Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized the top 50 high school boys basketball players in America. Past honorees include NBA All-Stars Kevin Durant (2006), Blake Griffin (2007), Kevin Love (2006-07) and Derrick Rose (2006-07).
Selections are based on team success, statistics and local, regional and state honors from the recently completed season. Potential at the college or professional level is not a consideration. Players in post-graduate programs are not eligible for inclusion.
Highlighted by
Player of the Year selection Jabari Parker, MaxPreps presents the 2012-13 All-American Team.
FIRST TEAMAaron Gordon, Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.)
6-8 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: ArizonaFuture Wildcat just missed out on third state title, averaging 21.6 points and 15.7 rebounds per game. Mitty went 92-11 over his final three years.
Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
6-5 | 215 | Junior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: UndecidedUpstaged Gordon in the
California Open Division title game with 26 points and 12 boards, leading Monarchs to third state crown in a row. Averaged 19.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game on the season.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jabari Parker, Simeon (Chicago)
6-8 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: DukeOvercame slow start to lead Simeon to its fourth-straight state title, putting up 18.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Wolverines went 118-15 in Parker's four years with program.
Andrew Wiggins, Huntington Prep (W.Va.)
6-7 | 205 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: UndecidedNation's No. 1 prospect was productive and usually spectacular, tallying 23.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game for 30-3 Express.
Nigel Williams-Goss, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-3 | 185 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: WashingtonLed Pilots to 54 wins in a row dating back to 2011-12 season before falling in semifinals of National High School Invitational. Pac-12-bound point man averaged more than 18 points and seven assists per game.
SECOND TEAMAaron Harrison, Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)
6-5 | 210 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KentuckyPicked up the slack while twin Andrew fought through a nagging hamstring injury, pouring in 23.1 points per game to go along with 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists for Texas 5A champs.
Isaiah Hicks, J.F. Webb (Oxford, N.C.)
6-8 | 210 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: North CarolinaStepped forward in a big way as a senior, piling up 24 points, 15 rebounds and eight blocked shots per game while sweeping North Carolina POY honors. Put up 34 points and 30 rebounds in Class 3A title game.
Tyus Jones, Apple Valley (Minn.)
6-1 | 170 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: UndecidedAfter pumping in more than 28 points per game as a sophomore, elite 2014 point man dialed back the scoring (20 points, seven assists per game) this winter and led Apple Valley to a 30-1 record and Class AAAA state title.
Semi Ojeleye, Ottawa (Kan.)
6-7 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: DukeFuture Blue Devil did it all as senior, averaging 38.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game while carrying Cyclones to unbeaten state championship season.
Jahlil Okafor, Whitney Young (Chicago)
6-10 | 270 | Junior | Center
Headed to: UndecidedLooked like a serious contender for national POY honors through much of season as he put up monster double-doubles consistently against Whitney Young's murderous schedule.
THIRD TEAMNick Emery, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-1 | 175 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: BYUArguably the most decorated player in Utah history, Emery helped Lone Peak go 89-13 over the past four years with three Class 5A state titles. Led national champs in scoring at 17.9 points per game.
Luke Fischer, Germantown (Wis.)
6-10 | 220 | Senior | Center
Headed to: IndianaWisconsin's Mr. Basketball averaged 21 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots per game to help Germantown extend its national-best winning streak to 56 games and win its second-consecutive state title.
Conner Frankamp, North (Wichita, Kan.)
6-1 | 160 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KansasHelped USA Basketball win gold last summer at FIBA U17 World Championship. Followed by pouring in 31.1 points per game to go along with 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals as senior.
Eric Mika, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)
6-9 | 220 | Senior | Forward-Center
Headed to: BYUAfter sitting out last year, proved to be missing piece of the puzzle for Lone Peak as Knights
won Xcellent 25 national title. Posted 16.4 points and 11.2 rebound per game.
James Young, Rochester (Rochester Hills, Mich.)
6-6 | 210 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KentuckyStat sheet stuffer piled up 26.4 points, 14.2 rebounds and more than five assists and steals per game, winning Associated Press and Bank Hoops Class A Player of the Year honors in Michigan.
FOURTH TEAM
Joel Berry, Lake Highland Prep (Orlando, Fla.)
