To build long-term stability, IU coach Darian DeVries wants to ‘simplify’ the process
Indiana basketball coach Darian DeFries describes how he see building long-term stability.
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball landed its first commitment for its 2026 recruiting class on Friday night.
New IU coach Darian DeVries landed a verbal pledge from 2026 four-star guard Prince-Alexander Moody on June 27, a rising senior out of Bishop McNamara who was recently on campus for an official visit.
“I’m blessed to continue this journey with the cream and crimson—I’m a Hoosier!” he posted on Instagram.
According to 247 Sports composite rankings, the 6-foot-4, 180-pounder is the No. 170 ranked player in the 2026 class and No. 5 ranked recruit in Maryland. The Terps were one of his nine scholarship offers alongside the likes of Illinois, Michigan State and Virginia Tech.
Indiana’s new coach Darian DeVries turned his attention to next year’s signing class in recent weeks after signing 12 players (10 transfers and two freshman) to build out his 2025-26 roster. The staff has hosted a series of camps and been out on the road recruiting.
Moody had a built in relationship with the staff having played for IU assistant coach Kenny Johnson on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) circuit for Team Takeover.
Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek and read all his coverage by clicking here.
