Nisa was a big factor in the championship game. She had a lot of points in the paint. She is strong and rebounds well. She got some offensive rebounds and put backs. She is great at getting it done in the paint without hesitation. She takes it straight to the basket. She showed a nice touch from mid-range. Tough to stop when she gets it deep in the paint.

Nisa had a fanastic junior year last season and is bound for another great year with Lake Stevens. She is easily a top 10 player in the 2024 class in the state of Washington. She is aggressive on the glass, grabbing over 10 boards almost every single time she’e out on the court. She finishes well through traffic and can guard the paint efficiently.

#22 – Averaged 13.9 points and 9.9 rebounds, Had some huge games. Built for rugged durability in the paint with a nice looking jumper from three. She does most of her damage on the block and rebounding.

How do you think your team and yourself performed throughout this season?rn-I think the team performed very well this season. At first it was a little shaky with team chemistry, there were really only 3 full time returning varsity players, but as the season went on we got to know each other more and know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. We got to highlight each other’s strengths with the plays that we ran. We learned how to play as a team, and our team chemistry got so much better. I think I played fairly well this season, I had a double double in over 3/4 of our games and really focused on rebounding.

What was the biggest obstacle you and your team faced this season?rn-The biggest obstacle the team faced this season was other teams who had length. We were challenged with the majority of our players being under 5’6 except 3 of us and rebounding at times was challenging and our guards driving into the paint was pretty physical. I really developed more on court maturity and that helped a lot.

What do you think you improved most on the court?rn-I think really my leadership/confidence on the court was a lot better, and I always have a high motor and using that and my basketball iq was really helpful. I also showed I can play multiple positions, inside and out.

What are you looking to improve before next season?rn-Something that I am looking to improve before next season is my 3 point shot and facing the basket. I have a lot of tricks in my bag but I need to use them, AAU will help me use those this spring/summer and hope to transfer that to hs season next year.

Who are some teammates who could have breakout years next year in your eyes?rn-2 of my teammates that could stand out next season -Griffin Eyman and Keira Tupua. Those 2 players could have breakout years next year. They are both good players and with AAU experience under their belt this spring/summer they will get higher level experience to bring back to school. I think this season Ella Eden’s showed a lot of leadership as one of our seniors and took in that senior role well.

Nisa was dominant down low in the paint for Lake Stevens all year long. She was reliable on the rebounds and has improved her offensive footwork and post moves quite a bit. She had several double-double games over the season, almost one every game in fact. Ellis will lead this team for the rest of this year and will be relied on more so next season as a senior.

Ranked #5 in the 2024 rankings. She is strong and athletic. She understands how to get position in the post and scores well with either hand. She can step out and hit the three, and is strong with the ball at all times. She can shoot it off the bounce from three. She is at her best in the paint where she can overpower opponents on most occasions. She goes after rebounds and is a double double machine.

A good bet to get a double double on any given night. She is a great rebounder, can score on the block with good footwork, and even step out and hit the jumper. She uses either hand well and has a quick drop step that is effective. She is a good enough athlete to get out and fill the lane on the break. She has already had at least four double doubles in the month of January. She is a player to watch in the Class of 2024 for a good Lake Stevens team.

Nisa is a dominant force down low in the paint. Her game has grown a lot since the end of last season, especially over the summer when playing for Team Stuck. She’s been playing great for Lake Stevens this season, with her and Perla Ruiz Perla Ruiz 5'3" | PG Lake Stevens | 2023 WA being one of my favorite duos. Nisa scored 23 points in a close win against Issaquah.