IU basketball announces signing of Vaughn Karvala to National Letter of Intent

Class of 2026 prospect Vaughn Karvala and IU coach Darian DeVries.

Indiana announced Monday evening that it has signed class of 2026 wing Vaughn Karvala to a National Letter of Intent.

Here’s the full release from IU Athletics:

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Four-star wing Vaughn Karvala has signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Indiana University under head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries, the program announced on Monday.

Three-year letterwinner for head coach Chris Siebert at Oregon High School in Wisconsin before transferring to Bella Vista Prep, a preseason top 10 team, prior to his senior season … averaged 26.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game as a junior … shot 53.5% from the floor and 41.9% from the 3-point lines in his final season with the Panthers … 2025 Badger Conference Player of the Year … broke the program’s all-time scoring mark during his third season … averaged 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and shot 34.3% from the 3-point line in 15 games with Team HERRO in the 2025 EYBL season … son of Eric and Alexandra Karvala … has one brother: Reese … born on Nov. 16, 2007.

DeVries on Karvala:

“Vaughn has very good size, skill, and athleticism that makes him a highlight reel waiting to happen in the open floor. When you combine that with his ability to shoot the ball, he has a very bright future here.”

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