Perkins helped her Topeka Phenom squad to some solid performances on Saturday. Aniyah showed a high basketball IQ with her ability to move without the ball. She excelled as a cutter and found space behind the defense against UDA Elite. Perkins is a combo guard that can handle the ball on the perimeter. She showed solid touch and proved to be a three level scorer, leading her team in scoring in the win over UDA.

Aniyah Perkins is the kind of player every team wishes they had— aggressive, composed under pressure, and constantly engaged in the flow of the game. She played with an intense knowledge of the game, showing strong court vision, and excellent defensive awareness. Whether it was attacking downhill in transition, creating opportunities off penetration, or applying pressure on-ball defense, Perkins brought her intensity on every possession. Aniyah’s understanding of spacing, help-side rotations, and pick-and-roll coverage made her a constant presence on both ends of the floor.

What made Perkins stand out most was her consistency and leadership. She helped one of her teammates off the court when they got injured, communicated effectively during the match, and led through hustle plays, defensive stops, and relentless effort. She crashed the boards, fought for loose balls, and played with the kind of competitive gusto that elevated the energy surrounding her. Far more than just a scorer or defender, Perkins served as a constant for her team — a player whose toughness, knowledge of the game, and all-around effort impacted every possession. Aniyah was incredible to watch, so very engaging; she clearly has a bright future ahead of her in basketball.