Category: Girls Basketball

NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10 Basketball Highlights

USA TODAY High School Sports is back with latest NFHS Network basketball Top 10 plays.

From the high school hardwood across the country, USA TODAY High School Sports is back with the NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10— a look at the best of the best from both girls and boys hoops in 2023.

Featured Teams this week:

10. Bethlehem Christian – Pa.

9. Jesuit High School – Ore.

8. La Cruces High School – N.M.

7. Valley High School – N.M.

6. La Cueva High School – N.M.

5. Central High School – Calif.

4. Curtis High School – Wash.

3. Half Moon Bay – Calif.

2. Newtown High School – Conn.

1. La Cueva High School – N.M.

About the NFHS Network: The collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, provides fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

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Juju Watkins named Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Sierra Canyon star Juju Watkins was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year after a dominant season.

Juju Watkins capped her illustrious high school career with one of the most prestigious awards at of the HS sports level. On Monday, it was announced that the Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) star was named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Watkins had a stellar senior year, averaging 27.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.7 blocks per game as she led Sierra Canyon to a 31-1 record. She had a 45-point, 16-rebound performance on Jan. 26 and then broke her points record five nights later with a 60-point, 21-rebound performance on Jan. 31.

Listed at 6-foot-2, Watkins has entered legendary ranks among girls high school levels. She was the MVP of the FIBA World Cup championship, a McDonald’s All-American, the 2020 Sports Illustrated Sports Kid of the Year, and named the Los Angeles Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year in both her sophomore and junior years (this season’s LA Times award has yet to be announced). Watkins was also Klutch Sports Group’s first female athlete client.

Gatorade also takes community service and education into consideration when choosing awards. Watkins is very involved in the neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles, working with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee established by her great-grandfather Ted Watkins.

She has said she wants to help the community gain financial literacy and education opportunities, inspire young girls to persevere through adversity, and bring Fortune 500 companies into the area.

“My angle is to inspire my community and become a frontier for women’s basketball,” Watkins said around the she signed with Klutch. “We don’t have as many resources as others, so just speaking up and being a part of that story of women’s basketball.”

She also volunteered locally for Hands of Hope and Shoes for Souls, according to Gatorade. Watkins had a 3.72 GPA.

The No. 1 player in the class of 2023, Watkins has signed with USC, where she will attend this fall.

3 finalists named for Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Gatorade has named three finalists for their 2022-2023 National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award.

Gatorade has named three finalists for their 2022-2023 National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award.

The three contenders for the honor are as follows:

Sierra Canyon (Calif.) G Judea “Juju” Watkins

The No. 1 ranked girls hoops player in the nation, Watkins has helped lead her team to a 31-0 record this season and is averaging just under 30 points per game. She was named the Maxpreps National Player of the Year last year. Watkins has committed to playing her college ball at USC.

Sidwell Friends (D.C.) G Jadyn Donovan

Last season Donovan also led her team to an undefeated record (30-0), while averaging 15.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game, according to MaxPreps. Donovan is ranked third overall in the recruiting class of 2023 and has committed to Duke.

Paul VI (N.J.) PG Hannah Hidalgo

Few players around the country have enjoyed a more fruitful high school career than Hidalgo. From 2019-2022 she averaged 21.5 points, 4.7 rebonds, 3.8 assists and a remarkable 5.4 steals per game. During that time her team went 61-9. Hidalgo has committed to playing for Notre Dame at the next level.

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NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10 Basketball Highlights

USA TODAY High School Sports is back with latest NFHS Network basketball Top 10 plays.

From the high school hardwood across the country, USA TODAY High School Sports is back with the NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10— a look at the best of the best from both girls and boys hoops in 2023.

Exclusive offer for USA TODAY High School Sports readers: $3 Off First Month of New NFHS Network Subscription!

Code: USATODAY3

Featured Teams this week:

10. Sierra Canyon High School – Calif.

9. Davenport Senior High School – Wash.

8. Autagaville High School – Ala.

7. Mount Si High School – Wash.

6. Adna High School – Wash.

5. Lakeside High School – Wash.

4. Mead High School – Wash.

3. Charlton County High School – Ga.

2. Brophy College Prep – Ariz.

1. Eastlake High School – Wash.

(USA TODAY Network)

About the NFHS Network: The collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, provides fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

We occasionally recommend interesting products, services, and gaming opportunities. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY HSS operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10 Basketball Highlights

USA TODAY High School Sports is back with latest NFHS Network basketball Top 10 plays.

From the high school hardwood across the country, USA TODAY High School Sports is back with the NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10— a look at the best of the best from both girls and boys hoops in 2023.

Exclusive offer for USA TODAY High School Sports readers: $3 Off First Month of New NFHS Network Subscription!

Code: USATODAY3

Featured Teams this week:

10. Peach County High School – Ga.

9. Gilmer High School – Texas

8. Christopher Columbus High School – Fla.

7. Piedmont High School – Ala.

6. Glencoe High School – Ala.

5. Glenbard West High School – Ill.

4. Westlake High School – Texas

3. Yuma Catholic High School – Ariz.

2. Plainview High School – Ala.

1. Ramsay High School – Ala.

(USA TODAY Network)

About the NFHS Network: The collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, provides fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

We occasionally recommend interesting products, services, and gaming opportunities. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY HSS operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

Vermont HS girls basketball team forfeits rather than face transgender opponent

The Mid Vermont Christian School (Mt.) girls basketball team forfeited rather than play against a transgender opponent at Long Trail School.

