Yana-Aaliyah Stevens
Yana-Aaliyah Stevens
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Brady Peterson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Playing an age level up on the 17u EYBL circuit is a good way to catch coaches’ attention, and I’m sure that’s exactly what the Janesville product will do this spring and summer. Stevens can impact the game on both ends of the floor and is a versatile player. She can play on or off ball, defend multiple positions, score from all three levels, and her grit will be noticeable. She can swing a game, and even though she may not be the focal point for her AAU team, she will have a role to play in a potential EYBL run.
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Read EvaluationBrady Peterson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The Janesville native is an intriguing prospect who can play multiple positions and adds plenty of versatility defensively. Stevens is a player who can create problems for any defense she lines up against, because there aren’t many one-for-one matchups. She has the speed to turn the corner on most defenders, and space the floor if teams want to keep her out of the lane. I also love the pride she takes defensively and how instinctive she is on that end of the floor. There is a lot to like about what she brings to the floor.
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Read EvaluationBrady Peterson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The Janesville native is an athletic two-way guard with a bright future. Her ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor allows her to be an impact player who can make game-changing plays at any time. I was impressed by her when I watched her play this spring and summer. The Craig rising sophomore is a player who will be a staple in the Big Eight for years to come.
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Read EvaluationBrady Peterson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The activity that Stevens plays with is what I’ve appreciated most about her game. She never stops moving. The Janesville native wants to jump passing lanes, cut, and find her way to loose balls. That is what people want to see out of young players like Stevens. She has a solid skill set that she can build from, but it’s hard to believe in development when you don’t see kids who look like they care on the floor, and nobody could ever watch Stevens and think she doesn’t care. Her passion will take her where she wants to go.
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Read EvaluationBrady Peterson | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
A do-it-all kid out of Janesville, few kids have the motor that Stevens does. She’s an excellent rebounder and has proven she can generate extra possessions better than anyone in her class. The Craig guard can score around the basket whenever she wants and has a solid-looking jumper that teams will respect quickly. There will be at least two newcomers in the Big Eight All-Conference teams this spring.
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