Indiana basketball held a 90‑minute open practice at Cook Hall, giving fans a rare glimpse of a roster that returns only one scholarship player from the previous season.
Coach Darian DeVries used the session to zero in on point guard Markus Burton, praising his playmaking instincts and a polished mid‑range game that could become the engine of the team’s offense.
Forward Aiden Sherrell stood out with his athleticism and versatility, flashing the ability to finish with powerful dunks and to stretch the floor with reliable three‑point shooting.
A New Presence in the Paint
New center Samet Yigitoglu, a former two‑year starter at SMU, showed his strength under the basket and impressed with his rim‑protection instincts, adding a defensive anchor to the lineup.
The squad is slated to embark on an overseas tour of Peru later this summer, using the trip as a final test before the upcoming season.