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Introducing the 2025-26 Star-Telegram Boys Basketball Player of the Year

North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) drives with the ball past a San Antonio Brennan defender in the Class 6A Division I state championship at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, March 14, 2026.
North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) drives with the ball past a San Antonio Brennan defender in the Class 6A Division I state championship at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, March 14, 2026. Special to the Star-Telegram

Introducing the 2025-25 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Boys High School Basketball Player of the Year:

North Crowley junior guard Isaak Hayes

Hayes led North Crowley to a Class 6A Division I state championship win, its first since 2008, averaging 18.37 points, 2.47 rebounds and 4.74 assists per game. He set the pace and the tone for an area leading North Crowley offense.

North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) jumps in the air and screams in celebration alongside teammate Dontre Grandberry (3) during a Class 6A Division I regional semifinal against Coppell on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Timberview High School in Arlington.
North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) jumps in the air and screams in celebration alongside teammate Dontre Grandberry (3) during a Class 6A Division I regional semifinal against Coppell on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Timberview High School in Arlington. Miles Meador Special to the Star-Telegram

Hayes, who has offers from K-State, TCU and more, shot 37.2% from 3-point distance, taking and making shots from NBA range. He also shoots 86% from the free-throw line.

With a blend of skill, shot making, quickness and a high motor, he commands the defense’s attention. Hayes was named the Class 6A Division I state championship MVP and earned Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-State honors.

He was named the District 3-6A Most Valuable Player and also made Reagan Rattler and Beach Ball Classic All-Tournament Teams. He was part of a dangerous one-two punch alongside forward Trey Hall, an All-Area First Team selection who was also extremely valuable to North Crowley’s overall success.

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North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) screams in celebation with his teammate Alex Barther II (1) after an and-one in the Class 6A Division I state championship against San Antonio Brennan at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, March 14, 2026.
North Crowley guard Isaak Hayes (22) screams in celebation with his teammate Alex Barther II (1) after an and-one in the Class 6A Division I state championship against San Antonio Brennan at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, March 14, 2026. Miles Meador Special to the Star-Telegram
Charles Baggarly
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.
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