Iowa men's basketball lands commitment from four-star wing Jaidyn Coon

IOWA CITY — In-state talent Jaidyn Coon has committed to Iowa basketball, he announced on Thursday, April 2. Coon is a four-star prospect and ranked 116th nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. He is the third-ranked player in the state of Iowa's 2026 high school class.

The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 22 points, 9. 3 rebounds, 3. 1 assists and 1.

7 steals per game during his senior season at Storm Lake High School. He shot 53. 2% from the field, 29.

8% from deep and 64. 1% from the free throw line. Coon was set to attend Creighton, but reopened his recruitment after longtime head coach Greg McDermott announced his retirement.