# Indiana University men's basketball preseason

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indiana-university-mens-basketball-preseason
> Updated: 2026-10-20T23:41:02.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Indiana 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-university-basketball-schedules-and-promotions-announced

### 2026-10-17: Indiana 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unc-mens-basketball-to-face-indiana-in-preseason-matchup

### 2026-10-11: Indiana 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-basketball-defeats-butler-96-68-in-exhibition-game

### 2026-09-25: Indiana 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-mens-basketball-to-host-cream-crimson-scrimmage

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