Kentucky Reaches Out to Elite 2027 Forward Bruce Branch

Bruce Branch is a new name for Kentucky in 2027. The top 10 forward was contacted by UK shortly after college coaches began reaching out to the class of 2027 recruits at midnight on June 15.

Branch’s mother told KSR+ that Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and Cody Fueger reached out shortly after the contact period began. She said they plan to talk to the staff shortly.

The 6-foot-7, 170-pound small forward from Perry (Gilbert, AZ) is considered one of the top long-term prospects in the nation. He recently signed an NIL deal with Adidas.

KSR+ is keeping track of all Kentucky’s 2027 contacts as the list slowly grows. Check out the full list on the KSBoard.

Branch holds offers from the likes of Indiana, Arizona State, UCLA, USC, Texas, Virginia, LSU, and Tennessee, among others. Playing up on the Compton Magic 2026 team this spring, Branch is averaging 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 54.9% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range.

Bruce Branch’s Game

Four-star forward Bruce Branch of Gilbert (AZ) Perry is the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3 ranks Branch as the No. 2 player overall, the top-ranked small forward, and the overall best player in Arizona.