Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in prep girls 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.
For the season, Richard averaged 26.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game. In a 43-38 win over Madison Prep Academy (Baton Rouge) in the title game, she scored 33 points – including 11 in the fourth quarter on 8 of 9 shooting from the free throw line.
LSU commit Jada Richard is the 2023-24 Louisiana MaxPreps Player of the Year. She helped Lafayette Christian Academy to a Division II Select state title. (Photo: Parker Waters)
Richard won four state championships in four seasons at Lafayette Christian Academy and piled up 2,838 points. She will continue her career next year at LSU after signing with the Tigers in November.
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 11. Past selections include 2023 WNBA Most Valuable Player Breanna Stewart (2012) as well as 2023 All-WNBA first team picks Napheesa Collier (2015), Alyssa Thomas (2010) and A'ja Wilson (2014).
Past Louisiana MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Mikaylah Williams, Parkway (Bossier City)
2022-23 — Mikaylah Williams, Parkway (Bossier City)
