TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Northeastern State head men's basketball coach Ja Havens announced Wednesday the signing of Chase Clark, a highly decorated 2026 incoming freshman guard from Okay High School.

"We are very excited to welcome Chase Clark to Northeastern State University," Havens said. "We knew immediately that Chase was a young man we wanted in our program. He is known for his toughness and competitive fire on the court. He's a high-character young man from a great family and represents everything we look for in recruiting.

"Chase brings a college-ready body and an excellent skill set to our program," Havens continued. "He's a coach's kid with a high basketball IQ, a great understanding of the game, and a tremendous work ethic. He can score at all three levels and makes his teammates better. He stands for the right things on and off the court and possesses the intangibles that NSU Basketball fans will love and appreciate."

Chase Clark 
Okay, Okla. // 6-3, 185 // Guard // Okay HS

High School - Scored over 1,300 points so far … was a State Champion Runner-Up in 2025 with a 27-5 overall record  … All-Area and All-Conference MVP … named to the VYPE Top 100 list last season … as a sophomore, he went 24-5, reaching the State Championship Quarterfinal and claimed a league championship … averaged 16 points per game as a sophomore and named to the VYPE Top 100 … All-Area Newcomer as a true-freshman will averaging 11 points per game … went 26-3 and was a State Champion Runner-Up.

Personal - Played AAU with Southern Assault … son of Chad and Makyla .. has one sister, Mylee … his dad played baseball at Carl Albert State.