Janiyah brought nonstop energy and was always one step ahead in transition. She sprinted the floor, filled lanes, and consistently turned defensive stops into easy buckets. What made her night special was her awareness—sometimes she was the finisher, other times she was the one making the perfect pass to a teammate streaking down the court. Janiyah played selflessly, letting the game come to her while still making a major impact. Her 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists showcased her versatility and willingness to do whatever the team needed to win.

Janiyah was the unquestioned star and leading scorer of the night, putting on a performance that felt effortless yet relentless. University Lab simply had no answer for her, as she consistently got to her spots and created offense whenever she wanted. Whether she was attacking off the dribble, finishing through contact, or capitalizing on defensive mistakes, Janiyah stayed in complete control of the game. She didn’t just score — she set the tone. Her energy on both ends of the floor lifted her teammates, and her instincts showed up defensively as well, jumping passing lanes and creating extra possessions. She finished the night with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals, a stat line that reflects her dominance but still doesn’t fully capture how much pressure she put on the defense all game long.

Janiyah is crafty and excels at creating space between her and defenders. Her handles allow her to shake defenders, crossing them up and making them look silly. She’s especially effective shooting off the dribble—her go-to move—and she’s confident pulling up from mid-range or beyond.

Janiyah is an all-out three-level offensive threat. She is most dangerous from beyond the arc, where she can shoot at a very high and elite level. Defenses know this, so they try to close out hard on her, but she goes right by them for a midrange shot or a floater. Janiyah also has a smooth pump fake that gets defenders off their feet every time. She’s one of the most efficient scorers in Louisiana’s 2028 class.

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Janiyah Williams Janiyah Williams 5'8" | SG John Curtis | 2028 State LA had a breakout summer, earning offers from Memphis, Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas State, and others. She is a dynamic guard with a crafty ability to finish at the rim. Williams creates and knocks down shots off the dribble. Her polished handle makes her difficult to contain offensively. Defensively, she is textbook, using instincts to jump passing lanes and force turnovers. Williams quickly turns defense into transition offense and scoring chances.

Janiyah Williams Janiyah Williams 5'8" | SG John Curtis | 2028 State LA is a dynamic shot creator and proven three-level scorer. Excels operating out of the pick-and-roll, consistently making the right reads to generate scoring opportunities. On the defensive end, she applies relentless on-ball pressure, often forcing turnovers and sparking transition play.

Janiyah Williams Janiyah Williams 5'8" | SG John Curtis | 2028 State LA displayed great poise on the court. She consistently beat defenders off the dribble and excelled at getting to the rim. Defensively, she created turnovers and finished well at the rim in transition.

Janiyah Williams Janiyah Williams 5'8" | SG John Curtis | 2028 State LA is a sharpshooter from John Curtis. She’s a big guard who can score from all levels and is a good on-ball defender. She currently holds an offer to Southern Miss University.

Williams has a beautiful catch and shoot component to her game. In a very tight quarterfinals game, Williams hit back to back threes, rallying her team from behind. She really stretched the zone as she forced the defense to find her. Still, the pressure did not phase Williams and she was stepping up to the big time moments and wanted the ball to score.

Janiyah Williams Janiyah Williams 5'8" | SG John Curtis | 2028 State LA is a standout shooter with the ability to score both off the bounce and the catch. Her shooting versatility makes her a constant threat on the offensive end. Defensively, she has great instincts allowing her to jump passing lanes.