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.
Daimion Collins of
Atlanta is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Texas High School Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-9 senior helped the Rabbits go 19-5 – including 12-0 in district play – and reach the Class 3A regional semifinals.
Collins averaged 35.2 points, 14.4 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 6.2 blocks per game for the Rabbits this season. Even in a loss, he nearly notched a triple-double in his final high school game, tallying 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine blocked shots against Madison.
Rated the No. 10 player overall nationally in the Class of 2021 by 247Sports, Collins was selected to the McDonald's All American team. Alabama, Kansas, Texas, Texas Tech and USC were among other college programs to extend offers.
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 April 13
Daimion Collins, Atlanta
File photo by Wayne Grubbs
