Aleya is a talented left-handed guard who maintained her impressive shooting percentage from last season into the AAU season too. She can score efficiently from all three levels, always ready to knock down the three when on the perimeter. Her quick agility allows her to defend at a high level too, making her a reliable presence on both ends of the floor.

Aleya is a lefty who really knows how to shoot the ball. She’s knocks down a high percentage of her shots from deep and isn’t afraid to let it fly when she sees even the slightest open space. Her dynamic offensive game stays well rounded as she can get buckets using her speed and ability to finish in contact, with ease. She is going to see a bigger role next season as a sophomore with Union losing their top player/scorer in Brooklynn Haywood.

One of the smoothest jumpers in the entire state belongs to Aleya. She is a lefty who lets it fly with confidence and does a great job at knowing which shots to take and which ones not to take. She has an elite offensive game, scoring from all 3 levels and using her elite handle to create space to get her shot off of attack the bucket. She’s one of my favorite players to watch in the state and is a rising star.

Aleya Smith plays with a level of polish that’s uncommon for a young guard. She has an outstanding feel for moving without the basketball, constantly relocating into open windows before the defense can react. Once she catches the ball, her release is incredibly quick, allowing her to get quality looks from beyond the arc with very little space. She never hesitates when she’s in rhythm and has developed the confidence every great shooter needs. Beyond her scoring ability, Smith consistently makes smart decisions and understands how to keep an offense flowing without forcing the action.

Aleya has been a big part of Union’s success this season. She plays years beyond her age, showcasing elite off-ball movement and decision maker. She finds the open holes in the defense and has a lightning quick release from deep. She sinks shots with ease and has the confidence to let it fly if she’s open. She’ll be a main part of Unions offense next year and should elevate her game even more.

Aleya is a top freshman in the entire state and has a high understanding of her role on the court. She knows how to get buckets with ease, being able to attack the ball or show off her elite jumper and knock down shots with ease. She started off her high school career with 21 points on 9-13 shooting in her first ever game. She hasn’t missed a step since then, contributing for her team at a high level.

Aleya is one of the best shooters in this class. She has a smooth lefty shot, being able to get her shot off quickly and sink multiple in a row if she finds her rhythm. Smith handles the ball well too, attacking with both hands effectively and being able to break down defenders with her dribble. She always has her eyes up, finding open teammates and always making the extra pass.

Smith is a true combo guard who can run the show, find and create passing lanes, and has a sweet shot out to three. She plays strong on the outside with pivots and rips, and does a great job keeping her head up on drives to find tight windows to her teammates for easy buckets. Look out for her with Union this season.