Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in prep basketball. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2023-24 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.
Tee Bartlett of
Coronado (Henderson) is the 2023-24 Nevada MaxPreps Player of the Year. The 6-foot-10 junior center earns the honor after leading the Cougars to an 18-12 record and appearance in the Class 5A state championship game.
For the season, Bartlett averaged 22.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.2 assists per game and posted a double-double in all but one contest. He produced 15 points and 13 rebounds in a 63-60 loss to Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) in the state championship.
Nevada MaxPreps Player of the Year Tee Bartlett posted 29 double-doubles in 30 games this season. (Photo: Jules Karney)
Bartlett had a pair of dominating performances late in the season against the state's top-ranked senior Pharoah Compton and Arbor View (Las Vegas) to secure the honor. He tallied 27 points and 12 rebounds in a loss Feb. 7 and recorded 24 points in an 84-74 rematch victory in the state semifinals.
Regarded as the No. 68 prospect in the Class of 2025 according to
247Sports, Bartlett has received nine offers including Kansas State, Minnesota, Mississippi State, UCF and USC.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which will be released April 10. Past selections include 2024 NBA All-Stars Bam Adebayo (2016), Paolo Banchero (2020), Scottie Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015), Jalen Brunson (2015), Anthony Davis (2011), Kevin Durant (2006), Anthony Edwards (2019), Tyrese Maxey (2019), Julius Randle (2013), Jayson Tatum (2016), Karl-Anthony Towns (2014) and Trae Young (2017).
Past Nevada MaxPreps Players of the Year
2019-20 – Jaden Hardy, Coronado (Henderson)
2020-21 – Season canceled (Covid-19)
2021-22 – Darrion Williams, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
2022-23 – Dedan Thomas, Liberty (Henderson)
