Creighton Bluejays Ink Omaha-Area Talent in Latest Recruiting Win

OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton University men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott announced the signing of two recruits for the class of 2026 on Nov. 12, 2025, securing Jaidyn Coon and Katrelle Harmon to national letters of intent. While Harmon hails from Seattle via Wasatch Academy in Utah, the commitment resonates in Nebraska as Creighton continues to dominate regional recruiting pipelines, drawing from neighboring Iowa and local Omaha high school circuits. Coon, a 6-foot-6 guard/forward from Storm Lake High School in Iowa, ranks as the No. 3 player in his state and No. 128 nationally per 247Sports composite rankings, after verbally committing on May 15, 2025.

Harmon, a 6-foot-4 four-star guard ranked No. 67 overall and No. 3 in Utah by 247Sports, adds elite scoring punch to the Bluejays' backcourt. The duo joins a storied Creighton recruiting class that includes past standouts like Ryan Nembhard, with Harmon listed among the program's top all-time commitments since 2000. In Nebraska's basketball hotbed—where Omaha Central and other metro schools produce stars—these signings reinforce Creighton's grip on Heartland talent, filling seats at the downtown Omaha arena and fueling rivalries with in-state foes like Nebraska.

Coon averaged 24 points and three assists per game as a junior, showcasing versatility that fits McDermott's high-octane system. As Creighton eyes another NCAA Tournament run, these additions address depth needs post-graduations, blending local flavor with national pedigree in a state where hoops passion runs deep from Alliance to Lincoln.