Iowa's 2026 Mr. Basketball commits to Hawkeyes

Jaidyn Coon, a 6-foot-6 small forward, will join Iowa's 2026 recruiting class.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:15pm

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Jaidyn Coon, the 2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball award winner, has committed to continue his basketball career at the University of Iowa. Coon, a 6-foot-6 small forward from Storm Lake, Iowa, was previously committed to Creighton but has now chosen to join the Hawkeyes' 2026 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Coon's commitment is a major recruiting win for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as he is considered one of the top high school prospects in the state. His addition to the 2026 class bolsters the team's frontcourt depth and scoring potential for the coming years.

The details

In his senior season at Storm Lake High School, Coon averaged 22.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game, leading his team to the semifinals of the Iowa State Boys' Basketball Tournament. Coon is ranked as the 116th prospect nationally, the 44th-best small forward, and the 3rd-best recruit in Iowa in the 247sports composite rankings for the 2026 class.

  • Coon committed to Iowa on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Coon previously was committed to Creighton University.

The players

Jaidyn Coon

A 6-foot-6 small forward from Storm Lake, Iowa, who was named the 2026 Iowa Mr. Basketball and is ranked as a top-116 national prospect.

Ethan Harris

A 6-foot-8 four-star forward from Camas, Washington, who signed a letter of intent with Iowa in November as part of the 2026 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“Jaidyn Coon is a big-time addition to our 2026 recruiting class. He's a versatile forward who can score, rebound, and defend at a high level. We're thrilled to have him join the Hawkeye family.”

— Fran McCaffery, Head Coach, University of Iowa Men's Basketball

What’s next

Coon will officially sign his National Letter of Intent with Iowa in the coming weeks and begin preparing to join the team for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Coon's commitment is a significant recruiting win for the Iowa Hawkeyes, as they add a top in-state talent to their 2026 class. His arrival will help bolster the team's frontcourt depth and scoring punch in the coming years.