Macon East Academy senior Jamya Powell, who led the Alabama Independent School Association in girls basketball with a dominant double‑double average of 22.8 points and 17.9 rebounds per game, has been named the 2026 AISA Basketball Player of the Year by the organization’s coaches.
The 5-foot-11 post player powered the Lady Knights to the quarterfinals of the Class A state basketball tournament, where they ultimately fell to Escambia. AISA all-state basketball selections are determined by ballots submitted by head coaches across the association.
Also recognized was Jamya’s teammate Addie Longcrier (5-3, G, Jr.), who earned All-AISA Honorable Mention for her strong season with Macon East.
Jamya capped off her standout year by being named MVP of the Blue Team at the AISA All-Star Basketball Game, further solidifying her place among the state’s top players.
Macon East Academy proudly celebrates Jamya and Addie for their outstanding achievements and the excellence they bring to Lady Knights basketball.