Player: Jalyn Collingwood
Class: 2026
Height: 6’6
School: Sidwell
Committed to: Mississippi State
- Collingwood is the third commitment for Mississippi State, joining Willie Burnett III and Ladarius Givan.
National Rankings
- ESPN: NR Nationally
- On3/Rivals: NR Nationally
- 247 Sports: #88 Nationally
Game Breakdown:
2026 6’6 Jalyn Collingwood solidified himself as a high-level prospect with his blend of size, strength, and versatility. He’s a physically imposing guard/wing who has continued to expand his overall game, showcasing the ability to score from all three levels while also making a consistent impact on both ends of the floor. Collingwood thrives when attacking downhill, using his frame to finish through contact, but he’s also comfortable pulling up off the dribble or spacing the floor with his perimeter shot. What makes him particularly valuable is his versatility — he can initiate offense, create his own shot, or operate effectively off the ball. Defensively, his physicality and mobility allow him to guard multiple positions and disrupt matchups. Collingwood’s combination of toughness, polish, and adaptability makes him a strong two-way prospect.
What Has Been Said:
“Collingwood, from New World, has been shining on the bright stage this summer, Collingwood has been able to show more of his overall game and impact. He continues to be a physical and versatile piece on the court, scoring from multiple levels, displaying shot-making abilities, and being an impact player on both ends.”
“Collingwood was another new name that presented and attracted our eyes on Day 1 of the event. The 6’5 physical guard did a great job in showing his ability to create for himself, help run the show offensively, and be a tough matchup with his size, physicality, and ability to score from a variety of levels. Collingwood mixed it up well with his ability to drive and finish, knock down shots off the dribble, and play on and off the ball; really liked that he could be used in a variety of ways as well as his ability to guard multiple positions. Very physical finisher and scorer on Day 1.”
“Collingwood is trending towards a strong and athletic wing with evolving skill. Initially, he was almost more of a hybrid four, who thrived with his aggression, physicality, and motor. Then his shooting and perimeter skill-set improved, but he was inefficient trying too hard to prove it. This summer we saw everything come together. He attacked downhill in the open floor and exploded for big finishes. He rose-up to knock down pull-ups and threes, because he was on balance with his legs under him. Maintaining that same approach, and prioritizing efficiency while showing his expanding skill-set is the key to him continuing to rise. That includes shot-selection (36% FG), decision-making (0.9 assists vs 1.5 turnovers), and his willingness to move the ball. Defensively, he has the potential to be similarly versatile, and extremely switchable, given his overlap of strength and mobility. He’s already good in passing lanes (1.5 steals), but could be more active on the glass (2.9).” – Adam Finkelstein Scout Report from 247Sports