KOKOMO, Ind. - The Indiana University Kokomo men's basketball program has announced its 2026 recruiting class, a group that features 10 student-athletes, including seven freshmen and three transfers.
The announcement comes as IU Kokomo officially begins preparations for the upcoming season, with the Cougars taking the court Monday for their first official practice of the 2026-27 campaign.
Under the leadership of ninth-year head coach Eric Echelbarger, the Cougar men's basketball program is coming off another successful season in 2025-26, continuing its run as one of the top programs in the River States Conference. IU Kokomo captured the River States Conference West Division Championship, advanced to the RSC Tournament Championship game, and recorded its seventh consecutive 20-win season.
The Cougars also earned a trip to the NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship, concluding their season in the Opening Round against Georgetown (Ky.). IU Kokomo will look to build on that success this winter with a talented group of newcomers joining the program.
2026 Recruiting Class:
Brandon Addison | Guard | Hammond, Ind. | Brownsburg High School
Addison comes to IU Kokomo after a successful career at Brownsburg High School, where he competed in basketball for four years and track & field for three. He was a two-time All-Conference selection on the basketball court and helped the Bulldogs capture sectional and regional championships. The Hammond, Indiana, native was also recognized among the state's top players, earning IBCA Top 10 and Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 75 honors. In the classroom, Addison graduated with Academic Honors.
Addison plans on majoring in Sports Management at IU Kokomo.
Jude Anuka | Guard | Indianapolis, Ind. | Cardinal Ritter High School | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Anuka joins the Cougars after previously attending Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The Indianapolis native graduated from Cardinal Ritter High School. Anuka chose IU Kokomo for the combination of a quality education and the opportunity to continue his basketball career.
Anuka plans on majoring in Sports Management at IU Kokomo.
Doron Harris | Guard | Indianapolis, Ind. | Lawrence Central High School
Harris joins the Cougars following a four-year basketball career at Lawrence Central High School, where he also competed in track & field for two years and unified flag football for one season. The Indianapolis native was a three-time All-MIC selection and three-time All-Marion County honoree, earning First and Second Team recognition during his career. Harris also helped Lawrence Central capture a sectional championship.
Harris was a 12-time Honor Roll student during his time at Lawrence Central and plans on majoring in Sports Management at IU Kokomo.
Lewis Harvey | Forward | Brownsburg, Ind. | Ben Davis High School
Harvey comes to IU Kokomo following a four-year basketball career at Ben Davis High School. The Brownsburg native graduated with both Academic Honors and Technical Honors. Harvey chose IU Kokomo because of the opportunity to join a winning basketball program.
Harvey plans on majoring in Informatics at IU Kokomo.
Hudson Horvath | Guard | Indianapolis, Ind. | Park Tudor High School / Laurel Springs
Horvath joins the Cougars after a four-year prep basketball career and brings an accomplished prep résumé to Kokomo. The Indianapolis native earned First Team All-Conference honors and was recognized among the Top 100 players in the state. Horvath was named Indiana All-Star Classic MVP and was part of two regional championship teams during his high school career. He also graduated with Academic Honors.
Horvath plans on majoring in Business at IU Kokomo.
Cooper Jackson | Forward | Westfield, Ind. | Bethesda Christian High School | Rockford University
Jackson joins IU Kokomo after previously attending Rockford University. The Westfield native graduated from Bethesda Christian High School, where he was a four-year basketball athlete and also competed in football for three years. Jackson chose IU Kokomo because of the competitive basketball program and the opportunity to earn an affordable degree close to home.
Jackson plans on majoring in Sports Management at IU Kokomo.
JonJon L'Homme | Guard | Fishers, Ind. | Fishers High School
L'Homme comes to IU Kokomo after ending his basketball career at Fishers High School. During his junior season, L'Homme helped Fishers post a 30-1 record and finish as the state runner-up before the Tigers followed with a 24-1 record during his senior season. The Fishers native chose IU Kokomo because of the coaching staff, the brotherhood within the program, and the opportunity to continue his career close to home.
L'Homme plans on majoring in Psychology at IU Kokomo.
Jalen Malone | Guard | Westfield, Ind. | Westfield High School | IU Indianapolis
Malone joins the Cougars after previously attending IU Indianapolis. The Westfield native competed in basketball for four years and was named his team's Most Improved Player during the 2024-25 season. Malone chose IU Kokomo because of the opportunity the program provided him to continue pursuing his dream of playing college basketball.
Malone plans on majoring in Accounting at IU Kokomo.
Keylan Smith | Guard | Indianapolis, Ind. | Park Tudor High School
Smith joins the Cougars following a four-year basketball career at Park Tudor High School. The Indianapolis native was named Park Tudor Player of the Year and was also recognized as the school's 2026 Male Athlete of the Year. Smith chose IU Kokomo because of the family atmosphere he felt within the school and basketball program.
Smith plans on majoring in Criminal Justice at IU Kokomo.
R'Mani Wells | Guard | Indianapolis, Ind. | Cathedral High School
Wells comes to IU Kokomo following a four-year basketball career at Cathedral High School. The Indianapolis native was a multi-sport athlete, also competing in football and track & field for two seasons each. During his time at Cathedral, Wells was part of championship teams at several levels, earning state, city, sectional, regional, and semi-state championships.
Wells plans on majoring in Health Sciences at IU Kokomo.
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