Indiana University has secured a new commitment that could bolster its backcourt ahead of the upcoming season.
The recruit, Justin Monden, is a 6‑foot guard weighing 160 pounds who will have just one year of eligibility remaining when he joins the Hoosiers.
Who is Justin Monden?
Monden spent last season with Maryland Eastern Shore, where he appeared in 20.7 minutes per game and posted averages of six points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds.
His statistical output reflects a modest role but also hints at untapped potential, especially given his scoring pedigree at the high school level.
Prior to his stint with UMES, Monden played at Georgia Southwestern State University, a Division II program where he averaged 12.2 points per game during the 2024‑25 campaign.
That experience in the NCAA Division II ranks gave him a platform to showcase his shooting touch and ball‑handling skills, numbers that caught the eye of Indiana’s coaching staff.
Back in Raleigh, North Carolina, Monden was a prolific scorer at Heritage High School, where he tallied 24.2 points per game while also contributing 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
The commitment was first reported by Sam Keyser and Jeff Goodman, two well‑known voices covering college basketball transfers.
Monden’s representation comes from agent Lenny Minaya of @fdmathletics_, who will help navigate the transition to the Big Ten program.
For Indiana, the addition of a guard with both Division II scoring experience and a high school pedigree of 24 points per game adds depth and flexibility to the perimeter.
Coaches will likely look to integrate Monden into practice drills and potentially reserve minutes in games that need a spark off the bench.
What this means for the roster
The Hoosiers enter the next season with a roster that already features several seasoned guards, but Monden’s eligibility window offers a short‑term solution that could evolve into a longer‑term piece if development aligns.
The move also underscores Indiana’s active approach to the transfer portal, a strategy that has become central to modern college basketball roster construction.
Fans will be watching closely to see how quickly Monden can adapt to the faster pace and higher competition of Division I play.