The Naismith Prep Player of the Year award, named for
Canadian
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basketball
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inventor
James Naismith
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After moving to the United State ...
, is given annually by the
Atlanta Tipoff Club to high school basketball's top male and female player. The inaugural awards were given to
Dennis Scott and
Lynne Lorenzen in 1987.
Key
†To be considered for induction by a screening committee, a player must be fully retired from play for at least three years.
Winners
Boys
Girls
See also
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Gatorade Player of the Year awards
The Gatorade Player of the Year awards are given annually to up and coming high school student-athletes in the United States. They are given for boys baseball, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls Cross country running, cross country, boys A ...
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Mr. Basketball USA
External links
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American basketball trophies and awards
High school basketball in the United States
Awards established in 1987