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.
Mya Hansen of
Billings Central Catholic (Billings) is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Montana High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The 5-foot-8 junior guard led the Rams to an 18-2 record and an appearance in the Class A state championship game.
Hansen averaged 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game per game, shooting 52 percent from the field, 50 percent from beyond the arc and 90 percent from the free throw line.
In three years at Central Catholic and Laurel, Hansen has tallied, 1,096 points, 285 rebounds, 145 assists and 133 steals.
Already committed to the University of Montana, Hansen scored 35 points in Central Catholic's state championship loss.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
