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.
Joe Hurlburt of
Enderlin
is the 2020-21 MaxPreps North Dakota High School Basketball Player of the
Year. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound junior helped the Eagles go 18-4 en route
to the Region 1 semifinals.
Hurlburt averaged 22.6 points, 14.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest while shooting 57 percent from the field.
Playing alongside brother Gus on the varsity team since seventh grade, Hurlburt has amassed 1,609 points and 1,134 rebounds in 97 career games.
247Sports has Hurlburt pegged as the No. 70 prospect in the Class of 2022. He has received 11 college offers including Colorado, Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon State, Wisconsin and Virginia Tech among others.
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 April
13.
