2026 power forward Chris Birden Jr commits to Miami basketball

Posted May 15, 2026
Miami has landed South Kent (Conn.) power forward Chris Birden Jr., who pledged to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Birden is the second commit of UM’s 2026 recruiting class, joining five-star small forward Caleb Gaskins. Birden chose Miami over others from Texas State, Western Carolina, Northeastern, East Tennessee State and California Baptist. (CaneSport.com)

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