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.
Damiya Hagemann of
Edison Academy (Detroit) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Michigan High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-7 senior guard led the Pioneers to a 10-0 record and the No. 5 ranking in the MaxPreps Top 25 before COVID canceled the team's season.
Hagemann averaged 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 steals a game, which are all impressive numbers, but her 9.9 assists per game is simply dazzling.
A Michigan State signee, Hagemann is regarded as the No. 23 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, which will be announced April 20.
Damiya Hagemann in action during a March 13 contest against East Grand Rapids.
Photo by Jeff Robertson
