Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding
performers in high school athletics. America's source for high school
sports continues the tradition to close out the 2020 basketball season by naming
the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and
individual excellence, in addition to local and state accolades.
Every state has completed their 2020-21 high school basketball seasons and MaxPreps has honored those athletes over
the course of the season. Now, we've gathered them together in one place. Links
to each player's story are included after their bio and list of
accomplishments.
We look forward to crowning state player of the year's in Hawaii, Nevada and the District of Columbia in future years after the state's were omitted from this year's selections after their seasons were called off due to health and safety protocols.
Colorado Player of the Year Baye Fall of Lutheran (Parker).
Photo by Paul DeSalvo
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Alabama
Regarded as the No. 9 prospect in the Class of 2021 overall, the 6-foot-3 guard averaged 32.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 4.6 steals to lead the Tigers to the Class 2A state semifinals. Davison opened his senior campaign with a career-high 57 points.
Read More: Alabama Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Montana State
Two-time Class 4A Player of the Year averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks per game while shooting 57 percent from the field to help Colony advance to the state semifinals. McMahon finished his career with over 1,700 points.
Read More: Alaska Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
Quickly rising Class of 2021 prospect averaged 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Dragons to the No. 2 spot in this
week's MaxPreps Top 25 and the program's first GEICO Nationals invitation.
Read More: Arizona Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
Top 30 Class of 2022 prospect averaged 25 points, five rebounds and three assists while shooting 60 percent from the field. The
talented combo guard pumped in a season-high 44 points in an 82-72
victory Feb. 2 over Jacksonville and earned all-state honors for the
third consecutive season.
Read More: Arkansas Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Committed to UCLA
Regarded as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2023, the 6-5 guard averaged 29.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, recording three triple-doubles for the 14-2 Trailblazers. Bailey had a number of impressive postseason performances including impressive scoring outputs of 37 and 38 points in Open Division play.
Read More: California Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
Top 50 Class of 2020 prospect helped the Rams go 15-0 en route to the program's first Central Connecticut Conference championship since 2003. Clingan averaged 36 points and 26.3 rebounds in three CCC tournament games and averaged 27.3 points, 17.2 rebounds, 5.8 blocks and 3.1 assists on the season.
Read More: Connecticut Player of the Year
Class: Sophomore (2023) | Status: Uncommitted
Regarded as the No. 9 prospect in the Class of 2023, the 6-11 center averaged 22.1 rebounds, 10.0 rebounds and 3.2 blocked shots to lead the Lion to the program's fourth state title.
Read More: Colorado Player of the Year
Delaware — Nnanna Njoku, Sanford (Hockessin)
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Villanova
The 6-9 center averaged 20.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while shooting 71 percent from the field this season. The top 100 prospect tallied 24 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks while connecting on 8-of-9 attempts from the field and 8-of-10 free throws in Sanford's state title game victory.
Read More: Delaware Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
In 13 games of National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC) play
this season, Duren averaged 15.5 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks
per contest while shooting an efficient 63 percent from the field. The 6-10 post helped the top-ranked Eagles to a 21-1 record.
Read More: Florida Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Auburn
Regarded as the No. 5 prospect in the Class of 2021, the 6-10 forward averaged 23.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks while
shooting 56 percent from the field to help the Patriots to the Class AAA state title game. Smith tallied over 1,900 career points.
Read More: Georgia Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
The 6-10 center helped the Warriors go 20-1 en route to the program's first state title in 29 years. Rowbury led the highest scoring offense in Class 5A in points (17.0), rebounds (8.9) and field goal percentage (60.4).
Read More: Idaho Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Kentucky
Top 30 senior prospect averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds and was named Chicago
Catholic League Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. He helped the Friars go 13-3 overall and 11-1 in Chicago Catholic League play.
Read More: Illinois Player of the Year
Illinois Player of the Year Bryce Hopkins of Fenwick (Oak Park)
Photo by Luke Hales
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Purdue
The
6-10 forward averaged 21.5 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.1
blocks per
contest to guide the Braves to their second consecutive state title.
Furst finished his four-year run as the program's all-time leading
scorer with 2,087 career points.
