Essential Names To Know In Mid-May

May has been an outstanding month of basketball thus far with all the competitive action throughout. There're certainly some key players to pay attention to this month. They can definitely make a statement in these jampacked 31 days. It's important to highlight those that're worthy of the attention. These're girls who've made large waves in the community lately and should be acknowledged more moving forward. Below are some essential names to know this month.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='865756' first='Saniyya' last='Chase'] (2026) | 5'9 Wing | BCRI   The question, "[Is] [player_tooltip player_id='865756' first='Saniyya' last='Chase'] a good finisher?" was posed on Instagram. In this video content, it displayed her irrepressible layup package as she flew to the basket a few times. It's fair to say that Chase is adept at finishing at the rim. The swing forward can play multiple positions and her athleticism allows her to excel in those different roles. Saniyya's lively, spirted game makes her such a fun watch.     [player_tooltip player_id='967296' first='Maeve' last='Powers'] (2027) | 5'7 CG | DB Elite   The DB Elite star is someone who's a primary playmaker and a crucial first option attacker. She's a wizard with the ball in her hands, creating things from what seems to be nothing. Powers carves out space and gets separation despite defenders crowding her space in isolation possessions. Maeve can finish with either hand, sporting a nice touch on layups from both sides of the rim. Her counter moves are next level and she benefits from the exploitation of misplaced defenders.     [player_tooltip player_id='354338' first='Selah' last='Prignano'] (2026) | 5'11 Wing | IBelieve   Selah has a unique skillset and she's sort of a jack of all trades type of player. Anything asked of her, Prignano can answer the call. She's shown the ability to be able to play at least 3 different positions and can produce at a high level in all of them. Her stifling 2-way play will catch the attention of many this weekend in Atlantic City.     [player_tooltip player_id='975869' first='Javiana' last='Stec'] (2028) | 5'5 CG | RI Breakers   The Breakers team is littered with some of RI's most underrated players. Stec is someone who bestows significant worth and her teammates love playing with her. A sure leader that provides steady play no matter her position. She makes others better on the floor with willing passes that influence easy offense. Javiana lets the game come to her. Forcing plays to happen just isn't her. She takes what's available and takes advantage by finding the open areas. Stec is quite strong, a trait that easily translates to defense. Javiana will pick up just about anyone in front of her too. The high school champion will be looking to leave her mark in Atlantic City this weekend.     Devyn Walsh (2027) | 6'0 Wing | NSSA   This year Devyn has taken her game to new heights. Through the high school season, she was one of Pentucket's brightest players and her game screams next level talent. She provides so much value to her team. Walsh has the measurables plus the skillset to be successful playing inside & out. Her poise as well as resilience in the paint allow her to finish through physicality. Her defense is also reliable; Devyn's frame allows her to soak up the impacts felt in the paint as drivers attempt to ger to the rim. She plays smart and vertically, proving to be a player that isn't prone to fouls. Overall, Walsh has shown she has real potential. With the development coming at a rapid pace, she'll be an interesting player to keep an eye on.

May has been an outstanding month of basketball thus far with all the competitive action throughout. There're certainly some key players to pay attention to this month. They can definitely make a statement in these jampacked 31 days. It's important to highlight those that're worthy of the attention. These're girls who've made large waves in the community lately and should be acknowledged more moving forward. Below are some essential names to know this month.