Syla Swords, Kennedy Smith, Jaloni Cambridge among future stars earning state honors.
Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding
performers in high school basketball. America's source for high school
sports continues the tradition to close out the 2022-23 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.
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 April 11. Read on for a look at the postseason honors schedule and POYs in
all 50 states.
Postseason honors schedule:
April 8 — Final MaxPreps Top 25
April 11 — MaxPreps All-America Team
April 11 — National Player of the Year
April 16 — Junior All-America Team
April 17 — Sophomore All-America Team
April 18 — Freshman All-America Team
April 19 — National Coach of the Year
5-6 | Guard | Class of 2025
Staying in-state to play for the Crimson Tide, Austin averaged 20.2 points and 7.2 rebounds while dropping 35 points for her season high. Spring Garden went 33-1 and won its second straight Class 1A state title, finishing the season on an 18-game win streak.
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6-0 | Forward | Class of 2025
She's helped the Grizzlies to a 51-5 mark over the past two seasons and capped her junior year with a second straight Class 3A championship. Lentfer averaged 20.1 points per night along with 8.8 rebounds as Grace Christian finished this season 26-3.
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Arizona — Shay Ijiwoye, Desert Vista (Phoenix)5-6 | Guard | Class of 2024
The Stanford commit helped the 24-6 Thunder to their second straight Open Division game appearance with a title in 2023. Ijiwoye averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.6 steals per game. She shot
50 percent from the field with a high of 30 points in early December
against Mountain Pointe (Phoenix). Desert Vista is 52-10 over the past two seasons.
STORY6-0 | Guard | Class of 2024
Led the Bulldogs to a 27-4 record and third straight Class 5A state championship averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.3 assists per game. She is the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,935 points. The Bulldogs
went 86-10 over the past three seasons with three state titles.
STORY6-1 | Forward | Class of 2024
The USC commit led the Eagles to a 32-2 record and second straight Open Division title. For the season, Smith averaged 20.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists
and 2.1 steals per game. A MaxPreps National Player of the Year
finalist, she shot 59 percent from the field with six games of 29
points.
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6-4 | Center | Class of 2025
The future UCLA Bruin led the Wolves to the Class 6A tournament, averaging 22.5 points, 15.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals per
game. She shot 64 percent from the field with a high of 35 points in a
December win over Windsor.
STORY5-9 | Guard | Class of 2024
A 2,000-point career scorer, she averaged 25.7 points, 13.1 rebounds, 4.2 steals and 2.4 assists per game as the Warriors went 17-8 and reached the Class L quarterfinals.
STORY5-7 | Point guard | Class of 2027
Already getting offers from the likes of Ohio State, South Carolina and Texas, Banks averaged 21.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.6 per game. She helped the Raiders to an 18-6 mark and state title. She scored 29 points in the DIAA title game and hit a free throw with
1.9 seconds left to give Ursuline Academy a 49-48 win over Caravel
(Bear).
STORY5-9 | Guard | Class of 2024
A Maryland commit, she led the Cadets to a 26-5 record, Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title and DCSAA Class AA championship. Walker averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. She
has helped St. John's go 71-17 over the past three seasons with three
straight WCAC titles.
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5-7 | Guard | Class of 2024
Averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. The Ohio State commit shined against ranked opponents, scoring 29 in a loss to Long
Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.) and 27 against Bishop McNamara
(Forestville, Md.). Cambridge will lead the No. 9 Eagles into next month's Chipotle Nationals looking for a title three-peat.
STORY5-9 | Guard | Class of 2024
The Rams went 32-0 with a Class AAAAAAA title thanks in part to Carnegie's 21.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.9 steals per game. The Georgia Tech commit surpassed 2,000 career points along with more than 900 rebounds and 600 assists.
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5-11 | Guard | Class of 2024
Led the state in scoring at 27.3 points per game while shooting 62 percent from the field. She led the Lunas to a 16-7 record as they reached the Division I state semifinals. In a 69-66 win over Waiakea (Hilo) in the state quarterfinals, Donez
broke the single-game tournament scoring record with 41 points.
STORY5-7 | Point guard | Class of 2024
A repeat pick from the Gem State, she averaged 17.8 points as the Vikings went 20-5 and won the Class 5A state title. In three postseason contests, Colvin averaged 27 points per game, including a 25-point effort with 15 in the fourth in the 57-49 win over rival Lake City (Coeur d'Alene) in the state final.
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5-8 | Point guard | Class of 2024
The Colorado State commit led the Railsplitters to a Class 3A state championship, the school's first. Lincoln tied a state mark with 38 victories as Froebe averaged 28.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 5.0 steals and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. In Lincoln's 60-44 win over Glenwood (Chatham) in the Class 3A state
championship game, she scored 36 points – a title-game record.
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Indiana — Jaylah Lampley, Lawrence Central (Indianapolis)
6-1 | Guard | Class of 2025
The 30-1 Bears won their first state title as she averaged a team-high 18.0 points for the No. 17 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. After putting up 20 points or more 12 times this winter, she will enter her senior year with 1,276 career points.
