Among our state-best ballers are top-ranked senior Isaiah Collier in Georgia, 2021-22 MaxPreps National Junior of the Year Ronald Holland in Texas and super sophom*ore Cameron Boozer in Florida.
Top 40 junior prospect is averaging 38.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.7 steals per contest through three games this so far this season.
Alaska — Stewart Erhart, West Valley (Fairbanks)
Reigning state player of the year averaged 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.8 steals to guide the Wolf Pack to a record of 26-1 in 2021-22.
Arizona — Koa Peat, Perry (Gilbert)
Regarded as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2025, Peat guided Perry to its first state title as a freshman by averaging 15.6 points and 6.3 rebounds. The Pumas begin the season ranked No. 19 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
Arkansas — Rashaud Marshall, Blytheville
Top 100 Mississippi commit averaged 20.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 blocks last season to lead the Chickasaws to the Class 4A state title game.
California — Jared McCain, Centennial (Corona)
Duke signee is regarded as the No. 26 prospect in the Class of 2023 and is expected to be the catalyst for a Huskies team that begins the season ranked No. 2 in the nation. He averaged 16.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists as a junior.
Colorado — Baye Fall, Accelerated Prep (Lakewood)
Five-star Arkansas signee is expected to be the centerpiece for the first-year program. Fall was named MaxPreps Colorado Player of the Year as a sophom*ore at Lutheran before spending his junior year at Denver Prep Academy.
Connecticut — Badara Diakite, Northwest Catholic (West Hartford)
The 6-foot-10 forward is expected to have a monster sophom*ore season with the Lions after a run to the Division II state title game last season. Diakite is regarded as the No. 26 prospect in the Class of 2025.
Delaware — Dean Shepherd, Tower Hill (Wilmington)
Guided Tower Hill to its first state title last season by tallying 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals to earn first team All-State honors.
District of Columbia — Donnie Freeman, St. John's
Received MaxPreps Sophom*ore All-America honorable mention after averaging 13 points and seven rebounds last season. The 6-8 forward is regarded as a top 50 player in the Class of 2024.
Florida — Cameron Boozer, Columbus (Miami)
Top prospect regardless of classification earned MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year honors last season after averaging 18.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.2 blocks for the Class 7A state champions.
Georgia — Isaiah Collier, Wheeler (Marietta)
Second team Preseason MaxPreps All-America selection averaged 19 points, 6.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 3.3 steals last season. The top-ranked senior prospect leads the No. 7-ranked team in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
Hawaii — Jonny Philbrick, Kailua
Second team Division I All-State selection averaged 15 points as a junior for Kailua. The Surfriders begin the season as the top-ranked team in the Aloha State.
Idaho — Liam Campbell, Owyhee (Meridian)
Top 100 junior prospect led Owyhee to the Class 5A state title last season in the school's first year of existence. Campbell averaged 17.4 points and 6.6 rebounds as a sophom*ore.
Illinois — Jeremy Fears, Joliet West (Joliet)
Top 40 Michigan State pledge averaged 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.2 steals to earn MaxPreps Junior All-America honorable mention honors for nationally-ranked La Lumiere in Indiana before coming home to Joliet West.
Indiana — Xavier Booker, Cathedral (Indianapolis)
Top 10 Michigan State commit is expected to have a breakout season for nationally-ranked Cathedral this season. Booker averaged 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks as a junior.
Iowa — Omaha Biliew, Waukee
Iowa State signee is regarded as the No. 15 prospect in the Class of 2023. Biliew earned MaxPreps Junior All-America honorable mention after averaging 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks at Link Academy (Branson, Mo.).
Kansas — Matas Buzelis, Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire)
Highly-skilled Brewster Academy (Wolfesboro, N.H.) transfer is regarded as the No. 7 prospect in the senior classification. He is expected to be the catalyst for the No. 2-ranked team in the National Top 10.
Kentucky — Reed Sheppard, North Laurel (London)
Top 50 Kentucky signee has amassed over 2,900 points during his high school career. The 6-3 guard averaged 25.5 points, 7.6 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 4.4 steals last season.
Louisiana — Chris Lockett Jr., Newman (New Orleans)
Three-star guard helped lead Newman to its first state title since 1993 last season, earning Class 2A Player of the Year honors after averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.0 steals as a junior.
Maine — William Davies, Thornton Academy (Saco)
Senior guard earned all-state honors last season after averaging 18 points, six rebounds and six assists to lead the Trojans to the Class AA state semifinals.
Maryland — Amani Hansberry, Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore)
Illinois commit is regarded as the No. 52 prospect in the Class of 2023. He was named Baltimore Sun All-Metro Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 20.3 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Massachusetts — Daithi Quinn, North Quincy
Named to the All-Scholastics Dream Team after averaging 23 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Raiders last season.
Michigan — Curtis Williams, Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills)
Top 100 Louisville signee averaged 16.8 points and 7.7 rebounds in 2021-22. The 6-6 wing is expected to be the catalyst for the No. 41-ranked team in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 100.
Minnesota — Taison Chatman, Totino-Grace (Fridley)
Averaged 13.5 points to help navigate the Eagles to the Class AAA state title. Top 40 Ohio State signee is expected to be the catalyst for a team that begins the season ranked just outside the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 at No. 28.
Mississippi — Josh Hubbard, Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison)
Three-star Mississippi commit broke the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools career scoring record as a junior with 3,233 points headed into his senior year. Hubbard averaged 28.8 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in 2021-22.
Missouri — Ja'Kobe Walter, Link Academy (Branson)
Second team MaxPreps Junior All-America selection averaged 23.3 points and 7.6 rebounds to lead McKinney (Texas) to the UIL Class 6A state title game. The Baylor commit is ranked No. 20 in the senior class.