6-0 | 190 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: North CarolinaRepeat selection as Florida Mr. Basketball, missed eight games with injury but Lake Highland Prep was unbeaten with him in lineup (21-0). Piled up 25.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
Tyler Ennis, St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.)
6-2 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: SyracuseMemorable season included victory over St. Anthony to end 83-game win streak and gutty performance in National High School Invitational. Posted 20.8 points and 6.1 assists for 32-2 Gray Bees.
Andrew Harrison, Fort Bend Travis (Richmond, Texas)
6-5 | 210 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: KentuckyMissed some time due to hamstring injury and played at less-than-100 percent through much of season, but still managed to put up 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game for Texas 5A champs.
Rysheed Jordan, Vaux (Philadelphia)
6-3 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: St. John'sEarned Class A and Southeastern Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors, producing 24.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game while leading Vaux to state title.
Chris Walker, Holmes County (Bonifay, Fla.)
6-9 | 215 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: FloridaSmall school phenom reportedly averaged triple-double of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocked shots per game. Tallied 30 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks in Class 1A state championship game victory.
FIFTH TEAMBrannen Greene, Tift County (Tifton, Ga.)
6-7 | 200 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: KansasA consensus choice for Player of the Year honors in Georgia, Greene made the most of his only season at Tift County by putting up 27 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game.
Zak Irvin, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)
6-7 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: MichiganThe versatile future Wolverine racked up 24.6 points, nine rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while leading Royals to 17-4 record.
Robert Hubbs, Dyer County (Newbern, Tenn.)
6-4 | 190 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: TennesseeFuture Vol pumped in 25.6 points per game to help Dyer County reach Class AAA state championship game.
Dakari Johnson, Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
6-10 | 250 | Senior | Center
Headed to: KentuckyMVP of prestigious City of Palms Classic helped Montverde go 25-2 and
win National High School Invitational, finish season ranked No. 1 in
MaxPreps Academy Top 10.
Emmanuel Mudiay, Prime Prep (Dallas)
6-3 | 190 | Junior | Guard
Headed to: UndecidedSupremely talented and physically gifted guard was leading scorer for first-year Prime Prep program, which went 37-2 and reached National High School Invitational semifinals.
HONORABLE MENTIONAkoy Agau, Omaha Central (Neb.)
6-8 | 235 | Senior | Forward-Center
Headed to: LouisvilleConsensus Nebraska Player of the Year heads to new national champs as four-time state titlist. Helped Eagles notch historic win over storied Oak Hill Academy in February.
Brandon Austin, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
6-6 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: ProvidenceTall, slender guard popped in 17 points per game for Class AAA state champs. Named Class AAA POY by Pennsylvania Sports Writers.
Jabari Bird, Salesian (Richmond, Calif.)
6-5 | 190 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: CaliforniaHelped firmly establish Salesian as state and national power during his four years at school. Posted 17.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season for 30-4 Pride.
Rodney Bullock, Kecoughtan (Hampton, Va.)
6-7 | 215 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: ProvidenceTopped North Carolina State-bound McDonald's All-American Anthony Barber for local POY honors. Produced 21 points and 16 rebounds per game.
Stephen Clark, Douglass (Oklahoma City)
5-9 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Oklahoma StateHigh school basketball resumes don't get much glossier. Future Cowboy poured in 36.8 points per game this season and won his fourth state title.
Cornelius Elder, Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.)
5-10 | 165 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: MiamiDynamic multi-sport athlete won six state titles at Ensworth and was three-time state tournament MVP in basketball. Had incredible stat line of 41 points, eight assists and seven steals in Division II-AA championship game.
Derrick Griffin, Terry (Rosenberg, Texas)
6-6 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: MiamiAnother football/basketball star headed to Miami, freakish athlete tacked up 20.5 points and 13.4 rebounds per game to lead Rangers to Class 4A state title. Had a 40-point, 15-rebound game in December.
Calvin Hermanson, Lake Oswego (Ore.)
6-6 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Saint Mary'sA repeat selection as Oregon's 6A Player of the Year, battled through injuries to post 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Broke Kevin Love's single-game school scoring record with 52 points in a December game.
Kasey Hill, Montverde Academy (Fla.)
