COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland women's basketball head coach Brenda Frese officially signed five-star guard Trinity Jones (Naperville, IL) to the roster for the 2026-27 season Friday. Jones is the No. 11 recruit in the country in the class of 2026. 


Jones joins three top freshmen in the Terrapins' class of 2026, including the No. 8- ranked player Jordyn Jackson, No. 42-ranked Mimi Thiero and 6-4 center Eve-Grace Yebila.

TRINITY JONES

Guard •  6-1
Freshman
Naperville, IL
Naperville Central High School
 

• Five star guard, ranked the No. 11 overall player and McDonald's All-American
• Averaged 28.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in her senior season at Naperville Central
• Scored 10 points in the McDonald's All-American Game
• Named 2026 Miss Illinois Basketball
• 2025-26 MaxPreps Illinois High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year and named to Class 4A All-State team
• Led the Redhawks to a 26-7 record and Class 4A sectional final appearance.
• Returned from torn ACL suffered in 2024
• Won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2023 FIBA U16 Americas Championship
• As a member of the 2023 USA Basketball Women's U16 National Team, averaged 9.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in helping USA to a 6-0 record and gold medal at the 2023 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Merida, Mexico
• Participated in the 2026 Nike Hoop Summit with USA Basketball and the Jordan Brand Classic 

Frese on Jones: "I saw Trinity in a gym when she was in 7th grade and we quickly became the first school to offer her a scholarship. So, when she became available, I knew I had to make a call. It's a full circle moment, five years in the making. We are so excited and Maryland fans are going to love what Trinity brings. We've had so much success with players like her and I can't wait to help her college career blossom. We're thrilled to add Trinity and her family to our program."

Jones on Maryland: "I chose Maryland because I truly believe it's the best place for me to develop, not just as a player, but as a person. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt happy and at peace.

I connected really well with the team, and you can feel how much they genuinely support each other on and off the court. I also trust Coach B and the staff to push me and help me reach the next level. Competing in the Big Ten Conference and being part of a culture like this gives me everything I need to grow into the best version of myself."