Indiana Reloads Roster with Top Transfer Talent

Hoosiers add key players from Alabama, Villanova, Notre Dame, and more to bolster March Madness hopes.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an Indiana basketball game or practice, with sharp, overlapping planes of crimson, navy, and gold colors representing the team's renewed energy and talent.Indiana's revamped roster, built through an aggressive transfer portal haul, is poised to return the Hoosiers to national prominence.Notre Dame Today

Indiana basketball is poised for a major turnaround after aggressively adding several high-profile transfers this offseason. The Hoosiers landed impact players from Alabama, Villanova, Notre Dame, SMU, Duke, and Georgia Tech to significantly upgrade their roster under new head coach Darian DeVries.

Why it matters

Indiana is one of the most storied college basketball programs, but the team has struggled in recent years, missing the NCAA Tournament last season. These transfer additions give the Hoosiers a chance to quickly return to national prominence and compete for championships in the Big Ten.

The details

Indiana's key transfer additions include Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell, Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay, Notre Dame point guard Markus Burton, SMU center Samet Yigitoglu, Duke guard Darren Harris, and Georgia Tech guard Jaedan Mustaf. This influx of talent, particularly in the frontcourt with the 7'2" Yigitoglu and 6'10" Sherrell, should help address the Hoosiers' scoring droughts and lack of size that plagued them last season.

  • Indiana finished 10th in the Big Ten this past season, losing six of its final seven games.
  • The Hoosiers lost in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Northwestern.

The players

Darian DeVries

Indiana's first-year head coach who is looking to quickly turn the program around after a disappointing season.

Aiden Sherrell

Alabama forward who started all 34 games last season, averaging 11.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Bryce Lindsay

Villanova guard who shot 35.6% from 3-point range and scored 12.3 points per game for the Wildcats.

Markus Burton

Notre Dame point guard who can be one of the top players in the Big Ten if he stays healthy.

Samet Yigitoglu

SMU center who will provide size and length in the frontcourt for the Hoosiers.

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What’s next

As Indiana finalizes its roster in the coming weeks, the team will look to quickly jell and build chemistry ahead of the 2023-24 season.

The takeaway

Indiana's aggressive approach in the transfer portal has given the Hoosiers a chance to quickly bounce back and compete at a high level in the Big Ten. The influx of talent should help the team return to the NCAA Tournament and potentially contend for championships.