According to information posted online by Ballislife, "Selections are based on high school accomplishment, not future college/pro potential, and are reflective of those that lead their teams to state championships.

Ballislife does not knowingly select fifth-year players, and those ineligible due to age or academics, Mr. Basketball USA or to its various All-American teams.

"[1] Furthermore, selection uses "on-the-floor performance" without regard to academics, volunteer work or most other off-the-court criteria.

[2] Current selections are made through a season-long polling process of a 10-member expert panel with a final year-end ballot to determine the winner.

The panel is polled weekly for a list of the top seven national player of the year candidates regardless of graduating class.