Markus Burton's Commitment Is a Game-Changer for Indiana

The Hoosiers are bringing in a highly-talented lead guard in Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:24am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of crimson red and cream white representing the energy and intensity of the game.Markus Burton's transfer to Indiana adds a dynamic scoring threat and playmaker to the Hoosiers' backcourt.South Bend Today

Indiana has landed a major commitment from Notre Dame transfer Markus Burton, one of the top guards in the portal. Burton, a 6-foot junior, was limited to just 10 games this past season due to injury, but led the ACC in scoring a year ago, averaging 23.5 points per game in league play. He is expected to immediately slide into the lead guard position for the Hoosiers and provide a major boost to their backcourt.

Why it matters

Burton's commitment is a game-changer for Indiana, as they bring in a highly-talented and experienced lead guard who can be the focal point of their offense. His scoring ability, playmaking skills, and defensive intensity will make him a valuable addition as the Hoosiers look to compete in the tough Big Ten conference.

The details

Burton is a homegrown product from Indiana who originally committed to Notre Dame out of high school. He started 68 out of 69 career games for the Fighting Irish, averaging 19.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. In the 2024-25 season, he led the ACC in scoring at 21.3 points per game. Burton is a three-level scorer who can shoot from deep, excel in the midrange, and finish at the rim. He is also an effective playmaker, especially in the pick-and-roll, and a pesky on-ball defender.

  • Burton appeared in just 10 games this past season (2025-26) due to injury.
  • He is expected to be granted a medical redshirt for the 2025-26 season, giving him two years of eligibility at Indiana.

The players

Markus Burton

A 6-foot junior guard who is transferring from Notre Dame to Indiana. He was the 2023 Mr. Basketball in the state of Indiana and has been a consistent scorer and playmaker for the Fighting Irish, leading the ACC in scoring in the 2024-25 season.

Darian DeVries

The head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team, who has landed a major commitment from Markus Burton as well as two other high-profile transfers in Jaeden Mustaf and Darren Harris.

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What’s next

Burton will immediately slide into the lead guard position for Indiana, and is expected to team up with fellow transfers Jaeden Mustaf and Darren Harris to form a dynamic trio in the Hoosiers' backcourt. With Burton's scoring ability, playmaking skills, and defensive intensity, he should be a game-changer for Indiana as they look to compete in the Big Ten.

The takeaway

Markus Burton's commitment to Indiana is a major coup for the Hoosiers, as they bring in one of the top guards in the transfer portal. His scoring prowess, playmaking skills, and defensive intensity should make him an immediate impact player and help Indiana compete at a high level in the Big Ten conference.