5-star SF Bruce Branch III currently on official visit to BYU

Five-star small forward Bruce Branch III is currently on his first official visit to BYU, source told Rivals.

The 6-foot-7 senior out of Prolific Prep (FL) is ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 class, according to Rivals. He was previously the No. 1 ranked player in the 2027 class prior to reclassifying.

Along with the Cougars, Branch holds offers from Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, USC, and several others.

In a recent interview with Rivals, Branch spoke briefly about BYU.

“I’ve talked to AJ (Dybantsa). He was just talking about the experience as a BYU student. You know, it’s interesting, but again, I’m not really focused on college yet. It’s Prolific. I want to be the first to win Chipotle Nationals with this team. That’s the reason I came here.”

In that same previous interview, Branch discussed what he’s looking for in his future college.

“Honestly, a plan. Relationships are my big thing, but having a plan is important. Everyone wants to know what they’re doing. That plan to get me to the next level, that’s the main thing I’m focused on.”