Missouri Meetup Boosts Hoosiers’ Non-Conference Clout
Indiana has finalized a December 18 home date against SEC contender Missouri in Bloomington, adding another high-caliber opponent to a non-conference slate that already features Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium. The move follows a convincing but ultimately inconsequential win over Kansas State last season and aims to bolster the Hoosiers’ postseason résumé. With a few open slots remaining—potentially another SEC showdown on neutral ground—Darian DeVries is crafting a schedule that tests his roster early while reserving lower-tier matchups to safeguard advanced metrics.
Indiana’s front office clearly decided that a Power Five warm-up game is the best cure for offseason ennui. Forget counting days ’til tip-off—Hoosier fans can now mark their calendars for a midwinter stress test masquerading as a holiday gift. Because nothing says “We believe in you” like scheduling a team that once pruned Kansas State’s playoff dreams. Bonus: if Missouri’s freshmen fizzle, IU’s victory will be a Quad One moral victory you’ll never forget!
Hoosiers’ Deep Threat Arsenal Set to Ignite in 2026-27
After ranking 14th nationally in three-point rate but languishing at 131st in efficiency last season, Indiana returns a veteran perimeter duo and supplements them with a deep contingent of shooters. Duke transfer Darren Harris showed flashes similar to Lamar Wilkerson in summer workouts, while Markus Burton, Bryce Lindsay, Jaeden Mustaf, and Aiden Sherrell have all displayed range. Coach Darian DeVries envisions a multipronged attack that spreads defenses thin, creates driving lanes, and cushions the Hoosiers against an off-night from deep.
Indiana’s coaches must have been handing out laser pointers at practice, because suddenly every Hoosier can’t miss from NBA range. It’s like a sharpshooting cult, with guards and forwards alike chanting “more triples, less trouble.” Opponents will need heat-sensing goggles just to track these heat checks. And if one off night still counts as a win? Sign us up for the next 82 games!
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