
Samet Yigitoglu’s Arrival Reshapes Indiana Hoosiers’ Frontcourt
After a standout stint at SMU, Samet Yigitoglu joins the Hoosiers, aiming to anchor the paint and spark a rebounding surge.
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After a standout stint at SMU, Samet Yigitoglu joins the Hoosiers, aiming to anchor the paint and spark a rebounding surge.

Sports Illustrated’s preseason rankings highlight the most versatile power forwards poised to influence the 2026–27 college basketball landscape, from Illinois’ David Mirkovic to Arizona State’s Paulius Murauskas.

From a promising North Carolina prospect to a key piece of Indiana’s roster, Trevor Manhertz is navigating his rookie year with a focus on growth, teamwork and confidence.

Indiana's basketball program entered the 2026 offseason with a clear agenda: reshape a roster that had flirted with the NCAA Tournament bubble the previous year and turn it into a contender capable of deeper March runs.

Indiana University plans to revamp its 2026‑27 basketball approach by emphasizing transition play, leveraging a new roster of speed‑oriented players and a revised system under Coach Darian DeVries.

Indiana’s 2026‑27 basketball roster blends returning stars and new additions, poised for a flexible, high‑impact season.

After a court ruling granted eligibility, forward Sam Alexis will rejoin Indiana University’s roster, promising added depth and experience for the upcoming campaign.

Indiana University’s basketball roster now features 13 scholarship players as the program looks to end a three‑year NCAA tournament absence, blending returning stars, portal acquisitions and a highly ranked freshman class.

Forward Sam Alexis will reprise his role with the Indiana Hoosiers for the 2026‑27 campaign after the NCAA granted an additional year of eligibility to the Class of 2022, enhancing the team's frontcourt.

Sam Alexis will return for a fifth season after a court injunction granted him an extra year of eligibility, bolstering Indiana’s frontcourt with new transfers and addressing last season’s depth concerns.

Sam Alexis will rejoin Indiana University’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven blend of rebounding, shot‑blocking and scoring that could lift the Hoosiers into the Big Ten’s upper tier and a potential NCAA Tournament second weekend.

A look at the key additions and strategic moves shaping Indiana's basketball outlook for the upcoming campaign.

After winning a Tennessee court injunction, Sam Alexis confirmed his return to Indiana University for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven scoring threat and veteran presence to the Hoosiers' lineup.

In a post‑game press conference, Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries detailed the team’s chemistry, standout performances by freshmen, and plans for the upcoming season following their undefeated run in Lima.
After guiding the USA to a 4‑0 record and the 2026 FISU America Cup title, coach Darian DeVries sat down with reporters to discuss team dynamics, standout performances and the one remaining roster decision, while forward Aiden Sherrell was celebrated as tournament MVP.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball program is reshaping its frontcourt with the addition of 6‑11 forward Aiden Sherrell and 7‑2 center Samet Yigitoglu, who will debut in an exhibition game against College Jean‑de‑Brebeuf.

Indiana University will welcome the Canadian junior team Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf on Wednesday night, featuring debut performances by point guard Markus Burton and several promising freshmen, while frontcourt standouts Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu prepare to make their first summer pairing.

Indiana University's basketball squad clinched the gold medal at the FISU America Games in Peru, delivering a commanding performance that highlights key players ahead of the next collegiate season.
Indiana finished the tournament 4-0, outscoring opponents by an average of 60.8 points and securing the gold medal with a 99-57 win over the Virgin Islands. Aiden Sherrell was named MVP.

On3’s latest verified NIL valuations show a stark contrast across SEC programs, with Miami leading the pack while Alabama remains cautious about player valuations despite fan concerns.

Indiana’s men’s basketball team returned from Lima with a gold medal, outscoring the Virgin Islands 99-57 and using the trip to build chemistry before the preseason.

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.
A dominant performance in the group stage has set up a decisive clash for the Hoosiers, who are streaming their final match on the FISU America Games YouTube channel.

The Hoosiers, led by freshman Vaughn Karvala and coached by Darian DeVries, will contest the final at 4 p.m. ET in Peru after a flawless tournament.