Indiana University’s men’s basketball team is set to navigate a rigorous non‑conference schedule that features five contests against power‑4 programs, promising high‑profile tests early in the season.
The Hoosiers will host nine of their non‑conference games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, including marquee matchups versus Kentucky, Syracuse and Missouri, while also traveling to face Central Florida in a Big 12 showdown.
Overall, the regular season will comprise 32 games, of which 12 are non‑conference contests and 20 belong to the Big Ten, underscoring the team’s extensive slate of competition.
The exhibition portion of the schedule includes games against Butler, North Carolina, Western Kentucky, Eastern Illinois, Bellarmine, Tennessee Tech, Jacksonville, Bowling Green, Western Illinois, Central Florida, Missouri and Farleigh Dickinson, providing a varied testing ground.
Head coach Darian DeVries has voiced enthusiasm for the lineup, emphasizing that the high‑profile matchups will sharpen the team’s resolve and prepare it for the rigors of conference play.
A Challenging Road Ahead
With a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, the Hoosiers aim to translate these demanding early tests into a strong Big Ten campaign, hoping to carry momentum into the postseason.