A series of double-double performances early in Kamilah Jackson’s college career raised references to former University of Hawaii great Judy Mosley-McAfee.

After a while, Jackson decided to do some research to provide context for the comparisons. While she didn’t have a chance to meet Mosley-McAfee before the Rainbow Wahine basketball program’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder died in September, Jackson’s study left her with a deep respect.

"She was just able to do so much. She could pretty much do it all," Jackson said. "It’s just such an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence, honestly."

In her last outing, Jackson earned a place alongside Mosley-McAfee as the second UH player to amass 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

Jackson now ranks second to Mosley on UH’s career list with 1,002 career rebounds and is sixth in points with 1,291. Her next opportunity to add to those totals comes today when UH faces Colorado State in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown.

The Wahine then face Chattanooga (4-1) on Saturday and Minnesota (4-1) on Sunday to close the three-day tournament.

"We’re tired of banging on each other on the practice floor, but it’s nice to get better in the preseason," UH coach Laura Beeman said of the 12-day layoff entering the tournament. "There’ll be a little rust coming out of the gates, but I think the time off has served us well."

Jackson’s latest milestone came in a 59-56 loss to West Virginia on Nov. 17 to close the Bank of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine Classic. She averaged 22 points and 11.7 rebounds while shooting nearly 68 percent from the field in three games and was awarded tournament MVP honors.

Shawna-Lei Kuehu also made the all-tournament team. But the much-publicized postgame brawl that injured UH athletic director Ben Jay cancelled the on-court presentation.

Beeman said there have been discussions to recognize the duo during this weekend’s tournament, as the Wahine look forward to turning the attention back to their play on the court while facing opponents who figure to have height advantages in the post.

Then again, the 5-foot-11 Jackson has thrived throughout her career despite playing against taller foes.

"She’s as tough a matchup for them as they are for her," Beeman said. "She uses her hips well, she uses her feet well, she’s very deceptive. When she comes in with that energy and that great attitude, Mia’s very tough to stop for bigger post players."

The gap between games gave the Wahine a chance to absorb the lessons from the loss to West Virginia. UH stayed within striking distance against a team expected to contend in the Big 12 until several late-game breakdowns proved costly.

"(The break) helped us build more chemistry and helped us see what improvements we needed," Kuehu said. "(The West Virginia game) was definitely a confidence booster. … Now it’s good to see we can run with these girls."

Colorado State enters tonight’s game with six players averaging at least 10 points per game, led by Caitlin Duffy’s 14 coming off the bench.

Chattanooga, the preseason favorite to defend the Southern Conference title, is led by first-year coach Jim Foster, a recent inductee to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame for his success at St. Joseph’s, Vanderbilt and Ohio State in a 35-year career. The Mocs’ lone loss so far came at No. 3 Tennessee on Nov. 14.

Minnesota guard Rachel Banham is among 50 players on the watch list for the Naismith Trophy and is averaging 18.3 points per game. Amanda Zahui, a 6-5 freshman, follows with 13 points and 10.8 rebounds.

This weekend’s games will be UH’s last in the Sheriff Center in 2013. The Wahine play four road games in December. Their next home game will be the Big West opener against Cal Poly on Jan. 8.