Chase Branham Commits to Indiana Hoosiers After Official Visit Under Coach Darian DeVries
On a sunny Thursday afternoon, Assembly Hall buzzed with quiet excitement. Chase Branham, the electric Class of 2027 point guard from Cincinnati, Ohio, made his long-anticipated official visit to Indiana University—and by nightfall, he made headlines across the college basketball world. Branham fully committed to the Indiana Hoosiers, marking a monumental win for first-year head coach Darian DeVries and signaling a powerful shift in the program’s recruiting momentum.
Standing at 6-foot-3 with a wiry frame and explosive first step, Branham is known for his court vision, tight handle, and a killer mid-range jumper that echoes shades of a young Darius Garland. Ranked among the top 25 recruits nationally and the No. 3 point guard in his class, Branham averaged 21.6 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds in his junior season at Archbishop Moeller High School. He’s a true floor general—crafty, composed, and unafraid to take over in the clutch.
During his visit, Branham toured the storied Indiana basketball facilities, observed team workouts, and had an extensive one-on-one session with DeVries, who took over the reins from Mike Woodson earlier this year. The two connected instantly. DeVries, known for developing disciplined, high-IQ guards during his time at Drake and Creighton, emphasized how Branham would fit into his uptempo offense and relentless defensive scheme.
“The moment I stepped into the gym, I felt it,” Branham said in a brief statement. “Coach DeVries showed me a vision—his trust in me, his belief in building something new at Indiana. It felt like home.”
Sources close to the program say Branham’s commitment was solidified after a closed-door film session, where DeVries broke down how Branham would run the pick-and-roll, exploit mismatches, and become the face of Indiana’s backcourt renaissance. Later, Branham met with several current Hoosiers, toured the Kelley School of Business, and had dinner with former IU stars including Yogi Ferrell and Victor Oladipo—both of whom offered advice on wearing the cream and crimson with pride.
Branham becomes the first top-30 national recruit to commit to Indiana under DeVries, and likely not the last. His decision sends a clear message: Indiana basketball is back on the national radar. The Hoosiers haven’t landed a point guard this highly rated since Romeo Langford in 2018, and with Branham now in the fold, a ripple effect on the 2027 recruiting class is expected.
For DeVries, who inherited a program in transition, Branham’s commitment is a foundational moment—an elite floor leader with both swagger and substance.
“Chase is the kind of competitor we want representing Indiana,” DeVries said. “He plays the right way, leads the right way, and wants to win. That’s the Hoosier standard.”
As Thursday night settled over Bloomington, social media lit up with the news: Branham to Bloomington. And just like that, the future of Indiana basketball grew brighter.
