Indiana University’s men’s basketball squad is set to meet Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, a Montreal‑based program, in an exhibition match that serves as a laboratory for new coach Darian DeVries.
A Revamped Roster
The Hoosiers will field a completely new starting five, anchored by point guard Markus Burton, the heavy favorite to open the game. Transfers Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu are slated to patrol the frontcourt, while Jaeden Mustaf, a Georgia Tech import, looks poised for a wing spot.
Testing the Wings
Veterans Darren Harris and Bryce Lindsey are expected to battle for the shooting guard position, with DeVries hinting that the taller Harris could see more minutes if Burton starts at point guard. Lindsey’s playmaking background could also give him a larger role in the offensive scheme.
DeVries has said he will experiment with several wing combinations, using the exhibition to iron out rotations before the team heads to Peru for the FISU America Games. The coach may limit Yigitoglu’s minutes to evaluate his readiness, given the Turkish forward’s ineligibility to compete for the U.S. squad in Peru.
What to Watch
If Yigitoglu sits, power forward duties could fall to Trent Sisley or to freshmen Vaughn Karvala and Trevor Manhertz, while Clemens Sokolov, a 7‑footer from Nurnberg, Germany, may see time at center in this low‑stakes environment. Fans should expect to see several different lineups as DeVries fine‑tunes his squad ahead of the upcoming season.