On Wednesday evening, North Florida transfer guard Jasai Miles officially announced his commitment to Indiana, bringing his dynamic skill set and two years of eligibility to Bloomington.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game last season for the Ospreys. Now, he’s ready for the next chapter with the Hoosiers under new head coach Darian DeVries.
Inside the Hall caught up with Miles to discuss his decision, how he fits into DeVries’ vision, and what fans can expect from his game.
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What made Indiana the right fit for you?
“As soon as I stepped on campus and listened to Coach DeVries, everything just made sense. His vision, the facilities, the vibe—it all clicked for me. I could see myself thriving here. It felt like the best situation, and I’m excited to get back and start working.”
How does Coach DeVries plan to use you in his system?
“He sees me fitting in well with his offense—my shooting, rebounding, versatility. He wants me to keep developing, and he believes I can be a major piece on that end. His energy stood out right away—it was calm and real. I felt that connection immediately.”
What are the strengths of your game, and what are you focusing on improving?
“I’m a strong rebounder and a solid shooter. Right now, I’m focused on raising my shooting percentages—tightening up my mechanics and becoming more efficient. I’m good driving right, so I’ve been working on getting better and more confident going left. I bring energy every play and focus on making winning plays.”
What was your experience like in the transfer portal?
“I had a really good support system around me. My coaches helped guide everything and knew what I was looking for, so they filtered the opportunities. I visited George Washington first, then Indiana. I had more visits lined up, but once I saw IU, I knew I didn’t need to go anywhere else. We’d already narrowed things down a lot, and Indiana just felt right.”
What kind of playing style should IU fans expect next season?
“Coach wants a team built on ball movement and chemistry. He’s looking for guys who can play together and make reads—not just follow a script. We’ll play with flow, take open 3s, make plays, and bring intensity on defense. The goal is to be balanced and effective on both ends of the floor.”
Does being overlooked out of high school still motivate you?
“Not really. I believe things work out how they’re supposed to. I just stay focused on my path and keep getting better. I don’t worry about the noise or what people say. I’m just running my own race—and I’m excited to show what I can do at this level.”
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