Indiana basketball adds commitment from 7-foot center Felix Kiehlneker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Indiana basketball has secured a commitment from Felix Kiehlneker, a 7-foot center from Germany, for the Class of 2027. The 18-year-old averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 rebounds during the 2025-26 season while playing for Ulm in a competitive youth league. Kiehlneker was also part of Germany's U18 Eurobasket team this summer, contributing an average of 4.0 points and 4.3 rebounds over seven games. He joins Chase Branham as part of Indiana's recruiting class for 2027.
- •Kiehlneker was also pursued by USC, Florida, UCLA, Clemson, and UConn.
- •He joins fellow recruit Chase Branham in Indiana's Class of 2027.
- •Kiehlneker played for Germany's U18 Eurobasket team this summer.
- •He averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 rebounds in the 2025-26 season.
- •Kiehlneker exhibits strong agility in pick-and-roll situations.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana basketball gets commitment from 7-foot center from Germany. What we know
"An 18-year-old was also recruited by USC, Florida, UCLA, Clemson and UConn chose the Hoosiers. Here's what to know about the prospect from Germany.
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