TJ Jamison, a 6‑foot‑2 point guard from Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, announced his commitment to the Baylor Bears on Tuesday, edging out a final slate that also featured USC, Oklahoma, LSU and Miami.
A Recruit's Rise
Ranked No. 34 overall and the No. 11 point guard in the nation by Rivals, Jamison capped a standout high‑school career with averages of 18.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 36.4% from the field for JL3 on the Nike EYBL Circuit.
His decision marks a significant addition for Baylor, which has been actively shaping its backcourt for the upcoming season. The commitment also underscores the growing influence of the Nike EYBL platform in national recruiting.
Iowa's Continued Hunt
While Jamison chose Baylor, Iowa remains in the mix for two other top point guards. Cayden Daughtry and Jaxson Davis, both highly touted prospects, are slated to visit the Hawkeyes in the coming weeks.
Daughtry, the nation's No. 3 recruit according to 247Sports, arrives on campus on September 12, a weekend that coincides with the Iowa‑Iowa State football showdown. He arrives fresh off a spectacular Peach Jam performance where he averaged 32.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 2.9 steals while shooting 58.6% overall and 48.8% from three‑point range.
A week later, Jaxson Davis, ranked No. 35 nationally and No. 10 among point guards by 247Sports, will make his official visit on September 19. Davis has listed Iowa among his final six schools, signaling a continued interest in the program.
Implications for the Hawkeyes
The visits provide Iowa with a critical opportunity to showcase its facilities, coaching staff and academic offerings to two of the most coveted point‑guard prospects in the 2026 class. Both players bring distinct skill sets — Daughtry's scoring explosiveness and Davis's playmaking acumen — that could address different needs within the Hawkeyes' roster.
For Baylor, Jamison's pledge not only bolsters the Bears' backcourt depth but also signals a recruiting win that could ripple through future classes. The commitment highlights the ongoing battle for top talent across the country, where programs must balance tradition, coaching continuity and exposure to make their case.