The final buzzer has sounded on another thrilling NCHSAA girls basketball season, and now it's your turn to take center court. With the state championships decided and the all-conference honors awarded, we're turning to the most important judges of all: you, the fans. It's time to cast your vote for the 910Preps Fans' Choice Girls Basketball Player of the Year!
This season was packed with unforgettable moments and standout performances. Seventy-First made a historic run to the 6A East Regional Finals, while Terry Sanford captured its second regional title in three years, showcasing the incredible talent in our area. Individual stars shone brightly, with players like Seventy-First's Jewel Gully and Terry Sanford's Ameya Brown earning prestigious conference Player of the Year awards for their dominant play.
Now, we've narrowed down the field to 18 exceptional nominees who defined the season with their skill, hustle, and leadership. Your vote will decide who takes home this fan-driven honor. Will it be a dynamic guard who controlled the tempo, a lockdown defender who changed games, or a versatile forward who did it all?
To help you decide, here's a closer look at just a few of the top contenders:
Jaidiah Blake, Terry Sanford: This phenomenal junior combo guard stuffed the stat sheet, earning All-District Player of the Year honors by averaging 12.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.3 steals, and four assists per game—a true two-way threat.
Ameya Brown, Terry Sanford: A floor general committed to Fayetteville State, Brown was named Tri-County Conference Player of the Year. She etched her name in Bulldogs history, finishing third on the all-time scoring list while averaging 13.8 points, 3.9 steals, and 3.4 assists this season.
Azariah Brunson, E.E. Smith: As the primary option for the Golden Bullettes, the senior guard/forward was a model of consistency. She earned All-Eastern Sandhills Conference honors by contributing 11.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and three steals per game.
Jazmine Bynum, Seventy-First: Bynum used her impressive wingspan and athleticism to establish herself as a defensive anchor and a key piece of the Falcons' deep playoff run.
The power is in your hands. Review the full list of 18 nominees and cast your vote as many times as you'd like before the poll closes on Monday, April 13, at 6 a.m. Let's celebrate the athletes who make this sport so exciting and crown your choice for the player of the year!