
Indiana’s Center Conundrum: A Recruiting Crisis for the Hoosiers
Indiana has not signed a center from high school since 2020, a gap that has shaped coaching decisions, impacted tournament appearances, and now fuels a search for a long‑term solution.
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Indiana has not signed a center from high school since 2020, a gap that has shaped coaching decisions, impacted tournament appearances, and now fuels a search for a long‑term solution.

The NCAA has approved a five‑year eligibility model that extends playing time for college athletes, with particular implications for Indiana University football and basketball players.

With a No. 3 seed projection, a revamped lineup and a challenging non‑conference slate, the Crimson Tide aim to build on recent Sweet 16 and Final Four successes.

Markus Burton, a standout guard who spent his senior year at Notre Dame, is now preparing to wear the crimson and white of Indiana University after a highly anticipated transfer. He brings a decorated high school career, impressive statistics, and a chip on his shoulder to the Hoosiers' program.

After transferring from Duke, Darren Harris discusses his new role at Indiana University, the coaching staff's belief in him, and the fast‑paced play that aligns with his game.

After two seasons limited at Duke, Darren Harris is set to bring his shooting and playmaking to Indiana, where a high‑volume three‑point system promises more minutes and a chance to showcase his versatility.
Indiana’s open practice at Cook Hall highlighted a revamped roster, with Coach DeVries focusing on point guard Markus Burton and new additions Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu gearing up for a summer trip to Peru.
The Hoosiers held a public workout to display their reshaped lineup, featuring only one scholarship returnee and several promising newcomers.
Indiana’s men’s basketball squad held a 90‑minute open practice at Cook Hall, offering a first look at the chemistry that will shape their summer trip to Peru.

A recent open practice at Indiana University showcased the emerging 2026‑27 roster, with key players demonstrating distinct skills that could shape the team's identity on both ends of the floor.

The Crimson Tide will face the Hawkeyes in a home‑and‑home neutral‑site series, marking a new chapter for both programs after strong recent tournament runs.

Indiana University’s men’s basketball team held a closed‑door workout on June 18, showcasing emerging talent ahead of the FISU America Games in Peru. Highlights include standout performances by point guard Markus Burton, freshman forward Prince‑Alexander Moody, and a trio of versatile big men.

Alabama will open a home‑and‑home series with Iowa in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, with a return game slated for Mobile in 2027‑28, reviving a rivalry that last saw the teams split a pair of contests in 2006 and 2010.
Iowa will host Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026 at Casey’s Center, beginning a home‑and‑home series that underscores both programs’ ambitions.

Indiana University announced scholarship offers to Xavier Young, Dylan Betts and Bamba Touray, addressing past rebounding woes and signaling a strategic recruiting push.

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi forecasts Indiana as a seventh seed in the expanded 2027 NCAA field, highlighting a revamped roster and renewed optimism.

The Hoosiers will host the Tar Heels in Indianapolis on Oct. 18, 2026, a matchup that revives a storied series and showcases new-look rosters.

After a 18‑14 season and a wave of departures, the Indiana Hoosiers are banking on fresh talent and the health of point guard Markus Burton to break into the conference’s upper tier.

After a modest 18-14 finish and a tenth-place Big Ten finish, the Indiana Hoosiers are reshaping their squad with high-profile transfers. The success of the upcoming campaign hinges on the health and production of point guard Markus Burton, who will be joined by power forward Aiden Sherrell and center Samet Yigitoglu.

Indiana University’s 12-player transfer portal class is positioned No. 6 in the country, with several prospects earning top-200 and top-100 placements across 247Sports, On3.com and EvanMiya.com. The class stacks up against traditional powerhouses and offers a glimpse of the Hoosiers’ revamped roster.

Coach Darian DeVries has assembled a No. 6 transfer class featuring seven new players, including six from high‑major programs, as Indiana looks to rebuild around limited returning talent.

Despite losing key players, Alabama’s program is being viewed as the most underrated team heading into the 2026‑27 season, thanks to Coach Nate Oats’ proven track record and a roster bolstered by strategic additions.

Indiana University plans to reshape its front court for the 2026‑27 season, with Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu slated to start together, aiming for greater scoring variety, improved rim protection and a strategic shift away from heavy three‑point dependence.

Alabama will face Miami on December 2 in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, a series they lead 3‑1. The game follows a Sweet 16 run, roster changes, and the return of Amari Allen.