I want to give this young lady credit, as she is a kid who has handled adversity, not let that define her or deter her path. She had an early career injury, and she just doubled down and went to work. She has propelled the GP program, giving them a nightly spark anytime they tipped off. Averaging 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists, her impact was always felt throughout the course of the game. Tennessee Tech is getting a gem, someone who will fortify their guard tandem for years to come. A solid kid who is a grinder in more ways than one.

Maliyah Glasper Maliyah Glasper 5'6" | CG Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2026 TN unsurprisingly had a strong showing at the state tournament, with her 3-point shooting being highlighted while at Murfreesboro.

Glasper, in the two games she played at MTSU, had a combined six makes from distance. In the first round against Gibson County, she had two makes. In the second round against Huntingdon, she had four makes.

With Glasper’s high school career now in the rearview, it was an impressive one. Her scoring skillset when it comes to shooting off the catch, and her three-level scoring ability off the dribble, at times makes her borderline unguardable. This led her to be the 2A Mrs. Basketball winner for TN.

Senior for Gatlinburg-Pittman Maliyah Glasper Maliyah Glasper 5'6" | CG Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2026 TN put up non-stop buckets during the regular season, and that continued into the postseason.

In her district championship game, Glasper dropped a team-high 19 points. Glasper can do a bit of everything, as she is above average in playmaking, dribbling, and also shot-creating. This wide skill set allows her to make an impact on a game even when her shot is not falling.

Glasper and Galtlinburg Pittman will have their first region tournament game on Friday against Chuckey-Doak High School.

Maliyah Grasoer from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School is an intriguing player to watch.

Last year, Glasper displayed elite-level dribble moves. With these, in her repertoire, she can constantly change the pace of the game. This keeps opposing players off balance and allows Glasper to excel with her elite-level paint scoring and playmaking ability. This play from Glasper earned her many Division 1 offers, where she eventually committed to attend Tennessee Tech to play basketball.

It will be exciting to see how Glasper can improve her already dynamic game in the 20225-2026 season.

I feel she is one prospect that doesn’t get talked about enough. This kid is tough. Talented two-way guard who can run an offense, score at will, and lock up defensively. Her game has grown over the years, and it has evolved into something collegiate coaches have started to take notice of. She is a heady ballplayer who comes ready to play no matter the venue or circumstance. She accepts any challenge and is willing to shoulder the load to help her ball club win. Look for this dynamic guard to have a solid July and attract the eyes of even more coaches.

We talk about how smooth Glasper is with her handles, elite passing, and elite scoring. However, this athlete’s elite defense is a difference maker. She stands out from most athletes no matter what court she is playing on. She is going to play D1 basketball for a reason. She is the true definition of a DAWG! She’s one of the top ’26 athletes, and I look for her to have a huge senior season! I can’t wait to see who lands this elite athlete at the next level!

Glasper is one of the best athletes in the state. Period! She stays so poised that you would never know when her team is down. She’s the definition of calm, cool, and collected. She’s highly gifted and it continues to show on the court! She has handles that are unmatched. I love her skill set and her killer crossover! She handles pressure exceptionally well. She’s a great two-way athlete that excels on the defensive side of the ball! The D1 prospect is exactly what you want at the next level!

She was feeling it for sure last night ladies and gentlemen. I’m talking about someone who was as focused as she can get. Set a school record of eleven triples from the arc. Let me rattle off her stat line: 44 points, 7 steals, 5 rebounds, 4 assist. Please someone tell me who woke up this kid. A talented ballplayer who obviously can hoop. This kid is a monster and she had a tremendous game last night. I’m not saying she is going to duplicate a performance like this, but look at what she is capable of. A true ball player who can get the job done no matter what. 

Glasper continues to improve, and has been playing big time minutes for GP since her freshman year. Made really nice strides as a shooter last season as the hit over 50 threes at 40%. Had a few really big night where she got hot, and stayed hot. Shot 46% from the field and averaged 13 points a game last season. Glasper is an above average rebounder for her position. High level on the ball defender. High upside.

Is simply superb at multiple aspects of the game. I think her ability to play low to the ground is off the charts. Attacking the rim is all about “shoulders and hips”: if you get your shoulders past hers, you win. And Glasper plays with a shiftiness and bounce that few players have. I thought she looked terrific for ETA Thunder as a playmaking guard. Defends really well too. Underrated kid.