Iowa's Jaidyn Coon shows promise ahead of basketball season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Jaidyn Coon, an incoming freshman for the Iowa basketball team, displayed his athleticism in an exhibition ahead of the season opener next Tuesday. Coon, a 6'6", 220 lb guard/forward and the 2025-26 Iowa Mr. Basketball, averaged 22 points and 9.3 rebounds in high school. Despite being the only freshman to see action in the exhibition, he competed for minutes with veteran players. He recorded three dunks but struggled with his three-point shooting and fouls during his brief play.
- •Coon is a 6'6", 220 lb guard/forward from Storm Lake, IA.
- •He averaged 22 PPG and 9.3 RPG in high school.
- •Coon participated in Iowa's exhibition before the season begins next Tuesday.
- •He recorded three dunks but missed three three-point attempts.
- •Coon is vying for minutes against veterans Isaia Howard and Tate Sage.
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — 6 days till Iowa Hoops: Jaidyn Coon
"Jaidyn Coon is a high energy in-stater who can make an impact with his athleticism
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