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.
Tyrese Hunter of
St. Catherine's (Racine) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Wisconsin High School Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior helped the Angels go 28-1 en route to the Division 3 state championship.
Although Hunter was hampered by a nagging ankle injury throughout the Angels' title run, he led the team in scoring and assists averaging 18.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.7 steals per game on the season.
Hunter was a four-year starter for St. Catherine's, compiling 1,589 points while leading the program to a record of 91-12. He posted career averages of 16.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest.
Signed with Iowa State, Hunter is regarded as the No. 36 prospect in the
Class of 2021 overall according to 247Sports. Arizona State, Connecticut, Creighton, Florida, Louisville and Texas Tech were among the other college basketball 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.
