IU Basketball News and Notes

[jermhoosierfan]

1 hour ago, yogisballin said:

My older child always kind of balked on wearing IU gear going to school in Kentucky. But my middle child, he’ll sport it proudly! Love it

After winning the Natty, I have had quite a few UK fans telling me how much they liked watching the IUFB win it all especially watching them kick 'Bama's a$$. LOL

[jermhoosierfan]

https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/sam-alexis-returns-to-indiana-for-a-pre-draft-workout?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260608_Pacers_Subscription_Insider&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nba.com%2fpacers%2fnews%2fsam-alexis-returns-to-indiana-for-a-pre-draft-workout&utm_id=5978562&sfmc_id=123974963

Alexis working out for the Pacers.  If he goes to the Pacers, I see him as undrafted FA as they don't have a pick later this month in the draft.

[Demo]

I need Samet to pick a new number. The history of big kids wearing 21 is not that good. And who wears 17? Am I forgetting someone? 

[LIHoosier]

19 minutes ago, Demo said:

I need Samet to pick a new number. The history of big kids wearing 21 is not that good. And who wears 17? Am I forgetting someone? 

Big Chris Mullin fan?

[Hoosierfanyuh]

21 minutes ago, Demo said:

I need Samet to pick a new number. The history of big kids wearing 21 is not that good. And who wears 17? Am I forgetting someone? 

17 is the euro big 

[Demo]

https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/06/18/player-observations-from-iu-basketballs-practice-on-june-18/
 

Some Bozich observations from practice. Nothing super insightful, though I’m not sure how exciting it is to read that sub-50% free throw shooting Samet is putting up 3’s. Certainly hope that’s just drill work. Not looking for pick and pops with that kid. 

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, Demo said:

https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/06/18/player-observations-from-iu-basketballs-practice-on-june-18/
 

Some Bozich observations from practice. Nothing super insightful, though I’m not sure how exciting it is to read that sub-50% free throw shooting Samet is putting up 3’s. Certainly hope that’s just drill work. Not looking for pick and pops with that kid. 

And here are the observations from Mike Schumann. Common observations from both articles? Of the less established players, Sisley and Alex Moody very much look the part. Also, no mention of Lindsay in either article so I assume he’s dinged. Also multiple mentions about size and athleticism with multiple players, which is a welcome change after last year.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-quick-player-observations-from-open-practice/

[Hoosierfanyuh]

3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

And here are the observations from Mike Schumann. Common observations from both articles? Of the less established players, Sisley and Alex Moody very much look the part. Also, no mention of Lindsay in either article so I assume he’s dinged. Also multiple mentions about size and athleticism with multiple players, which is a welcome change after last year.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-quick-player-observations-from-open-practice/

Rabby said Lindsey had a migraine today and didn’t practice and it’s nothing to be concerned about 

[Demo]

7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

And here are the observations from Mike Schumann. Common observations from both articles? Of the less established players, Sisley and Alex Moody very much look the part. Also, no mention of Lindsay in either article so I assume he’s dinged. Also multiple mentions about size and athleticism with multiple players, which is a welcome change after last year.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-quick-player-observations-from-open-practice/

If DDV gets this thing righted, looking back from down the road Moody and Branham are gonna be remembered as cornerstones. It’s gonna be Moody’s team some day. 

[Stuhoo]

37 minutes ago, Demo said:

If DDV gets this thing righted, looking back from down the road Moody and Branham are gonna be remembered as cornerstones. It’s gonna be Moody’s team some day. 

The last time I saw as mature yet fun and focused attitude with an IU freshman was with VO. Prince Alex Moody is it. Even with multiple veteran guards he’s gonna play. A lot.

 

[Stuhoo]

Prince Alex and media observers all kinda comped Karvala’s skill set to Troy Williams (on the court-not with some crazy weed habits). So that’s intriguing.

[Demo]

55 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Prince Alex and media observers all kinda comped Karvala’s skill set to Troy Williams (on the court-not with some crazy weed habits). So that’s intriguing.

Better athlete than Troy. Better vertical pop off 1 foot. Runs better. Better stop/start/change of direction. Man, I want him to hang with it. If he’s patient enough to work through the physical maturation process and develops a real competitive edge he’s got absolutely smokin’ tools as a 2-way player.

[HoosierHoopster]

5 minutes ago, Demo said:

Better athlete than Troy. Better vertical pop off 1 foot. Runs better. Better stop/start/change of direction. Man, I want him to hang with it. If he’s patient enough to work through the physical maturation process and develops a real competitive edge he’s got absolutely smokin’ tools as a 2-way player.

That’s intriguing. Sounds like the kind of guy we hope sticks around for his soph year and we get to see it all come together. Hope we get continuity with this group and Karvala keeps developing with that athleticism 

[CrossboneIU22]

May to Mavs

 

https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/breaking-news/article/dusty-may-who-led-michigan-to-national-title-this-past-season-reportedly-agrees-to-become-mavericks-head-coach-142341914.html

[Demo]

Love these as always, but what is up with that atrocious Adidas ball? It looks like the hideous Voight rubber outdoor ball from the 70’s. 

[Hovadipo]

43 minutes ago, Demo said:

Love these as always, but what is up with that atrocious Adidas ball? It looks like the hideous Voight rubber outdoor ball from the 70’s. 

I’ll never understand not playing with the Wilson NCAA ball all season. Everyone is so shocked by it every March and the fix for that seems very, very simple.