Mariann Angel Akinyemi Mariann Angel Akinyemi 5'7" | CG/PF VA had a nice move to the basket using her change of direction quickness to get to the open lane.  She had some tough takes to the basket making it through contact.  She shot well off the pass, and she can make her own space off the dribble.

Mariann showed elite level athleticism and superior defense. She was harassing on the ball usually forcing the ball handler to pass or forcing a turnover. She had one play where she scored and was able to strip the offensive player getting a steal which she drove for a score to end the half. The series of plays proved to be a pivotal moment in the games outcome.

Angel made an impressive play with a tough catch-and-shoot three in the corner while on the move. Her hustle stood out the most, as she consistently played with a relentless motor, including diving on the floor for loose balls. She was disruptive defensively with active hands that led to steals and easy scoring opportunities. In transition, she finished well at the rim with either hand and showed strong body control throughout.

Akinyemi makes an impact through effort and instincts, consistently creating extra possessions and disrupting opposing offenses. She’s active in passing lanes, effective in pressure situations, and plays with a high motor on the glass. Offensively, she facilitates well and shows the ability to step up in key moments.

Akinyemi impacted the game in ways that don’t always show up in the scoring column but absolutely tilt momentum. She was relentless on the glass, sprinting down long rebounds and even saving balls from going out of bounds before splitting defenders to keep possessions alive. Her defensive anticipation stood out. She disrupted passing lanes, trapped effectively in the press, and rotated from the baseline with impressive timing to contest shots. Akinyemi plays with instinct and urgency. Whether tying opponents up for jump balls, diving on the floor for loose balls, or protecting the ball when she sensed pressure, she consistently made winning plays. Her ability to handle in traffic and advance the ball under control makes her a true two-way guard who fuels Potomac’s defensive identity.

Mariann Angel Akinyemi Mariann Angel Akinyemi 5'7" | CG/PF VA impacted the game on both ends. She opened with the first assist of the night, consistently finding teammates inside and facilitating within the offense. She applied full-court pressure defensively, rotated well, and attacked aggressively off the dribble.

Her bucket to put Potomac ahead 46-45 came in a pivotal stretch. She embraces big-moment plays and competes with toughness on both ends.

Akinyemi is an athletic, high-motor guard who impacts the. game on both ends of the floor. Defensively, she is active in passing lanes and consistently gets her hands on the ball. Offensively, she excels in transition, getting to the right spots and making smart reads to find open teammates. She handles the ball well, can score when needed, and plays with great pace and awareness.