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.
Amaya Dowdy of
St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Rhode Island High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot senior sparked the Saints to an unbeaten season and the school's first Division 1 title since 2000.
Dowdy averaged 17.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks for St. Raphael. She scored 19 points and had 16 rebounds in the state championship win over Barrington.
Headed to play for UMass-Lowell next season, Dowdy has led St. Raphael to a 54-5 record over the past three seasons.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
