All-Tournament Team

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL earned All-Tournament Team honors with her impact on both ends of the floor. She finished with 9 points and 5 rebounds while anchoring the defense inside. Meeks was dominant protecting the rim, recording 5 blocks. Her length and timing made scoring in the paint difficult all game. Even when not scoring, her defensive presence was felt on every possession.

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL delivered 23 points in a Sweet 16 win over Stanhope Elmore, showcasing her complete offensive skill set. The 6’3” senior is a versatile face-up forward who can attack off the bounce, score from mid-range, and finish efficiently around the rim. Her length and athleticism create matchup problems, especially when she faces up and uses her quick first step. Meeks combines size with skill, making her difficult to guard in space. A long, athletic, and polished forward, she continues to prove why she’s ready for the next level at Troy.

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL is an elite, positionless forward whose impact is defined by efficiency, intelligence, and two-way control. She scores at all three levels, thriving as a cutter, face-up threat, and finisher without needing high usage. Meeks plays the game a step ahead, consistently making the right read and elevating teammates through spacing, timing, and ball movement. Defensively, she’s a true difference-maker — versatile across matchups, disruptive in passing lanes, and reliable as a help-side defender. She rebounds her position and transitions seamlessly from defense to offense. At her best, Meeks is a program-level piece whose value shows up in winning possessions, not volume stats.

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL | PF/SF | Park Crossing HS (AL)

Class of 2026 | Troy Commit

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL is a modern, positionless forward whose impact is felt well beyond the box score. A high-IQ two-way player, she plays within the flow and consistently makes winning plays on both ends. Offensively, Meeks is a three-level threat, finishing with touch at the rim, operating comfortably in the mid-range, and knocking down open perimeter shots. She’s a playmaking forward who can initiate offense, read help, and advance advantages without forcing the action. Defensively, her instincts separate her — an elite team defender with strong help-side timing and the versatility to guard wings, forwards, and switch late clock. Meeks rebounds her position at a high level and turns stops into transition opportunities with her grab-and-go ability. At times she can be too unselfish, but increased assertiveness unlocks another scoring gear.

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL – The High-Ceiling Star

Perhaps no player in Alabama boasts more upside than Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL , a 6’2” Park Crossing standout whose athleticism, size, and skillset make her a true stock-riser. An All-State performer and 6A state champion, Meeks thrives as a hybrid forward/center, comfortable facing up from the mid-post or stretching defenses with an improving three-point shot. Her ability to shoot over defenders, drive past slower bigs, and defend multiple positions makes her one of the most versatile prospects in the state—and a name Division I coaches are circling with excitement.

Maliyah was one of the most impressive defensive players I saw in Louisville. She owned the glass and blocked every shot in sight. The amount of distance she covered to block a 3 ball was unreal, and she controlled the paint with her shot-blocking ability as well. Her length allowed her to get a number of blocks and rebounds, and also helped her score on top of opponents inside.

Maliyah was a dominant force in the paint on day one, grabbing rebounds, out-muscling other post players, and second-chance points. She is a notable rim protector as well; with her tall frame, there’s not too many shot attempts that get past her. Another notable feat she possesses is her footwork; her footwork alone opened up plenty of scoring opportunities for her.

Maliyah Meeks Maliyah Meeks 6'2" | PF/SF Park Crossing | 2026 State AL has emerged as arguably the most athletic power forward representing Alabama on the circuit this season. Her remarkable versatility, combining impressive speed and explosive athleticism with the ability to consistently knock down wide-open shots, makes her a significant mismatch problem for opponents. Standing at an advantageous 6’2″, her unique skillset, which allows her to effectively guard positions 1 through 5, truly makes her feel like a cheat code on the court

Meeks did a great job in the paint area. She made numerous buckets right around the rim. She has great length to go with her height. She is a matchup problem for smaller opponents. Maliyah picked up numerous big time boards for her squad. She has great hands and she utilized numerous post moves. She knows how to rim run, and get open! She was efficient and finished around the rim with both hands. She is another athlete to keep your eyes on this summer!