Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding
performers in high school basketball. The tradition continues to close
out the 2025-26 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, Francis averaged 21.6 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from 3-point range and 75.0 percent from the free throw line. He has scored 1,265 career points.
In addition to MaxPreps Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors, Korey Francis was named Philadelphia Catholic League MVP. (PHOTO: Marcus Handy)
In a 62-35 victory over West York (York) in the state final, Francis led the way with a team-high 18 points, six rebounds, six blocks and three steals.
Francis holds college offers from Albany, Bryant, East Carolina, Florida Gulf Coast, Hofstra, La Salle, North Carolina A&T, St. Joseph's and Temple.
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 2026 NBA All-Stars Karl Anthony-Towns
(2014), Scottie Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015),
Jalen Brunson (2014, 2015), Cade Cunningham (2019, 2020), Kevin Durant
(2006), Jalen Duren (2021), Anthony Edwards (2019), De'Aaron Fox (2016),
Chet Holmgren (2020, 2021), Brandon Ingram (2015), Jalen Johnson
(2019), Tyrese Maxey (2019) and Norman Powell (2011).
Past MaxPreps Pennsylvania Players of the Year
2019-20 – Ethan Morton, Butler
2020-21 – Rahsool Diggins, Archbishop Wood (Warminster)
2021-22 – Dereck Livley II, Westtown (West Charter)
2022-23 – Justin Edwards, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
2023-24 – Ahmad Nowell, Imhotep Charter
2024-25 – Kevair Kennedy, Father Judge (Philadelphia)
