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.
Logan Nissley of
Century (Bismarck) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps North Dakota High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-10 sophomore led the Patriots to a perfect 26-0 record and their third Class A state championship in four years.
Nissley broke single-season school records for points (556), points per game (21.4), 3-point shooting percentage (46.4), assists (100), steals (93) and steals per game (3.6).
Through the first 50 games of her career, Nissley has been credited with 880 points, 360 rebounds, 158 assists, 139 steals, and 91 blocked shots.
Head coach Ron Metz star is getting plenty of attention from high major Division I schools. Nissley earned North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association first team All-State honors.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
