The transfer portal for the 2025-26 college basketball season closed nearly two months ago, yet roster changes persist nationwide. Indiana basketball finalized its 12th scholarship player on June 16 with Serbian guard Aleksa Ristic committing to the Hoosiers. Below is the latest roster update for the 2025-26 season as of Wednesday afternoon, with ongoing updates expected throughout the offseason.
**Transfer Portal Departures**
Eight scholarship players from Indiana’s 2024-25 roster entered the transfer portal. Seven departed in March: Gabe Cupps, Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, Jakai Newton, Myles Rice, Kanaan Carlyle, and Bryson Tucker. Dallas James entered in April.
– **New Commitments**: Cupps (Ohio State), Reneau (Miami, FL), Newton (Georgia State), Rice (Maryland), Mgbako (Texas A&M), Tucker (Washington), Carlyle (Florida Atlantic).
– **Uncommitted**: Dallas James has yet to announce a new school.
**Eligibility Pending**
Luke Goode and Anthony Leal await NCAA decisions on waivers for an additional season of eligibility. Coach Darian DeVries noted last month at Huber’s Winery that a backlog of waiver requests has delayed clarity on timing, leaving the process out of the team’s control.
**Incoming Freshmen**
When Darian DeVries was hired on March 18, Indiana had two committed freshmen: Trent Sisley and Harun Zrno.
– Zrno, a Bosnian wing, decommitted on March 19 and joined Rutgers.
– Sisley, from Lincoln City, Indiana, and a Montverde Academy alum, reaffirmed his commitment post-hiring and arrived on campus in late May.
– Aleksa Ristic, a Serbian guard, became the second freshman addition and is expected to join the roster this summer.
**Transfer Portal Additions**
Indiana secured 10 transfer portal players, with the initial 2025-26 roster announced on June 2:
– **Tucker DeVries** (Drake): A two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and son of Coach DeVries, expected to start with one season of eligibility.
– **Conor Enright** (DePaul, previously Drake): A 6-foot-2 point guard with one season left, committed April 2.
– **Reed Bailey** (Davidson): First-team All-Atlantic 10 forward, averaged 18.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists last season, committed April 6 with one season remaining.
– **Lamar Wilkerson** (Sam Houston): Sharpshooter who averaged 20.5 points and 44.5% from three, committed April 15 with one season left after choosing IU over Kentucky, Auburn, and others.
– **Jasai Miles** (North Florida): All-ASUN third-team guard, averaged 15.4 points, committed April 16 with two seasons of eligibility.
– **Tayton Conerway** (Troy): Sun Belt Player of the Year, averaged 14.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 98 steals, committed April 16 with one season expected.
– **Jason Drake** (Drexel): 6-foot-2 guard, averaged 11 points and 38.7% from three, committed April 22 with eligibility remaining.
– **Nick Dorn** (Elon): 6-foot-7 forward, averaged 15.2 points and 35.6% from three, committed April 24 with eligibility remaining.
– **Sam Alexis** (Florida, previously Chattanooga): 6-foot-8 forward, averaged 4.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.9 minutes, committed April 24 with eligibility remaining.
– **Josh Harris** (North Florida): ASUN All-Freshman forward, averaged 13.4 points and 7.1 rebounds, committed April 29 with eligibility remaining.
With no returning players from last season due to transfers and graduations, DeVries has rebuilt the roster with a mix of experienced transfers and promising freshmen.
Scholarships filled: 12
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