I saw Tatum a couple of times over the first two days, and the biggest thing I noticed from last year is that she just looked much more comfortable and aggressive with this DistinXion team. She was hunting shots on each catch, she showed a quick release, and she appeared as though she was confident every shot was going in. She has improved her ability to handle contact off the bounce, but her best weapon is her perimeter shooting. She is extremely long, fluidly athletic, and she drew several compliments from elite small college onlookers who were impressed with her play.

Another set of Lady Panthers welcome Tatum to B-Town, as she follows her family to Hoosier land. South has really nice talent, size, and length throughout their roster, but her ability to bury open jumpers, and with range, should definitely be an asset to their slashers and front-liners. Tatum plays with a really nice basketball savvy, plus she’s much tougher than her long & wiry frame might suggest. Look for her to be a nice offensive addition.

Tatum seems to have really found her niche with this DistinXion (17U) program. She moves around in the offense like she’s been with the group for years, and when she’s able to get any rhythm at all, she’s burying 3-pointer after 3-pointer. She is extremely long, fluidly athletic, and she should only add to the weapons Bloomington South has returning to the fold in 2025-2026. I also like Tatum’s quiet toughness, her motor, and her willingness to be physical.

Tatum has been on the move the last couple of years, primarily because she is the daughter of new IU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Darian DeVries. Tatum is just starting to experience Indiana basketball, but she has performed nicely in the brief chances I’ve had to see her. She is extremely long, fluidly athletic, and when she’s able to get set, she is an accurate perimeter shooter. I hope to see her more with DistinXion as the July “live” periods roll around.

DeVries finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. She shot 6-8 from the field, including 2-4 from three. Tatum has a beautiful outside shot. She is ready to shoot before the ball touches her hands. This one has terrific mechanics! She runs the floor exceptionally well. One of the best plays during the contest was when Tatum received the beautiful outlet pass from Kellogg! DeVries is a fundamentally sound athlete that continues to play at a high level!