Brookeslee Colvin Committed to Indiana Hoosiers
The standout Idaho guard selected the Bloomington program after receiving offers from over 30 collegiate institutions.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Basketball
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Brookeslee Colvin, the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year for Idaho, has announced her commitment to join the Indiana women's basketball program. The 5-foot-8 guard from Coeur d'Alene High School chose the Hoosiers following a recruitment process that included offers from more than 30 schools.
Why it matters
Colvin's arrival bolsters the Indiana recruiting efforts as the program looks to build on its recent competitiveness in the Big Ten. Her addition adds significant depth to the backcourt after the school secured a commitment from Finley Parker for the 2027 class earlier this year.
Colvin averaged 30.9 points, eight rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 5.4 steals per game during her junior season, leading her team to a 22-4 record. She chose Indiana over competing offers from major programs including Michigan, UCLA, and Penn State.
The players
Brookeslee Colvin
She is a 5-foot-8 guard from Coeur d'Alene High School who was named the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year for Idaho.
Finley Parker
She is a recruit who committed to the Indiana 2027 recruiting class on April 2.
The details
Colvin revealed her decision to attend the Bloomington campus through an Instagram post on September 22. She joins a growing list of prospects committing to the Indiana pipeline, following the April 2 commitment of Finley Parker.
Timeline
April 2, 2026: Finley Parker committed to Indiana.
September 22, 2026: Brookeslee Colvin announced her commitment.
October 28, 2026: Indiana plays exhibition against Marian University.
November 3, 2026: Indiana begins regular season against Florida Gulf Coast.
Season Trajectory
The addition of Colvin helps stabilize the future backcourt for Indiana as the program seeks to improve upon its 18-14 overall record from last season. Her commitment provides a momentum shift for the 2027 recruiting cycle as the team prepares for its upcoming regular season.
Colvin joins the program as part of the 2027 recruiting class, adding to the talent pool alongside Finley Parker who committed earlier this year. Fans can track her integration into the team style starting with the November 3 season opener against Florida Gulf Coast University.
The takeaway
Securing a Gatorade Player of the Year recipient marks a significant milestone for the Indiana recruiting staff in a highly competitive market. Local followers should keep an eye on how these new high school standouts translate their high-volume scoring numbers to the collegiate level.
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