Cooper Flagg, Koa Peat, Darryn Peterson and Meleek Thomas join Florida star on first team.
Our look at high school basketball's best from the 2022-23 season
continues with the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team, highlighted by
National Sophomore of the Year
Cameron Boozer of
Columbus (Miami, Fla.).
Cameron,
a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 21.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.0 blocked shots
per game for the No. 8-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25. Boozer led
the Explorers to their second consecutive title in the Sunshine State's highest
classification this season.
Considered the top prospect
in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports, Boozer joins a list of past winners
that includes R.J. Barrett, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Green and Andrew Wiggins. See the full list of past MaxPreps Sophomores of the Year at the
bottom of the page.
Selections are based on
team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors
from the recently-completed season. Potential at the college and
professional level is not a primary consideration. Players in
post-graduate and non-scholastic programs are not eligible for
inclusion.
First Team
MAXPREPS NATIONAL SOPHOMORE OF THE YEAR
6-9 | Forward
Averaged 21.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.0 blocked shots
per game
while shooting 62.1 percent from the field, 41.6 percent from 3-point
range and 89.1 percent from the free throw line. Top-rated Class of 2025
prospect led the Explorers (26-4) to their second consecutive Class 7A
state title and a top 10 national ranking.
6-8 | Wing
One of the best defenders in high school basketball, Flagg filled the
stat-sheet for the Eagles (23-3), averaging 9.8 points, 5.2 rebounds,
3.0 assists and 2.2 blocked shots per game.
6-8 | Forward
Regarded as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2025, Peat averaged 19.7
points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game to guide the Pumas (30-1)
to their second consecutive state title.
6-5 | Guard
First team all-state selection averaged 31 points, nine rebounds and
three steals to lead the Royals (18-7) to the second round of the
Division II state tournament.
6-3 | Guard
Averaged 24.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game to guide the Lincoln Park (30-1) to the Class 4A state title. Thomas knocked down a game-winning floater from the free throw line with 10 seconds remaining in their title game triumph.
Second Team
6-1 | Guard
MaxPreps Michigan Player of the Year averaged
21.4 points and 5.7 assists per game to guide the Technicians (28-1) to
their first Division I state title in program history. Acuff scored 19
points in both the state semifinals and title game.
Averaged 32.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.1 assists to lead the Warriors (21-4) to their first Toledo Area Athletic Conference championship since 1998. Easter tallied 30 or more points in 16 of his 24 games.
6-4 | Guard
Five-star guard averaged 15.5 points, 5.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 steals to guide the Braves (26-7) to the Open Division state quarterfinals.
6-3 | Guard
Division IV Player of the Year averaged 21.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.7 blocks to lead the Spartans (29-0) to the Division IV state title.
6-6 | Wing
Averaged 27.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 2.9 assists to lead the Knights (28-7) to the Open Division state title game. Yessoufou has tallied 1,684 points in two seasons of high school basketball.
Third Team
6-3 | Guard
Averaged 18.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game to help the Warriors (28-4) capture the Group 2 state title. Adams tallied a game-high 22 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in a 62-29 win over Caldwell in the title game.
6-4 | Guard
Under-the-radar Class of 2025 prospect averaged 21.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.3 steals to guide the Bulldogs (27-6) to the Class 3A state title. Allen exploded for a career-high 39 points, 10 rebounds and seven steals in a December win over Belen Jesuit.
6-5 | Guard
Averaged 15.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 assists to help the Explorers (26-4) win their second consecutive Class 7A
state title and finish the season ranked No. 8 in the MaxPreps Top 25.
6-7 | Guard
Despite
his team's struggles, Haralson had an impressive year with
averages of 23.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. The five-star guard scored a career-high 48 points in an 85-78 loss to
Anderson on Feb. 7.
6-4 | Guard
Top 30 Class of 2025 prospect averaged 25.2 points and 9.6 rebounds to guide the Eaglets to the Division I state semifinals. The Eaglets have reached the state quarterfinals or better in each of McKenney's first two seasons with the program.
Honorable Mention
6-8 | Forward
Regarded as the No. 17 prospect in the Class of 2025, Burgess averaged 23 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two assists per game this season.
6-0 | Guard
Helped the Crusaders (22-10) reach the Federation Class AA state title game, averaging 10.7 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game.
6-2 | Guard
Four-star guard averaged 20.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest to guide the Yellowjackets (20-12) to the Sweet 16 state semifinals. Johnson is regarded as a top five combo-guard in the Class of 2025.
6-5 | Wing
Third
team all-state selection averaged 20.7 points and 8.2 rebounds to guide the Spartans (22-7) to the third round
of the Class 3A state tournament.
6-7 | Wing
Promising prospect helped the Wolverines (33-2) reach the top 10 in the MaxPreps
Top 25 and capture the Open Division state title.
6-2 | Guard
First
team All-Met selection averaged 17.0 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists
for the Eagles (26-11) against a challenging schedule. Lewis helped
Gonzaga begin the season 16-0.
6-4 | Guard
Averaged
18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals to lead the
Lions (21-8) to the Class 3A state quarterfinals. Lloyd scored 30 or
more points twice this season.
6-9 | Center
Averaged
15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per contest to help the Saints
(22-5) capture the Class 1A state title. Maluk led the way with 20
points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in the title game.
6-2 | Guard
The only
sophomore to earn first team all-league honors in the Philadelphia
Catholic League, McKie averaged 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists
and 2.0 steals per contest.
6-8 | Forward
Top
50 Class of 2025 prospect averaged 26.3 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.9
assists and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 65 percent from the field
and 41 percent from 3-point range.
One of four players to average double-figures in a balanced offensive attack, White averaged 11.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest to help the Mustangs (28-4) win the Class 4A state title.
6-6 | Wing
First team All-Met selection averaged 25.4 points, 12.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals to help the Lions (21-7) reach the Class 2A state title game. He scored 44 points in a win over Freedom on Jan. 28.
6-8 | Forward
District
10 Player of the Year averaged 28.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists
and 2.2 blocks per outing to guide the Hilltoppers (18-10) to the first
round of the Class 2A state tournament.
6-8 | Forward
Four-star Class of 2025 prospect averaged 20.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. He surpassed 1,000 points for his career this season.
6-8 | Forward
Top 10 Class of 2025 prospect stuffed the stat-sheet with averages of 14.5 points, 12.6 rebounds, 5.2 blocks and 3.9 assists per game. Wilson tallied a pair of triple-doubles this season with double-digit blocks this season.
Past MaxPreps Sophomores of the Year
2010 — DaJuan Coleman, Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.)
2011 — Aquille Carr, Patterson (Baltimore)
2012 — Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep (Huntington, W.Va.)
2013 — Malik Newman, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)
2014 — Joshua Jackson, Consortium (Detroit) / Jayson Tatum, Chaminade (St. Louis)
2015 — M.J. Walker, Jonesboro (Ga.)
2016 — Romeo Langford, New Albany (Ind.)
2017 — R.J. Barrett, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
2018 — Jalen Green, San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, Calif.)
2019 — Jonathan Kuminga, Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.)
2020 — Emoni Bates, Lincoln (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
2021 — D.J. Wagner, Camden (N.J.)
2022 — Ian Jackson, Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, N.Y.)
