Kaiyah Benally
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Matthew Martinez | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Kaiyah Benally Kaiyah Benally 5'7" | PG Sandia | 2028 State #74 Nation NM , an electrifying Point-Guard, commands the court with her elite ball-handling and razor-sharp instincts, leaving defenders in the dust with ankle-breaking moves and slick layups. A magnet for collegiate offers, she truly dazzles on defense, where her speed, relentless intensity, and agile footwork make her a steal machine.
Over 61 games with the Matadors, Kaiyah has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and an impressive 2.7 steals per game. Her career totals — 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists, and 169 steals — come with a crisp 45 percent shooting efficiency.
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In 61 games played, Benally, who is a dynamic two-way play-maker with an elite handle, has amassed a cool 502 points, 210 rebounds, 122 assists and 169 steals for the Matadors. What’s more, the ankle-breaking Benally is a career 45 percent shooter from the field overall with 40 3PM to date.
If that’s not impressive enough, Benally happens to also be, a Two-Time 5A State Champion, who was an All-State Honorable Mention as a freshman!
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Kaiyah, the younger sibling of the two Benally’s, balled out in her own right as she logged 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals for the Matadors.
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Benally, the no.1 ranked freshman, delivered for Coach Kettig in the Elite Eight as she finished with a team-high 16 points on 6/8 shooting. On top of that, the 5’6″ point-guard had 6 rebounds and 4 assists for No. 2 Sandia who beat No. 10 Rio Rancho, 60-43.
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Benally, the No.1 ranked player in the 2028 class, is a 5’6″ point-guard with a terrific motor and great instincts. Furthermore, Benally is an outstanding on-ball defender that takes joy in suffocating opposing players the full-length of the court.
In 26 games played, Benally averaged 3.1 steals per game, a new career-high. On top of that, Benally also logged 11 games with four or more steals for Sandia.
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Benally is a high-energy player and the sixth-man for the reigning 5A State Champions. An absolute menace defensively, the 5’6″ point-guard is arguably the best perimeter defender categorized as an underclassmen. Benally is physical at the point of attack and has an outstanding motor that results in her having tremendous upside.
On the flip side, Benally possesses an elite handle. There have been multiple instances of Benally freezing or dropping opposing players en route to a layup.
This past season, Benally averaged 7.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 31 games played.
Thus far, Benally has nine next-level offers with several Mountain West Conference teams interested.
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