most outstanding player
most oustanding player award
The Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Awards celebrate the achievements of female high school basketball players across Arkansas. This year, the awards will recognize one outstanding player from each classification (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A), highlighting exceptional talent, leadership, and impact on the court. Presented in partnership with Crain Kia Conway, this honor shines a spotlight on the hard work and dedication of young athletes making a difference for their teams and communities.
This year’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year Awards are made possible through our partnership with Crain Kia Conway. Their commitment to supporting local athletes and empowering young talent reflects the values we uphold in the basketball community. Together, we’re excited to celebrate the dedication, skill, and leadership of these exceptional players.
How to Vote
Voting for the Player of the Year Awards is open to the community! Here’s how you can support your favorite players:
Click on the links below to access the voting forms for each category.
Voting is open from February 26 to March 5.
You can only vote one time for each classification.
Voting Categories
Vote for 1A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
Vote for 2A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
Vote for 3A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
Vote for 4A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
Vote for 5A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
Vote for 6A Classification Most Oustanding Player of the Year Award
HOW A WINNER IS SELECTED
The Most Outstanding Player (MOP) Award winner will be determined using a weighted point system to ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process. First, fans and the Selection Committee will vote to select the top 5 finalists in each classification. Each fan vote will count as 1 point, while each Selection Committee vote will count as 10 points. The five players with the highest combined point totals will advance as finalists. Once the finalists are determined, the Selection Committee alone will vote to select the winner. Each committee member will rank the finalists, with 1st place receiving 25 points, 2nd place receiving 20 points, 3rd place receiving 15 points, 4th place receiving 10 points, and 5th place receiving 5 points. The player with the highest total score will be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Year for their classification. Winners will be officially announced in April.
MOP Awards Timeline
Nominations Open: February 1 – February 18
Voting Opens: February 26
Voting Closes: March 5
Finalists Announced: March 20
MOP Announced: In April
Selection Committee
TJ Jones | NBN Basketball | @nbnbball
Willie Larry | AYSA Basketball | @AYSABasketball
Erick Taylor | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | @ETTaylor79
Nigel Wright | Crunked Out Entertainment | @CrunkdOutEnt
Kayla Fletcher | KFletch Media | @kayla_fletch
For inquiries or more information about the Player of the Year Awards, email me at coachtj@nbnbball.com. You can also follow us on social media: @nbnbball on Twitter and Instagram, and Nothing But Net Basketball on Facebook. Be sure to stay connected for all the latest updates and announcements!