List of 2024-25 Gatorade Player of the Year boys basketball winners in every state

The Gatorade Player of the Year selection committee has revealed the winners for boys basketball in every state and the District of Columbia. They were selected based on athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character beyond the basketball court.

In addition to having a standout performance in basketball, the athlete’s GPA and academic honors are part of the criteria. Likewise, the student-athlete must commit to helping the community through various initiatives while maintaining good moral character.

Nominations for the Gatorade Player of the Year state winners ended on February 21 this year. From there, one national winner will be selected from these 51 talented athletes. Past winners of the national award include LeBron James, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jayson Tatum, and the late Kobe Bryant, among others.

Meanwhile, these players represent some of the teams in the top 100 of the National On3 Composite Basketball Team Rankings. This proprietary algorithm compiles the rankings listed by high school media and data companies to create a comprehensive team ranking.

Gatorade Player of the Year winners per state for the 2024-25 boys basketball season.

Alabama – DeWayne Brown (Forward, Hoover High School)
Alaska – Muhammed Sabally (Wing, East Anchorage High School)
Arizona – Koa Peat (Forward, Perry High School)
Arkansas – JJ Andrews (Guard, Little Rock Christian Academy)
California – Brayden Burries (Guard, Eleanor Roosevelt High School)
Colorado – Cole Scherer (Guard, Valor Christian High School)
Connecticut – Abdou Toure (Wing, Notre Dame High School)
Delaware – Joshua Obiora (Forward, St. Georges Technical High School)
District of Columbia – Derek Dixon (Guard, Gonzaga College High School)
Florida – Cameron Boozer (Forward, Christopher Columbus High School)
Georgia – Caleb Wilson (Forward, Holy Innocents Episcopal School)
Hawaii – Bromo Dorn (Guard, Seabury Hall)
Idaho – Boden Bodey Howell (Point Guard, Owyhee High School)
Illinois – Jaxson Davis (Guard, Warren Township High School)
Indiana – Braylon Mullins (Guard, Greenfield-Central High School)
Iowa – Jack McCaffrey (Power Forward, West High School)
Kansas – Keaton Wagler (Guard, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School)
Kentucky – Malachi Moreno (Center, Great Crossing High School)
Louisiana – Drew Timmons (Guard/Forward, Archbishop Hannan High School)
Maine – Jamier Rose (Guard, Noble High School)
Maryland – Cam Ward (Forward, Largo High School)
Massachusetts – Jaylen Harrell (Wing, CATS Academy)
Michigan – Trey McKenney (Guard, St. Mary’s Preparatory School)
Minnesota – Nolan Groves (Guard, Orono High School)
Mississippi – Jamarion Davis-Fleming (Center, Canton High School)
Missouri – Scottie Adkinson (Guard, Webster Groves High School)
Montana – Reynolds Johnston (Forward, Loyola Sacred Heart High School)
Nebraska – Bryson Bahl (Guard/Forward, Papillion-La Vista South High School)
Nevada – C.J. Shaw (Guard, Mojave High School)
New Hampshire – Ebuka Okorie (Guard, Brewster Academy)
New Jersey – Deron Rippey (Guard, Blair Academy)
New Mexico – Kenyon Aguino (Forward, Volcano Vista High School)
New York – Kayden Mingo (Guard, Long Island Lutheran High School)
North Carolina – Dionte Neal (Guard, Reidsville High School)
North Dakota – Mason Klabo (Point Guard, Davies High School)
Ohio – Marcus Johnson (Guard, Garfield Heights High School)
Oklahoma – Jalen Montonati (Power Forward, Owasso High School)
Oregon – Jalen Atkins (Guard, Barlow High School)
Pennsylvania – Jordan Ellerbee (Guard, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School)
Rhode Island – Liam Simpson (Forward, La Salle Academy)
South Carolina – Josh Leonard (Guard/Forward, Wilson High School)
South Dakota – Griffen Goodbary (Power Forward, Sioux Falls Christian School)
Tennessee – Jordan Sanderson (Guard, Ensworth School)
Texas – Kingston Flemings (Guard, Brennan High School)
Utah – Isiah Harwell (Guard, Wasatch Academy)
Vermont – Rex Hauser (Wing, St. Johnsbury Academy)
Virginia – Nate Ament (Forward, Highland School)
Washington – Jaylen Petty (Guard, Rainier Beach High School)
West Virginia – Eli Sancomb (Guard, Central Catholic High School)
Wisconsin – Amari Allen (Forward, Ashwaubenon High School)
Wyoming – Neil Summers (Power Forward, Laramie High School)