With the 2026-27 college basketball campaign slated to begin in November, it’s safe to say that the Iowa Hawkeyes will enter the season as one of the favorites on the backdrop of their impressive Elite Eight finish in the 2026 March Madness tournament.
So far, it looks like Iowa coach Ben McCollum has prioritized quality over quantity as far as recruiting is concerned. The 2026 class will see the power forward Ethan Harris and small forward Jaidyn Coon feature on the court later this year.
With no official Class of 2027 commits, the four-time Division II national championship-winning coach has been proactive in investing in the future, being linked to one of America’s top point guards.
At 6-foot, 155 pounds, point guard Cayden Daughtry has scheduled an official visit to Iowa, according to Rivals’ Joe Tipton on Tuesday. The Florida native will visit the Hawkeyes on Sept. 12 after being offered a spot by McCollum in July.
While Iowa has deemed Daughtry to be its top priority, Michigan, Texas A&M, BYU, Ohio State and a few more top programs have also offered Daughtry.
Cayden Daughtry Earns Top-12 Spot in ESPN SC Next Rankings
Point guard Cayden Daughtry continues to be one of the most sought-after prospects in the college basketball circuit. He has been climbing several top prospect leaderboards.
Currently occupying the 12th spot in ESPN SC Next’s top 100 prospects list, the five-star playmaker also boasts an impressive grade rating of 92.
Meanwhile, his recent run of play further enhances his reputation, as Daughtry currently leads the Elite Youth Basketball League charts as the tournament’s top scorer, averaging 23.7 points per game for the Florida Rebels.
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