West Valley's Jayden Miranda named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Mar. 22—Junior Jayden Miranda on Friday became the latest player from West Valley High School to be named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year. "It feels good and it was definitely one of the goals that I had to check off my checklist," he said.
"I woke up and I didn't know. My coach told me, and it was just excitement in my heart. My heart was beating and I was just smiling.
" Miranda led the Wolfpack boys basketball team to a Mid Alaska Conference championship and the No. 1 seed at the 2026 ASAA 4A state tournament. The 5-foot-11 guard also helped lead West Valley to a 22-4 record, and through 23 games, he averaged 14.
7 points, 3. 8 rebounds and 2. 5 assists as well as shot 51.
8% from the floor and 39. 7% from the perimeter. "Miranda is a great kid on and off the court — gets good grades and never gets in trouble," North Pole head coach Travis Church said in a statement.