Montana — Hayden Opitz, Capital (Helena)
University of Montana football pledge helped guide the Bruins to the Class AA state title last season, averaging 11.2 points and 6.7 rebounds to earn Class AA All-State honors.
Nebraska — Josiah Dotzler, Bellevue West (Bellevue)
Three-star Creighton-bound guard produced 15.7 points, 4.5 assists and 2.3 steals to guide the Thunderbirds to the Class A state title last season. Bellevue West begins the season ranked No. 46 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 100.
Nevada — Dedan Thomas, Liberty (Henderson)
2021-22 third team MaxPreps Junior All-America selection tallied 14 points, 5.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals to guide the Patriots to the Class 5A state title last season. Liberty begins the year ranked No. 25 in the nation.
New Hampshire — Tyler Bike, Trinity (Manchester)
Returning first team Division I All-State selection played the hero in the state title game last season as a sophom*ore, finishing with a team-high 23 points and coming away with the game-clinching steal in the closing seconds.
New Jersey — D.J. Wagner, Camden
First team Preseason MaxPreps All-America selection averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 3.3 assists to guide the Panthers to the Tournament of Champions title game. No. 2-ranked senior prospect recently committed to Kentucky.
New Mexico — Jalin Holland, Los Lunas
Earned Class 5A All-State honors last season after averaging 32 points and 10 rebounds as a freshman. The 6-5 guard is an intriguing prospect for a team that advanced to the state quarterfinals last season.
New York — Ian Jackson, Cardinal Hayes (Bronx)
2021-22 MaxPreps National Sophom*ore of the Year tallied 19.8 points, five rebounds and four assists to guide the Cardinals to the CHSAA Class AA state title last season. Cardinal Hayes begins the year ranked No. 8 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
North Carolina — Jarin Stevenson, Seaforth (Pittsboro)
Top 10 junior produced 20.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 2.4 assists to earn third team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors. Stevenson put up 42 points, 21 rebounds and eight blocks in a single game in 2021-22.
North Dakota — Darik Dissette, Minot
Helped guide the Magicians to the Class A state title as a junior, averaging 22 points and 8.1 rebounds to earn first team Class A All-State honors.
Ohio — Gabe Cupps, Centerville
Reigning MaxPreps Ohio Player of the Year averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds to guide the Elks to the Division I state title game. Centerville begins the season ranked No. 31 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
Oklahoma — Brandon Garrison, Del City
Top 50 Oklahoma State signee is expected to have a breakout senior campaign in the Sooner State after averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds last year. Del City begins the season ranked No. 47 in the nation.
Oregon — Jackson Shelstad, West Linn
Reigning MaxPreps Oregon Player of the Year produced 27 points, 5.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 3.2 steals to lead the Lions to the Class 6A state semifinals. Oregon signee is regarded as the No. 57 prospect in the Class of 2023.
Pennsylvania — Justin Edwards, Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
First team Preseason MaxPreps All-America selection averaged 18.3 points and 8.3 rebounds as a junior to lead the Panthers to the Class 5A state title. Kentucky signee is ranked No. 3 in the senior classification.
Rhode Island — Eze Wali, Bishop Hendricken (Warwick)
Key cog in back-to-back state title runs for the Hawks, the 6-0 senior averaged 18 points and five rebounds while dropping 30 points in the state title game last season.
South Carolina — Cam Scott, Lexington
Returning Class 5A all-state selection averaged 21.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.5 steals as a sophom*ore. Scott is regarded as the No. 33 prospect in the Class of 2024.
South Dakota — J.T. Rock, Lincoln (Sioux Falls)
Seven-foot center is regarded as the No. 60 prospect in the Class of 2024. The versatile prospect holds offers from Creighton, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue, South Dakota State, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Tennessee — Tyler Tanner, Brentwood Academy (Brentwood)
Named as one of three finalists for Division II-AA Mr. Basketball honors as a sophom*ore after helping guide the Eagles to a 29-1 record in 2021-22.
Texas — Ronald Holland, Duncanville
Texas pledge was a key cog in the Panthers run to the national title last season, earning MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors after averaging 15.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.
Utah — Isiah Harwell, Wasatch Academy (Mt. Pleasant)
After spending his freshman season at Century (Pocatello, Idaho), the No. 5-ranked prospect in the Class of 2025 is expected to be the catalyst for the Tigers, who begin the season ranked No. 8 in the National Top 10.
Vermont — Sharif Sharif, Rice Memorial (South Burlington)
Top returner for the three-time defending state champions hopes to join former Vermont Mr. Basketball winners Ben Shungu (2015, 2016) and Michel Ndayishimiye (2020, 2021) for the history-rich Green Mountain State program.
Virginia — DeShawn Harris-Smith, Paul VI (Chantilly)
Top 40 Maryland pledge was named Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I state player of the year last season after averaging 14.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.2 steals. The Panthers begin the season ranked No. 4 in the nation.
Washington — Zoom Diallo, Curtis (University Place)
A strong sophom*ore campaign saw Diallo quickly rise up the national rankings as he is currently ranked No. 11 in the junior. Curtis begins the season ranked No. 48 in the Preseason Top 100.
West Virginia — Del Jones, Huntington Prep (Huntington)
Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) transfer is regarded as the No. 69 prospect in the Class of 2024. Jones is the only top 100 prospect from the Mountain State.
Wisconsin — Milan Momcilovic, Pewaukee
The 2021-22 Woodland-West Conference Player of the Year averaged 18.1 points and 7.7 rebounds to lead the Pirates to the Division 2 state title last season. Iowa State signee is a top 40 senior prospect.
Wyoming — Drew Jackson, East (Cheyenne)
Averaged 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.8 assists to earn Class 4A All-State honors to lead the Thunderbirds to the state title game last season.
