Indiana Hosts Trio of Transfer Targets to Bolster Roster

Hoosiers look to land key additions through the transfer portal ahead of Darian DeVries' second season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:06pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic energy of a college basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a bold color palette.Indiana's pursuit of transfer talent could reshape the Hoosiers' roster and fortunes for the upcoming season.Bloomington Today

Indiana is hosting a trio of high-profile transfer targets this weekend as the Hoosiers look to add impact players to the roster for head coach Darian DeVries' second season. The visitors include Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke guard Darren Harris, and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf, all of whom could provide immediate scoring punch and experience to help Indiana end its NCAA Tournament drought.

Why it matters

After missing the NCAA Tournament in three straight seasons and eight of the last 10 years, Indiana and head coach Darian DeVries are under pressure to quickly rebuild the program through the transfer portal. Landing this trio of talented guards would be a major boost as DeVries looks to turn the Hoosiers back into an annual March Madness contender.

The details

Burton was a standout freshman at Notre Dame, leading all ACC freshmen in scoring at 17.5 points per game in 2023-24 before upping his production to 21.3 points per game as a sophomore. Harris was a top-40 recruit in 2024 but has struggled for playing time at Duke, while Mustaf started 23 games for Georgia Tech last season, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest.

  • The transfer portal opened on Tuesday, April 10, 2026.
  • The trio of transfer targets are scheduled to visit Indiana this weekend.

The players

Markus Burton

A scoring guard who led all ACC freshmen in scoring at 17.5 points per game in 2023-24 and averaged 21.3 points per game as a sophomore at Notre Dame.

Darren Harris

A former 4-star recruit and top-40 prospect in the 2024 class who has struggled to find consistent playing time over two seasons at Duke.

Jaeden Mustaf

A 6'5" guard who started 23 of 29 games for Georgia Tech last season, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“This weekend sets the tone.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach

What’s next

The three transfer targets will continue visiting other schools in the coming days, putting Indiana in the middle of several portal recruiting battles. The Hoosiers will look to land commitments from one or more of the players following their visits to Bloomington.

The takeaway

Darian DeVries and Indiana are under immense pressure to quickly rebuild the program through the transfer portal, and landing this trio of talented guards would be a major step in the right direction as the Hoosiers aim to end their NCAA Tournament drought.