Jordyn Jackson, the No. 8 participant within the 2026 ESPNW 100 class, has dedicated to Maryland, she introduced Saturday.
She selected Maryland over finalists TCU, Alabama, Miami, South Carolina and Ohio State.
“I selected Maryland as a result of I consider coach [Brenda] Frese and this system will assist me fulfill my long-term and short-term targets — like profitable a nationwide championship and freshman of the 12 months,” Jackson instructed ESPN. “Their offensive type additionally aligns with mine and I consider coach Frese has confirmed that gamers with my enjoying type and place thrive of their program.”
Jackson lately wrapped up her membership profession on the Nike EYBL circuit with Group Durant and introduced her switch to the newly based St. James Academy on July 15.
She is a strong-framed guard who excels in slashing to the rim and ending with contact. Over the previous 12 months, she has added layers to the standard of her deal with. She can be a tenacious rebounder and defender. Group Durant completed fourth within the lately concluded EYBL season, with Jackson averaging 15.0 factors, 6.4 rebounds and a couple of.1 assists at Nike Nationals.
Tamika Dudley, head coach at St. James Academy, who additionally coached Jackson with Group Durant and at Sidwell Mates, instructed ESPN, “Jordyn has proven super development over the previous three years. She has improved her versatility, IQ and vary. She has an elite midrange recreation and has put in a ton of additional hours. She can have a right away influence on the College of Maryland.”
The Terrapins play an up-tempo type and encourage aggressive offensive play from their gamers.
Maryland, a yearly contender beneath Frese, misplaced within the NCAA regionals to South Carolina 71-67 to finish final season.