The Mid Vermont Christian School (Vt.) girls basketball team was scheduled to play Long Trail School (Vt.) on February 21 as part of a tournament. However, the team decided to forfeit the game rather than play against a transgender opponent on the Long Trail roster.

MCVS head coach Vicky Fogg released a statement explaining their decision, per CNN:

“We withdrew from the tournament because we believe playing against an opponent with a biological male jeopardizes the fairness of the game and the safety of our players… Allowing biological males to participate in women’s sports sets a bad precedent for the future of women’s sports in general.”

The Long Trail team advanced to the next round of the tournament. They did not offer a comment on Mid Vermont Christian’s decision to forfeit, according to CNN.

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Stream high school basketball playoffs on the NFHS Network and get an exclusive offer as a USA TODAY HSS reader.

High school basketball playoffs have tipped off across the country, with both girls and boys action hitting the hardwood with title hopes on the line.

For the basketball fans looking to stream the tournament games, the NFHS Network has created state-specific Playoff Brackets that make it easy for fans to find their team or teams.

And this year’s tournament run comes with a special offer for USA TODAY High School Sports readers who subscribe to NFHS Network.

$3 Off First Month of New Subscription with Code: USATODAY3

Below are the current states with Playoff Brackets available for boys, girls, or both. To search the upcoming matchups, simply click the image.

Alabama Brackets

(Alabama High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Colorado Brackets

(Colorado High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Florida Brackets

(Florida High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Georgia Brackets

(Georgia High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Maine Brackets

(Maine High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Virginia Brackets

(Virginia High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

Mississippi Brackets

(Mississippi High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

South Carolina Brackets

(South Carolina High School Basketball Playoff Bracket courtesy of NFHS Network)

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NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10 Basketball Highlights

USA TODAY High School Sports is back with latest NFHS Network basketball Top 10 plays.

From the high school hardwood across the country, USA TODAY High School Sports is back with the NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10— a look at the best of the best from both girls and boys hoops in 2023.

Exclusive offer for USA TODAY High School Sports readers: $3 Off First Month of New NFHS Network Subscription!

Code: USATODAY3

Featured Teams this week:

10. Flintridge Prep

9. Pleasant Grove High School

8. Regis Jesuit High School

7. North Augusta High School

6. Mark Morris High School

5. Centennial High School

4. Curtis High School

3. Curtis High School

2. St. Augustine High School

1. Napavine High School

(USA TODAY Network)

About the NFHS Network: The collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, provides fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

Note: We occasionally recommend interesting products, services, and gaming opportunities. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY HSS operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

How to stream 2023 high school basketball playoffs

Watch high school basketball live or on-demand on the NFHS Network and get an exclusive offer as a USA TODAY HSS reader.

The high school basketball season has entered the playoff rush across the U.S., with boys and girls teams in tournament play as the regional and state championships near.

It’s the primetime event to an overall great 2022-2023 basketball schedule, with top prospects from the east and west creating a steady flow of entertainment—from Bronny James and Judea Watkins at Sierra Canyon (Calif.) to Jadyn Donovan at Sidwell Friends (D.C.) and Camden’s (N.J.) 7-footer Aaron Bradshaw, and more.

(USA TODAY Network)

For high school hoops fans, it’s the best part of the hardwood action.

However, watching your high school basketball team—or teams—can be challenging during tournament time due to the location. So if you’re looking for a streaming or on-demand option, the NFHS Network has you covered.

The NFHS Network is a collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations and PlayOn! Sports that looks to provide fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

The best part?

USA TODAY High School Sports readers who subscribe can use the code below to save on the first month with the NFHS Network.

$3 Off First Month of New Subscription with Code: USATODAY3

(USA TODAY Network)

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NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10 Basketball Highlights

USA TODAY High School Sports is back with latest NFHS Network basketball Top 10 plays.

From the high school hardwood across the country, USA TODAY High School Sports is back with the NFHS Network’s Weekly Top 10— a look at the best of the best from both girls and boys hoops in 2023.

Featured Teams this week:

  1. Indian Land High School – South Carolina
  2. Mansfield High School – Texas
  3. Pleasant Grove High School – Utah
  4. Milton High School – Georgia
  5. Lancaster High School – South Carolina
  6. Ponaganset High School – Rhode Island
  7. Mansfield High School – Texas
  8. Mountain Brook High School – Alabama
  9. Daphne High School – Alabama
  10. Charles Henderson High School – Alabama

About the NFHS Network: The collaboration with over 40 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, provides fans with the ability to live-stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are: 27 different regular season and postseason sports, plus other high school activities that highlight the accomplishments of student-athletes, student-broadcasters, and high schools.

Live-Stream high school sports in 2023 on the NFHS Network: Subscribe here!

Note: We occasionally recommend interesting products, services, and gaming opportunities. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY HSS operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.