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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Mississippi

Gatorade Player of the year

De'Shawn Dillon

Guard
NORTHWEST RANKIN HS
FLOWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

17.9

Average Points (Per Game)

5.1

Average Rebounds (Per Game)

1.8

Average Steals (Per Game)

1.4

Average Assists (Per Game)
“De’Shawn has shown on a daily basis that he has a gift that he cherishes and uses to make the people around him better. His unselfishness is truly one of the things that makes him so outstanding.”
Sirdonta Washington
Head Coach - Northwest Rankin high

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 180-pound junior guard led the Cougars (21-12) to the 7A state semifinals this past season. Dillon averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 assists per game and was named the 7A, Region 3 Player of the Year. He made a game-tying, buzzer-beating 3-pointer in the first round of the state tournament, as well as the game-winning putback in overtime. He followed up that performance with a 26-point effort in the state quarterfinals.

Academic Achievement

Dillon has maintained a 3.2 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Dillon has volunteered locally with the Little Cougars basketball program by helping to organize practices and offering demonstrations for drills. He has also donated his time as a member of the Momentum Life Group at his church, sharing life experiences in an effort to inspire youth members.