Indiana University’s men’s basketball team will open its preseason with an exhibition matchup against Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, a storied program from Montreal, Quebec, on Wednesday evening. The game is set to be played at the 10,000‑seat Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, giving fans their first glimpse of the new‑look Hoosiers under second‑year head coach Darian DeVries.
DeVries, who took over the program last season, is now guiding his second full roster at Indiana. After six weeks of practice, the coach has emphasized competition for minutes and a flexible approach that can shift depending on who is on the floor.
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The expected starting five will feature point guard Markus Burton alongside sharpshooters Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu, with Darren Harris, Jaeden Mustaf and Bryce Lindsay battling for the remaining two spots. This mix promises a blend of speed, perimeter shooting and interior presence.
While the exact lineup is still fluid, the coaching staff has indicated that Harris, Mustaf and Lindsay will compete for those slots, creating a genuine contest that could shape the team’s rotation throughout the early season.
DeVries has hinted at using a deeper bench than usual in this exhibition, giving younger players like Trent Sisley and Prince‑Alexander Moody a chance to earn meaningful minutes. Their energy could provide a spark off the bench as the Hoosiers test various combinations.
The tactical experiment will be especially interesting when Sherrell and Yigitoglu share the court, a pairing that could unlock a different offensive rhythm. Observers will be watching how the duo interacts and whether it translates into more fluid ball movement.
Beyond the immediate matchup, the game serves as a preparatory step for the upcoming International University Sports Federation (FISU) Games in Peru, where Yigitoglu will be unavailable. The exhibition therefore doubles as a trial run for the squad’s depth and adaptability under FIBA rules.
Fans can expect a fast‑paced contest that highlights both the potential of Indiana’s emerging talent and the strategic adjustments DeVries is willing to make as he fine‑tunes his second‑year squad.