
Iowa State
Scout Report
When you're sharing the court with the nation's top recruit and holding your own, it's clear you belong among elite company.
Background
Hailing from Hurricane, Utah, Jackson Kiss made the move to Utah Prep to compete at the highest level of prep basketball. At Utah Prep, he's developed alongside some of the nation's most coveted prospects, including consensus #1 recruit AJ Dybantsa and top-35 talents Xavion Staton and Anthony Felesi. This elite environment has accelerated his development and raised his national profile significantly.
Playing Style
Standing 6-8 with a developing frame, Kiss brings solid interior presence on both ends of the floor. His ability to compete effectively alongside high-major talent speaks to his basketball IQ and understanding of his role within a system. While still refining his skill set, he shows good instincts around the basket and demonstrates the type of steady, reliable play that college coaches covet in their frontcourt rotations. His experience playing with elite competition has prepared him well for the jump to high-major basketball.
Recruitment
Kiss secured his commitment to Iowa State after collecting 12 Division I offers, including interest from programs like Northwestern and Wake Forest. Ranked #105 nationally in the class of 2026, he represents solid value for the Cyclones as a player who could develop into a key contributor. His ceiling appears promising given his continued growth in Utah Prep's competitive environment.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Iowa State
COLLEGE
Utah Prep
PREP SCHOOL
Offers
12Iowa State
Committed
Chose Iowa State over 11 other offers