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.
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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.
