EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the signing of guard Kaden Brown for the 2025-26 season. Brown will have two years of eligibility at USI.
“We are thrilled to have Kaden (KK) join us at USI,” said USI Head Coach Stan Gouard. “He brings a level of toughness and experience that you simply cannot teach.
“KK plays with an edge, competes every possession, and will elevate our ball club,” continued Gouard. “What stands out is his infectious personality. He is the kind of teammate who lifts the energy in the gym and brings people together.
“We believe that KK is a perfect fit for our program’s culture, core values, and are confident he will thrive in the city of Evansville, both as a player and a person. We are excited to welcome him to the Screaming Eagle Family,” concluded Gouard.
Brown transfers to USI after spending 2024-25 with Grand Valley State University. The 2024-25 first-team All-GLIAC and GLIAC Sixth Man of the Year averaged 13.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 29 games last year. He also made six starts at GVSU.
The native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, posted a season-high 32 points versus the University of Indianapolis; six rebounds versus Hillsdale College, and three assists against Northern Michigan University.
Prior to playing for GVSU, Brown spent a season at Wright State University. He appeared in 29 contests, averaging 2.3 points in 8.8 minutes per game in 2023-24.
Brown lettered in basketball at Central Catholic High School, where he averaged 24.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game as a senior. He was named Michigan’s Associated Press Division II Player of the Year after shooting 46 percent from the floor overall and 39 percent from three-point range.
Brown also led Catholic Central to its first state title in 2021 and a finish as state runners-up in 2022. He finished his prep career with a four-year record of 80-12 and as Catholic Central’s career leader in points (1,577), field goals (543), three-pointers (204), and steals (187).
The USI Screaming Eagles are a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and will be NCAA Tournament eligible in 2025-26 following the completion of the accelerated transition from Division II. USI has reached the OVC Championship in two of the first three seasons of Division I action.
