Miss Basketball Candidate: Aaliyah Nye
Being named Miss Basketball in the state of Michigan is among the highest accolades that a basketball player can receive. The winner of the award will go down in history as one of the best ever. Their name will live…
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Continue ReadingBeing named Miss Basketball in the state of Michigan is among the highest accolades that a basketball player can receive. The winner of the award will go down in history as one of the best ever. Their name will live on forever in the record books. Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI is certainly talented enough to join that list of names. She is a senior wing at East Lansing High School. She played grassroots basketball for Michigan Storm.
Nye has a track record of success worthy of being a Miss Basketball candidate. This is her fourth season of varsity basketball. In 2018 she helped lead her East Lansing team to a runner-up finish in the state tournament and was named 3rd Team Class A All-State. Last year, Nye averaged 17.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, and 2.8 spg. She was a 2019 AP 1st Team Division 1 All-State selection. Prep Hoops Michigan has her ranked as the #5 senior prospect in the state. Nye recently surpassed the 1000 career point mark. She will be moving on to the B1G and the University of Illinois next season. Nye also had offers from the likes of Boston College, Central Michigan University, Toledo, Western Michigan University, and Xavier.
Aaliyah Nye Aaliyah Nye 5'11" | SF East Lansing | 2020 State MI is a supremely skilled basketball player. She can effectively play on or off the ball and can create her own looks at the basket. Nye draws the defense on the dribble drive and opens up the floor for her teammates. Her mid range game is exceptional. Nye has an excellent jumper from that area and is a good passer in traffic. She’s a great all over floor, knockdown shooter with range extending to the arc.
Nye is part of a loaded East Lansing High School roster this season. They are one of the top ranked teams in the state regardless of Division. There is a distinct possibility that Nye could end her high school career at the pinnacle of success: A state champion and Miss Basketball award winner.