freshman guard gaining real rotation value at UMES
In the 2025-26 season, Jailynn Clayton has already earned meaningful minutes for Maryland Eastern Shore, appearing in 33 games and starting two as a freshman, which signals trust from the staff and early lineup versatility.[2] She averages 2.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 18.3 minutes per game, and ESPN lists her as shooting 21.8% from the field, so the scoring efficiency is still a work in progress.[2][3] What stands out is her emerging role in the Hawks’ offense and her guard skill set, which suggests she is more of a developmental two-way fit than a finished product right now.[4]
