Maryland women’s basketball landed a key piece to kick off its 2026 recruiting class in five-star Jordyn Jackson. The Washington, D.C., native announced her commitment Saturday on Instagram.
Jackson, a small forward, selected the Terps over South Carolina, Alabama, Ohio State, Miami and TCU. The No. 8 recruit in ESPNW’s 2026 class is coach Brenda Frese’s highest-ranked commit since the Terps landed Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in 2020.
Jackson played her junior season at Sidwell Friends School, averaging 19.3 points and 6.8 rebounds and winning the District of Columbia State Athletic Association championship. Jackson announced her commitment to play her senior season at The St. James Academy on July 15, following her head coach, Tamika Dudley.
Following Jackson’s commitment, Frese has five open scholarships for the 2026-27 campaign, barring future transfers from the program. Kaylene Smikle, Isi Ozzy-Momodu, Bri McDaniel, Yarden Garzon, Saylor Poffenbarger and Mir McLean will exhaust their eligibility after the coming season.
