
Indiana Roots Shine in 2026 NBA Summer League
From Purdue standouts to high school phenoms, Indiana’s basketball pipeline is delivering fresh faces to the NBA’s summer showcase.
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From Purdue standouts to high school phenoms, Indiana’s basketball pipeline is delivering fresh faces to the NBA’s summer showcase.

A look at the players stepping into larger responsibilities ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Sankeerth Veluri, a 6’5”, 305‑pound developmental player, flips from Army to Purdue, redshirted in 2025, and aims to contribute on special teams while building toward a larger role by 2027‑2028.

The Indiana Pacers are using pre‑draft workouts to evaluate talent that could fill roster gaps despite lacking a 2026 draft pick.
Todd Leary, once a celebrated player under coach Bob Knight, admitted to defrauding a parent of nearly $50,000 by promising to coach his son and launch an AAU team that never materialized.
The Hoosiers will travel to Peru to compete in the FISU America Games, using the experience to sharpen their roster and break a three‑year title slump.
Nebraska's men's basketball program has added Sam Orme, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Belmont, to its roster. Coach Fred Hoiberg cites the player's size, shooting and versatility as key assets for the upcoming season.

A high school standout's 35‑point showing sparked a series of moves that led him from Notre Dame to Indiana, driven by a trusted coach.