METRO BOYS TO WATCH

Jude Tapia, 5-11, sr., G, Albuquerque High: He averaged nearly 25 points a game as a junior; is a highly skilled shooter, and perhaps Class 5A’s best passing guard. Joziah Ramos, 5-8, sr., PG, Atrisco Heritage: Ramos is as good as it gets, coming off a season in which he averaged nearly 24 points and four assists per game. Clutch shooter, has a nose for the big moment. Eloy Medina, 6-3, sr., SG, West Mesa: Just the second four-year starter in the last 20 years for the Mustangs. Added some bulk in the offseason, after scoring about 20 a game as a junior. Deraje Agbaosi, 6-6, sr., FW, Eldorado: He was really starting to blossom as a junior, and he’s going to be one of the more fearsome players in the metro area at both ends of the floor. Tre Watson, 6-5, jr., FW, Cleveland: There’s not much Watson cannot do, and he will likely emerge as the featured offensive option for the Storm. Good luck trying to defend this kid.

Elijah Davidson, 6-4, sr., G, the Bosque smaller classes School: (1A-3A), Among Davidson player in New is arguably Mexico. the Headed best to Western next level. Colorado to play at the Dion Battle, 5-10, sr., G,

Volcano Vista: A four-year starter, the Hawks will look to him to lead this team. And he can, in spurts, be an outstanding scorer. Derek Aeilts, 6-5, sr, SG,

La Cueva: A superb 3-point marksman who averaged more than 20 points a game as a junior. Signed with St. Edward’s in Austin, Texas. Sam Henderson, 6-5, jr., W/ Max Feit, 6-3, sr., W, Sandia

Prep: This potent Sundevils’ duo combined to scored over 32 points a game last season. Erasmo Carreon, 5-8, sr.,

G, Highland: On a team with so many scoring guards, he might be the best of the lot, and someone that could be over 20 a game this season. Seyi Oyeku, 6-0, sr., PG, Valley: Had 19 of Valley’s 37 points in the state final last March, and seems poised for a terrific senior season.