Non‑conference challenges
Indiana’s men’s basketball team will open the 2026‑27 season on November 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where it will host Syracuse in a much‑anticipated matchup.
A week later, the Hoosiers are slated to travel to Lucas Oil Stadium to take on Kentucky on November 20, adding a high‑profile non‑conference test to the schedule.
The Big Ten Conference has released its conference opponents for the 2026‑27 season, confirming that Indiana will play a full slate of 20 league games.
Coach Darian DeVries, now in his second season with the program, guided the team to an 18‑14 record last year and previously built winning records at West Virginia and Drake.
Syracuse entered the previous season with a 15‑17 record, while Kentucky finished 22‑14 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32 before falling to Iowa State.
Together, the upcoming games promise a rigorous early schedule that will test the Hoosiers’ depth and provide early insight into the team’s championship aspirations.