Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in prep basketball. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2023-24 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.
For the season, Goodbary averaged 19.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. His efforts helped Sioux Falls Christian outscored opponents by an average of nearly 20 points per contest this season.
In a 53-50 loss to Hamlin in the state title game, Goodbary notched a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. He went for 20 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots in a semifinal win over Dakota Valley (North Sioux City).
Goodbary went for a season-high 34 points in a January win over Canton.
Augustana University, South Dakota and South Dakota State have all extended scholarship offers to Goodbary.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team, which will be released April 10. Past selections include 2024 NBA All-Stars Bam Adebayo (2016), Paolo Banchero (2020), Scottie Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015), Jalen Brunson (2015), Anthony Davis (2011), Kevin Durant (2006), Anthony Edwards (2019), Tyrese Maxey (2019), Julius Randle (2013), Jayson Tatum (2016), Karl-Anthony Towns (2014) and Trae Young (2017).
Past South Dakota MaxPreps Players of the Year2019-20 – Michael Mors, Yankton
2020-21 – Matthew Mors, Yankton
2021-22 – Kalen Garry, De Smet
2022-23 – Isaac Bruns, Dakota Valley (North Sioux City)
