Indiana basketball has locked in its newest addition from the Class of 2027, with four-star guard Chase Branham signing his letter of intent on Wednesday, the program announced.
Branham’s signing pushes him into rare company in IU’s recruiting history. He is now the 10th-highest ranked Hoosier recruit in the 247Sports era.
“Chase is a dynamic playmaker that is effective at all three levels,” IU coach Darian DeVries said in a release. “Because of his work ethic and love for the game, he continues to push himself to new levels and has developed multi-dimensional skills.
As good of a player that Chase is, he is an even better person and exemplifies all the attributes that we want our program to be about. It is exciting that Chase is officially a Hoosier and we cannot wait for him to get to Bloomington.”
Branham arrives with a polished résumé and a national profile. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard from Rogersville, Missouri, is ranked No. 28 by ESPN, No. 25 by 247Sports and No. 38 by Rivals. He played at La Lumiere School in Indiana for his senior season after starring at Logan-Rogersville, where he was a three-year letterwinner for coach John Schaefer.
His junior year in Missouri was the kind of season that turns heads: 21.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.2 stelas per game, while shooting 61.7% from the floor, 41.1% from 3-point range and 84.8% at the line. He helped lead Logan-Rogersville to the 2026 Class 4A state title and scored 31 points in the semifinal upset of traditional power Vashon.
Branham also showed out on the Under Armour circuit with KC Run GMC in 2026, putting up 18.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game. He shot 41% from beyond the arc and 94% from the free throw line, earned All-UAA First Team honors and was named Under Armour Next City Classic MVP.
His resume includes appearances at USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team minicamps in 2025 and 2026.
Branham is the son of Lori and Nick Branham. He has one sister, Brooke, and one brother, Jake.
He was born on Sept. 5, 2008.
In Other News...
Indiana Just Landed A Guard Hoosier Fans Will Want To Watch
Indiana added another notable name to its future backcourt with the signing of four-star guard Chase Branham from the class of 2027, a move that gives Hoosier fans an early reason to keep an eye on La Lumiere School. At 6-foot-4, Branham brings size for the position, and his arrival only adds to the sense that Indiana is trying to build its next wave with players who can fit the programs long-term plans.
Branham also arrives with some historical context attached, since he is now the 10th-highest ranked recruit Indiana has landed in the 247Sports era. In the schools official release, coach Darian DeVries highlighted both Branhams ability and his character, which is usually the kind of combination a staff hopes will translate well once the real work begins and the recruiting buzz gives way to what he can actually do in Bloomington. [Read more 🡒]
Lincoln Riley Just Sent Indiana A Message Before Bloomington Showdown
Lincoln Riley had plenty of praise for Indiana as USC turns its attention toward a trip to Bloomington, and the message was clear enough: this is not a matchup the Trojans can treat casually. Asked about the Hoosiers, Riley pointed to an experienced defense and the kind of coaching continuity that can make a team harder to prepare for, while also showing respect for Curt Cignettis program.
For Indiana, the compliments matter because they come with a reminder of what usually decides games at this level: which team can bring the same standard from one week to the next. Riley said consistency is the challenge, and that is exactly the sort of test the Hoosiers want in a high-profile home game, where a strong defensive identity and steady coaching should give them a chance to make USC earn everything. [Read more 🡒]
Tobi Osunsanmi May Decide Whether Indiana Can Survive USCs Attack
USC brings one of the Big Tens most dangerous passing attacks into this matchup, and Indianas best answer may come from the front line. The Trojans have leaned on quarterback Jayden Maiava to drive the offense, while the Hoosiers have built their defensive identity around getting pressure and disrupting timing before a play can fully develop.
Tobi Osunsanmi is at the center of that challenge. Indiana has to find a way to make USC uncomfortable early and often, because if Maiava settles in, the Trojans can turn a game fast through the air. The Hoosiers have shown they can defend at a high level, but this one may hinge on whether Osunsanmi and the pass rush can force USC out of rhythm before the secondary has to hold up for long stretches. [Read more 🡒]