Flores, Simmons Named Finalists for Miss/Mr. Basketball Awards

Andrea Flores and Jackson Simmons recognized as top high school basketball players in Tennessee

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Andrea Flores of Daniel Boone High School and Jackson Simmons of Unicoi County High School have been named finalists for the prestigious TSSAA Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards, respectively. Flores, a Mississippi State signee, and Simmons, who will play at Milligan University, were selected based on their standout performances during the regular season as well as their academic and character achievements.

Why it matters

The Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards are among the highest individual honors in Tennessee high school basketball, recognizing the state's top players. Flores and Simmons' selection as finalists showcases their exceptional talent and leadership, which have helped elevate their teams and communities.

The details

Flores, a senior at Daniel Boone High School, is one of three finalists for the Class 3A Miss Basketball award. She leads the Tri-Cities area in scoring with 22.5 points per game and also contributes 8.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. Simmons, a senior at Unicoi County High School, is a finalist for the Class 2A Mr. Basketball award. He has been the region's top scorer, averaging 25.0 points per game, and has shot an impressive 84.7% from the free-throw line.

  • The finalists were announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards will be presented on March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The players

Andrea Flores

A senior at Daniel Boone High School and a Mississippi State signee, Flores is a finalist for the Class 3A Miss Basketball award.

Jackson Simmons

A senior at Unicoi County High School who has signed with Milligan University, Simmons is a finalist for the Class 2A Mr. Basketball award.

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What’s next

The Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards will be presented on March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The event will be open to the public.

The takeaway

Flores and Simmons' selection as finalists for the prestigious Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards is a testament to their exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership on the basketball court. Their recognition at the state level highlights the impact they have had on their teams and communities.