I really enjoyed the energy and intensity from Akaya, who brings a much bigger presence than his listed 6-foot-3 height. Not only can he credit his wingspan to that, but also his mindset and bouncy, functional athleticism around the basket. He’s an energizer bunny wing who is low maintenance on the offensive end. Akaya understands how to impact off the ball and make timely cuts, create opportunities for himself off the glass and can keep his defender honest when left open from 17 feet and out with a jumper that is trending in the right direction. Akaya is a seasoned sophomore who played a big role for Saint James and I’d expect that experience to pay dividends throughout the summer against good competition.