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MLK Showdown- Who’s Putting on a Show

MLK Showdown- Who’s Putting on a Show
Angie Saiter
Angie Saiter January 20, 2026 @ 07:39 PM
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Chynna Maxey
Chynna Maxey 2027
IL
Samaya Wilkins
Samaya Wilkins 6'3" | C | 2027
OH
Shania James
Shania James 5'5" | CG | 2026
IL
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Don't leave her alone in the corner- She is one tough cookie from three point land in the corner!  Ice in her veins!  She's made some clutch shots, showing confidence, and it doesn't matter who's guarding her. <em>(Below on defense)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1671711,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/701BBBC9-CFE3-472D-B30C-F377C119CAEA_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1671711" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["808266"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69702e3e2b0b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">So much you can say about Wilkins' game- and why she's highly recruited! Love her soft touch around the rim and how she can just lay the rock in with control. Anytime she has the ball, she takes multiple defenders with her. Samaya's frame and physicality elevates her post moves and all around defense- absolute terror! <em>(Below on defense)   </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1671715,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/8D54AEE5-E5F9-4D62-AE05-58BF3F590036_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1671715" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":1671718,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tylee Littlejohn","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Purcell Marian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69702e3e2b156"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tylee was playing against some well seasoned veterans, and I really liked what I saw in this diaper dandy and her potential! She does a nice job in finding daylight to the basket, and has the court vision to kick it out to open teammates who are ready shoot the 3!  Remember her name. <em>(Below with ball)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1671714,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/AFE4D255-E01A-4ED8-BCB6-48597154A439_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1671714" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1223774"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69702e3e2b1af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Baseline pull up- nothing but net! She's someone that can shoot from mid- range, deep, and come down on the other end of the court defensively and protect the paint inside.  Maxey is physically strong!   She has such a great shot!   I watch for many things when I write - While she's a fierce competitor, I love how she can show having fun, yet be serous and get the job done! <em>(Below, #12)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1671721,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/E68AD7BF-B4D5-405C-8294-713FAA128239_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1671721" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514946"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69702e3e2b200"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The SMU signee is special. James' quickness is just insane, which makes her defensive game unreal as well! And the way she leads her passes on fast breaks- lets just say she'd make an outstanding quarterback! We'll be seeing her on ESPN next year at this time! <em>(Below with ball, featured photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1671720,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/35D8F450-DDAF-48CF-8651-E6AB6C503990_1_201_a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1671720" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Lauryn Brown

Lauryn Brown

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS CG
CLASS 2026

Lauryn Brown

School: Purcell Marian
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Samaya Wilkins

Samaya Wilkins

OH
C
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS C
CLASS 2027
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Samaya
Wilkins C
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
HS
Purcell Marian
|
OH
MLK Showdown- Who’s Putting on a Show
So much you can say about Wilkins’ game- and why she’s highly recruited! Love her soft touch around...
Written by Angie Saiter
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Samaya Wilkins

State: Ohio
School: Purcell Marian
Club: WV Thunder GUAA
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Tylee Littlejohn

Tylee Littlejohn

HEIGHT 5'5"
POS PG
CLASS 2029

Tylee Littlejohn

School: Purcell Marian
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Chynna Maxey

Chynna Maxey

POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Chynna
Maxey
Class
2027
IL
MLK Showdown- Who’s Putting on a Show
Baseline pull up- nothing but net! She’s someone that can shoot from mid- range, deep, and come down...
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Chynna Maxey

State: Illinois
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Shania James

Shania James

IL
CG
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Shania
James CG
Class
2026
Height
5'5"
HS
Example Academy
|
IL
MLK Showdown- Who’s Putting on a Show
The SMU signee is special. James’ quickness is just insane, which makes her defensive game unreal as well!...
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Southern Methodist
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Shania James

State: Illinois
School: Example Academy
Club: Example Sports
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