Iowa State Signs Four for 2026 Men’s Basketball Class
Iowa State men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Wednesday the signing of four high school players for the 2026-27 season.
It marks the third time in five recruiting cycles under Otzelberger that the Cyclones have produced a top-20 class nationally.
The group includes Yusef Gray Jr. (6-foot-4 guard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin/West Allis Central), Jackson Kiss (6-8 forward, Auckland, New Zealand/Utah Prep), Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan (6-10 forward, Montauban, France/SPIRE Academy) and Christian Wiggins (6-5 guard, Plymouth, Minnesota/Wayzata).
The class is ranked No. 18 nationally by 247Sports and No. 35 by Rivals. According to 247Sports, the Cyclones’ class is third in the Big 12, while Rivals lists it fifth.
Gray, the first to commit, is ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN and a three-star by both Rivals and 247Sports. A consensus top-five player in Wisconsin, he was listed by 247Sports as the state’s top-ranked player. Gray averaged 20 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.3 assists per game last summer for Team Herro on the EYBL circuit.
“Yusef is a downhill, attacking guard who we are very excited about joining our program,” Otzelberger said. “Offensively he excels when attacking closeouts and getting downhill. He can play multiple positions on the perimeter and facilitate for others. Defensively, he comes with a competitive edge to win his matchup and dominate his opponent. His size and athleticism at the guard spot allows him to defend multiple positions. He has been an exceptional rebounder and we expect him to bring that to our program from day one.”
Kiss, rated a four-star prospect by both 247Sports and ESPN and a three-star by Rivals, is considered one of the top players in Utah. He is ranked as the No. 95 overall prospect nationally by 247Sports and among the top 25 at his position by all three major recruiting services.
The New Zealand native helped his country to a fourth-place finish at the 2024 FIBA Under-17 World Cup, averaging 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He also posted 17 points in a quarterfinal win over Lithuania and averaged 14.6 points and 6.6 rebounds at the 2025 Peach Jam.
“Jackson is a player that plays with a high motor and competitive edge,” Otzelberger said. “He is comfortable with the ball in his hands, attacking mismatches to get in the paint or to make plays for his teammates. Kiss is someone who takes pride in rebounding the ball on both ends and brings toughness on the defensive end. He’ll make an immediate impact on our program with his maturity and consistency.”
Rinaldo-Komlan, a late addition to the class, joins Iowa State after playing last season at SPIRE Academy in Ohio. A native of France, he previously competed for Limoges Espoirs, where he averaged 11.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 55% from the field.
He also played for Hustle Paris at the 2025 Peach Jam, averaging 16.4 points and eight rebounds while shooting nearly 70% from the floor. He will be the second French player in Iowa State history, joining current Cyclone Killyan Toure.
“Dorian is an extremely active, versatile and athletic player,” Otzelberger said. “He is someone that will be disruptive defensively in multiple ways and a high-level rebounder on both ends. Dorian has a natural ability and scoring touch to finish in the paint and around the rim. He is also comfortable attacking closeouts and utilizing his versatile skill set offensively. He’ll make an immediate impact on our program with his work ethic and character.”
Wiggins, a consensus four-star recruit, is ranked No. 103 nationally by Rivals and No. 119 by 247Sports. He is considered one of the top players in Minnesota and among the best shooting guards in the 2026 class.
He helped Wayzata High School capture another state championship last season, scoring 21 points with five rebounds and three assists in the title game. Wiggins also played for D1 Minnesota on the Three Stripes AAU circuit, where he helped lead the team to the national championship game.
“Christian embodies all the qualities we look for in a student-athlete,” Otzelberger said. “His parents have provided an amazing foundation of character, work ethic and accountability in Christian. He comes from a very successful high school program where daily habits, toughness and competitiveness are valued. His combination of intelligence, toughness, athleticism and skill will allow him to contribute to our program from day one.”
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