Pike has seen very talented classes in 2026 and 2027 come through, but the 2029 class is extremely deep with talented guards and wings. Lania is one of those, and she could carve out a nice Varsity role next year with the 2026 graduation losses. Lania is a strong, physical guard who likes to attack off the dribble. She has a mid-range pull-up, she can go through contact to finish, but she also has a couple of nice spin-moves inside. In some ways, she reminds me of 2026 Indiana All-Star Laniah Davis Laniah Davis 5'8" | SG Marquette Catholic | 2026 State IN from Marquette Catholic. With a little more control, Lania can become a problem for opponents.

Lania Jackson Lania Jackson 5'7" | SG Pike | 2029 IN showcased her outstanding abilities throughout the showcase, particularly when playing full court. She uses her quickness to attack the basket with control, making smart and effective decisions in transition. During the 5-on-5 session, Jackson displayed her scoring versatility—whether in half-court sets or in transition—hitting smooth jump shots and creating space with her one-dribble spin move. Her creativity and confidence on the floor make her a dynamic and exciting player to watch. As she enters her freshman year at Pike, Lania is poised to develop into an elite guard and a key contributor to her team’s success.

Lania showed that she can flat-out score at the Freshman Showcase. Her shifty quickness and dynamic abilities with the ball were electric. Lania picked off a pass, turned on the jets, and finished with a strong and-one layup. She buried a filthy crossover step-back three, a straightaway triple off the catch, and another up top off the bounce. Lania’s explosive second gear and ability to quickly change directions made her an unstoppable slasher. She utilized high-pick-up euro-step moves to finish many layups in traffic and dropped in floaters. Lania knocked down mid-range pull-ups with confidence and attacked gaps relentlessly off the dribble. Lania drained a jumper after creating space with consecutive inside-out dribbles and used a spin dribble on a middle drive to win the race to the rim for a layup. Her determined drives ended with many free throws and layups. Lania was a true scorer for Team 5 and earned recognition as a Top Performer.