In 1996, the Louisiana Sports Writers Association started awarding the "Mr. Basketball" award to the top high school boys basketball player in the state of Louisiana.
1996 - 2026
- 1996: Lester Earl, Glen Oaks
- 1997: Marcus Fizer, Arcadia
- 1998: Stromile Swift, Fair Park
- 1999: Bernard King, Gibsland Coleman
- 2000: Chris Duhon, Salmen
- 2001: Donald Perry, McCall
- 2002: Darrel Mitchell Jr., St. Martinville
- 2003: Paul Millsap, Grambling
- 2004: Glen Davis, University
- 2005: Tasmin Mitchell, Denham Springs
- 2006: Demond Carter, Reserve Christian
- 2007: Greg Monroe, Helen Cox
- 2008: Greg Monroe, Helen Cox
- 2009: Joevoskie Mitchell, Zwolle
- 2010: Markel Brown, Peabody
- 2011: Ricardo Gathers, Riverside
- 2012: Dee Wagner, Peabody
- 2013: Jarell Martin, Madison Prep
- 2014: Reginal Johnson Jr., Richwood
- 2015: Brandon Sampson, Madison Prep
- 2016: Javonte Smart, Scotlandville
- 2017: Javonte Smart, Scotlandville
- 2018: Javonte Smart, Scotlandville
- 2020: Reece Beekman, Scotlandville
- 2021: Carlos Stewart, The Dunham School
- 2022: Solomon Washington, Carver
- 2023: Chris Lockett, Newman
- 2024: Allen Graves, Ponchatoula
- 2025: Drew Timmons, Hannan
- 2026: Ahmad Hudson, Ruston