IU Basketball Lands Class of 2027 Star Guard Nasir Anderson with Full Commitment Under Darian DeVries
In a groundbreaking move that’s set to reverberate across the college basketball landscape, Indiana University has landed a full commitment from class of 2027 guard Nasir Anderson — a name rapidly rising in national recruiting circles. Under the strategic and relentless leadership of new head coach Darian DeVries, this marks a defining early victory in IU’s next chapter.
Anderson, a 6-foot-4 guard out of Chicago’s Kenwood Academy, has been turning heads since his sophomore season, combining a lethal scoring touch with high-IQ playmaking and lockdown perimeter defense. Ranked as a top-30 national recruit by multiple scouting services, Anderson chose Indiana over offers from Kansas, Michigan State, and UCLA. But it wasn’t just the storied Hoosier legacy that swayed him — it was DeVries’ vision.
“They weren’t just recruiting my game, they were recruiting my leadership, my hunger,” Anderson said in a statement. “Coach DeVries told me I wouldn’t just play — I’d build something. That hit different.”
Indeed, since arriving in Bloomington, DeVries has focused on reshaping IU’s identity — emphasizing player development, culture, and winning the Big Ten with discipline and grit. His pitch to Anderson was bold but honest: “You can be the next great Hoosier, not just because of your talent, but because you’re ready to carry that weight.”
Sources close to the program describe Anderson as a “program-changer,” a rare mix of on-ball explosiveness, defensive tenacity, and charisma. At Kenwood, he averaged 23.7 points, 5.9 assists, and 2.6 steals as a junior, leading the Broncos to a deep state playoff run. But perhaps more impressive was his summer on the EYBL circuit, where he matched up against the nation’s best and routinely came out on top.
“Nasir doesn’t just play hard. He plays smart. He plays to win,” said AAU coach Terrence Lawton of the Mac Irvin Fire. “Indiana’s getting a warrior.”
DeVries, who took over the Hoosiers in 2024 after a successful stint at Drake and a brief rebuilding run at Iowa State, has made recruiting Midwest talent a top priority — and Anderson’s commitment signals that IU is not only back in the hunt but ready to dominate the territory it once owned.
The commitment has sparked a wave of optimism in Bloomington. Social media lit up with excitement, and Assembly Hall buzzed with talk of future banners. With Anderson likely to become the face of the 2027 class, analysts speculate that his decision could trigger a domino effect — potentially attracting other top-tier talent to join IU’s resurgence.
For now, Indiana fans can exhale. The DeVries era has its first marquee recruit — and perhaps, its first future legend.
“Wearing Indiana on my chest means something,” Anderson said. “I’m not coming to play around. I’m coming to make history.”
