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Indiana’s Latest Roster Savior: Jaeden Mustaf Arrives

Between the transfer portal and graduated seniors, Indiana’s lineup was in tatters. Head coach Darian DeVries responded by tapping Jaeden Mustaf, a 6’6” combo guard from Georgia Tech. As a freshman he averaged 8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, and improved to 10.4, 4.3, and 2.4 in his second year. Mustaf blends wing size with slashing athleticism, featuring a reliable midrange jumper, a 38.9% three-point mark in 2025-26, and the strength to finish through contact. He can run pick-and-rolls, drive-and-kick, and holds potential as a disruptor on defense. While unlikely to assume primary playmaker duties, he projects as a surefire starter, pairing seamlessly with a lead guard and giving Indiana an instant scoring boost and rebounding punch from the backcourt.

Indiana fans, rejoice: when life gives you transfer portal lemons, you draft a 6’6” fruit basket. Mustaf’s arrival is the program’s latest band-aid, expertly plastered on by a staff whose primary strategy appears to be “Hope for the best, then import someone who averages double digits.” Sure, his 38.9% from three is impressive, but let’s be real—this is college hoops, where “efficient shooter” often translates to “can’t airball.” His 72.7% free-throw rate will keep the ghost of Reggie Miller trembling in his Indiana grave. And nothing says “mid-major dominance” like counting on a combo guard whose greatest talent may be existing. Strap in, Hoosiers: Mustaf might just save your March.