Trinity Jones, a 5-star guard ranked seventh in the class of 2026, has committed to Maryland women's basketball after previously being committed to Clemson. She chose Maryland over Ohio State, LSU, and UCLA.
Key points
Trinity Jones is a 5-star guard in the class of 2026
She is ranked seventh by 247Sports' composite rankings
Jones was previously committed to Clemson
She chose Maryland over Ohio State, LSU, and UCLA
Brenda Frese is the head coach of Maryland women's basketball
GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 27: McDonalds High School All American guard Trinity Jones (10) poses for a photo on portrait day for the 2026 McDonalds High School All American Games on March 27, 2026, at Renaissance Hotel at Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
On Thursday, Maryland womenâs basketball head coach Brenda Frese went out and landed a key prospect in the form of 6-foot-1 shooting guard Trinity Jones, who 247Sportsâ composite rankings have as the seventh-best prospect in the class of 2026 â ahead of soon-to-be Terp Jordyn Jackson.
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Jones was initially committed to Clemson, but she was granted a release from her National Letter of Intent on April 9. According to ESPN, the shooting guard picked Maryland over teams including Ohio State, LSU and UCLA.
During her senior year in Illinois, Jones averaged 28.5 points and 8.2 rebounds and was named a McDonaldâs All-American â she scored 10 points for the West team in the game.
Five players have departed Maryland womenâs basketball via the transfer portal this offseason, leaving Frese with two more spots to fill on her roster following Jonesâ commitment.
In other news
Maryland womenâs lacrosseâs Big Ten Tournament game against Johns Hopkins was moved from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Jude Wilkenfeld wrote a preview of that game here.
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Due to weather, tomorrowâs game vs. Johns Hopkins has been moved up to 2 PM (originally 6 PM) on Big Ten Network. pic.twitter.com/5GhkGG2Slt
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Q&A
Why did Trinity Jones choose Maryland over other schools?
Trinity Jones chose Maryland after being released from her commitment to Clemson, selecting the Terps over Ohio State, LSU, and UCLA.
What is Trinity Jones's ranking in the class of 2026?
Trinity Jones is ranked as the seventh-best prospect in the class of 2026 according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
Who is the head coach of Maryland women's basketball?
The head coach of Maryland women's basketball is Brenda Frese.
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