After spotlighting the best high school basketball teams in our National Top 10, MaxPreps Top 25 and expanded Top 100 rankings, it’s time to turn the spotlight on the best players in the country.
Past MaxPreps All-Americans include stars such as Scotty Barnes (2020), Devin Booker (2014), Jaylen Brown (2015), Jaylen Brunson (2014 and 2015), Cade Cunningham (2019 and 2020), Anthony Davis (2011), Anthony Davis (2090), Anthony Davis (2090) Cooper Flagg (2023 and 2024), James Harden (2007), Kyrie Irving (2010), Jayson Tatum (2014, 2015 and 2016) and Karl-Anthony Towns (2014).
First team
6-3 senior Unassigned
The top-ranked senior averaged 16.4 points, 9.6 assists and 5.4 rebounds per contest to help the Falcons finish 41-9 last season. The younger brother of Orlando Magic starter Anthony Black, the Falcons are ranked No. 4 in the Preseason National Top 10.
6-0 | senior Unassigned
The MaxPreps National Junior of the Year averaged 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest in guiding the Eagles to their second state title. Calvary Christian begins the year ranked No. 5 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
6-5 senior Unassigned
The MaxPreps Sophomore of the Year tallied 22.5 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in one outing to help the Tigers advance to the Open Division state semifinals. Millennium begins the season ranked No. 10 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
6-7 senior North Carolina Commitment
The son of the late former NFL player Chris Henry earned second-team All-Nike EYBL Scholastic honors, averaging 12.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest to help the Dragons finish the year ranked No. 3 in the national Top 10.
6-7 senior Unassigned
Joins the Class of 2027 after earning first-team MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors after averaging 31.8 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per outing. The Chargers enter the season ranked No. 30 in the extended top 100.
Second team
6-2 senior LSU commit
The first-team MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 22.2 points, 5.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game in leading the Eagles to their second straight TAPPS Class 5A state championship. Second Baptist begins the year ranked No. 18 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
6-5 Second year Unassigned
The MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year averaged 19 points, four rebounds and four assists per contest to lead the Vikings to a second straight Class 3A state title in an impressive debut season. Crawford is the catalyst for No. 4 Rainier Beach.
6-5 Junior |: Unassigned
The Class of 2028 prospect averaged 23.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.1 steals per outing to help the Red Raiders reach the Class 6A state tournament. Coatesville enters the season ranked No. 88 in the Extended Top 100.
6-7 senior Duke obliges
Considered the No. 8 prospect in the 2027 class, Montgomery is expected to average 18.9 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per season in 2025-26. Hillgrove begins the year ranked No. 33 on the Extended Top 100.
6-10 |: senior Indiana obliges
The first-team MaxPreps Junior All-America guided the Vikings to the Open Division state title and a No. 5 ranking in the MaxPreps Top 25, averaging 17.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. Sunnyslope enters the season ranked No. 6 nationally.
Third team
6-7 senior LSU commit
The MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year helped the Bearcats reach the state title game with 19.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 assists per outing. Hudson is a two-sport superstar who is expected to play football and basketball in college.
7-0 Junior |: Unassigned
The top prospect for the Class of 2028 will make his St. Francis debut after a summer break that saw him impress in every setting. He averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.
6-10 |: senior Duke obliges
The younger brother of Charlotte Hornets star Conn Kneupel averaged 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game to help the Vikings run the table at No. 8 in the MaxPreps Top 25.
7-5 senior Kentucky commits
The tallest player in high school basketball earned second-team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors with 24.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.1 blocks and 3.8 assists per contest for the Knights. He is joined by Kamagate in the impressive front field.
6-10 |: senior Unassigned
Ranked No. 3 in the Class of 2027, Rosser was a MaxPreps Junior All-America honorable mention selection, averaging 16.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for nationally ranked Southeastern Prep Academy.
Honorable mention
6-8 senior Nebraska to take over
The nephew of 14-year NBA veteran Tony Beaty, Dawson averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per campaign to help the Lions finish with a 23-12 record. The future Cornhusker is considered a top-25 prospect in the 2027 class.
6-8 Junior |: Unassigned
The top-10 Class of 2028 prospect averaged 23.6 points, 15.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 3.6 blocks per contest to lead Latvia to the 2026 FIBA ​​U16 EuroBasket title and tournament MVP honors. Beru is ranked among the preseason top 10 nationally.
6-3 senior Connecticut Commitment
The son of the former NFL All-Pro averaged 22.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.9 rebounds per campaign to help the Knights advance to the Open Division state tournament.
6-9 |: Junior |: Unassigned
The MaxPreps All-American sophomore first team averaged 15.9 points, 13.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 blocks per game in guiding the Patriots to the MAIS state title.
6-4 senior LSU commit
Top 15 earned Spire Academy its first Chipotle Nationals appearance last season, averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per contest in Nike EYBL Scholastic action. The Spire opens at No. 5 in the Preseason National Top 10.
6-6 senior Gonzaga commits
Earned third-team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors after leading Milwaukee Juneau to its first state title in program history with 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.4 steals per outing.
6-6 senior St. John’s Commitment
A second-team MaxPreps Junior All-America selection, he averaged 17.3 points per game for Dream City Christian before transferring for his senior year.
6-4 senior Alabama to take over
The top-30 Class of 2027 prospect led the Indians to the Class 6A state semifinals with 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game. McEachern opens at No. 27 on the extended top 100.
6-9 |: senior Unassigned
The top-20 player has shown flashes of elite potential throughout his career, including averaging 16.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game to help his team win its first Chipotle national title last season. CIA-Bella Vista is No. 3 in the Preseason National Top 10.
6-0 | senior Michigan State Commitment
The top-25 player follows his first-year head coach to the program after averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game to help Brewster Academy finish with a 31-6 record last year.
