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Ontario Christian girls basketball team presented with MaxPreps National Championship banner at pep rally Junior Kaleena Smith also honored as MaxPreps National Player of the Year. Apr 21, 2026
High school girls basketball: Every team that has appeared in the final MaxPreps Top 25 since 2009 Incarnate Word Academy leads list of 228 schools that have earned a spot in the final rankings over the past 18 years. Apr 17, 2026
High school girls basketball: Caitlin Clark, Brittney Griner, Maya Moore headline look at every MaxPreps All-American since 2006 More than 600 players from 45 states have earned the MaxPreps All-American distinction over the past 21 years. Apr 17, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: Ontario Christian, Bishop McNamara headline way-too-early MaxPreps Top 25 for 2026-27 Defending national champions expected to return top five scorers, including arguably the top junior and sophomore in the country. Apr 16, 2026
States with the most top 10 WNBA Draft picks since 1997 High school basketball hotbeds Texas and California lead the list. Apr 14, 2026
Where every player selected in the 2026 WNBA Draft went to high school Former MaxPreps National Player of the Year Azzi Fudd taken No. 1 by Dallas Wings. Apr 14, 2026
2025-26 MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team: Kristen Winston of Hoover headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2029 Alabama standout averaged nearly 14 points per game in helping Bucs to sixth straight Class 7A title, No. 12 national ranking. Apr 10, 2026
High school girls basketball: Chad Jilek of Johnston named 2025-26 MaxPreps National Coach of the Year Iowa powerhouse has won three straight Class 5A titles while building a 79-game win streak. Apr 10, 2026
MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team: Tatianna Griffin of Ontario Christian headlines high school basketball's best from the Class of 2028 Love Best, Sydney Douglas, Chloe Johnson and Jaylah King join California star on first team. Apr 09, 2026
MaxPreps Junior All-America Team: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian headlines high school girls basketball's best from the Class of 2027 Micah Ojo, Jordyn Palmer, Qandace Samuels and Ivanna Wilson Manyacka join Smith on first team. Apr 08, 2026
MaxPreps All-America Team: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian headlines high school girls basketball's best from the 2025-26 season Saniyah Hall, Kate Harpring, Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, McKenna Woliczko join MaxPreps National Player of the Year on first team. Apr 07, 2026
High school girls basketball: Kaleena Smith of Ontario Christian named MaxPreps National Player of the Year Junior guard put up over 30 points per game in leading Knights to state and national titles. Apr 07, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: DME Academy finishes No. 1 in final National Top 10 Sara Okeke, GiGi Battle and Chikae Desdundes help DME Academy become fifth straight Florida school to grab season-ending tournament title. Apr 06, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: Ontario Christian finishes No. 1, crowned MaxPreps National Champion Junior phenom Kaleena Smith led Knights to 34-2 record, California Open Division state title. Apr 06, 2026
NCAA Tournament: Which states claim the most women's Most Outstanding Player winners? Lauren Betts became first player from Colorado to earn award after leading UCLA to national title. Apr 06, 2026
High school girls basketball: No. 6 Bullis, DME Academy advance to Chipotle Nationals final Bullis grabs 74-56 win over Westtown while DME Academy hangs on for 60-50 victory over The St. James Performance Academy. Apr 03, 2026
High school girls basketball: No. 6 Bullis races past No. 13 Bishop Gorman 72-56 in Chipotle Nationals opening round Junior Ivanna Wilson Manyacka goes for 22 points and 21 boards as Bulldogs advance to face Westtown in semifinals. Apr 02, 2026
High school girls basketball: Longest state championship streaks coming out of the 2025-26 season Incarnate Word Academy of Missouri leads the list with nine in a row Apr 01, 2026
USC commit Saniyah Hall earns MVP honors, leads East to 91-71 McDonald's All American win Spire Academy guard drops 21 points as East pulls away in fourth quarter. Mar 31, 2026
High school girls basketball: 2025-26 MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states Kaleena Smith, Kate Harpring and Ivanna Wilson Manyacka among future stars earning state honors. Mar 31, 2026
NCAA Tournament: Where every player in the 2026 women's Sweet 16 went to high school Just 22nd nationally in terms of population, Minnesota leads the way when it comes to producing players in the round of 16. Mar 27, 2026
Abby Casper named 2025-26 MaxPreps Connecticut High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Northwest Catholic to state championship game for the fourth time. Mar 26, 2026
Addison Bjorn named 2025-26 MaxPreps Missouri High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Park Hill South to 22-7 record, section final. Mar 25, 2026
