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[Vez Smith @CoachVez4]

Crazy how the paths cross!! Went to watch Franklin vs north laurel years ago and now finished out with you in your last year! A kid that works hard and lives in the gym and understands the process will always prevail! Excited to watch your senior year! Go be great - ima fan 🖤🔥

[Vez Smith @CoachVez4]

Proud of you all! 1 team 1 family! All will do great things at the next level! Coaches ring me📞☎️ there’s kids in the 2027s still available from the WVT program! Always available! 3 committed kids who will be next 👀🤝💚

[Vez Smith @CoachVez4]

What a ride it’s been for this group! I’m proud of the adversity/growth these girls have received this year! We finished 5th in the @SelectEventsBB tourney! Going 5-1 this session! Hard fought games proud of these girls! 💙 @Scottejohnson12 @Brian_Mallory

[Coach Billy Anthony @CoachAnthony78]

Ladies and gentlemen…your 2026 Rising Senior Battle of the Bridges All Stars!! Can’t wait to watch them take the court tomorrow!! Go Kentucky! @KennedyStamper1 @jaelee_knowles @jaelyndye27 @OfficialAmirah8 @lp44rose @Kenzi4415 @brookelynduck @AsiaCharles2027 @makiy2027 @marryah_carr @BrynnBrickey

[Tonewheel @Tonewheels26]

So proud!!!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

First, I want to give thanks to God for blessing me with the talent, strength, and opportunity to play the game I love. Without Him, none of this would be possible.

I want to thank my family for believing in me, supporting me, and sacrificing so much to help me get to this point. To my parents and everyone who has been in my corner—you have been there through every early morning workout, every long drive, every practice, every win, and every setback. I truly could not have done this without you.

I also want to thank all of my coaches and trainers. Thank you for teaching and guiding me as I grew in the game. Every lesson, every word of encouragement, and every challenge has helped shape the person and player I am today. Special thanks to Coach Thacker, coach Orlando, and coach Webb. Thank you to my trainers: coach Dominque, coach Gordon, coach TA, my Dad, and Coach Matt.

Thank you to my high school teammates and high school and the Franklin County Lady Flyers basketball program. Special Thank you to the West Virginia Thunder AAU program. Thank you for welcoming me and making me a part of the family. Thank you to my coach Scott Johnson and Coach Vez Smith! This journey has given me memories and relationships that I will carry with me forever.

I am extremely excited and grateful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Bellarmine University. Thank you Coach Moe for this wonderful opportunity and thank you for believing in me!

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made, and I know in my heart that Bellarmine is where I am supposed to be. I am excited to be a part of the Bellarmine Knights family and to be part of something bigger than myself.

To the Bellarmine coaching staff, thank you for believing in me, believing in my abilities, and giving me the opportunity to continue chasing my dreams.

I am excited to officially say that I am a Bellarmine Knight!

Thank you, everyone, for being part of my journey and for celebrating this special moment with me.⚔️

@CapturedByJac0b @alyxwhite_ @PGHAkeem @PrepGirlsHoops @vaughtsviews @JrAllStarKY @PGHKentucky @MercerHoops @riseupsports1 @KY_PrepReport @NateInSports @Girls11thHoops @PriceJameson1 @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStarKY

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

First, I want to give thanks to God for blessing me with the talent, strength, and opportunity to play the game I love. Without Him, none of this would be possible.

I want to thank my family for believing in me, supporting me, and sacrificing so much to help me get to this point. To my parents and everyone who has been in my corner—you have been there through every early morning workout, every long drive, every practice, every win, and every setback. I truly could not have done this without you.

I also want to thank all of my coaches and trainers. Thank you for teaching and guiding me as I grew in the game. Every lesson, every word of encouragement, and every challenge has helped shape the person and player I am today. Special thanks to Coach Thacker, coach Orlando, and coach Webb. Thank you to my trainers: coach Dominque, coach Gordon, coach TA, my Dad, and Coach Matt.

Thank you to my high school teammates and high school and the Franklin County Lady Flyers basketball program. Special Thank you to the West Virginia Thunder AAU program. Thank you for welcoming me and making me a part of the family. Thank you to my coach Scott Johnson and Coach Vez Smith! This journey has given me memories and relationships that I will carry with me forever.

I am extremely excited and grateful to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Bellarmine University. Thank you Coach Moe for this wonderful opportunity and thank you for believing in me!

Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made, and I know in my heart that Bellarmine is where I am supposed to be. I am excited to be a part of the Bellarmine Knights family and to be part of something bigger than myself.

To the Bellarmine coaching staff, thank you for believing in me, believing in my abilities, and giving me the opportunity to continue chasing my dreams.

I am excited to officially say that I am a Bellarmine Knight!

