You knew Jordyn Jackson Jordyn Jackson 6'1" | SF St. James | 2026 State #9 Nation VA would come into this year as the best player in NOVA following her move to St. James from Sidwell Friends. Jordyn has a high-level blend of size and skill, and she is a threat to score wherever she is on the court. She was the best player on the best team in Virginia and dominated every time she stepped on the court. The Maryland commit finishes ranked in the top 10 nationally and was named First-Team All-Met.

Jordyn Jackson Jordyn Jackson 6'1" | SF St. James | 2026 State #9 Nation VA got her buckets in a number of ways Vs. Catholic. Jordyn played off teammates well, and she was really good as an off-ball mover and shooter. Jordyn drove by players, and even though she missed a couple of layups at the rim, she was consistently getting the looks she wanted. St. James was out in transition a lot of this game, and Jordyn made a few nice plays, both passing and finishing. 

Jordyn showed off the full arsenal of her game. She shot the three, pulled up off the triple threat, drove the lane into the assist or finish and even showed her touch on a nice turnaround jumper. Defensively she guarded every position and on one possession she even switch off to guard all five players. She is on track for a tremendous college career and is showing her coaches now that she is ready.

Jordyn is primed for the next level with the ability to score efficiently and impact the game immediately. Her deep shooting stretches defenses and forces opponents to adjust their zone coverage. On defense, she is aggressive yet controlled, capable of guarding positions one through four, making her a versatile two-way contributor.

Jordyn showed a complete game on both ends of the floor. Defensively she was on lock down, causing most ball handlers to give the ball up after two dribbles. She is a master in transition as she is able to handle the ball well and execute moves running full speed. When left open she let the three ball fly with good results. Rebounding was a strenght as she didn’t shy away from mixing things up inside and going after the boards.

Just transferred to the newly established St.James Academy, Jordan is number one in the 2026 class in the state of Virginia also one of the top prospects as she is also ranked as a ESPN top 100 player as well. An elite basketball prospect that is committed going to Maryland! Look for her to take a talented St. James team to the next level and probably compete for a national title in high school!

Jordyn leaving Sidwell Friends in a big blow to the Quakers. One girls loss is another girls gain as the St. James School is loading up to make a national impact. Jordyn has set her future up with a recent commitment to Maryland and can go out and have fun. She will team up with her high school coach Tamika Dudley who is familiar with her skillset as she is familiar with what her coach wants and expects. Jordyn is an all-American candidate and will be the center of attention for the first time as she has always played alongside other all-Americans.

Jordyn is a rankings buster, shifting from Maryland to Virginia. She was the top player in her class in Maryland and should fall near the same place in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She missed Team Durant ‘s first half of the season but made an immediate impact from day one on the court. She has also joined the St. James School family so the future is up for the program this upcoming season.

Jordyn Jackson Jordyn Jackson 6'1" | SF St. James | 2026 State #9 Nation VA is another 5-star this team has. Jordyn is arguably the best player in the DMV and a matchup nightmare. Jordyn has great size and can score from all three levels. Jordyn’s handle is a strong suit as a wing, and she has a lethal mid-range game. She knocks down threes consistently and does a great job when she is attacking the basket. She doesn’t shy away from contact and has a wide range of ways she can score.

Jordyn Jackson Jordyn Jackson 6'1" | SF St. James | 2026 State #9 Nation VA had a nice finish to this game as well. Jordyn had a clutch and 1 that gave Sidwell a lead that they never gave up. Jordyn knocked down threes, and she made a nice pass on a three that helped stretch Sidwell’s lead to a two-possession lead with under a minute. This was a high-level game between two great teams, and Jordyn may have been the best prospect on the court.