
Sam Alexis Returns to Indiana University, Bolstering Roster for Upcoming Season
Sam Alexis rejoins Indiana University for his final season, adding depth at power forward and affirming his confidence in Coach Darian DeVries’ direction.
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Sam Alexis rejoins Indiana University for his final season, adding depth at power forward and affirming his confidence in Coach Darian DeVries’ direction.

Recent legal changes have set off a cascade of transfers, NBA draft entries and fifth‑year extensions across the Big Ten, reshaping rosters and expectations for the upcoming campaign.

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.
Former Indiana center Sam Alexis announced his return for a fifth season, leveraging a court injunction that challenges NCAA eligibility rules while the university navigates roster changes and coaching plans.
Former Florida center Sam Alexis announced his commitment to Indiana University for a fifth season via Instagram, citing a Tennessee court injunction that extended his eligibility. The NCAA is challenging the ruling, which could affect other athletes seeking a fifth year.

Sam Alexis announced on Instagram that he will rejoin the Indiana Hoosiers next season, having previously captured a national title with the Florida Gators and averaged 8.8 points per game last year.

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.

Indiana University’s basketball team captured gold in Lima, Peru, while the football squad prepared for a high‑expectation season in Chicago. A recent court injunction may allow outgoing seniors to extend eligibility, reshaping NCAA rules.

A federal judge in Colorado has cleared the way for 2022 college basketball athletes to reclaim a lost season, affecting Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen and NBA Summer League alumni Xaivian Lee and Micah Handlogten.

A Tennessee judge's injunction restores a fifth year of eligibility for Sam Alexis, opening the door for the Indiana big man to potentially return in 2026-27 after a standout performance with Team USA in Peru.

A Tennessee court has granted former Indiana center Sam Alexis an additional year of college eligibility, reshaping the Hoosiers’ frontcourt outlook while his professional future with the Oklahoma City Thunder remains uncertain.

A preliminary injunction granted by a federal court allows former Indiana University forward Sam Alexis an additional year of eligibility, benefiting other 2022 graduates and potentially reshaping NCAA eligibility rules.

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.

Over four days at Apopka High School, 48 campers aged 7‑13 trained under current and former Blue Darter players, coaches, and alumni, culminating in a championship and a surprise appearance by Sam Alexis.
Indiana's basketball squad clinched gold in Lima, Peru, with freshman Vaughn Karvala leading the scoring, while Coach DeVries discusses scholarship plans and the team's rest period

Indiana University is evaluating its roster after a Peru trip, with Coach Darian DeVries eyeing a 13th scholarship spot and Sam Alexis pursuing a fifth‑year injunction.
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.

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.
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.