The MaxPreps National Player of the Year will be named at the
conclusion of the 2025-26 high school girls basketball season, marking
the 21st year for that honor going back to Jacki Gemelos in 2006. Maya
Moore (2007), Breanna Stewart (2012), A'ja Wilson (2014), Sabrina
Ionescu (2016), Paige Bueckers (2020) and Juju Watkins (2022 and 2023)
are among the winners in the years since.
See the complete list of MaxPreps National Player of the Year winners at the bottom of the page.
6-1 | Guard | Senior | Texas
Closing on in 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds for her career while averaging 27.5 points and 14.9 rebounds per game.
5-8 | Guard | Senior | Kentucky
In a race to become the state's all-time leading scorer, Greenway is averaging 32.5 points, 8.1 assists, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 steals per game.
6-2 | Guard | Senior | USC
The top-rated player in the senior class is averaging 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 42 percent from 3-point territory.
5-10 | Guard | Senior | North Carolina
The daughter of former NBA player Matt Harpring is posting around 24 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and six steals per game for the War Eagles (14-2).
6-1 | Wing | Senior | Maryland
In her first year with the new program, Jackson is averaging 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
6-1 | Wing | Senior | Clemson
After missing her junior season with an ACL injury, she is back and averaging 29.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. She is shooting 54 percent from the field and 37 percent from range.
6-0 | Guard | Senior | Minnesota
The Warhawks (11-0) are ranked No. 22 nationally behind 26.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.4 steals and 3.3 assists per game from Kussow.
5-9 | Guard | Senior | Notre Dame
Averaging a team-high 21.5 points per game with 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.6 steals for the Dragons (11-0).
5-11 | Guard | Senior | Kentucky
On a squad loaded with Division I talent, McDonald is averaging nearly 14 points per night for the Crusaders (11-2).
6-1 | Guard | Senior | Indiana
The Caseys (10-1) are ranked No. 12 nationally behind her 19.7 points per game. Nyemchek also is averaging 6.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.5 steals.
6-2 | Guard | Junior | Uncommitted
Averaging over 19 points per night for a program that hasn't lost a game since 2023.
6-1 | Guard | Junior | Uncommitted
Averaging more than 21 points per game, Palmer has led Westtown to a 16-1 record.
6-0 | Guard | Senior | South Carolina
The Trailblazers (17-1) are ranked No. 4 nationally behind Robinson's 14.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
6-2 | Guard | Junior | Uncommitted
The Nike TOC MVP is averaging 22.3 points per night with a career-high 42 in a game earlier this season. She is also averaging 8.0 rebounds and 2.9 steals for the No. 2 Mustangs.
6-0 | Guard | Junior | Uncommitted
Four-star is averaging around 25 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game for the Tigers (8-0).
5-8 | Guard | Senior | Texas
The Gaels (13-1) are No. 5 in the MaxPreps Top 25 behind Spaight's 24.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 5.0 steals per game.
5-6 | Point guard | Junior | Uncommitted
The top-rated player in the Class of 2027, Smith is sixth in the nation in scoring at 32.5 points per game for the No. 1 team in the MaxPreps Top 25. She also averages 7.5 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.8 rebounds for the Knights (21-0).
6-4 | Post | Senior | UConn
Top-rated post in her class is averaging 17.0 points, 15.6 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per game for the Royals (7-2).
6-2 | Guard | Junior | Uncommitted
A physical presence in the paint and able to shoot from the perimeter, she is averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs (11-4).
6-2 | Wing | Senior | Iowa
Has provided a boost to the No. 3 team in the country, returning from an ACL injury last year. In four games, she is averaging 20.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game, including a 25-point effort against Ontario Christian.
Past MaxPreps National Players of the Year
2006 — Jacki Gemelos, St. Mary's (Stockton, Calif.)
2007 — Maya Moore, Collins Hill (Suwanee, Ga.)
2008 — Nneka Ogwumike, Cy-Fair (Cypress, Texas)
2009 — Skylar Diggins, South Bend Washington (South Bend, Ind.)
2010 — Chiney Ogwumike, Cy-Fair
2011 — Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
2012 — Breanna Stewart, Cicero-North Syracuse (Cicero, N.Y.)
2013 — Diamond DeShields, Norcross (Ga.)
2014 — A'ja Wilson, Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, S.C.)
2015 — Ali Patberg, Columbus North (Columbus, Ind.)
2016 — Sabrina Ionescu, Miramonte (Orinda, Calif.)
2017 — Megan Walker, Monacan (Richmond, Va.)
2018 — Christyn Williams, Central Arkansas Christian (North Little Rock, Ark.)
2019 — Azzi Fudd, St. John's (Washington, D.C.)
2020 — Paige Bueckers, Hopkins (Minnetonka, Minn.)
2021 — Raven Johnson, Westlake (Atlanta)
2022 — Juju Watkins, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
2023 — Juju Watkins, Sierra Canyon
2024 — Jaloni Cambridge, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
2025 — Aaliyah Chavez, Monterey (Lubbock, Texas)
