Boys Athlete of the Year: Other Notable Candidates from 2022-23

Hayden Frank was named the boys athlete of the year in 2022-23, but there were several other talented athletes who were also worthy of consideration. Here are a few of the other notable candidates:

• Bryce Young, football, University of Alabama: Young led the Crimson Tide to a national championship, winning the Heisman Trophy along the way. He threw for 4,873 yards and 47 touchdowns in 2022.
• Paolo Banchero, basketball, Duke University: Banchero was one of the most hyped recruits in recent memory, and he lived up to the hype in his freshman season at Duke. He averaged 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, and he was named to the All-ACC First Team.
• Jalen Duren, basketball, Memphis Tigers: Duren was a dominant force in the paint for the Tigers, averaging 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. He was named to the All-AAC First Team and the AAC Freshman of the Year.
• Aidan Hutchinson, football, Michigan Wolverines: Hutchinson was a key reason why the Wolverines returned to national prominence in 2022. He led the Big Ten in sacks with 14, and he was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
• Trevor Lawrence, football, Jacksonville Jaguars: Lawrence had a disappointing rookie season in the NFL, but he still showed flashes of his potential. He threw for 3,641 yards and 16 touchdowns, and he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

These are just a few of the other notable athletes who were worthy of consideration for boys athlete of the year in 2022-23. It was a strong year for high school and college athletics, and there were many deserving candidates.