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5-10 | Forward | Class of 2024
The Dragons are 96-4 in her four years with unbeaten seasons in 2022 and 2024. This season, the Iowa State commit averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game as Johnston went 29-0 with a Class 5A title.
STORY6-1 | Forward | Class of 2025
On pace to become the school's all-time leading scorer, she averaged 19.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 63 percent from the field. Davis helped the Mustangs to a 20-5 record and third-place finish in Class 6A.
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6-1 | Forward | Class of 2025
Already a three-time Player of the Year choice, Johnson led the Valkyries to their fourth straight state title, becoming the first team to four-peat. She averaged 18.9 points, 7.3
rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game for 31-7 Sacred Heart.
STORY5-8 | Point guard | Class of 2024
A four-time state champion who will stay home and play for LSU next season, Richard finished her LCA career with 2,838 points. She averaged 26.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game as the Knights went 33-3 and won their fourth straight Division II Select title.
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5-11 | Forward | Class of 2024
A 1,000-point career scorer and two-time state champion, Fitzpatrick recorded four quadruple-doubles this winter as the Stags went 18-1 with a Class AA state championship. Staying home to play for the Maine Black Bears, Fitzpatrick averaged 23.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.9 steals and 4.7 assists per game.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2024
The future South Carolina Gamecock averaged 17.9 points, 5.0 assists, 4.7 steals and 3.5 rebounds per game. She
posted a season-high 26 points in games against Sacred Heart
(Louisville, Ky.) in January and Good Counsel (Olney) in February as the Mustangs went 28-5 and won a private school state title. With McDaniel in the lead, Bishop McNamara beat teams from eight states and the District of Columbia this season.
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5-7 | Guard | Class of 2024
A 1,000-point scorer, she averaged 19.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game and knocked down 71 3-point shots. She helped the Mountaineers to a 24-1 record and the Division I state championship game. Headed to the United State Naval Academy, Gibbons led Wachusett Regional to a 44-5 mark over the past two seasons.
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5-10 | Guard | Class of 2024
Led the Lakers to a 27-1 record and Division 1 state championship, averaging 18.2 points, 4.3 steals, 4.1 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game.
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6-1 | Guard | Class of 2025
She averaged 24.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game as the Skippers went 29-2 and won the Class AAAA state title. In a 64-56 win over Hopkins (Minnetonka) in the state title game, Crump
went for 23 points. She averaged 27 per game in three state tournament
outings.
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5-7 | Point guard | Class of 2024
Lockett helped the Yellowjackets to a 24-7 record and state quarterfinal appearance. She averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.7 steals. She
scored a season-high 30 points to go with five rebounds and five assists
in a 64-46 win over Madison Central (Germantown) in January.
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5-10 | Guard | Class of 2025
The Red Knights have won seven straight Class 6 state titles as the Indiana commit has three championship rings already. Caffey hasn't lost in her high school career as IWA owns the nation's longest win streak at 131 games. She averaged 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.3 assists per game with a high of 22 points twice.
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Montana — Breanna Williams, Skyview (Billings)
6-2 | Forward | Class of 2024
Headed to Maryland next season, she averaged 25.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game as the Falcons went 23-0 with a Class AA state title. She posted 26 points and 14 rebounds in a 54-36 win over Hellgate (Missoula) in the state title game as Skyview is 74-5 over the past three seasons.
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Nebraska — Britt Prince, Elkhorn North (Elkhorn)
5-11 | Point guard | Class of 2024
A four-time state champion playing for her mother Ann Prince, the future Nebraska Cornhusker scored 17 points and grabbed 12 boards in a 49-47 win over Skutt Catholic (Omaha) in the Class B final. Prince averaged 27.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.3
assists per game as the Wolves went 25-1. She finished second all-time in Class B with 2,491
points.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2026
The future is bright for the Gaels behind Spaight who helped her squad go 24-4 and snap Centennial's streak of eight consecutive Silver State titles. In the state championship, Spaight helped Bishop Gorman overcome a
nine-point deficit in the first half by scoring 23 points – including 15
in the fourth quarter. For the season, she averaged 17.5 points and 7.1 rebounds.
STORY6-4 | Post | Class of 2024
A MaxPreps Player of the Year in volleyball as well, the Purdue commit led the basketball team to a 24-0 record and Division I state championship. McCarthy averaged 14.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 2.0 assists per game as Bedford went 70-9 in her four years in the program with two championship game appearances.
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5-6 | Guard | Class of 2025
Led the Crusaders to a 29-1 record and second straight Non-Public B state title, averaging 19.9 points, 5.9 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 steals per game. She shot
56 percent from the field with a high of 30 points in a 64-48 win over
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) in January.
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5-9 | Guard | Class of 2025
She averaged 20.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.4 steals per game as the Matadors went 28-3 and won the Class 5A title. In a 49-45 win over Volcano Vista (Albuquerque) in the championship, she
scored a game-high 35 points – including 18 in the fourth quarter.
