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.
For the season, Brooks averaged 18.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. She scored 23 points in a 58-51 win over Paul VI (Chantilly) in the championship game.
Nyla Brooks of Bishop Ireton is the Virginia MaxPreps Player of the Year after averaging 18.3 points per game and leading the Cardinals to the VISAA Division 1 title. (PHOTO: David Custer)
Brooks finished her prep career with 2,097 points while battling in the rugged Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, including a pair of 31-point games this winter.
Regarded as a top 20 prospect in the Class of 2025 by
247Sports, Brooks signed with North Carolina in November.
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 Virginia MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Kymora Johnson, St. Ann's Belfield (Charlottesville)
2022-23 — Kymora Johnson, St. Ann's Belfield
2023-24 — Mia Woolfolk, Manchester (Midlothian)
