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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 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.
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.
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.
The 2026 NBA Summer League concluded on Sunday, featuring six former Indiana Hoosiers who each earned minutes with different NBA franchises, showcasing a mix of scoring, playmaking and defensive contributions.
Indiana's coaching staff outlines three projected lineups that blend transition speed, shooting accuracy and defensive versatility, promising a deeper, more adaptable roster for the 2026‑27 season.
Indiana University's basketball program is set to address its longstanding size deficit by welcoming 7‑foot‑2, 270‑pound Samet Yigitoglu, a transfer whose skill set promises to reshape the team's interior play.
Indiana aims to transform its offense by adding depth to its three‑point arsenal for the 2026‑27 season, a move Coach Darian DeVries says will unlock new driving lanes and interior scoring opportunities.
Five former Indiana University players are competing in the 2026 NBA Summer League, each signed to different NBA teams on Exhibit‑10 or summer‑league contracts.
Former Indiana Hoosiers players are making waves in the 2026 NBA Summer League, each signing distinct contracts with NBA teams.
Indiana University's men's basketball program enters a season marked by high expectations, new acquisitions and a schedule designed to test its mettle before conference play.
The Tigers will face Indiana on December 18, 2026, in a strategic move to bolster their schedule, while Indiana welcomes a new transfer and bids farewell to key scorers.
Missouri will meet Indiana in Bloomington on December 18, 2026, as part of a deliberately tougher schedule engineered by Coach Dennis Gates ahead of the expanded NCAA Tournament.
Coach Darian DeVries addresses concerns about the team's three‑point shooting after losing key players, highlighting new additions and returning talent.
Coach Darian DeVries discusses the depth, versatility and ambitions of the Indiana University men’s basketball team as it prepares for a challenging schedule and tournament goals.
Observations from a recent Indiana University practice highlight the progress of transfer Bryce Lindsay, guard Markus Burton, and other roster members as the team readies for a public exhibition and a trip to the FISU Americas Games in Peru.
A snapshot of the latest moves and upcoming events shaping Indiana University athletics.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball team is set to face Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf before heading to the FISU America Games in Lima, showcasing a revamped roster with fresh frontcourt additions and a fully healthy Markus Burton.
From exhibition games in Evansville and Montreal to NBA contracts for rising Hoosiers, the latest developments signal a dynamic season ahead for Indiana University’s basketball and other sports programs.
The former Hoosier forward inks an Exhibit 10 deal to play for Oklahoma City during the NBA Summer League, a two‑week event that highlights emerging talent from across the country.
The former Hoosiers forward signed a non‑guaranteed NBA contract, bringing his scoring and playmaking skills to Boston's system.
Lamar Wilkerson, a 6‑foot‑6 sharpshooter from Indiana, has signed an Exhibit‑10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, positioning himself for a potential two‑way deal in the 2026‑27 season.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Lamar Wilkerson has agreed to a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a move that could open a pathway to the summer league, training camp and a two‑way contract.
Former Indiana University guard Lamar Wilkerson has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving him a chance to make the NBA roster and remain with the franchise in the G League.