Kennedy finished her career at Keenan HS after playing at Cardinal Newman previously. She eclipsed 1,000 career points late in the season for the Lady Raiders. Tanaja won a few a SCISA Class 3A State Championships while playing for the Lady Cardinals. She surely plays bigger than her size at times and she doesn’t mind playing the game with a side of confidence along the way. College coaches if you like competitive players with a lot of grit and savviness look right here at Tanaja Kennedy Tanaja Kennedy 5'2" | PG Keenan | 2023 State SC .

Kennedy arrives at 2A Keenan for her senior season after establishing a championship pedigree via her days at Cardinal Newman. She provides backcourt depth as someone who can operate as either a point guard or as a shooting guard and gives the Raiders a reliable second scorer to compliment Milaysia Fulwiley Milaysia Fulwiley 5'8" | PG Keenan | 2023 State #9 Nation SC . Kennedy’s final season of travel ball was played wearing the uniform of A’ja Wilson Elite 2023. In addition to playing the role of floor general and displaying superb ball handling skills, Kennedy will absorb her fair share of contact which will place her at the free throw line. She is also a consistent threat to gather steals. The Raiders have played a tough schedule thus far this season, but are currently 4-3.

Transfers from Cardinal Newman had stellar showings for their new teams at She Got Next. Kennedy was no exception to the rule. She bolstered the Raiders’ offensive attack with a 19-point showing. She had plenty of occasions where she got to the free throw line. Kennedy ran point on many occasions for Keenan and managed to do so with efficiency because of her superb ball handling capabilities. She also delivered strong finishes at the rim on a consistent basis. Raiders fans will only get one year of this skilled veteran guard, but it is sure to be filled with highlights.

Kennedy is a great addition to the Lady Raiders while coming over from Cardinal Newman. Kennedy won a handful of SCISA State Championships for the Lady Cardinals. Tanaja can handle the rock and play in the same backcourt with Milaysia Fulwiley Milaysia Fulwiley 5'8" | PG Keenan | 2023 State #9 Nation SC this season. Kennedy is a savvy guard who should really rack up some dimes this season along with some points at times.

Many a Palmetto State basketball fan may have to do a double take when they see Kennedy play in 2022-23 and they see she is no longer sporting Cardinal Newman red and black but rather the gold and navy blue of Keenan. Landing such a gifted point guard such as Kennedy who also has championship pedigree was a big get for coach Reggie McLain. Kennedy’s departure was one of the many changes the Cardinals program underwent over the offseason and while her scoring, passing, craftiness with the ball and unselfish play will be missed at the SCISA 4A Cardinals, it will certainly be appreciated at Keenan as the Raiders look to run it back one more time.