Indiana Basketball Lands Sixth Transfer, Builds Dominant Roster

Hoosiers reload with top transfer class, set sights on NCAA Tournament return

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:38am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic energy and movement of a college basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in bold primary colors representing the players and action on the court.Indiana's transfer portal dominance has reshaped the Hoosiers' roster into a national contender.Columbus Today

Indiana basketball has made a major statement in the transfer portal this offseason, landing six key additions to build one of the top transfer classes in the nation. The Hoosiers, led by second-year head coach Darian DeVries, have significantly upgraded their roster and are poised to bounce back after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters

Indiana is one of college basketball's most storied programs, but in the new NIL era, the Hoosiers can no longer rely solely on their brand name to attract top talent. DeVries has proven to be an elite recruiter, and his ability to land this transfer haul positions Indiana as a national contender again after missing the NCAA Tournament last season.

The details

The Hoosiers have added six transfers, headlined by Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, Notre Dame's Markus Burton, Alabama's Aiden Sherrell, and SMU's Samet Yigitoglu. This influx of talent should address Indiana's weaknesses from last season, particularly on the glass, where the team struggled mightily. The backcourt will be loaded with options, as DeVries can choose between a smaller, shooting-heavy lineup or a more physical, slashing unit.

  • Indiana landed its sixth transfer on Wednesday, April 18, 2026.
  • The Hoosiers are looking to bounce back in the 2026-27 season after missing the NCAA Tournament in 2025-26.

The players

Darian DeVries

The second-year head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, known as an elite recruiter who has engineered a major roster overhaul this offseason.

Bryce Lindsay

A transfer guard from Villanova, one of the key additions to Indiana's loaded backcourt.

Markus Burton

A transfer guard from Notre Dame, expected to be a surefire starter in Indiana's backcourt.

Aiden Sherrell

A transfer forward from Alabama, who should provide a major boost to Indiana's rebounding and interior presence.

Samet Yigitoglu

A transfer forward from SMU, another key addition to Indiana's frontcourt that should improve the team's work on the glass.

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What’s next

Indiana will look to mesh its talented new roster and make a return to the NCAA Tournament in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Indiana's aggressive approach in the transfer portal has transformed the Hoosiers' roster, giving them the talent and depth to compete at a high level again after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. The challenge now is for coach DeVries to blend this influx of new players and capitalize on their potential.