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Four‑star center Darius Wabbington, the nation’s top-ranked prospect for the class of 2027, is set to visit Indiana University this weekend, adding a pivotal stop on his tour of a final six that also includes Arizona, Kentucky, North Carolina, Louisville and Texas.
Four‑star combo guard Chase Branham will spend his senior year at La Lumiere School, bringing top‑rated talent to a 2027 class that already includes Devin Cleveland, Peyton Kemp and Ferlandes Wright.
Chase Branham, a 4‑star combo guard, will spend his senior year at La Lumiere School, joining a deep 2027 class that includes Devin Cleveland, Peyton Kemp and Ferlandes Wright.
The 4‑star guard will spend a year at the renowned La Lumiere School before enrolling at Indiana University, a move that could reshape the Hoosiers’ roster.
Indiana's men's basketball program has cycled through centers and coaches in recent years, but the arrival of Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu offers a chance to break the trend and return to the NCAA Tournament.
Indiana has not signed a center from high school since 2020, a gap that has shaped coaching decisions, impacted tournament appearances, and now fuels a search for a long‑term solution.
A standout guard from Missouri has surged in the latest national rankings, earning a top‑25 spot and pledging to Indiana over several powerhouse programs.
The week‑long camp, open to boys and girls in grades 4 through 9, blends skill development with a raffle for signed memorabilia, showcasing the Laurie brothers' championship pedigrees and Jordan Walton's elite training background.
Chase Branham, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Missouri, announced his commitment to Indiana University, drawing on his brother Jake’s collegiate career, his state championship success, and a desire to compete at the highest level.
Indiana University’s head coach Darian DeVries attended the Under Armour Next showcase to scout five‑star guard Chase Branham, who recently captured a Class 4A state championship and participated in the USA Basketball Junior National Team minicamp.
Indiana’s latest recruitment coup sees Chase Lumpkin, a 4‑star guard ranked No. 44 nationally, commit to the Hoosiers, joining fellow 4‑star Chase Branham in the 2027 class.
Coach Darian DeVries explains how the Hoosiers will blend new talent, experiment with twin‑big lineups and use an overseas trip to Peru to maximize practice time.
Indiana is focusing on adding three or four high school players each year to stabilize the roster, highlighted by commitments from top prospects such as Chase Branham.
The national team’s training camp, set to begin May 21 in Colorado Springs, will feature 35 athletes from the classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028, with 12 eventually earning a spot on the squad bound for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Mexico.