Nalaya, a junior point guard for Big Rapids, has been instrumental in guiding her team to a 17-4 mark entering the postseason. She sets the tone with her speed and relentless energy, applying constant pressure on opposing guards and turning defense into quick scoring opportunities. With a tight handle and strong decision-making, Nalaya keeps the offense flowing and consistently puts her teammates in positions to succeed. She’s just as dangerous as a scorer, capable of hitting shots from well beyond the arc or pulling up from midrange when defenders sag. Her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor makes her one of the key pieces in Big Rapids’ postseason push.

Nalaya was one of the most impressive guards at the WMD tryouts, showing off her athleticism and polished skill set. She was locked in from deep, consistently knocking down shots from beyond the arc, while also proving she can score off the dribble with ease. Her quickness and bounce allow her to create separation and attack defenders, and her tight handle keeps her in control under pressure. With her combination of speed, skill, and scoring ability, college coaches should definitely start paying attention—she’s a name that’s bound to rise fast.

Nalaya made one of the biggest leaps in our rankings, and she did so by consistently performing at a high level in front of our scouts this summer. Her fiercely competitive demeanor, explosive athleticism, high energy, and relentless defense separate her from the pack. Nalaya played up with West Michigan Drive 17U and was a defensive stopper at the Smoke. She continued to shine at the Big North Shootout for Big Rapids. Nalaya created easy buckets for teammates with her dump-off passes, slashed by defenders to score off the dribble, knocked down triples, and wreaked havoc on defense.

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Nalaya was ready to compete right from the opening tip, and she started the day strong for Big Rapids at the Big North Shootout. One of Nalaya’s strengths was her ability to beat her defender off the dribble and dish great dump-off passes once the help arrived, resulting in many wide-open looks for teammates. Nalaya exuded confidence and passion on the floor–high energy. She moved her feet quickly to stop drives and created many steals with her on-ball pressure. Nalaya secured offensive rebounds, buried free throws, and took steals the other way for layups.

Nalaya, a tough and athletic combo guard for West Michigan Drive , made her presence felt while playing up a grade level. She was a defensive force, using her speed and intensity to shut down opponents on the perimeter and in the paint. Despite giving up size, she battled hard for rebounds, outmuscling post players and coming up with several key blocks. On offense, Nalaya attacked the basket fearlessly, finishing through contact and converting a strong and-1 that fired up her team. Her grit and versatility stood out all weekend long.

Nalaya is a dynamic point guard with blazing speed and elite athleticism, set to make noise this AAU season with West Michigan Drive . Her explosive first step and impressive body control allow her to consistently finish through traffic and create scoring opportunities in a variety of ways. Defensively, she’s a menace – using her quickness and agility to pressure ball handlers and lock down her matchup. I’m expecting her to have a standout spring and summer.

Nalaya made a big impression on me at the Drive training camp. She is an athletic guard who can score. She uses her quickness to get past defenders and makes good decisions when attacking. She had a significant perimeter block on Sunday. This winter, she will help lead a very young Big Rapids squad.

She attacks the basket with a vengeance. She is relentless on the boards and boxes out. Great decision maker and has a nice little floater.

Fricke is a skilled ball handler who can score from all three levels. She made a wing 3-pointer, had a nice pull-up jumper, and frequently drove to the basket during the Ferris Team Camp. She utilizes her quickness on the defensive end to stay in front of her opponents, making it difficult for them to score. Additionally, she’s an effective rebounder from her point guard position.