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Iowa's Mr. Basketball Commits to University of Iowa
Jaidyn Coon, son of former Rochester Mayo star Martin Coon, chooses Hawkeyes after decommitting from Creighton
Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:22pm
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Jaidyn Coon's commitment to the University of Iowa basketball team brings local talent and high-level skill to the Hawkeyes' roster.Iowa City TodayJaidyn Coon, a four-star 6-foot-7 wing who was named this year's Mr. Basketball in Iowa, has committed to play basketball at the University of Iowa. Coon had originally committed to Creighton University but reopened his recruitment after Creighton coach Doug McDermott recently announced his retirement.
Why it matters
Coon's commitment is a major recruiting win for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are looking to build on their recent success under first-year head coach Ben McCollum. As the son of former Rochester Mayo and University of Northern Iowa standout Martin Coon, Jaidyn brings both local ties and high-level talent to the Hawkeyes' roster.
The details
Jaidyn Coon averaged 22 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals per game this past season, shooting 53% from the field and 29.8% on 3-pointers. He is a product of Storm Lake, Iowa, the same town where first-year Iowa coach Ben McCollum grew up.
- Jaidyn Coon committed to the University of Iowa on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
- Coon had originally committed to Creighton University, but reopened his recruitment after Creighton coach Doug McDermott announced his retirement.
The players
Jaidyn Coon
A four-star 6-foot-7 wing who was named this year's Mr. Basketball in Iowa after a standout high school career.
Martin Coon
Jaidyn's father, a former basketball standout at Rochester Mayo and the University of Northern Iowa.
Ben McCollum
The first-year head coach of the University of Iowa men's basketball team, who led the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament this past season.
Doug McDermott
The former head coach of Creighton University, who recently announced his retirement, leading Jaidyn Coon to reopen his recruitment.
What they’re saying
“Jaidyn is a tremendous talent and we're thrilled to have him join our program. His combination of size, skill and basketball IQ make him a perfect fit for our system.”
— Ben McCollum, Head Coach, University of Iowa
What’s next
Jaidyn Coon will join the University of Iowa basketball team for the 2026-27 season, where he will look to make an immediate impact and help the Hawkeyes build on their recent tournament success.
The takeaway
Jaidyn Coon's commitment to the University of Iowa is a significant recruiting win for the Hawkeyes, as they add a talented, local prospect with strong family ties to the program. Coon's decision to reopen his recruitment after Creighton's coaching change highlights the importance of maintaining flexibility in the ever-changing landscape of college basketball.
