For the seventh season in a row, Bounce and Outside the Huddle are counting down who they feel are the top 50 individual players in northeast Indiana heading into the 2025-2026 season.
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Today, we head into the Annual First Five and the top preseason honor given out for basketball by Outside the Huddle.
No. 5 – SWYNN JACKSON – NORTHROP
Bringing a well-rounded game on both ends of the floor, Jackson’s stat-sheet from last season shows severe diversity in her game with averages of 14.9 points per game, 5 assists per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, 3.8 steals per game, and 3.3 blocks per game. Jackson also finished last season with with a field-goal percentage of 47% and a three-point conversion rate near 38%. With that blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility, Jackson appears to be one Northrop’s indispensable floor leader. She scored a season best 33 points against Whitko in their first matchup but it was a microcosm of her diverse season, also adding 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 4 blocks in just that game. She had 9 games with six or more assists, 8 games with five or more steals, and blocked 10 shots in last season’s opener against Elkhart.
Coach’s Quote on Swynn:
“Swynn is one of the most complete players in the state. She led the SAC in multiple categories last year and we will look for her to continue to fill the same role for us this year, in addition to handling the ball even more. She has worked hard to add strength in the off season, which will allow her to finish with contact and guard bigger players. I am excited to see her hard work in action come game time.” – Northrop coach Katie Jackson
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