West Ottawa has one of the most versatile players in the OK Red in Jana, a 6-foot-1 junior guard who can make an impact just about anywhere on the floor. Coming off a sophomore season in which she earned Second Team All-State honors, Jana has already proven she can put up big numbers, averaging 19.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. What makes her such a difficult matchup is the variety of ways she can score. She can knock down shots from beyond the arc, pull up in the mid-range or use her length and athleticism to attack the basket and finish through contact. Jana also has good footwork around the rim and can use shot fakes to create scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, she is an impressive shot blocker for a guard and competes well on the glass. With three 30-point performances already on her résumé from last season, Jana has the ability to take over games and should be one of the most exciting players to watch in the OK Red this winter.

Jana returns for her junior season after earning Second Team All-State honors as just a sophomore. At 6-foot-1, she brings great size to the guard position and put together an impressive all-around season for the Panthers, averaging 19.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. Her ability to contribute in so many different areas makes her a difficult matchup, whether she is scoring, helping on the glass or making plays on the defensive end. Jana also showed the ability to take over offensively, recording three games with 30 or more points during her sophomore season. Already an All-State player with two high school seasons still ahead of her, Jana has established herself as one of the top young players in Division 1. She will be a player I’ll be watching closely this winter as she looks to build on an impressive first two years of her high school career.

Jana displayed a versatile offensive game throughout the afternoon. She knocked down a three from the wing, showed touch in the mid-range with a stop-and-pop jumper, and consistently found ways to finish around the basket. She had an impressive fake-pass finish at the rim and also used her ability to slash to get into the lane, where she finished through contact and converted and-one opportunities. Jana wasn’t limited to the offensive end, either. She rebounded well and protected the rim with blocks, allowing her to impact possessions on both ends. Her ability to score from different areas of the floor while contributing on the glass and defensively made for a strong Week 1 showing.

Jana has length, athleticism, and aggressiveness that are extremely tough to match up against. She had another strong showing at BCAM Reaching Higher. Jana is most dynamic as a slasher, but she demonstrated confidence as a three-point shooter as well by sinking smooth threes from the wing and the slot. She used her quickness, anticipation, and length to wreak havoc in the passing lanes. Jana caused a deflection, scooped up the loose ball, and beat everybody to the basket for two points. She deflected another pass up top, secured the steal, and finished the fast break with her off hand. Jana has good instincts off the ball. She makes smart basket cuts, catches entry passes with good hands, and uses her hops to score contested layups off two feet. One of her highlight plays was an athletic and-one layup with a stretch finish going full speed to the basket. She’s a highly talented wing-guard prospect who hasn’t peaked yet.

At GVSU Elite Camp last summer, a speaker asked the girls who make their beds every morning to stand up. Jana was one of three in the large group who had that discipline. Her skill, length, athleticism, relentless two-way effort, and on-court performance continue to put her in an elite category. Jana won PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week and averaged 19.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 blocks, three assists, and three steals per game. She holds a D1 offer from Oakland University.

After posting a 32-point performance in December, Jana upped the ante, pouring in a season-high 36 points during a 66-60 win at Grandville. After a fantastic freshman campaign, Jana is delivering an even better sophomore season, averaging over 20 points per game.

Jana stepped into the starting lineup as a freshman and immediately solidified herself as West Ottawa’s next great prospect. She contributed in every statistical category, averaging 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game last season. Jana’s sophomore campaign has been equally impressive, and she had an unforgettable week. Her determined double-double led to a 59-57 win vs. Cedar Springs. Jana posted 32 points, 14 rebounds, six steals, and five assists. She followed that up with a productive 11 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and one steal in a commanding 70-40 win vs. Belding. Jana protected the ball and committed only one turnover in each game. She finished with 43 points, 21 rebounds, 11 assists, seven steals, and two turnovers as West Ottawa went 2-0. Jana is Michigan’s PGH x Foster Swift Sports Dec. 21st-27th Player of the Week.

Jana enters her sophomore season as a key piece for West Ottawa, and her skill set makes her more than ready for the challenge. With her long frame and smooth athleticism, she influences the game on both ends—whether she’s attacking the lane, creating for teammates, or using her reach to disrupt passing lanes and defend multiple positions. Her competitiveness and ability to step up in big moments give her team a steady presence, and she’ll be counted on to carry a significant load this year. Jana’s upside is tremendous, and she’s poised to emerge as one of the breakout talents in the OK Red.

Jana secured her first D1 offer and has consistently proven herself against elite competition in high-stakes environments. She’s been a consistent top performer at college elite camps and hasn’t hit her ceiling yet fundamentally. Jana is a gamer who has length, athleticism, and a two-way impact that stands out.

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Jana was nothing short of dominant on the court at GVSU Elite Camp. Her athleticism, length, assertiveness, and playmaking on both ends were separators today. There’s a segment on ESPN called “You got Mossed.” Jana Mossed her defender on a go route in transition, reaching over in mid-air to haul in the pass, then raced to the rim for two points. She cut backdoor to score a layup, finished with her left off two feet, and buried a wing three. Jana’s aggressive defense created steals that she quickly turned into transition points. She hasn’t hit her ceiling yet and provided more evidence for her high ranking today.