As we venture into the high school basketball postseason, the most prolific male and female hoopers from each of Mississippi’s seven public school classifications have been honored.
The Mississippi High School Activities Association and Association of Coaches have announced this year’s Mr. and Miss Basketball, highlighting the state’s top ambassadors in the sport.
Miss Basketball Award Winners
- 1A – Akiah Prince (Simmons High School)
- 2A – Macie Phifer (Ingomar High School)
- 3A – Caitlin Hall (Coahoma County High School)
- 4A – Meg Moore (Tishomingo County High School)
- 5A – Shamira Morton (Canton High School)
- 6A – Jakera Ducksworth (West Jones High School)
- 7A – Fran Kelly (Hernando High School)
Mr. Basketball Award Winners
- 1A – Stanford Spearman, Jr. (Coffeeville High School)
- 2A – Devonta Thompson (Bogue Chitto High School)
- 3A – Kedrick Simmons (Booneville High School)
- 4A – Tim Holliday – Itawamba Agricultural High School
- 5A – Jamarion Fleming (Canton High School)
- 6A – Phil Nelson (Ridgeland High School)
- 7A – Braylon Barnes (Brandon High School)
A full MHSAA basketball playoff schedule can be found here.