After a challenging season in Bloomington, where the Hoosiers missed the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year, there's a silver lining for Darian DeVries and Indiana. The 2026 recruiting class is bringing in three top-80 players, and their 2027 commit, Chase Branham, is making waves at just the right time.
Chase Branham, Indiana's prized recruit, delivered a standout performance in the Missouri state high school playoffs, propelling his team to the state title game. Amidst a sea of future college talent, Branham's star shone the brightest.
Dropping 31 points, Branham led Logan-Rogersville to a 74-60 victory over six-time defending champs Vashon in the Class 4 state semifinals. Now, Logan-Rogersville is gearing up to face Clayton in the state championship at Mizzou Arena.
Branham's heroics helped his team set a Missouri high school tournament record with a sizzling 73.5% shooting percentage. This performance is just the latest in an impressive season, and Hoosiers fans are eagerly anticipating his arrival in the cream and crimson next year.
As a 4-star prospect, Branham ranks as the No. 2 player in Missouri for the 2027 class. Nationally, he's the No. 26 overall player and the No. 6 point guard, according to the 247Sports Top-150.
Branham committed to Indiana last fall, choosing the Hoosiers over offers from Purdue, Iowa, Tennessee, and Missouri, among others. He's currently the sole commit in Indiana's 2027 recruiting class, but his potential impact is already creating buzz among fans and analysts alike.