
NCAA expands eligibility to five years, reshaping college sports
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.
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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.

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.
Coach Darian DeVries announced the arrival of 6‑foot‑10 forward Ben Winker, a transfer from Cal State Fullerton, as part of a seven‑player transfer class that promises added depth for the Hoosiers.

Indiana University announced the addition of Ben Winker, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Cal State Fullerton, as a preferred walk‑on for the 2026‑27 season. His size and Division I background are expected to bolster the team's frontcourt during a period when key big men are unavailable for upcoming games.

A fresh batch of transfers, freshmen and overseas prospects report for summer workouts as the Hoosiers aim to rebound from an 18‑14 season.

The Hoosiers will travel to Peru with a rebuilt squad, only one scholarship player returning, and high hopes for the upcoming games.

Indiana adds three towering players to bolster front‑court depth ahead of the 2026‑27 season.

Indiana University’s men’s basketball program will travel to Peru next July for team bonding, practices and exhibition games, with Coach Darian DeVries emphasizing extra gym time and competitive opportunities while navigating visa issues and a demanding non‑conference schedule.

Indiana University adds three sizable players — Samet Yigitoglu, Clemens Sokolov and Aiden Sherrell — to reshape its front court for the upcoming 2026‑27 season under coach Darian DeVries.

The Hoosiers are traveling to Peru for the FISU America Games, using the trip to build cohesion, integrate new transfers, and prepare for a demanding non‑conference schedule.

Indiana University and the University of Kentucky have moved their long‑awaited basketball series to November 20, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game marks the second installment of a four‑game agreement that will span the 2026‑27, 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 seasons. With only one returning player, Indiana is introducing a wave of transfers and freshmen, while Kentucky prepares under its own coaching leadership.

Indiana and Kentucky have moved their much‑anticipated basketball game to November 20, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, setting the stage for a four‑game series that will test both teams’ rebuilt rosters.

The NCAA may replace traditional eligibility timelines with an age‑based model that gives athletes five years to compete, a change that could affect several Indiana Hoosiers.
Indiana coach Darian DeVries outlines his strategy of adding high‑major experienced transfers, emphasizing size, length and playmaking, as the team prepares for the FISU America Games in Peru.
Indiana University’s basketball program is pivoting toward a larger, more physical lineup under head coach Darian DeVries, recruiting Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu to address rebounding and defensive shortcomings.
Indiana University's coach Darian DeVries is retooling his roster, turning to larger front‑court players to improve rebounding and defensive efficiency.
Indiana's basketball program is pivoting toward a more physical approach, as Coach Darian DeVries adds Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu to a roster that struggled last year.

Indiana University is set to welcome its twelfth scholarship athlete for the 2026‑27 season, a move that deepens the roster and fuels optimism across multiple programs.

Coach Darian DeVries explains how the Hoosiers will blend new talent, experiment with twin‑big lineups and use an overseas trip to Peru to maximize practice time.

Indiana University's newest batch of freshmen is positioned inside the top 25 nationally and seventh in the Big Ten, featuring standout talents from Arizona, North Carolina and Maryland, plus a German center.

After a 18‑14 record and a third straight NCAA tournament miss, Indiana is reshaping its roster with seven portal additions, four freshmen and only one returning scholarship player, Trent Sisley, as it aims to climb the Big Ten standings.
Coach Darian DeVries finalizes a 2026‑27 roster that adds post depth with Clemens Sokolov and a versatile freshman class, aiming to compete in the Big Ten.

The Hoosiers add an 18‑year‑old German forward, see all newcomers ranked in the Rivals 150, and brace for competition in Florida as alumni make WNBA rosters and graduates celebrate.