This electric and talented ballplayer was amazing last night. Finishing with an impressive stat line of 30 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists, you could tell she was going to make sure her squad wouldn’t be denied the opportunity to advance. The UAB signee is a tremendous hooper who gets after it on both ends of the floor. With such speed and quickness, it was too much for Jackson Christian to handle. She and the Lady Rams of GCA head to PCA for a pivotal matchup with Final 4 implications. Look for her to come out of the gates strong and showcase why she is one of the top guards in the state.

Point guard out of Grace Christian Academy, and recent commit to the UAB basketball program, Nya Burns Nya Burns 5'7" | PG Grace Christian-Knoxville | 2026 State TN should put together a stellar senior season of high school basketball.

Burns throughout her high school career has demonstrated her elite guard play. Two facets that stands out and makes her a tough guard for any opposing defender is her stop-and-go speed and high-level dribbling skills. The combination of the two keeps defenders off balance and always guessing. She pairs that with the ability to knock down jumpers from the mid-range, and has the capabilty to hit fadeways from that area of the floor. Burns is also a great shooter from the perimeter and a high-level passer.

On defense, her plus speed makes her a great on-ball defender.

UAB is getting a steal in this young lady, as she is a fearless leader who competes on both ends of the floor. She is a kid who just plays. Athletic, laser-focused, she gets after it on every possession, leaving everything she has on the floor. A selfless ballplayer, she is going to run a ballclub effectively and efficiently. No matter if she needs to score a bucket or make a timely assist, she is going to go out and execute. She’s a hungry kid who strives to be the best. Look for her to help the GCA (Knoxville) program go deep in state contention this upcoming season.

This young lady is the real deal and a true “ what else” type of kid. She is going to give you points for sure. Also, she is the ultimate floor distributor around the state. What people kind of estimate is her ability to play tough on the defensive end. Steals, deflections, locking someone up, yeah she gives you a ton of advantages when she is on the floor. UAB is getting a steal in this young lady, but until she steps foot on campus in Birmingham, you better believe she will be tearing up the hardwood floors in Tennessee.

You can call her a floor general, but I will call her a lady warrior. This kid can hoop point blank. I will never forget the first time I saw this young lady. It was a Gatlinburg tournament, and back then, she was suiting up for GP. I can’t recall the opponent, but her team was pressing. She came down, got a lay, got into her position on the press, got a steal, lay, back into the press, got another steal, and then a lay. Within a matter of seconds, this young lady on her own expanded her club’s lead just like that. Now, it’s not like she is the biggest kid on the court (has the biggest heart), but she plays with a motor, is fiery, and truly is one of the most selfless ballplayers I know. She will be attending UAB after this year, and they are getting someone who will be a captain of the team one day. She’s a leader who can do all things: score, assists, and defend. A dynamic two-way player who is going to give it all she has.

This dynamic PG has been killing it on the recruiting front. Coaches have been taking notice of her valuable skill set. Nya is a selfless ball player who gets after it on both ends of the floor. She will lock you up the full length of the floor, making it difficult for people to operate. What I love about her game is how she commands the floor. She can score at will, but getting others involved is her specialty. She protects the basketball and doesn’t get flustered when the ball is in her hands. If you are looking for a legitimate PG who can run any offense, score buckets, and contribute on the defensive end, this kid is the one for you.

This kid just makes a world of difference when she is on the floor. For starters, the way she communicates is phenomenal. She is always talking, getting her teammates in the right spot, mand aking sure things are solid moving forward. Had a great tournament where she penetrated to kick as well as knocked down the open shots. Defensively, she was active, getting steals and deflections. Look for her to have an impactful summer where she will be jumping on even more college coaches’ radars.

Burns is incredibly gifted. She has put in the time and it shows on the court! Burns hit three long balls in the first quarter. She hit a beautiful dagger to tie the game 12-12 after one! She did an amazing job of getting to her spot and letting it fly. She continues to create offense for herself and teammates. She has put time in the weight room and that is one separation factor from her and others. She picked up a huge steal and assist to pull her team within 1 around the one minute mark. Despite this loss, Nya is the Power 5 athlete that we will see excel at the next level!

Burns was able to draw so much attention that it helped free her teammates. Burns is the ultimate competitor that continues to show why she is elite. Every time she moves without the ball, she moves with a purpose! She cuts hard, and she continues to be an exceptional two-way athlete! Despite the loss, Nya will have her team in position to get the next one!

Burns picked up the first steal and score of the game! Nya continues to show elite defense. In the first quarter, she picked up numerous steals. She also scored the first long ball for GCA. She’s a three level scorer that is hard to guard! Burns was able to showcase her elite skills in all facets of the game. This one is a true difference maker. She picked up a steal and a bucket under the one minute mark too. Give this athlete ALL of her flowers because she deserves them!