Read More: Indiana Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Committed to Drake
Averaged 18.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 2.9 steals while
shooting 53 percent from the field to lead Waukee to the program's first championship. DeVries is regarded as a top 100 prospect in the Class of 2021.
Read More: Iowa Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021)
| Status: Signed with Tennessee
In 13 games of National Interscholastic Basketball Conference (NIBC)
play this season, the five-star guard averaged 14.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2
rebounds and 3.3 steals while shooting 57 percent from the
field, 50 percent from beyond the arc and 94 percent from the free throw
line.
Read More: Kansas Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Northern Kentucky
Named state tournament MVP after averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds
and 5.5 assists per game in four KHSAA Sweet 16 games. He tallied 20
points, 14 rebounds and five assists in a 79-60 state title game triumph
over Elizabethtown.
Read More: Kentucky Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Santa Clara
The under-the-radar guard averaged 33 points, five rebounds and four assists per game while
shooting 55 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point range to guide the Tigers to their second consecutive state crown.
Read More: Louisiana Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Attending Kimball Union Academy (Prep School)
The 6-1 guard averaged 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and five steals per contest to help the Black Bears go 15-0 en route to the Class A/B championship game of the central Maine tournament.
Read More: Maine Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
Over the course of his four year career, the 6-7 forward amassed 1,000 points to go along with 984 rebounds. Badmus averaged 22 points and 13 rebounds per game this season.
Read More: Massachusetts Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Connecticut
Top 50 Class of 2021 prospect averaged 18.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.9
blocked shots to lead the Stags to the No. 5 spot in this
week's MaxPreps Top 25.
Read More: Maryland Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Michigan State
Top 75 prospect averaged 33.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals per
outing as a senior, finishing his prep career with 1,973 points and leading the Hurricanes to their first state title.
Read More: Michigan Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
MaxPreps National Player of the Year averaged 20.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.7 blocks and 4.5 assists per
game, connecting on 80 percent of his attempts from the field to guide the Redhawks to their fourth consecutive state championship.
Read More: Minnesota Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Mississippi
The 5-9 guard averaged 33.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 steals per contest to lead the Chargers to the state quarterfinals. Ruffin tallied 2,337 career points over his four-year career, carrying a career average of 25.4 points per contest.
Read More: Mississippi Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Committed to Georgetown
The five-star guard averaged 23.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists while shooting 52 percent from the field. Mohammed spent his final three seasons at Greenwood, setting the all-time Springfield area record with 2,709 career points.
Read More: Missouri Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Montana State
The 6-7 guard averaged 24.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per contest, helping the Spartans to the state semifinals. Germer eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career in an 88-62 victory
over Big Sky (Missoula), finishing a special night with 51 points and
breaking the Class AA record with 13 3-pointers.
Read More: Montana Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
The under-the-radar prospect averaged 21.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest while
shooting 57 percent from the field and 45 percent from three. Thomas helped guide the Mustangs go 27-2 en route to the program's first state championship.
Read More: Nebraska Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
Scored 1,056 points in his career and was named the state's Mr.
Basketball by the New Hampshire Basketball Coaches Organization. He put
up a season-high 33 in a January game against Oyster River.
Read More: New Hampshire Player of the Year
Class: Sophomore (2023) | Status: Uncommitted
Top ranked Class of 2023 prospect averaged 22.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. He scored
20 or more points in 11 of 13 games and was the catalyst for the No. 8 ranked team in this week's MaxPreps Top 25.
Read More: New Jersey Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
Averaged 27.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game while
shooting 50 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free throw
line, helping the Bulldawgs reach the Class 5A state title game.
Read More: New Mexico Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
Three-star prospect averaged 19 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals
per contest while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range and 44 percent
from the field overall. The 6-3 guard helped the Falcons go 21-11 en route to the Grind Session tournament quarterfinals.
Read More: New York Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with North Carolina State
Top 100 senior prospect averaged nearly 30 points per game this season, including a career-high
50 against Trinity Academy in early February. Farmville Central went
76-2 during his final three seasons with three consecutive state titles.
Read More: North Carolina Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
Top 100 junior prospect averaged 22.6 points, 14.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest while shooting 57 percent from the field. Playing
alongside brother Gus on the varsity team since seventh grade, Hurlburt
has amassed 1,609 points and 1,134 rebounds in 97 career games.
