Jaidyn Coon
#159"6’7, Senior, ‘26, D1 Minnesota basketball ⚫️⚪️, Storm lake high school"
Creighton
Scout Report
The small-town Iowa wing has proven that talent can emerge from anywhere, turning heads across the Midwest with his versatile skill set and impressive frame.
Background
Hailing from Storm Lake, Iowa, Jaidyn Coon has developed into one of the state's premier basketball talents while representing his hometown high school. The 6-foot-6 forward has made his mark on the AAU circuit, catching the attention of college coaches throughout the region. His journey from small-town Iowa to high-major recruitment showcases the dedication and work ethic that defines Midwest basketball culture.
Playing Style
Coon brings an intriguing combination of size and skill that makes him a matchup problem at the small forward position. At 6-6, he possesses the length to compete with bigger forwards while maintaining the athleticism to guard multiple positions on the perimeter. His versatility allows him to contribute in various ways on both ends of the floor, whether that's creating his own shot, facilitating for teammates, or using his length to disrupt passing lanes. The Iowa native has shown the ability to stretch the floor while also being physical enough to compete in the paint when needed.
Recruitment
With seven Division I offers from quality programs including Creighton, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, TCU, and Drake, Coon ultimately chose to commit to Creighton. Ranked #158 nationally in the class of 2026, he represents a solid developmental prospect for the Bluejays. His combination of size, skill, and upside suggests he could develop into a key contributor at the Big East level.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Offers
7
Creighton
Signed
Chose Creighton over 6 other offers
Illinois
Iowa
Iowa State
Nebraska
TCUSocial Activity
🐦🏀Creighton Commit Jaidyn Coon vs 2A #1 Kuemper Catholic‼️@CoonJaidyn32 @SLTornadoBBall @BluejayMBB https://x.com/AveryQuad/status/2019555339348144219/video/1
A difficult day for our program as our thoughts are with Josh and his family. Please keep him and the Dix family in your prayers during this difficult time. 🙏🙏
We're in this together 💕 #GoJays https://x.com/BluejayMBB/status/2017781064387682327/photo/1
Let’s go Creighton! In town for the “pink out” game! @CoonJaidyn32 💙🤍 https://x.com/BeckaKosky/status/2017742126390390872/photo/1
Thank you @CoachFinley_ for stopping by and talking to me! can’t wait to keep in touch. @SDCoyotesFB https://x.com/willy12_d/status/2017321621237768295/photo/1