Diamond Johnson named HBCU National Player of Year

Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson has been named the HBCU National Player of the Year, leading her team to a third consecutive MEAC Tournament championship with impressive season averages, including 19.0 points and 3.6 steals per game. Meanwhile, in high school basketball, Cam Boozer of Christopher Columbus High School has earned the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year award for the second time, reflecting his outstanding performance and leading his team to a fourth straight state title. Boozer is set to play for Duke next season, continuing a family legacy in basketball. Additionally, Bromo Dorn from Seabury Hall has been recognized as Gatorade Hawaii Boys Basketball Player of the Year, leading his team to a state championship while averaging 27.6 points per game. Ohio State commit Marcus Johnson has also claimed the Gatorade Player of the Year for Ohio, marking his second consecutive win, while maintaining strong academic performance alongside his athletic achievements. These recognitions highlight the exceptional talent among athletes at both the collegiate and high school levels.