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Indiana Basketball Transforms Roster with Five Key Transfers

4/16/2026

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Summary

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Indiana basketball will undergo a roster transformation ahead of the 2026-27 season under Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries.
The five transfers include Aiden Sherrell from Alabama and Samet Yigitoglu from SMU.
Markus Burton from Notre Dame, Jaeden Mustaf from Georgia Tech, and Darren Harris from Duke have joined the Hoosiers.
The additions address last season's 18-14 finish and aim to boost Indiana's competitiveness in the Big Ten.

History

Historical Context

The Indiana Hoosiers, under coach Bob Knight, achieved a historic perfect season in 1976, finishing 32-0 and winning the NCAA Championship. This success followed a dominant run in the mid-1970s, including two consecutive Big Ten titles. Today, the team aims to revive that competitive spirit with new transfers after last season's 18-14 finish, reflecting a tradition of excellence in the Big Ten Conference.

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Story summary

Indiana basketball will undergo a roster transformation ahead of the 2026-27 season under Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries.
The five transfers include Aiden Sherrell from Alabama and Samet Yigitoglu from SMU.
Markus Burton from Notre Dame, Jaeden Mustaf from Georgia Tech, and Darren Harris from Duke have joined the Hoosiers.
The additions address last season's 18-14 finish and aim to boost Indiana's competitiveness in the Big Ten.

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