Indiana men's basketball projected ninth in Big Ten amid major recruiting win

Indiana men’s basketball is projected to finish ninth in the Big Ten according to an unofficial preseason media poll. This prediction comes during the second year of head coach Darian DeVries’ tenure, following a tenth-place finish last season. The poll, organized by media members, suggests the Hoosiers may remain in the middle of the conference standings despite recent roster changes via the transfer portal.

In a significant recruiting development, five-star center Darius Wabbington has committed to Indiana for the class of 2027. Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 prospect ranked as the No. 13 overall player in his class, chose the Hoosiers over finalists Arizona and Illinois. This marks the highest-ranked high school commitment of DeVries’ coaching career and represents a notable shift toward securing elite high school talent for the program's frontcourt.