Overview
- The Arizona native chose Kevin Young's program over USC after drawing offers from Kansas, Kentucky and Louisville.
- The 6-foot-7 Prolific Prep wing reclassified from 2027 and is No. 10 in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking.
- Branch becomes BYU's fourth commitment in the 2026 cycle, joining Dean Rueckert, Will Openshaw and JUCO guard KJ Perry.
- Scouts describe a lengthy, versatile defender who provides floor spacing as a steady spot shooter with on-ball creation still developing.
- On the Adidas 3SSB Circuit with Compton Magic, he averaged 14.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 44.2% shooting, including 38.5% from three.