Cayden Daughtry, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has vaulted to the No. 3 spot in the national 2027 recruiting rankings, a rise sparked by his recent MVP honor at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam.
In eight games at the tournament he posted averages of 32.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 steals, a statistical line that helped him capture the U17 Nike EYBL MVP award.
The performance has turned heads across the country, with 247Sports placing him third overall in the class and highlighting him as a prime target for Iowa’s head coach Ben McCollum, who has already extended multiple scholarship offers.
Official Visit on the Horizon
Daughtry has slated an official visit to the University of Iowa for the upcoming Iowa‑Iowa State football showdown in September, a move that could bring the Hawkeyes a step closer to securing the nation’s most coveted 2027 prospect.
If the commitment materializes, it would mark the highest‑rated recruit ever to join the Iowa basketball program, underscoring the impact of McCollum’s recruiting strategy and potentially reshaping the team’s future trajectory.