Indiana Basketball Lands Top Transfer Class

Hoosiers add 6 key transfers, including Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, to bolster roster for 2026-27 season.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:48am

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Indiana basketball has been on a tear in the transfer portal this offseason, landing a whopping six new players to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season. The latest addition is Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, who joins a class that is arguably the best in the nation. With the influx of talent, the Hoosiers are poised to make a big leap after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign under second-year head coach Darian DeVries.

Why it matters

Indiana is one of the most storied programs in college basketball, but the Hoosiers have struggled to recruit top talent in the NIL era. DeVries' ability to land this transfer haul shows he is a premier recruiter who can compete with the best programs for high-level players, which should translate to on-court success for Indiana moving forward.

The details

The Hoosiers' six-player transfer class is headlined by Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, who averaged 12.5 points per game for the Wildcats last season. Indiana also added Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell, SMU center Samet Yigitoglu, Duke wing Darren Harris, and combo guards Jaeden Mustaf and Prince-Alexander Moody. This influx of talent should help address Indiana's weaknesses from a season ago, particularly on the glass where the Hoosiers struggled mightily.

  • Indiana landed the six transfers over the course of the 2026 offseason.
  • The Hoosiers' 2026-27 season tips off in November 2026.

The players

Darian DeVries

Indiana's second-year head coach, known as a premier recruiter who has quickly rebuilt the Hoosiers' roster through the transfer portal.

Bryce Lindsay

A guard transfer from Villanova who averaged 12.5 points per game last season and is the headliner of Indiana's 2026 transfer class.

Aiden Sherrell

A forward transfer from Alabama who averaged a double-double (10.2 points, 7.9 rebounds) last season and should bolster Indiana's frontcourt.

Samet Yigitoglu

A center transfer from SMU who averaged 6.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, providing additional size and rebounding for the Hoosiers.

Darren Harris

A wing transfer from Duke who will add scoring punch and versatility to Indiana's revamped roster.

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What they’re saying

“We've been able to add some really talented players through the transfer portal this offseason. This group is going to give us a lot of options and flexibility as we build our roster for next season.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Head Coach

“I'm excited to be a part of the Hoosier family and help this program get back to the NCAA Tournament. Indiana is a storied basketball program, and I can't wait to compete at the highest level.”

— Bryce Lindsay, Indiana Transfer Guard

What’s next

Indiana will look to integrate its talented transfer class during the offseason and preseason, with the goal of making a deep NCAA Tournament run in 2026-27.

The takeaway

Indiana's ability to land a top-tier transfer class shows the program's continued appeal, even in the NIL era, and gives new head coach Darian DeVries the tools to quickly turn the Hoosiers into a national contender again.