We’ve come to know what to expect out of Clark, and he didn’t disappoint against Pella, despite his Chiefs being overmatched at just about every spot on the floor. His footwork, hands, and touch around the rim are why he’s such a coveted low-post prospect, and he can step out and space the floor with deft touch from the 3-point line, although he didn’t make any of his 6 3-point attempts against the Dutch. He’s a really good free-throw shooter, so overmatched opponents can’t even just hack him and put him at the line. He put up 31 points, 16 rebounds (8 offensive), 2 assists, a steal, and a block against Pella.

Clark has made his way back up to Iowa following a brief move down to Montverde Academy in Florida. A big man oozing with long-term potential, he has fantastic footwork, soft hands, great touch around the rim, and the ability to step out and stretch the floor on the offensive end. Defensively he’s a good rim protector with a high IQ who can become a real impact defender at the next level. He averaged 22.7 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game on 66.7% shooting as a junior for the Chiefs.

A big man that can score in the paint and shoot the three, Jaxon Clark Jaxon Clark 6'9" | C Keokuk | 2026 State IA is made for the modern game. With the ability to create for himself within ten feet — off the dribble, face up, back to the basket, bully-ball or finesse style — it’s a real surprise he’s not sitting on heaps of mid and low-major offers.

With Big Ten schools showing interest thanks to his 6’11” size and ability to score, one would think that the UNIs, Drakes and Missouri States of the world would be all over a prospect like Clark. The Keokuk product could help himself out this fall by becoming a more consistent free throw and three-point shooter, as well as playing with physicality on a more consistent basis. The production is there, though, as Clark averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game as a junior. Thus far, he holds an offer from Illinois State.

Knoxville tried their hardest, but they still couldn’t really come up with answers for Clark, the 6-10 junior who is garnering Big 10 interest. He scored by attacking off the dribble. He scored on post-ups. He scored after kicking it out and re-establishing with even better position. He stepped out and knocked down 3s. He has a unique blend of power and finesse with his big, physical frame, elite footwork, and soft touch around the rim. He was great, Keokuk just didn’t have enough around him. He finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.