Jays Land Four Star Katrelle Harmon

The Creighton Bluejays landed their highest rated player in the 2026 class as 4-star Katrelle Harmon committed to the Jays. The 6-4 guard out of Seattle by way of Wasatch Acadamy in Utah was a heavily recruited player after his excellent showing in the summer circuit. Harmon chose Creighton over Alabama, Iowa, Rutgers, Washington and Oregon. The Seattle native joins Jaiyden Coon as the second member of the 2026 class

Bluejay Banter was granted an exclusive question and answer session with Katrelle after he announced his commitment at 7:30pm central time.

BJB: First, congratulations on the commitment Katrelle. Tell us what were the most important factors in choosing Creighton over the other schools?

Harmon: The biggest factors were the culture of the program, style of play and the relationship built with the coaching staff. Creighton plays a fast-paced style that really fits my game. I also felt a strong connection with the players—it’s a team-first mentality here, and everyone is locked in on winning. On top of that the fan support, facilities and commitment to basketball are second to none.

BJB: Trey Zeigler was the main assistant you dealt with at Creighton. Share what your relationship was with coach Zeigler and why you connected with him.

Harmon: Coach Zeigler was genuine from the very beginning. He didn’t just recruit me as a player, he got to know me as a person. He’s straightforward, but also encouraging and I felt like he believed in me and my potential right away. That trust and honesty made it easy to connect with him.

BJB: Coach Huss joined the staff this spring and visited you this summer. What were your impressions of coach Huss?

Harmon: Coach Huss made a great impression on me. He’s energetic, detailed and has a great basketball mind. You can tell he really cares about developing players and holding them to a high standard. I could see right away that he’s passionate about the game and about helping this program compete at the highest level.

BJB: For those fans that haven’t seen you play, describe your game and what you bring to the court?

Harmon: I’d say my game is built on versatility and competitiveness. I can score in different ways—driving, shooting or playing off the ball—but I also take pride in my defense and making the right play. I bring energy, toughness and a willingness to do whatever the team needs to win,

BJB: With no football hoops is king at Creighton. What are your thoughts about playing before rabid 18,000 fans at the CHI Health Center?

Harmon: It’s exciting. Not every player gets a chance to play in front of that kind of crowd and at Creighton its every night. I can’t wait to feel that energy, feed off the fans and give them something to cheer for. Playing in the CHU Health Center is going to be special. It’s one of the best environments in college basketball.

BJB: What are your thoughts about the Creighton campus and the city of Omaha?

Harmon: The campus feels like home. Everything is close, the facilities are top notch and the people are welcoming. Omaha has a great mix. It’s big enough to have everything you need but it still has that tight-knit community feel. I can see why people love it here.

BJB: How much was Creighton’s recent success in the NCAA tournament a determining factor in your decision to pick the Bluejays?

Harmon: Seeing Creighton compete deep into March showed me that this program knows how to win on the biggest stage. It’s proof that the coaching staff can develop players and that the team’s style of play works against the best in the country. As a competitor, you want to be part of something like that. Creighton is a program with a real chance to make runs in the tournament every year.

Harmon made his commitment while participating in the Strictly HS 3×3 Nationals in Minnesota. He is ranked as the 66^th best player in the class of 2026, according to the On3 rankings.