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Women's Basketball

Mackenzie Nelson Season 2026-27

PositionGuard
Height5-8
YearR-Jr.
HometownGreenwich, Conn.
high schoolSt. Luke's

2025-26 (Virginia Tech)

  • Averaged 8.0 points per game, 5.7 assists per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, and 1.4 steals per game during the 2025-26 season at Virginia Tech.
  • 6.0 assist-to-turnover ratio ranked second nationally.
  • Nelson’s 5.7 assists per contest in 2025-26 ranked second in the ACC and 17th
  • Recorded 22 five-plus assist games (three 10-plus assist outings), nine double-digit scoring games, nine five-plus rebounding performances, eight games with three-plus steals, and a pair of double-doubles.
  • Put up a career-high 18 points and a career-best 12 assists in first career-double double at Florida St. (Dec. 18).
  • Recorded second career double-double (10 points, 11 assists) in regular season finale at Virginia (Mar. 1).
  • Named to All-ACC Women's Basketball Academic Team.
  • Named to the 2026 KayYow Servant Leader Class.

Coach Poppie on Nelson: “Mackie is a true floor general. Her ability to push the pace and be a playmaker for herself and others stands out. Mackie was one of the best guards in the country in the assist-to-turnover ratio last season. She’s a veteran of the ACC, and her skillset mixed with how much of a competitor she is makes her a perfect fit here at Clemson.”

2024-25 (Virginia Tech)

  • Named to All-ACC Women's Basketball Academic Team.
  • Averaged 6.0 points per game, 3.3 assists per contest, and 2.0 rebounds per game.
  • 1.8 assist-to-turnover ratio ranked 8th in the ACC.
  • Logged seven games with five-plus assists.

2023-24 (Virginia Tech)

  • Did not see action.

High School

  • Ranked No. 65 in 2023 ESPN HoopGurlz recruiting rankings.
  • Played club for Team Exodus NYC EYBL.
  • Three-time captain at St. Luke’s.
  • Led her team to the NEPSAC championship game, where she scored 45 points.
  • Was named FAA All-First Team, All-NEPSAC during senior campaign.
  • Named 2022-23 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year.
  • Selected to be a part of the Jr. NBA Court of Leaders.
  • Was a dual sport athlete, also played soccer.
  • Competed for Greenwich for one season.
  • Named First Team All-State as a freshman, totaling 530 points, 136 rebounds, and 89 steals in 23 games.