Who Should Be the Longplex Girls Basketball Division Tournament Player of the Week?

The opening act of the 2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League girls basketball postseason delivered everything fans could ask for—buzzer-beaters, record-setting nights, and a trio of new champions crowned in Division I, II, and III. With the drama still fresh, the Longplex Basketball Player of the Week ballot has narrowed a crowded field of standouts to five worthy nominees, and now the statewide basketball community will decide which performance rises above the rest.

Voting is open through Friday, with the winner announced after the upcoming RIIL State Tournament. Fans may cast unlimited ballots, and past results prove that every click counts: last week’s regular-season finale saw Narragansett junior Delany Bonneau edge Lincoln School’s Sarah Berube after the two combined for more than 80 percent of the total vote.

This week’s finalists span three divisions and include two freshmen, two sophomores, and one senior—all of whom elevated their teams when the stakes were highest.

Division I Finalists Mia Bousquet, Moses Brown The All-Stater returned from injury just in time for the Division I tournament and promptly posted one of the most prolific scoring stretches of the season. After a 37-point outburst and game-winning triple against Barrington, Bousquet poured in 27 versus Cranston West in the semifinals and finished with 30 points and 19 rebounds in the title-game loss to Westerly.

Makai Hamelin, Westerly Only a freshman, Hamelin controlled every phase of the game to spearhead Westerly’s first Division I championship. She logged 11 points and 10 steals in the quarterfinal rout of South Kingstown, stuffed the stat sheet again in the semifinal win over Portsmouth, and closed with 13 points, six assists, six steals, and five rebounds in the 45-38 victory over Moses Brown.

Lola Reyes, Westerly Reyes, a sophomore, was the model of consistency throughout the playoffs. She dropped 22 in the quarterfinals, scored half of Westerly’s points in a 48-36 semifinal triumph over Portsmouth, and capped the run with 26 points, eight steals, and five rebounds in the championship game against Moses Brown.

Division II Finalist Naia Harris, Lincoln School Harris, already a key piece of the Lynx’s 2025 Division III title team, spearheaded the move to Division II by scoring in double figures in every postseason contest. She posted 15 against Narragansett, 10 in the semifinals versus Smithfield, and hit the game-winner to finish with 14 in the championship victory over Tiverton.

Division III Finalist Temi Olawuyi, Exeter-West Greenwich The senior showcased why she is regarded as the best athlete on the floor each night. Olawuyi did “whatever was needed” in a 36-point quarterfinal win over Central Falls, tallied 15 points and nine rebounds in a 41-26 semifinal defeat of Davies, and dominated the title game with 16 points in the 39-26 triumph over Prout, securing EWG’s Division III crown.

The Longplex Athlete of the Week honor is decided entirely by fan vote, and past winners have seen their communities rally on social media to push their candidate across the line. The prize, as the ballot notes, is “a big bucket of clout,” but the real victory belongs to the programs that show the most passion for high school basketball.

Polls remain open until Friday night, and the winner will be revealed following the conclusion of the RIIL State Tournament. To vote, fans should scroll to the ballot at the bottom of the Longplex page and submit as many votes as they like before the deadline.