A prospect for the 2028 WNBA Draft, Mikayla Blakes is an explosive, high-volume scoring guard for Vanderbilt. As a sophomore, she has transitioned from a record-breaking freshman into a bona fide national star, currently leading the country in scoring. Blakes possesses an quick first step and a fearless approach to attacking the rim, where she consistently finishes through contact or draws fouls at a high rate. Beyond her driving ability, she has developed into a reliable perimeter threat. Her offensive gravity is matched by an active defensive presence, where she uses her quickness to disrupt ball handlers and ignite the transition game.