eldorado

John Knight, Albuquerque High

Josh Knight, Albuquerque High

Lane Vander Hulst, Goddard

Brandon Rosales, Onate

Weston Zeller, Grants

Max Suazo, Taos

Garrett Hendren &Trey Correa, Mesilla Valley Christian

Nick Trujillo, West Mes