The MaxPreps All-America Team has recognized the top high school basketball players in the country each year since 2006. Past selections include 2026 NBA All-Stars Karl Anthony-Towns
(2014), Scottie Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015),
Jalen Brunson (2014, 2015), Cade Cunningham (2019, 2020), Kevin Durant
(2006), Jalen Duren (2021), Anthony Edwards (2019), De'Aaron Fox (2016),
Chet Holmgren (2020, 2021), Brandon Ingram (2015), Jalen Johnson
(2019), Tyrese Maxey (2019) and Norman Powell (2011).
Selections are based on team success, individual production and local, regional and state honors from the recently-completed season. Potential at the college and professional level is not a primary consideration. Players in post-graduate or non-scholastic programs are not eligible for inclusion.
6-3 | Senior | Guard | Illinois
Averaged 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.7 steals per contest to lead the Panthers to the No. 4 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25. Coleman scorched the nets for a career-high 50 points in a lopsided state title game victory.
6-6 | Senior | Guard | Connecticut
Produced 24.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game to help Wheeler win its second straight Class 6A state title. Landrew finished with 29 points and 12 rebounds in the state final.
5-10 | Senior | Guard | West Virginia
Nike
EYBL Scholastic Player of the Year averaged 19.2 points, 6.7 assists,
3.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals outing in conference play to guide CIA-Bella Vista (26-4) to the No. 1 spot in the final National Top 10.
MAXPREPS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
6-3 | Senior | Guard | Arkansas
Tallied 26.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.2 steals per outing to guide the Panthers to the top spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25. Smith piled up 39 points, seven assists and seven steals in the WCAC tournament title game.
6-7 | Senior | Wing | Uncommitted
Top-ranked senior put up 31 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals per contest to help the Vikings capture their second straight Class 3A state championship. Stokes erupted for a career-high 63 points on senior night.
Second Team
6-3 | Senior | Guard | Missouri
Became
California's career scoring leading and finished his four-year run with
4,718 points, which is good for No. 14 on the national career scoring list. Crowe averaged 43.6 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6
steals per contest.
6-5 | Senior | Guard | Arizona
Produced 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three steals per game to help the Crew (38-4) earn a bid in Chipotle Nationals.
6-4 | Senior | Guard | Michigan
MaxPreps California Player of the Year averaged 19.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals per contest to lead the Trailblazers to the Open Division state championship and the No. 3 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25.
6-5 | Senior | Wing | Arkansas
Carried the Green Knights (22-4) to a trip to the Division I state
semifinals, averaging 24.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game
to earn state POY honors for the third straight season.
6-11 | Senior | Center | Duke
Top-five prospect averaged 24.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.8 blocked shots
per game while shooting 53.9 percent from the field and 43.9 percent from
3-point range to push the Knights to an appearance in the Open Division state title game.
Third Team
6-8 | Senior | Forward | USC
Collected 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists per
contest while shooting 56 percent from the field and 34 percent from
3-point range to take the Braves to the Division 1 state semifinals.
6-0 | Junior | Guard | Uncommitted
Guided the Eagles to the No. 2 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25 and their second straight Class 3A state title, averaging 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals per
contest.
6-1 | Senior | Guard | Purdue
MaxPreps Indiana Player of the Year took the Marauders (29-3) on a magic ride to their first state championship in program
history, pumping in 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game.
6-8 | Senior | Forward | Miami
Helped the Explorers (26-6) make history by becoming the first team to win five straight state titles in Florida's highest classification. He posted 22.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per outing.
6-7 | Senior | Wing | Uncommitted
MaxPreps Wisconsin Player of the Year averaged 23.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per contest to power
the Vikings (30-0) to their third straight state championship.
Honorable Mention
6-8 | Senior | Forward | Oklahoma State
Tallied 22.7 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots per game to guide the Crimson Wave (22-4) to the Class 3 state championship.
6-2 | Junior | Guard | Uncommitted
The
son of Rafer Alston and five-star prospect tallied 22.2 points, 5.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and
2.7 steals per contest to lead the Eagles (31-4) to their second
straight TAPPS Class 5A state title.
6-5 | Senior | Wing | Arkansas
Despite missing nine games due to injury, Andrews had a monster senior campaign with averages of 30.7 points, 16.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game
to carry the Warriors (23-8) to the Class 5A state
quarterfinals.
6-3 | Junior | Guard | Uncommitted
Brother of Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black averaged
16.4 points, 9.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds per outing for the Falcons
(41-9).
6-7 | Senior | Wing | BYU
Top
10 prospect piled up 18 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and two
blocked shots per contest to help the Crew (38-4) finish the season
ranked No. 5 in the National Top 10.
6-4 | Sophomore | Guard | Uncommitted
Helped
the Tigers (24-4) reach the Open Division state semifinals and the No.
19 spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25, averaging 22.5 points, eight
rebounds, four assists and three steals per contest.
6-4 | Junior | Guard | UncommittedProduced 15.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per
game in Nike EYBL Scholastic action to help Spire Academy earn its first
Chipotle Nationals berth.
6-3 | Senior | Guard | Maryland
Son of 11-year NBA veteran Eddie House led the Dragons (25-3) to the No. 3 spot in the final National Top 10 with averages of 16.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.4 steals per outing in Nike EYBL Scholastic play.
6-6 | Senior | Guard | Duke
Five-star
prospect averaged 22.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.2 steals
per game to guide the Coyotes (34-2) to their first state championship in
program history. Howard had 28 points and 15 rebounds in the state title
game.
6-5 | Senior | Guard | Michigan State
MaxPreps New York Player of the Year put up 17.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists
and 2.0 steals per game in helping the Crusaders (26-4) to their third
straight CHSAA vs. PSAL championship.
6-1 | Senior | Guard | SMU
Despite being edged out by his teammate Howard for MaxPreps Texas Player of the Year honors, Lomax led the Coyotes (34-2) in scoring, averaging 25.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.5 steals per contest.
5-11 | Senior | Guard | Michigan State
First team All-Nike EYBL Scholastic selection tallied 16.9 points, 3.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds per outing to help the Lions (24-5) end the year ranked No. 6 in the final National Top 10.
6-3 | Senior | Guard | Kent State
Under-the-radar senior prospect averaged 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game to guide the Eagles (23-7) to the No. 2 spot in the final National Top 10 after a run to the Chipotle Nationals title game.
5-9 | Senior | Guard | Uncommitted
MaxPreps North Carolina Player of the Year led the Rams (23-2) to their fourth straight Class 4A state
championship game appearances with averages of 34.7 points, 8.1
assists, 6.0 steals and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
6-10 | Junior | Center | Uncommitted
Helped
the Vikings (28-2) capture the Open Division state championship and
finish the season ranked No. 5 in the MaxPreps Top 25, averaging 17.2
points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per outing.
