Daughtry averaged 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals
per contest for the No. 2-ranked team in the MaxPreps Top 25. The 6-foot guard led the Eagles to their second consecutive Class 3A championship, producing a game-high 30 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals in an 87-51 victory over The Villages Charter (The Villages) in the title game.
Regarded as a top 20 prospect in the Class of 2027 by Rivals, Daughtry joins a list of winners that includes R.J. Barrett, Cameron Boozer, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Jayson Tatum and Andrew Wiggins.
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 on post-graduate or non-scholastic programs are not eligible for inclusion.
First Team
6-2 | Guard
The
son of Rafer Alston tallied 22.2 points, 5.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and
2.7 steals per contest to lead the Eagles (31-4) to their second
straight TAPPS Class 5A state title.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL JUNIOR OF THE YEAR
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Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)6-0 | Guard
Guided the Eagles (24-1) to their second consecutive state championship
with averages of 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals
per contest.
6-3 | Guard
Brother of Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black averaged 16.4 points, 9.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds per outing for the Falcons (41-9).
6-4 | GuardTop-five prospect averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game in Nike EYBL Scholastic action to help Spire Academy earn its first Chipotle Nationals berth.
6-10 | Center
Helped the Vikings (28-2) capture the Open Division state championship and finish the season ranked No. 5 in the MaxPreps Top 25, averaging 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per outing.
Second Team
6-3 | Guard
The
son of the former NFL All-Pro tallied 22.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.9
rebounds per game to guide the Knights (22-8) to the Open Division state
tournament.
6-4 | Guard
Four-star
Indiana pledge guided the Wildcats (29-3) to their first state
championship since 1982, pumping in 21.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1
assists and 2.2 steals per contest.
Finished
the season as the No. 7 scorer in Nike EYBL Scholastic action,
averaging 17.3 points per contest for a Dream City squad that went 8-7
in its first season in the league.
7-3 | Center
Quickly-emerging prospect had an impressive debut season in California for the Knights (21-9), putting up 24.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.1 blocks and 3.8 assists per contest.
Saw
his stock rise after a stellar season that saw him pile up 16.8 points,
5.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game to help the Bobcats (30-6) end
the year ranked No. 8 in the Nike EYBL Scholastic.
Third Team
6-3 | Guard
Powered
the Knights (26-2) to their second straight Class 2A state
championship, pouring in 31.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.8 steals and 5.2
assists per outing.
6-1 | Guard
MaxPreps Illinois Player of the Year led the Blue Devils (30-4) to the Class 4A sectional semifinals with
tallies of 25 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals per
contest.
Top
10 prospect averaged 20.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest while
shooting 46.1 percent from the field, 35.1 percent from 3-point range
and 70.6 percent from the free throw line.
6-7 | Center
MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year led the Bearcats (26-4) to an appearance in the state
championship game with averages of 19.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.7
blocks and 2.0 assists per outing.
6-6 | Wing
Gonzaga commit led the Pioneers (28-1) to their first state title in program history, averaging 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.4 steals per contest.
Honorable Mention
6-4 | Guard
Four-star
Missouri signee averaged 27.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per
outing to help the Statesmen reach the Class 5 District 2 championship
game.
6-3 | Guard
Averaged 13 points, eight assists, five rebounds and four steals to help the Crew (38-4) finish the season ranked No. 5 in the National Top 10.
6-8 | Forward
The nephew of 14-year NBA veteran Tony Battie, Dawson averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest.
6-1 | Guard
Liberty commit helped the Bees (31-6) record reach the Class 3A
state semifinals, pouring in 29.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists
per contest.
6-7 | Forward
Top 100 prospect contributed 21.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.3 steals per game to help the Irish (25-2) reach the Division 3 Class 2A sectional semifinals.
5-10 | Guard
MaxPreps South Carolina Player of the Year posted 24.3 points, 10.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds per outing to lead
the Rebels (23-6) to an appearance in the Class AAAAA Division I state
semifinals.
6-0 | Guard
MaxPreps New Jersey Player of the Year led the Cardinals (26-5) to their second consecutive Group 4 state
championship, averaging 24.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.9
steals per outing.
6-1 | Guard
The leading scorer in Michigan's highest classification, Hall averaged 30.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game to help the Technicians (20-8) reach the Division 1 state tournament.
6-7 | Wing
Son of former NFL wide receiver Chris Henry earned second team All-Nike EYBL Scholastic honors after putting up 12.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game to help the Dragons (25-3) finish the year ranked No. 3 in the National Top 10.
6-5 | Guard
MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year surpassed 3,000 points for his career after pouring in 33.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.7 steals per
outing to help the Cardinals (22-10) reach the 15th Region semifinals.
6-6 | Wing
Catalyst for a Tigers (21-7) squad that reached the Class AAAA state quarterfinals, piling up 22.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 2.5 assists per game.
6-4 | Guard
An impressive campaign saw Lumpkin power the Indians (25-5) to the Class 6A state semifinals with totals of 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.1 steals per outing.
6-9 | Forward
Top-ranked Class of 2027 prospect showed flashes of his potential throughout the season, averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per contest to help the Falcons end the year ranked No. 10 in the National Top 10.
6-5 | Wing
Breakout Class of 2027 prospect led the the Spartans (35-1) to the third round of the Conference 6A Division 1 state tournament with averages of 22.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 steals per outing.
6-4 | Guard
Ohio State commit was a top 10 scorer in Nike EYBL Scholastic action, piling up 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest for the Warriors (19-10).
