The freshman phenom has one of the highest ceilings in the country. The proof was in the pudding in Phoenix last weekend: 15 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 steals per game… IN THE 17U DIVISION! How does she get it done? Jaiyana finishes strong around the basket. Downhill guard with a deadly hesitation move. Knockdown shooter with good mechanics (4/6 from long-range over the weekend). Deadly floater in the lane. Gritty in-your-face on-ball defender. Jaiyana has ideal length and sees the floor extremely well. Plays through contact. Elite in transition. What can’t she do?

Jaiyana has a good all-around game. During games over the weekend, Jaiyana showed how well she passes and how she can see a play before it develops. She was able to find open shots for her teammates to find an open teammate. Jaiyana knows how to be effective on offense when she is not running the entire offense. She knows how to move without the ball and create spacing on the floor. She can exploit mismatches. Jaiyana is an excellent defender and has quick lateral movement. Jaiyana can initiate off-ball deflections and create transitional opportunities. She plays with coordination and balance. Jaiyana doesn’t force the game but consistently produces in whatever way she can. What separates Jaiyana from many other players is her quiet confidence and competitiveness. Jaiyana finished the weekend averaging 6.0 assists per game.

Jaiyana is playing nearly flawless basketball in her team’s first two wins. She has locked up her offensive player on defense, scoring efficiently, and also creating opportunities for her teammates. Jaiyana can elevate her teammates. Jaiyana has a high motor, anticipates passing lanes well, and appears very comfortable guarding multiple positions. Jaiyana is very strong with her handles in traffic and has a strong ability to control the ball. Jaiyana can finish through contact after driving the ball to the basket. Jaiyana is very advanced in her decision-making process for a freshman. She plays with confidence and composure. Jaiyana embraces the big moment, and she exemplifies it in how she is playing in these playoffs.

Jai Bogan Jacobs has had a huge breakout year as a freshman leading her team in scoring and rebounding. She did not disappoint in the first two rounds of the Open Division Playoffs. Against the defending Open Division runner up Valley Vista Monsoon, she ended the night with a double double (21points, 11 rebounds) as the Coyotes of Campo Verde dominated throughout and won by 17 points. Bogan-Jacobs showed her ability to score from all 3 levels as well as dominate inside. She played point guard, small forward, and even posted upon inside, as she showed incredible versatility for a Freshman. Up next for Campo Verde is Sandra Day O’Connor in the Quarterfinals.

Arguably the top freshman in the state, Jacobs showed why despite the Coyotes facing a tough Canyon View squad. She quarterbacked her team, consistently putting them in positions that created good three-point looks. Jacobs has a strong feel for the game and understands the attention she draws, using it to create opportunities for her teammates.

Jai of Campo Verde continues to look like a freshman well ahead of her time. In the high-intensity matchup against Gilbert, she had a monster performance. Bogan-Jacobs was aggressive getting into the lane, played with confidence, and completely owned the glass. Pulling down an unofficial game-high 17 rebounds from the guard position is impressive at any level, but especially for a freshman.

Jaiyana is a lengthy guard that can create her own shot on the court. She can score not only from beyond the arch but in the paint as well. Her confidence screams leader on and off the court. One thing is sure about Jaiyana, she will go and get you a bucket when needed. She will continue to grow and develop and become a lethal guard on both sides of the court.

Jacobs has stepped into the lead guard role for the Coyotes and looks comfortable doing it. She’s embraced the responsibility of running a team at a young age and has consistently delivered. What stands out most is her poise — she plays with the confidence of someone well beyond her years. That confidence has translated nationally as well, as Jacobs has performed at a high level in out-of-state events, further validating the buzz surrounding her game.

Jai Bogan Jacobs has exploded onto the basketball scene in Arizona, averaging nearly a double double at 20 points per game and 9.5 rebounds. She is also averaging nearly 5 assists per game. This as a Freshman! She already has garnered several Power Five D1 Scholarship offers. She will be one of the top players to watch in this prestigious annual High School event.

The freshman phenom was as advertised. She directed the offense and dropped off some beautiful assists. While keeping her teammates involved, she still got her own offense going. On defense, she was in the passing lanes as usual, making things very hard for the opposing team.