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.
B.J. Edwards of
Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville)
is the 2020-21 MaxPreps Tennessee High School Basketball Player of the
Year. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound junior helped the Fighting Irish go 21-4 en route
to the Division II-AA state semifinals.
Edwards averaged 20
points, seven rebounds and six assists per contest, becoming the first Knoxville Catholic player to be named Mr. Basketball in Division II-AA.
Regarded as the No. 102 prospect in the Class of 2022, Edwards has narrowed his list of college options to Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.
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
13.
B.J. Edwards in action during a February game against national power IMG Academy.
Photo by Andy Mitchell
