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Purdue’s 2026‑27 campaign will be defined by an unprecedented three‑point attempt rate, a reshaped roster featuring returning stars and fresh talent, and a parallel push by Indiana and Cincinnati to reshape their own lineups.
Indiana announces a 12‑game non‑conference slate, featuring matchups with power‑conference teams and a revamped roster under second‑year coach Darian DeVries.
The Hoosiers’ football team opens the season atop the preseason AP poll, while basketball looks to secure an 8‑seed in the 2027 NCAA bracket, with other sports gearing up for fall competition.
Indiana University’s basketball program showcased a promising summer, highlighted by transfer guard Markus Burton’s impressive displays and the program’s growing international presence.
Indiana University’s basketball program has added a striking new figure to its roster: Samet Yigitoglu, a 7‑foot‑2 center whose journey from Istanbul to the Hoosiers has already sparked excitement among fans and analysts alike.
ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi forecasts the Hoosiers as an eighth seed, highlighting a revamped roster and a favorable tournament expansion.
After a standout stint at SMU, Samet Yigitoglu joins the Hoosiers, aiming to anchor the paint and spark a rebounding surge.
A look at Vaughn Karvala’s standout summer performances, from Indiana’s exhibition game to the FISU America Games, highlighting his shooting prowess and future goals
From a promising North Carolina prospect to a key piece of Indiana’s roster, Trevor Manhertz is navigating his rookie year with a focus on growth, teamwork and confidence.
Indiana's basketball program entered the 2026 offseason with a clear agenda: reshape a roster that had flirted with the NCAA Tournament bubble the previous year and turn it into a contender capable of deeper March runs.
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’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.
A look at the five centers expected to anchor the Big Ten’s paint presence next season, highlighting their stats, roles and the league’s physical style.
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.
A look at the key additions and strategic moves shaping Indiana's basketball outlook for the upcoming campaign.
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.
Indiana's men's basketball squad won the gold medal in Peru despite a shortened tournament, using the extra time for team building and exploration before heading into a quiet summer break.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball program is reshaping its frontcourt with the addition of 6‑11 forward Aiden Sherrell and 7‑2 center Samet Yigitoglu, who will debut in an exhibition game against College Jean‑de‑Brebeuf.
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.