Bald Knob is in a good position as they head into regionals, going 8-4 in conference play. A lot of that success has to do with Drew Jackson Drew Jackson 5'7" | CG Bald Knob | 2026 State AR , who has been on a roll after returning from injury.

In a close loss to Harding Academy, Jackson had 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. In her previous game against Pangburn, Jackson had 15 points and 9 assists, showcasing her premiere playmaking all night long. She is capable of scoring 20 or more at any given time, scoring 30 against Rose Bud in January and 20 points and 5 steals in a game not long after.

Jackson is a fantastic shot-creator. She uses her superb ball-handling to create space, which she can then rise up for a jumper or slice her way inside to the basket. She can also play more off the ball. Jackson can hit catch-and-shoot jumpers on the wing, as well as cut to the basket or crash the offensive glass.

Bald Knob is not necessarily a “favorite” in the 3A classification, but with a player like Drew Jackson Drew Jackson 5'7" | CG Bald Knob | 2026 State AR at their disposal, there are not many teams that can stop them, especially if she has it going.

Drew Jackson Drew Jackson 5'7" | CG Bald Knob | 2026 State AR is coming off an injury that derailed her sophomore season with Bald Knob High School. Before that, she put the state on notice, quickly becoming one of the premiere guards in her class. Now, she is entering her junior season fully recovered and ready to play. If I am an opposing team in the 3A-6, knowing that I have Bald Knob next up on the schedule, then I am having nightmares of Jackson torching my team.

Jackson has a quick trigger on her jumpshot, and she is lethal from outside. No matter if she has a catch-and-shoot look, a look off the dribble, or around a screen, Jackson is taking and draining them. Jackson’s game can be taken inside as well, and with a fantastic handle, there is not a place she will not be able to maneuver herself to. She uses her quickness to drive inside, where she can hit a floater or take it straight to the defense. Jackson can also use a euro-step or a pass fake to get her extra separation.

Jackson is also an opportunistic scorer, and I mean that to say that whenever there is an opportunity to run out on the fastbreak, she jumps at the chance, scoring a fair number of easy baskets.

Drew Jackson Drew Jackson 5'7" | CG Bald Knob | 2026 State AR is a star in the making, and a name a lot of people around the state already know. Of course, Jackson will be coming into the season with something to prove, and we should all grab our popcorn and watch it happen.