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Mackenzie Nelson

Guard
ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL
NEW CANAAN, CONNECTICUT
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

22

Points per Game (average)

4.5

Rebounds per Game (average)

3.5

Assists per Game (average)

5

Steals per Game (average)
“Mack is an all-around player that changes the game the moment she steps on the floor. I haven’t seen her not be ‘on’ because it doesn’t feel like she is ever turned off. She is able to hit from the outside, pick defenses apart with her ability to drive the lane, has amazing vision of the floor and is pretty hands-on defensively. She is able to pick your pocket regularly, and read passes for a steal.”
Jenn Harris
Head Coach - Greens Farms Academy head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior guard led the Storm to a 26-1 record, with the only loss coming in the New England Preparatory Athletic Council championship game. Nelson exploded for 45 points as St. Luke’s lost to undefeated Brooks (Mass.), 76-75, in overtime. On the season, Nelson averaged 22 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 5 steals per game.

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Academic Achievement

Nelson has maintained a 3.84 GPA in the classroom and will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Nelson has volunteered locally on behalf of multiple basketball camps, including a Boy Scouts camp as well as the High Rise Basketball Summer Camp. She also has donated her time to several school community service initiatives.