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 2020-21 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.
Lashae Dwyer of the
The Webb School (Bell Buckle) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Tennessee High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-7 senior wing sparked a spectacular turnaround after transferring into the program, going from 4-17 in 2019-20 to 28-2 and winning the Divisiion II-A state title this season.
Dwyer averaged 22.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.6 steals per game. She had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six assists as The Webb School won its first-ever Tennessee title with a 54-38 win over Providence Christian.
Headed to Miami (Fla.) next year, Dwyer is regarded as the No. 79 prospect in the Class of 2021 by ESPN Hoopgurlz.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
