Who was best girls basketball player, coach in Tuscaloosa? Vote now
Fans can now vote for the 2026 Tuscaloosa News Girls Basketball Fan Vote Player and Coach of the Year. Voting closes at noon April 1.
The Tuscaloosa News is asking readers to help decide which players and coaches made the biggest impact during the 2026 high school girls basketball season. Teams from across the Tuscaloosa area had strong performances throughout the year, led by North River Christian grabbing the AISA Class A state championship and Southern Academy finishing as the Class AA state runner-up. Hillcrest also made a deep postseason push in the AHSAA playoffs with an Elite Eight appearance.
The Tuscaloosa News selected North River Christian’s Patrick DeProspo as its Coach of the Year after leading the Chargers to the first state championship in program history. Hillcrest senior Blakely Nixon earned Player of the Year honors after averaging 15 points, 8. 4 rebounds and 3.
8 assists while helping the Patriots reach the Elite Eight. Now fans have their chance to weigh in. Cast your vote below for the 2026 Tuscaloosa News Fan Vote Girls Basketball Player of the Year and Fan Vote Coach of the Year.
Nominees were selected from The Tuscaloosa News Super 5 girls basketball teams. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday, April 1. SUPER 5: Who made 2026 Tuscaloosa News Super 5 boys basketball teams?