Ellayna made her presence felt in the semifinal by scoring at the rim with runners and left-handed finishes while knocking down a corner three. She showed touch and creativity around the basket, using different angles to get shots off. In the championship game, she opened the scoring with a baseline floater before adding another corner three. She also used a step-through move to create space and finished strong through contact for an and-one, showcasing her ability to score in a variety of ways.

Ellayna impressed at both the ENG Fall League and Hillsborough County Showcase, showcasing her ability to score and create for others. She was especially hot from three during the ENG Fall League game I watched, displaying a smooth release and the confidence to let it fly. She did a good job relocating to the corner and maintaining proper spacing while also attacking off the dribble to collapse the defense and find open teammates. Ellayna showed good handles and shiftiness, delivered an advance pass for a transition assist, and used her body and physicality to create space for a finish at the rim. Her combination of perimeter shooting, ball handling, and playmaking will be key for her team as an experienced senior this season.

Ellayna Stephens Ellayna Stephens 5'8" | SG/CG Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 2027 State FL put together one of the more efficient performances of the day e, impacting the game as both a scorer and playmaker. Every time I looked up, Stephens was making a good play on the court. When penetrating the defense, she created quality opportunities for her teammates with timely, accurate passes. In the open court, her ball handling stood out, as she played with poise and confidence while keeping the offense flowing. Stephens’ perimeter shooting was “all day money.” Her combination of court vision, shot-making, and efficiency stood out.

This was my first opportunity to see Ellayna since transferring to Brooks DeBartolo, and she immediately looked comfortable in her new role. As one of the team’s veterans, she’ll be counted on to provide leadership for a young group, and she set that tone with her energy and competitiveness. Defensively, she was constantly active, generating deflections and disrupting passing lanes. Offensively, she shot the three with confidence and clean rotation while showing the ability to create off the dribble, including a nice hesitation move that led to a baseline finish. What stood out most was her feel for the game. She sees the floor well, makes crafty reads, and delivered several difficult passes in mid-air that created quality scoring opportunities for her teammates.

Ellayna continues to emerge as somewhat of a hidden gem, putting together a standout season that included surpassing 1,000 career points and earning First Team All-Conference honors. She averaged over 20 points per game while also contributing more than three assists and four steals per contest, showcasing her all-around impact and productivity. An efficient perimeter shooter, Stephens can stretch the floor while also putting it on the deck and attacking the rim. She finishes effectively with a soft touch with a runner or a euro step and brings a well-rounded offensive package. With her scoring ability and defensive activity, her strong season has led to a noticeable rise in the latest rankings update.

Ellayna was very impressive with her overall game and poise on the floor. She has a clean shooting stroke and showed solid range by knocking down deep twos and three-pointers with confidence. E finishes well around the basket with either hand and consistently plays under control. She opened the game against Steinbrenner by scoring the first seven points, setting the tone early. She has good handle and feel for the game, and she created offense from defense by jumping passing lanes for steals and converting those opportunities in transition. Her performance made her a clear stock riser in the 2027 class.

Chamberlains junior combo guard has made a remarkable impact on the court. She’s scoring effortlessly, consistently putting up impressive points. When she’s not scoring, she’s adept at setting up her teammates for easy dimes. Additionally, Stephens is a tenacious defender, causing turnovers that lead to numerous easy open layups.