Team Durant ‘s 16U backcourt featured one of the most efficient guard duos in Chicago with Liana Maxwell Liana Maxwell 5'9" | SF Linganore | 2028 MD and Mackenzi Jackson Mackenzi Jackson 5'9" | CG Bishop Ireton | 2028 State VA complementing each other in every facet of the game. Jackson was the floor general, averaging 13 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds while controlling the tempo with poise beyond her years. She consistently created quality looks for teammates, highlighted by an 8 assist performance against Team Herro and a 10 assist outing versus Mokan Elite. Defensively, she was just as impactful, collecting 15 steals over six games.

Maxwell thrived playing alongside Jackson, making the most of every opportunity that came her way. She averaged 13 points per game while shooting over 52% from the field and nearly 50% from three point range. Her ability to stretch the floor was on full display as she connected on 16 three-pointers during the event, including a 19 point performance against Mokan Elite and a highly efficient 13 point outing against MW Premier. Together, Jackson’s ability to create and Maxwell’s elite perimeter shooting gave Team Durant one of the most dangerous backcourts in the 16U division, forcing defenses to defend every inch of the floor.