MaxPreps National Player of the Year finalists

Posted Mar 5, 2018
As the season winds down and teams continue postseason play, the MaxPreps National Player of the Year race comes into focus with six finalists remaining. The announcement will be made in early April. Past winners include Lonzo Ball, Michael Porter Jr. and Ben Simmons. See the complete list of past winners below and read on for a look at this year's six finalists. (MaxPreps)

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