Hoosiers Roll Past Canadian Opposition in Pre‑Game Showcase
Indiana University’s men’s basketball team improved to 2‑0 in exhibition play, defeating Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf of Canada 98‑64 in a dominant performance at the Assembly Hall. The victory marks the first meeting between the two programs in over a decade and sets a positive tone as the Hoosiers fine‑tune their roster ahead of the FISU America Games.
Head coach Darian DeVries, now in his second season, emphasized the importance of chemistry early in the year. “We have a lot of new pieces, but the energy in practice has been fantastic,” DeVries said after the game. The squad features five fresh starters: Markus Burton, Bryce Lindsay, Darren Harris, Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu, each of whom contributed to the offensive onslaught.
Sherrell paced the first half with a team‑high 14 points, while Lindsay’s deep three‑pointer in the third quarter stretched the lead to 69‑48. Midway through the same period, Trent Sisley’s crafty 3‑point play pushed the margin to 21 points, underscoring the depth of the bench.
The Hoosiers will depart Bloomington on Saturday morning for a week‑long training camp in Peru, where they will continue preparations for the upcoming FISU America Games in Lima. The team’s travel schedule includes a stop in Canada before heading south, a logistical detail that DeVries hopes will further bond the group.
Notable absences included Georgia Tech transfer Jaeden Mustaf, who sat out with a lower‑body injury, and Cal State Fullerton newcomer Ben Winker, who made his first appearance in the fourth quarter. Despite the setbacks, the roster also features transfers Justin Monden, Drew Snively and Ian Stephens, all of whom are expected to add depth as the season progresses.
A Promising Path Forward
With a blend of experienced returnees and high‑energy newcomers, Indiana’s revamped lineup appears poised to compete strongly on the international stage. The upcoming matches in Lima will serve as a final test before the team’s official debut, and fans back home are eager to see how the new chemistry translates into results.