Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school girls basketball. The tradition continues to close out the 2024-25 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, Bjorn averaged 22.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 3.4 steals per game. She even threw down a dunk in a February win at the North Kansas City Tournament.
Addison Bjorn of Park Hill South is the Missouri MaxPreps Player of the Year. The five-star junior averaged 22 points per night as the Panthers went 28-1. (PHOTO: David Smith)
A two-time gold medalist with USA Basketball, Bjorn is regarded as the No. 10 prospect in the Class of 2026 by
247Sports. Duke, Iowa, North Carolina, Texas, UCLA and UConn are among the schools she is considering.
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 in April. Past selections include 2024 WNBA Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson (2014) as well as 2024 All-WNBA first team picks Caitlin Clark (2020), Napheesa Collier (2015), Breanna Stewart (2012) and Alyssa Thomas (2010).
Past Missouri MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Bella Fontleroy, Kickapoo (Springfield)
2022-23 — Natalie Potts, Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis)
2023-24 — Nevaeh Caffey, Incarnate Word Academy
