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.
Amelia 'Uhila of
Bartlett (Anchorage) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Alaska High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-8 senior guard led the Tigers to a 17-0 record and the Class 4A championship
'Uhila averaged 17.4 points, 7.1 steals, 5.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. In Bartlett's 47-46 overtime win against Farmington in the state finals, she set up the go-ahead basket with an assist and then sealed the win with a pair of pressure free throws.
'Uhila will play for Portland State next season.
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 20.
