+5 – Following a junior campaign where she led Spring Lake Park in scoring at 15.6 points per game, Bursey-Dixon (pictured in the banner photo above) went on to make an impressive run with the Metro Stars 2027 Black squad this summer. Showcasing her versatile scoring in the midrange and aggressive style on the boards, the 5’10 wing caught the attention of several coaches in the MIAC, earning recent offers from St. Kate’s, Hamline, Augsburg, and Bethel. With a strong frame, plenty of athleticism, and a consistent level of effort on the defensive end, Jaelyn’s contributions will be crucial for the Panthers this season. She moves up another 5 spots to #122.

As predicted during our last rankings update in February, Bursey-Dixon’s game has continued on an upward trajectory since the high school season. The Metro Stars wing (pictured above) showed out over the weekend, leading the team with an average of over 14 points per game. Jaelyn produced her offense in a variety of ways; from sharp cuts to the basket, to midrange jumpers and sprinting the floor for easy buckets in transition. Around the rim the Spring Lake Park senior excels at maintaining her balance and playing off two feet, allowing her to absorb plenty of contact from the defense. In addition to her scoring, Bursey-Dixon’s relentless effort on the boards was crucial in creating extra possessions for her team.

At 5’10, Bursey-Dixon (pictured above) blends perimeter skill with inside presence. She attacks from the wing but is also comfortable playing with her back to the basket. Jaelyn has nice hands, runs the floor well, and rebounds at a high level. Her footwork is advanced, and she stays poised in traffic. A strong athlete with good instincts, she can push the pace off the dribble and make smart decisions. Still developing her consistency, Jaelyn has plenty of room to grow with nice upside – and that’s part of what makes her so interesting as a prospect.

Bursey-Dixon displayed great patience and footwork at the showcase when she would catch the ball in the paint. Standing 5’10, Jaelyn has a nice balance of attacking from the perimeter and playing with her back to the basket. She run the floor with the best of them and has good hands being able to make tough catches on the move. She rebounds well and proved to be comfortable with the ball in her hands to push the pace. With the loss of a few key players to graduation at Spring Lake Park, Bursey-Dixon is putting herself in position to challenge for some varsity clock this upcoming campaign.