NMPreps.com's way-too-early New Mexico high school basketball team rankings.

Carlsbad Cavemen

Last Season: 14-14 overall, 0-6 district

Head Coach: Steve Garza

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Notes: The Cavemen are projected to take another step back next season. They lost their top player mid-season, they also graduate a talent in Shamar Smith, and this could be the start of rebuild. The good news? They only graduate four players. They do return some size inside with 6-1 forward Ayden Parent (2021), 6-5 post Tylen Gonzales (2023) and 6-3 wing Damien Perez.