High school girls basketball: California coach makes rare leap from preps to top spot in college Division I program Sabrina Ionescu's high school coach picked to lead Mountain West Conference program. Mar 24, 2026
Keelie Kronberger named 2025-26 MaxPreps Alaska High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Mountain City Christian Academy to Class 4A state championship. Mar 24, 2026
Sydney Savoury named 2025-26 MaxPreps Michigan High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior guard led Belleville to 25-2 record while averaging 27 points per game. Mar 24, 2026
High school girls basketball rankings: MaxPreps Top 25 mainstay Incarnate Word Academy wins ninth straight Missouri state title Red Knights capture Class 6 crown with 50-46 win over No. 25 Staley to continue decade of dominance. Mar 24, 2026
Olivia Vukosa named 2025-26 MaxPreps New York High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior center led Christ the King to 22-6 record, CHSAA AA final. Mar 23, 2026
Jaelynn Scott named 2025-26 MaxPreps Massachusetts High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Wachusett Regional to second consecutive state championship. Mar 20, 2026
Kaiyah Benally named 2025-26 MaxPreps New Mexico High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Sophomore guard led Sandia to 25-4 record, Class 5A state quarterfinals. Mar 20, 2026
Lauren Bousquet named 2025-26 MaxPreps Rhode Island High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Moses Brown to Division 1 championship game appearance. Mar 20, 2026
Jeriyah Pryor named 2025-26 MaxPreps West Virginia High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior guard led George Washington to Class AAAA semifinals. Mar 20, 2026
Kate Harpring named 2025-26 MaxPreps Georgia High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Marist to second consecutive Class AAAA state championship. Mar 19, 2026
Sammie Sullivan named 2025-26 MaxPreps New Hampshire High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Londonderry to Division 1 state championship. Mar 19, 2026
Ashlinn James named 2025-26 MaxPreps Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Assumption to 29 wins, state championship game appearance. Mar 19, 2026
Spencer Laird named 2025-26 MaxPreps Montana High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior forward led Loyola-Sacred Heart to 22-3 record, third-place finish in Class B state tournament. Mar 19, 2026
Maddi Stewart named 2025-26 MaxPreps Oklahoma High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Lincoln Christian to second straight Class 4A state title. Mar 19, 2026
Grace Hays named 2025-26 MaxPreps Wyoming High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior guard led Cody to unbeaten season, Class 3A state championship. Mar 19, 2026
Amalia Fruchtman named 2025-26 MaxPreps Delaware High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior forward averaged over 20 points per game in leading Cape Henlopen to 19 wins. Mar 18, 2026
Haylen Ayers named 2025-26 MaxPreps Tennessee High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior point guard led University School of Jackson to Division II Class state championship game. Mar 18, 2026
Jasleen Green named 2025-26 MaxPreps Florida High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Grandview Prep to Class 1A state championship. Mar 18, 2026
Maddyn Greenway named 2025-26 MaxPreps Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Providence Academy to five titles while becoming the state's career scoring leader. Mar 18, 2026
Brihanna Crittendon named 2025-26 MaxPreps Colorado High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior wing led Riverdale Ridge to 22-4 record, broke state's career scoring record. Mar 18, 2026
High school girls basketball: Chipotle Nationals field announced, Bullis and Bishop Gorman among nationally-ranked teams headed to Indiana Long Island Lutheran, DME Academy, The St. James and Westtown round out six-team bracket. Mar 18, 2026
Ivanna Wilson Manyacka named 2025-26 MaxPreps Maryland High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior guard led Bullis to 27-6 record, private school state championship. Mar 17, 2026
Leelee Bell named 2025-26 MaxPreps North Dakota High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard led Minot to 26-1 record, Division AA state championship. Mar 17, 2026
Kaleena Smith named 2025-26 MaxPreps California High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior point guard led Ontario Christian to Open Division state title. Mar 17, 2026
Oshauna Holland named 2025-26 MaxPreps North Carolina High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Senior guard became state's career scoring leader while leading Stuart W. Cramer to 28-2 record, Class 4A quarterfinals. Mar 17, 2026
Sydney Mobley named 2025-26 MaxPreps Ohio High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Junior helped Big Walnut reach Division 2 semifinals for second straight season. Mar 17, 2026
Love Best named 2025-26 MaxPreps Oregon High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year Sophomore led Tualatin to 26-3 record, fifth-place finish in Class 6A state tournament. Mar 17, 2026

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