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, Swain averaged 22.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 2.4 assists per game. In a 57-39 win over nationally-ranked Hebron Christian (Dacula) in the title game, she piled up 30 points en route to MVP honors.
Hailee Swain of Holy Innocents Episcopal is the Georgia MaxPreps Player of the Year. The McDonald's All American led the Golden Bears to a private school state title after averaging nearly 23 points per night. (PHOTO: Luke Hamilton)
A repeat MaxPreps All-American, Swain was selected to participate in the McDonald's All American Game and is a two-time gold medalist for USA Basketball.
Regarded as a top 10 prospect in the Class of 2025 by
247Sports and also a standout volleyball player, Swain signed with Stanford in November.
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 Georgia MaxPreps Players of the Year2021-22 — Sydney Bowles, Woodward Academy (College Park)
2022-23 — Courtney Ogden, Westminster (Atlanta)
2023-24 — Danielle Carnegie, Grayson (Loganville)
