Player Focus: Na’Kiyah Allen (’23) – Northwood High School (Lena, LA)

September 1, 2022

Player Film: http://www.hudl.com/profile/12084196/NaKiyah-Allen

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Twitter: @Nakiyah_23

Recruitment Status: Open

Na’Kiyah Allen (’23) is a 6-0 F from Northwood High School in Lena, LA

Na’Kiyah Allen is a lock down, game changing defender that does a great job of playing the passing lanes and causing turnovers on the defensive end.  Allen is a solid shot blocker and is a strong finisher around the rim.  She is a excellent ball handler that does a good job of distributing the ball and handling the ball in transition.  Allen makes great decisions, is a strong rebounder, and communicates well on the floor.  She is always engaged in the game on both ends.  She does a good job of turning defense into offense and is a highly unselfish, team first player.  Allen shoots the ball well from mid-range and possesses a defensive presence that creates scoring opportunities for herself and others.  She moves well without the ball and has the ability to put the ball on the floor to create.  Allen has excellent strength, court vision/awareness, and a high basketball I.Q.

*Excellent defender (Disruptive defender that causes many turnovers and does a great job of getting into the passing lanes)

*Solid shot blocker

*Strong finisher around the rim

*Solid ball handler (Handles the ball well in transition)

*Excellent decision maker and rebounder

*Communicates well on the floor and on the bench.

*Always engaged on both ends of the floor

*Does a good job of turning defense into offense

*Excellent midrange scoring ability

*Unselfish, team-first player

*Defensive presence creates scoring opportunities

*Ability to put the ball on the floor to create

*Moves well without the ball

*Good strength

*Excellent court vision and awareness

*High basketball I.Q.