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.
Payton Verhulst of
Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Kansas High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-1 senior wing led the Stags to a 23-1 record and the 4A state championship.
Verhulst averaged 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.8 steals, 3.6 assists and 3.5 blocks per game. She is also an outstanding volleyball player.
Headed to Louisville next season, Verhulst is a McDonald's All-American and regarded as the No. 12 prospect in the Class of 2021 by ESPN Hoopgurlz.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
