The Hoosiers will open their preseason slate with a home exhibition against the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association champions, Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf, on July 15. Tip‑off is set for 7 p.m. at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, and tickets will go on sale June 29 at 10 a.m.
A Calculated Warm‑up
Coach Darian DeVries sees the matchup as a vital stepping stone as the team fine‑tunes its chemistry before the FISU America Games, which will be staged in Lima, Peru, from July 20 to August 2. This contest represents Indiana's third preseason exhibition, with additional games slated against North Carolina and Western Kentucky in October.
Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, a secondary and post‑secondary institution in Montréal, Quebec, arrives at the exhibition after capturing the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championship. The Canadian side will bring a roster bolstered by recent championship experience, offering the Hoosiers a competitive test.
Roster and Coaching Landscape
Indiana's squad blends returning talent with a wave of newcomers. Sophomore forward Trent Sisley headlines the returnees, while the roster features seven transfers and four fresh recruits. The coaching staff, led by head coach Darian DeVries, will rely on this mix of experience and new energy to shape a team capable of representing the United States on the international stage.
Beyond the July 15 exhibition, the Hoosiers are slated to travel for further tune‑ups, including games against North Carolina and Western Kentucky later in the fall. These matchups will provide additional preparation as the team readies for the multi‑sport FISU America Games, where they will fly the U.S. flag for the first time in the competition's history.