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.
Naya Ojukwu of
Mountain View (Meridian) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Idaho High School Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-2 junior led the Mavericks to a 20-2 record and the Class 5A state title.
Ojukwu averaged 24.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while shooting 58 percent from the floor. She was named MVP of the Class 5A playoffs, breaking the postseason scoring record with 89 points in three games.
Ojukwu is also an outstanding volleyball player and uses her strength and leaping ability to dominate the paint at both ends of the floor.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