Read More: North Dakota Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
The No. 4 prospect in the Class of 2022, Livingston averaged 31.1 points, 15.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 4.7 steals and 4.0 steals per game while shooting 71 percent from the field to guide Buchtel
to the program's second district championship in the past three seasons.
Read More: Ohio Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Oklahoma
Scored 23 of his team's points in a 48-40 win over Heritage
Hall in the state championship game. Cortes poured in 13 in the second half after Kingfisher fell behind by eight points in the third quarter en route to its 20th straight win. The Yellowjackets went 107-4 during his time with the program.
Read More: Oklahoma Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
The rising hoops prospect became the fifth player in Oregon large school history to average over 30 points per contest, averaging 30.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.7
steals per contest. Washington received offers to play college football from programs like
Nebraska, UCLA and USC but appears to be making a full transition to the
hardwood.
Read More: Oregon Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Committed to Connecticut
Top 50 prospect averaged 18.6 points, 6.5 assists and 3.5 steals per contest,
becoming the program's all-time leading scorer in the process with over
1,400 points. Diggins helped the Vikings go 19-1 en route to the Class 6A state title game.
Read More: Pennsylvania Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
Recorded a double-double in every game during his two years at
Pilgrim, averaging 20.4 points, 17.4 rebounds and five blocked shots per
outing this season en route to the state semifinals. He surpassed the 1,000-point milestone in the final game of the season.
Read More: Rhode Island Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Nebraska
The five-star guard averaged 21.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest this
season and was the leading scorer at the St. James NIBC Invitational,
posting 20.9 points per contest in seven appearances at the loaded
event. McGowens finished his four-year high school career with more than 2,300 points.
Read More: South Carolina Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Wisconsin
Three-star forward averaged 25 points, eight rebounds and three assists per
contest while leading Yankton to its first 20-win season since 1975-76. Playing
on the varsity team since seventh grade, Mors finished
third on the state's all-time scoring list with over 2,700 career
points.
Read More: South Dakota Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Uncommitted
The 6-foot-3 guard helped the Fighting Irish go 21-4 with a state semifinals appearance. He averaged 20
points, seven rebounds and six assists per contest and was the first
Knoxville Catholic player to be named TSSAA Mr. Basketball in Division
II-AA.
Read More: Tennessee Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Kentucky
Regarded as the No. 11 prospect in the Class of 2021, the 6-9 forward averaged 35.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 6.2 blocks per game to help the Rabbits go 19-5.
Read More: Texas Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Kentucky
After spending his first three years of high school
at Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Wash.), Hickman averaged 16.0 points,
3.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game during his lone season at Wasatch
Academy. He helped No. 11 ranked Wasatch Academy finish the regular season 18-6 en route to a bid to GEICO Nationals.
Read More: Utah Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
The 5-10 guard averaged 30.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest to help the Green Knights go 10-0 en route to their second straight Division 1 state title. Ndayishimiye is the overwhelming favorite to repeat as Mr. Basketball in the Green Mountain State.
Read More: Vermont Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Uncommitted
In a shortened season, Keels averaged 28.7
points, 9.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 3.8 steals per contest while
recording six triple-doubles. He finished his prep career with 1,803 points.
Read More: Virginia Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Washington
Four-star center broke Olympia's career scoring record in his final
game, pouring in 32 points to finish with 1,352 points. Jackson averaged 22.9 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots per contest, shooting an efficient 65 percent from the field to lead Olympia to the South Puget Sound League 4A tournament championship.
Read More: Washington Player of the Year
Class: Junior (2022) | Status: Committed to Virginia
Back-to-back Gazette-Mail All-Kanawha Valley co-Player of the Year averaged 22.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game while
shooting 49 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from three-point range
and 82.7 percent from the free-throw line in 15 regular season games.
Read More: West Virginia Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Iowa State
Top 50 senior prospect led the team in scoring and assists averaging 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game on the season for the Division 3 state champions. Hunter was a four-year starter for St. Catherine's, compiling 1,589
points while leading the program to a record of 91-12.
Read More: Wisconsin Player of the Year
Class: Senior (2021) | Status: Signed with Montana State
The 6-6 wing averaged 17.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 52 percent from the field to guide the Broncs to the Class 4A state semifinals.
Read More: Wyoming Player of the Year
