M’Aliyah is one of the top players in the Hammond area of Northwest Indiana. With a varsity season under her belt, she has the potential to be one of the leading scorers in the region. An athletic guard, M’Aliyah thrives in the physical aspects of the game and brings energy on both ends of the floor. She earned an invitation to the Chris Paul Elite Camp, which annually features some of the nation’s top players, highlighting her rising profile.

There were a few of these “running back” style of wing guards, and Maliyah did a nice job of getting her shoulders down, protecting the ball, and absorbing contact as she attacked the basket. She has broad shoulders, a strong, athletic frame, and nice length, but rumor has it she’s still just 14 years old. She has some shiftiness to her as well, and once her handle is a bit more dynamic, she could be a real problem. She also competed well at the defensive end.