Kaiyah Benally Kaiyah Benally 5'7" | PG Sandia | 2028 State #74 Nation NM is one of the most complete and disruptive two-way players in New Mexico. The explosive 5’7” sophomore point guard plays with relentless energy on both ends of the floor and was named Gatorade Player of the Year. As a full-time starter for the 5A-2 district champions, she delivered 17.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and a staggering 6.5 steals per game across 27 contests.

Benally’s game blends an explosive first step, crafty ball-handling, and sharp vision as a passer with tenacious on-ball defense and active hands that led the state in assists and ranked her fourth in steals. She recorded six double-doubles, reached double figures in 26 of 27 games, posted seven 20-point performances, and dropped a season-high 31 points against Albuquerque Academy. Shooting 49% from the field and 81% from the free-throw line, she was one of only three state players to average 14+ points while shooting over 80% from the line.

In 89 career games, the two-time All-State selection has averaged 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.9 steals per game on 47% shooting.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.