UTRGV Transfer Koree Cotton Draws Interest from Indiana

The Hoosiers have reportedly shown interest in the two-way wing, who could be a key addition for the rebuilding program.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:44pm

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The Hoosiers have reportedly shown interest in two-way transfer wing Koree Cotton, who has heard from Indiana since entering the portal. Cotton, a 6-foot-6 guard, is coming off a strong season at UT Rio Grande Valley where he averaged 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. With several players leaving Indiana, Cotton could be a valuable addition to the rebuilding Hoosiers roster.

Why it matters

Indiana has significant roster turnover, with several players entering the transfer portal. Adding a versatile wing like Cotton, who can score, rebound and defend, would be a big boost for the Hoosiers as they look to rebuild their program under new head coach Darian DeVries.

The details

Cotton is a physical, athletic wing who can impact the game on both ends of the floor. He has a solid first step and uses a vicious spin move to get to the basket, where he shot 52.4% from two-point range last season. He's also a capable shooter, knocking down 1.6 threes per game at a 40.3% clip. Defensively, his combination of size, length and effort resulted in 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest.

  • Cotton entered the transfer portal in April 2026.
  • Indiana has reportedly shown interest in Cotton since he entered the portal.

The players

Koree Cotton

A 6-foot-6 guard who has played at VMI, Jacksonville State and UT Rio Grande Valley, averaging 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per game last season.

Darian DeVries

The new head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers, who is looking to rebuild the program through the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“UTRGV transfer Koree Cotton has received interest from the following programs, he tells TPR: Miami, Kansas, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee, High Point, DePaul, Providence, USC, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Texas, FSU, Indiana, Tulsa, Tulane, Virginia Tech, SMU, Mississippi State, Loyola Chicago.”

— Koree Cotton, UTRGV Guard

What’s next

Indiana will continue to monitor Cotton's recruitment and evaluate whether he would be a good fit for their roster needs as they look to rebuild the program.

The takeaway

Koree Cotton's combination of scoring ability, rebounding, defense and shooting could make him a valuable addition for the Indiana Hoosiers as they look to rebuild their roster through the transfer portal. His interest in the program signals that he could be a key target for new head coach Darian DeVries.