The Iowa Hawkeyes haven’t landed a commitment for their 2027 recruiting class just yet, but that doesn’t mean they’re sitting still. Head coach Ben McCollum and his staff are already laying serious groundwork, targeting some of the most dynamic young guards in the country-and they’re aiming high.
Recently, Iowa extended offers to three 2027 guard prospects: TJ Jamison, Kevin Savage III, and Cayden Daughtry. All three bring the kind of skill set that fits right into McCollum’s system-a system that leans heavily on a ball-dominant point guard who can both score and facilitate at a high level. These guards check those boxes and then some, but the Hawkeyes are still looking for their future floor general.
Enter Jalen Davis.
Iowa’s recruitment push took another big swing when they offered Davis, a top-tier combo guard who’s already turning heads across the country. Davis announced the offer via social media, and while he made it clear he’s not committed, the Hawkeyes are officially in the mix for one of the most sought-after players in the 2027 class.
Davis, a sophomore at Bremerton High School in Washington, is the definition of a high-impact player. Last season, he put up eye-popping numbers: 26.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 5.4 steals per game.
That’s not just stuffing the stat sheet-that’s dominating it. He’s a two-way force who can score at all three levels, create for others, and wreak havoc on defense.
Recruiting services are already high on him. Rivals ranks Davis as a four-star prospect, the No. 1 player in Washington, the No. 6 point guard nationally, and the No. 19 overall player in the 2027 class. 247Sports sees him similarly, listing him as the top prospect in Washington, the No. 2 combo guard in the country, and the No. 15 overall player.
And with that kind of talent comes serious NIL potential. Davis is projected to command close to $400,000 in NIL value, according to Rivals.
That’s a big number, but it reflects the kind of impact he’s expected to make at the next level. He’s not just a high-upside player-he’s a program-changer.
For Iowa, landing Davis would be a massive win. But it won’t be easy.
Multiple Power Four programs are already circling, and the competition for his commitment is fierce. Still, the Hawkeyes are making their pitch early, and McCollum is clearly not afraid to go after the best.
The 2027 class may be in its early stages, but Iowa’s intentions are clear: they’re building for the future, and they’re aiming to do it with elite guard play at the center of it all.