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 2022-23 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.
Jackson Shelstad of
West Linn (Ore.) is the 2022-23 MaxPreps Oregon High School Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot senior guard led the Lions to a 30-2 record and the Class 6A state championship game.
Shelstad averaged 28.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game on the season. He was named MVP at the Les Schwab Invitational in December after leading West Linn to the title by handing Duncanville (Texas) its only loss of the season.
MaxPreps Oregon Player of the Year Jackson Shelstad pushes the ball up the court during a game against De La Salle of California. (Photo: Dennis Lee)
Headed to Oregon next season, Shelstad is regarded as the No. 31 prospect in the Class of 2023 according to 247Sports. Houston, Kansas and UCLA were among other programs to extend offers.
Shelstad was also the 2021-22 Oregon Player of the Year after averaging 27.0 points, 5.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game to push the Lions to a state semifinal appearance.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for
inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which will be released in
April. Past selections include 2023 NBA All-Stars Bam Adebayo (2016),
Jaylen Brown (2015), DeMar DeRozan (2008), Kevin Durant (2006), Anthony
Edwards (2019), De'Aaron Fox (2016), Jrue Holiday (2008), Jaren Jackson
(2017), Kyrie Irving (2010), Julius Randle (2013), Jayson Tatum (2016)
and Zion Williamson (2018).
