Introducing Mr. Basketball Candidate 9: Jaxon Clark
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<p><em>As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 9 player, Keokuk center Jaxon Clark.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Name: </strong>Jaxon Clark<br><strong>Height: </strong>6-10<br><strong>Position: </strong>C<br><strong>School: </strong>Keokuk</p>
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<p><strong>2024-25 stats: </strong>568 points (22.7/game), 361 rebounds (14.4), 46 assists (1.8), 23 steals (0.9), 53 blocks (2.1), 236-354 FG (66.7%), 17-53 3P (32.1%), 79-139 FT (56.8%)<br><strong>Career stats: </strong>1,078 points (19.6), 662 rebounds (12.0), 77 assists (1.4), 45 steals (0.8), 108 blocks (2.0), 430-652 FG (66.0%), 34-100 3P (34.0%), 184-286 FT (64.3%)</p>
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<p><strong>About Clark: </strong>Clark was fantastic as a junior for the Chiefs, helping lead them to a 3A substate final before falling to Knoxville. He had initially announced that he was going to head down to Florida to play his senior year at national powerhouse Montverde Academy, but after spending a month or two down there, he announced that he is back in Iowa for his final go-around. A dominant two-way big man with soft hands, a huge frame, and fantastic footwork, he's a throwback big man who can dominate teams on the block as both a scorer and passer. He's not just a low-post option, however, showing a smooth stroke out to the 3-point line throughout his career, with range that needs to be respected. Tons of Division I programs have either offered or are closely monitoring him.</p>
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<p><strong>Why he can win Mr. Basketball: </strong>A big man with the ability to dominate the game on both ends of the floor, Clark has a chance to put up truly massive numbers as a senior. As outlandish as it sounds, I wouldn't be shocked to see him putting up close to 30 points and 20 rebounds this year, and if he comes remotely close to those numbers, he's going to garner some real consideration, no matter how much success the Chiefs have. And if he's able to lead them on a postseason run in 3A, we'll have a real threat for the award. </p>
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As part of our preseason preview content, we're counting down the top 15 candidates for this year's Mr. Basketball award, presented annually to the top senior in the state. Our countdown continues with a look at our No. 9 player, Keokuk center Jaxon Clark.
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