Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2030) | CG |

It could be argued that Maya has already arrived. With her now in the ’30 class, she’ll be a leading freshmen name. Ocana-Saunders has been getting much deserved attention from many of the top programs in the country. Her summer momentum should carry over into the hs season. In the next rankings update, expect to see Maya’s name at the top of the class.

Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2030) | CG |

The recent news of her reclass is noteworthy itself, but Maya was also just received an offer from Fairfield.

Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2029) | CG |

The 2-way combo guard consistently proves that having a popular name doesn’t matter. No matter who she’s sharing the court with, MOS is letting her presence be known. Her athletic profile and contact activity help propel her. She’s certainly a top 50 player within the class.

Maya helped bring Springfield Central to the MIAA D1 finals. The guard is strong off the drive and aggressive when attacking the basket. Maya is also a strong two-way player who plays active defense, disrupts offenses, and creates stops for her team.

Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2029) | CG | SC

Maya has been a difference making bucket getter this season. Her transfer to Springfield Central has been wildly successful. Last year MOS was known to be a hawking defender that thrives in transition, so the scoring developments definitely put her in a new light.

Springfield Central’s MOS has looked mighty comfortable lately. She’s one of MA’s top scoring freshmen and she’s doing it with fierce intensity. The transfer outside of prep hoops has played a part in her flourishment. Maya is thriving and it’ll be good to see what she’s able to do through AAU.

Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2029) | 5’6 CG | MacDuffie

Maya is vey athletic and those long strides help carry her to the basket gracefully. She loves to play with a high tempo which translates to the other side of the ball too. MOS’s liveliness and commitment to change the course of ballhandlers makes her a beneficial defender. This is someone to keep an eye on this season.

Maya Ocana-Saunders Maya Ocana-Saunders 5'6" | CG Springfield Central | 2030 New E (2029) | 5’6 CG | MacDuffie

Maya is an athletic and springy player that can serve as a primary creator or secondary ballhandler. She loves to play in up-tempo games. Ocana-Saunders covers a lot of ground quickly and that can be highly effective as a defender. The defense is already standout; MOS is regularly playing up in the passing lanes plus she has quick reactionary skills, allowing her to recover in no time. Maya is a player to keep tabs on when the season starts.

Maya Ocana- Saunders (2029) | 5’6 CG | MacDuffie

Maya is incredibly active on both sides of the ball. She’s long and athletic, so she’s able to have an effect on what’s going on positively from many areas on the floor. Ocana also shows resilience, never getting outside of her game when things get tough. This persistence makes her a stable 2-way influence. Maya will be very useful for the team this season.