6-1 | 175 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: FloridaFloor general for academy national champions is a first team-caliber talent but sacrificed numbers this season to play facilitator role on deep and talented Montverde squad.
Rondae Jefferson, Chester (Pa.)
6-6 | 195 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: ArizonaLoss in Class AAAA championship provided disappointing end to great career. Future Wildcat was centerpiece of 61-game win streak while at Chester and posted 15.5 points per game as senior.
Kris Jenkins, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
6-6 | 245 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: VillanovaWashington Post All-Met Player of the Year carried Gonzaga through undefeated regular season in brutally tough WCAC, tallying 18.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
B.J. Johnson, Lower Merion (Ardmore, Pa.)
6-6 | 185 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: SyracuseStorybook ending to high school career, scoring 22 points and grabbing 11 boards in upset victory over nationally ranked Chester in Class AAAA final. Averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds on season.
Matt Jones, DeSoto (Texas)
6-4 | 195 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: DukeSuffered disappointing early exit from Texas 5A state playoffs, but averaged more than 14 points per game for defensive-minded Eagles and outdueled future Duke teammate Jabari Parker in December win.
Zach LaVine, Bothell (Wash.)
6-3 | 165 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: UCLALed Puget Sound area in scoring at 28.3 points per game and helped Bothell reach Class 4A state tournament for the second year in a row.
Marcus Lee, Deer Valley (Antioch, Calif.)
6-9 | 200 | Senior | Forward-Center
Headed to: KentuckyAlong with UNLV-bound guard Kendall Smith, Lee helped take a school void of basketball tradition to new heights. Future Wildcat collected 17.9 points, 19.2 rebounds and 6.9 blocks per game as Deer Valley went 26-6 and won first section title.
Jarell Martin, Madison Prep Academy (Baton Rouge, La.)
6-8 | 225 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: LSULate bloomer was too much for small-school foes in Louisiana, leading Madison Prep to Class B state title with averages of 26.3 points, 14.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.
Justin McKie, Irmo (Columbia, S.C.)
6-4 | 190 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: South CarolinaLead dog for unbeaten AAAA state champs averaged 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Irmo finished season ranked No. 12 nationally by MaxPreps.
Monte Morris, Beecher (Flint, Mich.)
6-2 | 170 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Iowa StateClass C Player of the Year and Michigan's Hal Schram Mr. Basketball scored more than 2,000 points, averaged 23.2 points and 10.3 assists per game in 2012-13 as Beecher captured second-straight state title.
Austin Nichols, Briarcrest Christian (Eads, Tenn.)
6-8 | 210 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: MemphisTennessee's Division II-AA Mr. Basketball averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while leading Briarcrest Christian to state title game.
Bobby Portis, Hall (Little Rock, Ark.)
6-9 | 215 | Senior | Forward-Center
Headed to: ArkansasKey in-state recruit for Razorbacks recorded 20.4 points, 12.2 rebounds and 4.5 blocked shots per game for Class 6A champs.
Roschon Prince, Long Beach Poly (Calif.)
6-5 | 210 | Senior | Guard-Forward
Headed to: USCContributed to 116 wins during four years in Poly program. Averaged 20.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season for nationally ranked Jackrabbits.
Tyler Roberson, Roselle Catholic (N.J.)
6-7 | 200 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: SyracuseHelped Roselle Catholic make strong push late, beating storied St. Anthony in postseason en route to Garden State's Tournament of Champions crown. Tallied 17.5 points and 11.7 rebounds per game.
Michael Volovic, Carmel (Ind.)
5-9 | 165 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: Butler (walk-on)Helped Carmel go 49-6 over past two seasons with back-to-back Class 4A state titles. Unheralded nationally, will try to walk on at Butler after producing 15.2 points and 4.8 assist per game as senior.
Derrick Walton Jr., Chandler Park Academy (Harper Woods, Mich.)
6-1 | 180 | Senior | Guard
Headed to: MichiganBank Hoops Class B Player of the Year had one of the most amazing stat lines in high school basketball this season: 26.2 points, 10.1 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 5.4 steals per game.
Christian Wood, Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.)
6-10 | 210 | Senior | Forward
Headed to: UNLVShed "prospect" label and became a flat-out player for 35-1 Pilots, shooting 60 percent from the field while accumulating 15.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.9 blocked shots per game.
