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Indiana University men's basketball preseason
Overview
The Indiana University men’s basketball program began its 2026-27 preseason activities with a public scrimmage and exhibition victories.
On October 2, the team hosted its Cream & Crimson Scrimmage at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Following the scrimmage, Indiana opened its exhibition season on October 11 with a 96-68 win against Butler University at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Guard Markus Burton, a transfer from Notre Dame, scored 11 of the team’s first 13 points.
On October 17, Indiana secured a 76-58 exhibition victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Hoosiers established a 41-29 halftime lead and utilized their defensive length to outrebound North Carolina 53-31. Bryce Lindsay led the scoring for Indiana with 26 points, while Darren Harris, Markus Burton, and Sam Alexis each contributed double digits. For the Tar Heels, freshman Sayon Keita recorded 12 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks, while Matt Able scored 11 points.
On October 20, Indiana University released details for its 2026-27 men’s basketball miniseries ticket packages, which include games against Jacksonville, Bowling Green, Missouri, FDU, and USC. Additionally, the ‘Inside Indiana Basketball’ radio show series is scheduled to begin on October 26, featuring head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries.
Entities
Indiana University · Teri Moren · Gainbridge Fieldhouse · Indiana State University · B1G+
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesIndiana university basketball schedules and promotions announced
Indiana University and Indiana State University have announced their respective 2026-27 men's basketball schedules, ticket packages, and promotional event calendars.
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[SPORTS] 8 sourcesIndiana defeats North Carolina 76-58 in preseason basketball
Indiana defeated North Carolina 76-58 in a preseason basketball exhibition, led by Bryce Lindsay's 26 points and a dominant 53-31 rebounding advantage.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesIndiana basketball defeats Butler 96-68 in exhibition game
Indiana University defeated Butler University 96-68 in an exhibition basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse, led by an early scoring surge from Markus Burton.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesIndiana men's basketball to host Cream & Crimson Scrimmage
Indiana University men's basketball will host a free public intrasquad scrimmage on October 2 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, featuring player introductions and an autograph session.
Sources
crimsonquarry.com · goheels.com · gosycamores.com · insidethehall.com · iuhoosiers.com · iupuijags.com · si.com · tarheelblog.com · tarheeltimes.com · tarheeltribune.com · thedailyhoosier.com
This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history