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.
Amiya Jenkins of
Anderson County (Lawrenceburg) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11 junior guard led the Bearcats to a 28-3 record and the Kentucky Sweet 16 semifinals.
Jenkins averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.
Stepping up her game in the postseason, Jenkins earned Eighth Region MVP honors and was named to the Sweet 16 All-Tournament team.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
