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Storm Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Lands Commitment from Top In-State Recruit Jaidyn Coon
The 6-foot-6 wing from Storm Lake will join the Hawkeyes' 2026 recruiting class.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:05pm
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Coon's commitment to the Hawkeyes adds a dynamic wing talent to their 2026 recruiting class.Storm Lake TodayJaidyn Coon, a four-star basketball recruit from Storm Lake, Iowa, has verbally committed to play for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. Coon had previously been committed to Creighton but reopened his recruitment after head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement plans. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 22 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game as a senior, leading his team to the state semifinals and being named 2026 Mr. Basketball in Iowa.
Why it matters
Keeping top in-state talent like Coon is crucial for the Iowa Hawkeyes as they look to build a competitive men's basketball program. Coon's decision to stay home and play for the Hawkeyes is a major recruiting win for coach Ben McCollum and the university.
The details
Coon, a 6-foot-6 wing, had originally committed to play for Creighton University. However, after Creighton head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement plans, Coon reopened his recruitment and ultimately decided to join the Iowa Hawkeyes. As a senior, Coon put up impressive stats, averaging 22 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. His strong performance led his team to the state semifinals and earned him the title of 2026 Mr. Basketball in Iowa.
- Coon verbally committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes on April 2, 2026.
- Coon was previously committed to Creighton University before reopening his recruitment.
The players
Jaidyn Coon
A four-star basketball recruit from Storm Lake, Iowa, who has verbally committed to play for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in their 2026 recruiting class.
Ben McCollum
The head coach of the University of Iowa men's basketball team, who landed the commitment from Jaidyn Coon.
Greg McDermott
The former head coach of the Creighton University men's basketball team, whose retirement plans led Jaidyn Coon to reopen his recruitment.
What they’re saying
“Thank you Lord for blessing me with an opportunity of a life time, I dreamed as a kid playing at the collegiate level. Lastly I wanna thank everyone who has supported me throughout this process! GO HAWKS🐤”
— Jaidyn Coon
The takeaway
Jaidyn Coon's commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes is a significant recruiting win for the program, as they were able to keep one of the top in-state talents home to play for the university. Coon's impressive high school stats and accolades suggest he has the potential to make an immediate impact for the Hawkeyes as they look to build a competitive men's basketball team.