Thank you, everyone, for being part of my journey and for celebrating this special moment with me.⚔️

@CapturedByJac0b @alyxwhite_ @PGHAkeem @PrepGirlsHoops @vaughtsviews @JrAllStarKY @PGHKentucky @MercerHoops @riseupsports1 @KY_PrepReport @NateInSports @Girls11thHoops @PriceJameson1 @JrAllStarBB @JrAllStarKY

[Tonewheel @Tonewheels26]

@WVThunderUAA really put in work for the kids in the program! 2 17U teams on the P24/S40 circuit, 2 17U teams on the GUAA circuit. D1 commits from both P24/S40 teams, D1 commits from both GUAA. More commits to come after visits are done! @Scottejohnson12 doing something right!

[Tonewheel @Tonewheels26]

Coaches, don’t miss out on this player! Very Harder worker, you will not be disappointed!

[Brynn Brickey @BrynnBrickey]

Thank you @Dhawk_25 for the amazing video. Glad I got to finish my aau season with the best girls @LexCrossover

@SOHSGirlsBB @Shoot360LOU @CoachDean19 @JrAllStarBB @NE2K_Rich
@TA32ksu @alyxwhite_ @_BlakeDerrick
@vaughtsviews @howthebestthink
@HoopsRecruitUSA @WorldExposureWB @WBBGems @MMBR_CoachGBell
@Elite40League @DfwSho @ProspectShowcse @TheHoopHerald
@KeyPlayerNation @TheHoopHerald
@WatchMeWork_Wbb @brickeyscott @BrickeyM13

[Tonewheel @Tonewheels26]

I am so proud of u! U r the hardest-working young lady I know, & I feel so blessed to have had a front row seat as u chased ur dreams. What an incredible journey filled with memories I'll cherish forever. Keep believing in urself. Cant wait to see what God has in store for u!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

Thank you AAU.
.
As I played in my final live period game today, I couldn’t help but thank God for blessing me with this incredible journey. AAU basketball has brought so many amazing people and coaches into my life who have helped shape me both on and off the court.

A special thank you to @scotty_j12 @unclemattcarson @chasetspreen and @wvthunders40vez Gordon Miles, Thank you for believing in me, pushing me beyond my comfort zone, and always expecting my best. Every lesson, every challenge, and every conversation has helped make me the player and person I am today.

To all of my teammates, past and present, thank you for the memories we’ll carry forever. From the road trips and team dinners to the wins, the losses, and everything in between, I’ll always cherish the bonds we built together.

To my parents, thank you will never be enough. Your countless sacrifices, unwavering support, and belief in me made it possible for me to chase my dreams. I am forever grateful for everything you’ve done.

AAU basketball has been such a blessing in my life, and I’ll always be thankful for every opportunity, every relationship, and every moment.

Thank you, AAU. ❤️🏀

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

Thank you AAU.
.
As I played in my final live period game today, I couldn’t help but thank God for blessing me with this incredible journey. AAU basketball has brought so many amazing people and coaches into my life who have helped shape me both on and off the court.

A special thank you to @scotty_j12 @unclemattcarson @chasetspreen and @wvthunders40vez Gordon Miles, Thank you for believing in me, pushing me beyond my comfort zone, and always expecting my best. Every lesson, every challenge, and every conversation has helped make me the player and person I am today.

To all of my teammates, past and present, thank you for the memories we’ll carry forever. From the road trips and team dinners to the wins, the losses, and everything in between, I’ll always cherish the bonds we built together.

To my parents, thank you will never be enough. Your countless sacrifices, unwavering support, and belief in me made it possible for me to chase my dreams. I am forever grateful for everything you’ve done.

AAU basketball has been such a blessing in my life, and I’ll always be thankful for every opportunity, every relationship, and every moment.

Thank you, AAU. ❤️🏀

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

My last @cardinal_classc! Getting back healthy and excited for July. @CoachVez4 @vaughtsviews @PGHAkeem @alyxwhite_

[Ajwheeler2026 @ajwheel2026]

11.20 lane 4

[Ajwheeler2026 @ajwheel2026]

4x100 10.10 split

[Tonewheel @Tonewheels26]

Keep working!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

What are you doing at 5:30am?
Me: working, getting better everyday! I got goals to reach. #MWRT

Huge thank you to @zaccox23_ for the work out before school!

Work is Work!

Keep stacking days!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

What are you doing at 5:30am?
Me: working, getting better everyday! I got goals to reach. #MWRT

Huge thank you to @zaccox23_ for the work out before school!

Work is Work!

Keep stacking days!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

My schedule for Live at Lakepoint this weekend! Please come by and check us out! @CoachVez4 @LakePointSports @SelectEventsBB

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

Playing with patience and pace. Nice pick and roll action between @mariella_c1 and @makiy2027!

[Makiyia Wheeler @makiy2027]

Remeber who you are….even when they forget!

[BTN Scouting @BTNScouting]

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Prospect 🔍Snapshot | 27' MaKiyia Wheeler (@makiy2027)

A 5’6” guard from Franklin County (KY) and WV Thunder UAA, Wheeler has established herself as one of the premier guards in the 2027 class, showcasing consistent high-level play and has already earned her multiple Division I offers.

@WVThunderUAA | @BTNScouting

[Sidney A. Johnson, Ph.D. @EconAdjunct]

One of the best 2027 "pure PG" prospects I've seen! Also defends at a high level...