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6-0 | Guard | Class of 2024
Led the Crusaders to a 21-1 record, No. 1 national ranking and top seed in next month's Chipotle Nationals. The Michigan commit is averaging 17.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 3.0 steals per game. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, she has represented Canada in
international play and is a finalist for MaxPreps National Player of the
Year.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2024
The North Carolina State commit averaged 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 4.2 steals per game as the Panthers went 29-3 with a Class 2A state championship. A 2,000-point career scorer, Jones has led North Pitt to a 56-6 record
over the past two seasons with a final four appearance in 2023 in
addition to this season's title.
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5-7 | Guard | Class of 2024
Staying in state after signing to play at the University of North Dakota, she led the Roughriders to a 24-3 record and third-place finish in the Class A tournament. Schiller averaged 28.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 5.0 steals per game. She
poured in a season-high 45 points in a 70-63 semifinal loss to Davies
(Fargo).
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6-1 | Guard | Class of 2025
A three-time state champion and two-time Ohio Ms. Basketball, she averaged 18.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game. Purcell Marian is 81-4 over the past three seasons.
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5-10 | Guard | Class of 2024
Averaged 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 steals and 2.4 assists per game, leading the Bronchos to a 29-4 mark and a Class 4A state title. The Oklahoma commit has led Bethany to a 59-5 record over the past two seasons with back-to-back state crowns.
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6-1 | Forward | Class of 2025
Led the Cavaliers to a 24-4 record and third-place finish in Class 5A, averaging 26.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.8 steals per game. Clackamas is 50-8 over the past two seasons with a title in 2023.
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5-10 | Guard | Class of 2025
She's approaching 2,000 career points as she helped the Rockets to a 25-6 record and Class 4A semifinal appearance. Smith averaged 25.3 points and 10.6 rebounds, going for 41 in a state quarterfinals win over Delone Catholic (McSherrytown).
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5-4 | Guard | Class of 2024
She led the Cheiftains to an 18-8 record, Division I tournament semifinal appearance and the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Yekelchik averaged 16.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 steals and 2.0 assists per game.
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6-2 | Forward | Class of 2024
The reigning MaxPreps National Female Athlete of the Year helped the 28-2 Bulldogs to their second straight Class AAA state title. She averaged 31.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 4.0 assists per game. The South Carolina commit
outscored Wren (Piedmont) by herself in the final, dropping 27 points
and grabbing 20 rebounds in a 44-22 win.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2024
Headed to South Dakota State next season, she averaged 16.3 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 steals and 3.1 rebounds per game. The Knights went 24-0 record and Class AA state championship as O'Gorman is 81-15 in Abdouch's four seasons with the program.
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5-10 | Guard | Class of 2024
The Clemson commit helped the Wildcats to a 31-1 record and Division I Class 4A state quarterfinal appearance. She averaged 24 points per game and broke
Clarksville's career scoring mark held by WNBA veteran Bashaara Graves
with 2,510 points. Berry has led Clarksville to a 78-12 record over the past three seasons.
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5-7 | Point guard | Class of 2025
Regarded as the No. 1 prospect in her class, Chavez averaged 37.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.5 steals per game for the 31-6 Plainsmen. She
topped the 50-point mark five times, going for a high of 57 in a
non-league matchup against Plano.
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6-0 | Point guard | Class of 2025
Skinner led the Riverhawks to a 25-2 record and their second straight Class 4A title. She averaged 24.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.6 steals per game. She shot
nearly 60 percent and dropped 27 in the state semifinals.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2025
Also a soccer and track and field standout for the Falcons, Brueck helped her basketball team to a 21-3 record and appearance in the Division 2 state championship game. She averaged 17.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 steals and 3.1 assists per game. She surpassed the 1,000-point mark.
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6-2 | Post | Class of 2024
Headed to Georgia next season, she helped the Lancers to a 27-2 record and Class 6 state championship. Woolfolk averaged 20.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.0 assists per game.
She shot 73 percent from the field with a high of 34 points in a win
over Highland Springs in December.
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6-0 | guard | Class of 2024
Helped the Bulldogs to a 21-3 record and their fourth straight Class 3A title as Fiso grabbed her third ring. the University of Oregon commit averaged 24.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.3 steals per
game. She shot 60 percent from the field and scored 29 in Garfield's
62-59 win over Mead (Spokane) in the title game.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2025
Earned state tournament MVP honors as the Patriots went 25-4 and won the Class 4A title. Bordas averaged 24.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.2 assists per game. She has scored over 1,700 points and led Wheeling Park to a 69-12 record
with two state championship game appearances in her three years in the
program.
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6-0 | Guard | Class of 2024
Headed to UConn, Ziebell averaged 27.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. She led the Rockets to a 24-6 record and a Division 1 state championship game appearance, scoring 35 points in a 69-59 loss to Arrowhead (Hartland) in the title game.
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5-8 | Guard | Class of 2025
The Fillies went 22-3, reaching the Class 4A state semifinals as Hays averaged 22.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 2.5 assists per game. She is a four-time Wyoming Coaches Association Class 4A All-State
selection and finished with 1,689 points, good for 16th on the state's
career scoring list.
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