Indiana State Lands First 2026 Commit in E.J. Hazelett
Indiana State has landed its first commit in the 2026 class, as 6-7 forward E.J. Hazelett announced on social media Wednesday night he committed to Indiana State following a campus visit
, as first reported by E.J. Hazelett himself.
Hazelett’s Journey
Hazelett, who played his first three seasons at Franklin Central, transferred to Kankakee (Ill.) for his senior year. His father, Ed, was hired as the football coach at Kankakee. Despite a foot injury that slowed him down at the start of his junior season, Hazelett averaged 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 12 games.
Hazelett’s Indiana State Connection
Hazelett is the first high school commit in the 2026 class for Indiana State. He originally received an offer from the Sycamores midway through his sophomore year, his second offer after Kent State. In his last fully healthy season, as a sophomore, Hazelett averaged 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 steals.
Hazelett to Team Up with Top-Ranked Recruit at Kankakee
At Kankakee, Hazelett will team up with 6-5 shooting guard Lincoln Williams, who is ranked as the top player from Illinois in the 2026 class. Williams has offers from Arizona State, DePaul, Illinois, Saint Louis, TCU, and others.
Indiana State’s 2024-25 Season
Indiana State finished with a 14-18 record in Matthew Graves’ first year as coach, after a 32-win season under Josh Schertz, who left for Saint Louis.
What’s Next?
Hazelett will join Indiana State in the fall of 2026, ready to contribute to the Sycamores’ continued growth under Coach Graves. Keep up with the latest Indiana State basketball news and updates right here at 247Sports News.
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FAQ
When will Hazelett join Indiana State?
E.J. Hazelett will join Indiana State in the fall of 2026.
What high school did Hazelett attend before Kankakee?
E.J. Hazelett previously attended Franklin Central High School in Indiana.
Stay tuned for more updates on Indiana State basketball as the 2025-26 season approaches!