2025-2026 IU Roster

[Stuhoo]

Let’s build the confirmed players for next season’s roster. Every time we add one we will repost and all can comment on roster construction and remaining needs.

So far? We are a one man crew. As of March 23rd:

1. Trent Sisley — F

[FightFor6]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Let’s build the confirmed players for next season’s roster.

As of March 23rd:

1. Trent Sisley — F

Not a lot of weaknesses on this roster.

[Pagoda]

7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Let’s build the confirmed players for next season’s roster. Every time we add one we will repost and all can comment on roster construction and remaining needs.

So far? We are a one man crew. As of March 23rd:

1. Trent Sisley — F

 

[rcbowla]

I think it's safe to add:

2. Tucker DeVries F

[Napleshoosier]

Rice because where else is he going to get paid what he does now!

[Hoosierfanyuh]

2 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

Rice because where else is he going to get paid what he does now!

I have a feeling he’ll be taking a pay cut regardless of where he goes

[rcbowla]

Imo Rice does not fit the PG profile for a DDV team. Not strong, not a high IQ and not a great defender. I would say if he keeps a PG from current roster it'd be Cupps. Just MO.

[rcbowla]

And I don't think he'll keep either of them to be clear. 

[Hoosier987]

35 minutes ago, Napleshoosier said:

Rice because where else is he going to get paid what he does now!

That’s completely up to Coach DeVries. He could tell him to go elsewhere or maybe he sees a fit…one thing I’m pretty certain, if Coach DeVries is willing to keep him, he’s taking a pay cut. 

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, Napleshoosier said:

Rice because where else is he going to get paid what he does now!

He won't get paid that much here next year, either

[MikeRoberts]

41 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

That’s completely up to Coach DeVries. He could tell him to go elsewhere or maybe he sees a fit…one thing I’m pretty certain, if Coach DeVries is willing to keep him, he’s taking a pay cut. 

He could be a valuable piece to our puzzle if used correctly. He can defend when he wants to and can distribute. I think he proved he is not a shooter/scorer at this level. If he shoots when open vs forcing things he is valuable.

[OGIUAndy]

1 hour ago, rcbowla said:

Imo Rice does not fit the PG profile for a DDV team. Not strong, not a high IQ and not a great defender. I would say if he keeps a PG from current roster it'd be Cupps. Just MO.

Cupps is not strong and not a great defender, so he doesn't seem to fit the profile either, right? 

[Herotime]

Is there any chance we go after Mullins?

[HinnyHoosier]

5 minutes ago, Herotime said:

Is there any chance we go after Mullins?

My guess is contact has been/will be made to state our continued interest. 

And maybe to remind them what a child Dan Hurley is.

[rcbowla]

30 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

Cupps is not strong and not a great defender, so he doesn't seem to fit the profile either, right? 

I mean he was a decent defender (at minimum pest-like) and he has 1 year of sample size. But I also said I don't think he'll be retained either. Just IF one were to be kept Cupps is closer to the profile in that he is similar to Enright.

[Golfman25]

I don’t think anyone on the roster fits with what CDD is looking for.  He may have to settle on few guys so he doesn’t have to fill every spot, but my guess is next years starters aren’t on campus yet.  

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

I also think something to consider is how many high level recruits he can get for ‘26 because he’s probably recruiting a little differently at IU than WVU so I wonder if he’s going to look for some players with a couple years of eligibility left. 

[cthomas]

I don't think Rice was properly used or coached last year. I'm not privy to what goes on inside the program but he seems like a good kid and he does have talent. If CDD sees value in him I'm good with that.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I don't expect anyone to return and that is good by me.

I want 5 or 6 really strong players.  I’m less worried about the depth pieces.  We need 8-10 overall.  
 

It’s like McCollum says, everyone is so concerned about depth but all that really does is get your best out of rythym.   
 

Woodson’s hockey sub, platoon stuff was the worst. 
 

I’m keeping this in mind in the transfer portal.  But you do need depth for injuries and when guys just don’t translate for whatever reason.  

Edited March 24, 2025 by WayneFleekHoosier

[HoosierHoopster]

4 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

One other reason, that is quickly fading to obsolescence, is 'development.' It would be nice to have 2-3 guys (especially with 15 slots) that are growing & improving for the future. I know, that is a quaint idea in the age of instant gratification/portalization. 

And continuity. Not that we want continuity of Woodson's absence of offense and schemes, but having familiarity between at least some of the players and their respective games is important for chemistry and ability to hit the floor running.

Just throwing 15 guys together from different teams or new recruits is a recipe for lack of game chemistry. Pick a few as a general core to the extent Coach is comfortable with them and how they'll fit his system. No coach wants 15 guys who don't know each other to start.