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TSSAA Announces 2026 Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists
Awards to be presented on Tuesday, March 10
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. The winners will be presented at the Tucker Theater on the campus of MTSU on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Why it matters
The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards are the highest individual honors for high school basketball players in Tennessee, recognizing the top girls and boys in six different classifications based on their performance, academics, and character during the 2025-2026 season.
The details
A statewide committee of sportswriters selected the finalists based on nominations from high school head coaches and media members. This is the 41st year the awards have been presented, with American General and the Memphis Grizzlies previously sponsoring the event.
- The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.
- The finalists were selected based on performance during the 2025-2026 regular season.
The players
Haylen Ayers
Finalist for Division II-A Miss Basketball, University School of Jackson.
Kayte Madison Bjornstad
Finalist for Division II-A Miss Basketball, Providence Christian Academy.
Jules Ferrell
Finalist for Division II-A Miss Basketball, Middle Tennessee Christian School.
Cade Murphy
Finalist for Division II-AA Mr. Basketball, Knoxville Catholic High School.
Trey Pearson
Finalist for Division II-AA Mr. Basketball, Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School.
What’s next
The winners of the Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be announced at the ceremony on Tuesday, March 10.
The takeaway
The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards are the premier individual honors for high school basketball players in Tennessee, recognizing the top talent in the state based on their performance, academics, and character.
