Indiana University announced the addition of guard Justin Monden to its basketball roster, a move that underscores the program’s intent to deepen its backcourt options ahead of the upcoming season.
Monden arrives after a multi‑year collegiate journey that spans Division II Georgia Southwestern State and Division I Maryland Eastern Shore, where he compiled a modest yet consistent statistical footprint.
Across 85 career games, he has amassed 613 points, 129 rebounds, 140 assists and 67 steals, translating to career averages of 7.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
His shooting efficiency is notable: he has shot 41.3% from the field, 30.0% from three‑point range and 79.5% from the free‑throw line, numbers that reflect a reliable finisher around the rim.
During his lone season at the Division I level, Monden posted 6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 40.1% from the floor and 72.2% on free throws, and he logged 16 games with multiple assists.
His breakout campaign came in sophomore year at Georgia Southwestern State, where he averaged 12.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists, shooting 42.0% overall and 37.7% from beyond the arc, and he scored 20 or more points in four games.
Off the court, Monden’s high school roots trace back to Heritage High School in North Carolina, where he spent three seasons before moving to Word of God Christian Academy for his senior year, a path that reflects both regional diversity and a willingness to seek new challenges.
Statistical Highlights
Monden’s career percentages — 41.3% shooting, 30% from three and 79.5% free‑throw accuracy — place him among the more efficient guards in the mid‑major circuit, suggesting that his skill set could translate into meaningful minutes for the Hoosiers.
Coach Darian DeVries, who has been a vocal advocate for adding experienced depth to the squad, is expected to integrate Monden into a rotation that values both shooting reliability and playmaking versatility.
With at least one year of eligibility remaining, Monden brings a blend of veteran poise and untapped upside that could prove pivotal in Indiana’s push for conference contention.