High-scoring big joins high-ranked CSU basketball recruiting class

TL;DR

Jaxon Clark, a 6-foot-10 playmaker from Iowa, has committed to Colorado State's men's basketball team, joining their highest-ranked recruiting class in history. Clark, the Iowa Class 3A Player of the Year, scored over 1,600 career points in high school.

Key points

Jaxon Clark is a 6-foot-10 playmaker from Iowa
He is the Iowa Class 3A Player of the Year
Clark scored over 1,600 career points in high school
He is the fourth member of CSU's 2026 recruiting class
CSU's 2026 class is the highest-ranked in program history

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The best-ranked recruiting class in Colorado State men's basketball history has a late addition.

It comes in the form of a big (6-foot-10) playmaker from Iowa.

Keokuk High School's Jaxon Clark committed to the Rams on April 5.

The Iowa Class 3A Player of the Year is the fourth member of CSU's 2026 class.

Clark scored more than 1,600 career high school points, according to Muddy River Sports.

Clark averaged an eye-popping 27.9 points, 17.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, two blocks and 1.3 steals per game as a senior at Keokuk. He leaves as the program's all-time leading scorer.

Keokuk’s (Iowa) Jaxon Clark (24) reacts in a game in 2024. Clark has committed to the Colorado State men's basketball program.

Clark has reported offers from UTSA, Illinois State, Lehigh, St. Bonaventure and Bowling Green among others. He does not have a star ranking from 247Sports.

CSU's class of Clark, Gregory "Pops" Dunson (Georgia), Jaden Ghoreishi (Washington) and Eric Fiedler (Colorado) is the top-ranked class in CSU's history of 247 Sports history.

Clark is the 14th member of the 2026-27 roster as the Rams move into the Pac-12.

More: What to know about top-ranked CSU men's basketball recruiting class

Q&A

Who is Jaxon Clark and what are his achievements?

Jaxon Clark is a 6-foot-10 playmaker from Iowa, recognized as the Iowa Class 3A Player of the Year and has scored over 1,600 career points in high school.

What is significant about Colorado State's 2026 basketball recruiting class?

Colorado State's 2026 basketball recruiting class is the highest-ranked in the program's history, now featuring four members including Jaxon Clark.

When did Jaxon Clark commit to Colorado State?

Jaxon Clark committed to Colorado State on April 5.