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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Idaho

Gatorade Player of the year

Jordan Carlson

Guard/Forward
LAKE CITY HS
COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

17.7

Average Points (Per Game)

7

Average Rebounds (Per Game)

3

Average Assiss (Per Game)
“If you’re building a state championship roster, Jordan Carlson is where you start. He blends a natural feel for the game with a growing skill set that makes him an anchor at both ends of the floor. Most importantly, Jordan is committed to helping himself and his teammates become the best they can be, both on and off the court.”
William Love
Head Coach - Sandpoint High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-8, 205-pound junior forward led the Timberwolves (19-8) to the Class 6A state title this past season, averaging 17.7 points, seven rebounds and 3 assists per game. Carlson averaged 19.3 points on 51.3 percent shooting to capture tournament MVP honors. Also the 2026 Inland Empire Player of the Year, he was a Second Team All-State selection as a sophomore.

Academic Achievement

Carlson has maintained a weighted 3.99 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall. 

Exemplary Character

Carlson has volunteered locally with the faith-based youth group Young Life. He has also donated his time to coaching youth basketball camps and participated in season-long efforts by his team to raise funds to fight Noonan Disease, recognize the contributions of community first responders and support Teacher Appreciation Night.