The Mr. Maine Basketball honor recognizes the top high school basketball player in the state of Maine. The award is presented annually by the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches. The award is given to a senior player who best demonstrates basketball skills, makes significant impact on his team, shows leadership and respect for the game, and demonstrates good sportsmanship and citizenship both on and off the court. The annual selection is made by a 5-person committee composed of three media representatives and two retired coaches. [1]
School | Number of Awards | Years |
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3 | 2012, 2016, 2020 | |
Portland | 3 | 1999, 2005, 2018 |
Deering | 2 | 2001, 2002 |
Edward Little | 2 | 2007, 2022 |
Falmouth | 2 | 1997, 2006 |
Maranacook | 2 | 2008, 2021 |
College | Number of Awards | Years |
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Maine | 9 | 1988, 1995, 2000, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2020, 2022 |
Bentley | 4 | 1997, 2011, 2015, 2021 |
Bates | 2 | 2003, 2016 |
Husson | 2 | 1989, 1999 |
New Hampshire | 2 | 1998, 2001 |
Notre Dame | 2 | 2000, 2009 |
Saint Anselm | 2 | 2020, 2023 |
Southern Maine | 2 | 2001, 2012 |
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