Sophomore guard led Bullis to 25 wins, state semifinals.
Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school girls basketball. The tradition continues to close out the 2024-25 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.
Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka of
Bullis (Potomac) is the 2024-25 Maryland MaxPreps Player of the Year. The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard led the Bulldogs to a 25-8 record and the private school state semifinals.
For the season, Wilson-Manyacka averaged 18.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game.
Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka of Bullis is the Maryland MaxPreps Player of the Year. The sophomore led the Bulldogs to a 25-8 record while averaging 18.5 points. (PHOTO: Darin Sicurello)
Regarded as the No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2027 by
247Sports, Wilson-Manyacka was honored for her play at the Nike Tournament of Champions in December as well as the state tournament. She won a gold medal last summer at the U17 World Cup with USA Basketball.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which is scheduled to be released in April. Past selections include 2024 WNBA Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson (2014) as well as 2024 All-WNBA first team picks Caitlin Clark (2020), Napheesa Collier (2015), Breanna Stewart (2012) and Alyssa Thomas (2010).
Past Maryland MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Kennedy Fauntleroy, New Hope Academy (Landover Hills)
2022-23 — Maddy McDaniel, Bishop McNamara (Forestville)
2023-24 — Maddy McDaniel, Bishop McNamara
