Indiana Lands 3 High-Profile Transfers, Including Notre Dame's Markus Burton

Hoosiers add scoring punch and experience from the portal with Burton, Duke's Darren Harris, and Georgia Tech's Jaeden Mustaf.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Indiana's men's basketball program has landed three high-profile transfers, including Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke forward Darren Harris, and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf. Burton, the 2023-24 ACC Rookie of the Year, has been a productive scorer for the Fighting Irish but has dealt with injuries the past two seasons. Harris and Mustaf were both four-star recruits in the Class of 2024 who are looking to make an impact at their new school.

Why it matters

The addition of these three transfers gives Indiana a significant talent boost as they look to build on their success from last season. Burton in particular could be a game-changer if he can stay healthy, providing the Hoosiers with a proven scorer and playmaker. The influx of experienced, high-level players from the portal should help Indiana compete for a Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Burton has averaged 19.1 points, 3.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in his three seasons at Notre Dame, earning All-ACC honors in 2023-24 and 2024-25. However, his past two campaigns were disrupted by knee and ankle injuries that caused him to miss significant time. Harris and Mustaf were both highly touted recruits coming out of high school, and while their production has been more modest at the college level so far, they have the potential to be impact players for the Hoosiers.

  • Burton suffered a knee injury in late November 2024 that sidelined him for five weeks.
  • This past season, Burton missed the rest of the campaign after suffering a left ankle injury on Dec. 5 that required surgery.

The players

Markus Burton

A 6-foot guard who has been a productive scorer for Notre Dame, earning All-ACC honors in 2023-24 and 2024-25 before injuries disrupted his past two seasons.

Darren Harris

A 6-foot-6 wing who was a top-40 recruit in the Class of 2024 and has played a reserve role at Duke over the past two seasons.

Jaeden Mustaf

A guard who was a four-star recruit in 2024 and has started 33 games over the past two seasons at Georgia Tech, averaging 9.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Markus, Darren, and Jaeden to our program. They each bring valuable experience and talent that will help us continue to build a championship-caliber team.”

— Mike Woodson, Indiana Head Coach

What’s next

The three transfers will look to make an immediate impact for Indiana as the Hoosiers aim to contend for a Big Ten title and NCAA Tournament berth in the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Indiana's ability to land three high-profile transfers, including a proven scorer in Markus Burton, gives the Hoosiers a significant talent boost as they look to build on their recent success. The influx of experienced, productive players from the portal should help Indiana remain a force in the Big Ten and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.