Ariyana James is a twitchy/athletic guard for East Lansing and a prospect who makes plays on both ends of the court. She stood out as a top defender at the PGH 250 Expo and put those same skills on display last week. She forces turnovers with her long arms and then turns on the jets to finish transition layups. Ariyana has an efficient mid-range pull-up and uses her smooth footwork and long strides to convert layups with both hands. She has the potential to be an outstanding prospect as she continues to develop her outside shooting and ball handling in the half court.

Ariyana James Ariyana James 5'10" | CG East Lansing | 2025 MI was a tenacious two-way guard at our Top 250 Expo and she showed off those same qualities today at the LBI Mega Scrimmage. She hit a corner 3 off the dribble and caused turnovers using her quickness on the ball. Ariyana is a relentless defender who scores with her quick bursts of speed and athleticism.

CG Ariyana James Ariyana James 5'10" | CG East Lansing | 2025 MI used her length and athleticism to make her mark on Saturday. She is an East Lansing lengthy guard who put herself on the map as a prospect. She can shoot from all three levels and what impressed me most was her commitment to selling out on defense. She blocked shots help side and on ball, chasing down transition passes and ball handlers. Her footwork at full speed is phenomenal. Ariyana drove full speed into a pro hop contested finish at the rim. She utilized a punch step to create space for a shot and uses her long strides and speed to redirect the ball on defense. Ariyana is a 2025 prospect who rose to the occasion on Saturday and I am excited to see how she does this winter.