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A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.
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A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.

St. John’s has added Reed Bailey, a versatile big man from Indiana, to its roster, aiming to address a lack of size at the five and to inject a new dimension into a fast‑paced offense.

Montenegrin forward Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John’s University due to visa issues, instead signing with Buducnost Podgorica for the 2026‑27 season, marking the second roster change after Gildas Gimenez's academic ineligibility.

St. John’s announced the addition of Reed Bailey, a fifth‑year eligible transfer, as the program seeks to fill a power forward void left by injury. His arrival follows a federal court injunction that allows players to return for a fifth season, reshaping roster dynamics across college basketball.

Former Indiana standout Reed Bailey will use his fifth year of eligibility at St. John's, a move enabled by a Colorado court injunction that the NCAA is now contesting.

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.

A Tennessee court has granted former Indiana basketball player Sam Alexis a fifth-year eligibility injunction, allowing him to continue his collegiate career. The ruling follows Indiana's expressed openness to late roster additions and comes amid uncertainty about his future team, while also affecting teammate Reed Bailey's legal pursuit.
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 opening game at the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru, ended in a 115-36 win, highlighted by a 12-0 run, a 59-22 halftime lead, and standout contributions from transfers Aiden Sherrell and Ben Winker, as well as a promising freshmen trio.
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.

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.

Indiana's men's basketball program has cycled through centers and coaches in recent years, but the arrival of Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu offers a chance to break the trend and return to the NCAA Tournament.

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.

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.

Coach Darian DeVries is weighing a dual‑center configuration that blends outside shooting with interior presence, aiming to counter the Big Ten’s growing size.
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.

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.

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.