Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school girls basketball. The tradition continues to close out the 2025-26 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.
Maddi Stewart of
Lincoln Christian (Tulsa) is the 2025-26 MaxPreps Oklahoma High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-10 senior shooting guard led the Bulldogs to a 30-2 record and second straight Class 4A state title.
For the season, Stewart averaged 14.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. She holds the school career scoring record with 1,735 points.
MaxPreps Oklahoma Player of the Year Maddi Stewart shares a moment with her mom and Lincoln Christian head coach Melody in the closing moments of their state championship win. (PHOTO: Lincoln Christian Athletics)
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 2025 WNBA Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson (2014) along with 2025 All-WNBA selections Aliyah Boston (2017, 2018, 2019), Paige Bueckers (2018, 2019), Napheesa Collier (2015), Sabrina Ionescu (2015, 2016), Kelsey Mitchell (2014), Nneka Ogwumike (2008), Alyssa Thomas (2010) and Jackie Young (2014, 2015).
Past MaxPreps Oklahoma Players of the Year2021-22 — Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, Classen SAS (Oklahoma City)
2022-23 — Laci Steele, Edmond North (Edmond)
2023-24 — Zya Vann, Bethany
2024-25 — Keeley Parks, Norman
