2026-2027 IUBB Schedule

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

IU basketball to play Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, November 9.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/04/01/iu-basketball-to-play-syracuse-at-gainbridge-fieldhouse-on-monday-november-9/

[hper50]

Interesting on a Monday...... but love how early in the season it is

[Jeff Flabjohns]

So Syracuse either blows us out and looks good all year or we win and they’ll go 13-19 on the season. No in between. 

[CSP]

50 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

IU basketball to play Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, November 9.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/04/01/iu-basketball-to-play-syracuse-at-gainbridge-fieldhouse-on-monday-november-9/

on a Monday? I guess it's still football season, so. lol 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

The Daily Hoosier -

Known games for 2026-27:

- Nov. 5: vs. Bellarmine

- Nov. 9: vs. Syracuse (Indianapolis)

- Dec. 27: vs. Kentucky (Indianapolis)

 

[Hovadipo]

Very annoying to me (and probably infinitely more annoying for STHs) that both big time non-cons thus far are in Indy.

[IU Prof]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Very annoying to me (and probably infinitely more annoying for STHs) that both big time non-cons thus far are in Indy.

Same.

[LIHoosier]

Easing into it next season

 

[OliviaPope40]

On 4/1/2026 at 11:14 AM, Jeff Flabjohns said:

So Syracuse either blows us out and looks good all year or we win and they’ll go 13-19 on the season. No in between. 

Please don't tell me it'll be the Boeheim brothers all over again. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Pre-season #25 per ESPN

https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/04/27/iu-basketball-enters-espns-way-too-early-rankings-for-2026-27-season-at-no-25/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcqR1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEep7X-dB0c4mGq7sWaOrgA-dDIzuhIST7tRaUn2ZxrF7737hLizi8tticnUx8_aem_N0ElDWuZGuwmgydhOcyecQ

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Hoosiers will be playing in Peru - no, not Peru, IN, but that country in South America July 20-Aug 1.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/agents-to-peegscom-indiana-international-trip-to-peru-284063743/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRley1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwOFNBcEFodjBVUTVOdU5mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpRCgzGL8p0Iuhw-SSAUqVeGXpwkgsfMLbvPvITr7OF46_acfChSjNwZrdtR_aem_YR8GbQXHQ78oOLgwLtjTQQ

[Hovadipo]

FWIW, here was Baylor's schedule when they represented the US last year at the world games. I'm not sure if there will be less games since these are "America" Games. This seems like the first edition of the games in this format that I can tell.

[Demo]

51 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Hoosiers will be playing in Peru - no, not Peru, IN, but that country in South America July 20-Aug 1.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/agents-to-peegscom-indiana-international-trip-to-peru-284063743/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRley1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwOFNBcEFodjBVUTVOdU5mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpRCgzGL8p0Iuhw-SSAUqVeGXpwkgsfMLbvPvITr7OF46_acfChSjNwZrdtR_aem_YR8GbQXHQ78oOLgwLtjTQQ

An event like that is surely streamed somewhere.

[Artie86]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Hoosiers will be playing in Peru - no, not Peru, IN, but that country in South America July 20-Aug 1.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/agents-to-peegscom-indiana-international-trip-to-peru-284063743/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRley1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFwOFNBcEFodjBVUTVOdU5mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpRCgzGL8p0Iuhw-SSAUqVeGXpwkgsfMLbvPvITr7OF46_acfChSjNwZrdtR_aem_YR8GbQXHQ78oOLgwLtjTQQ

....Yep, at least for these summer exibition games, we won't be able to see or hear about Samet Yigitoglu (born in Turkey) until the season officially starts. Currently, he's the only one not a naturally born citizen of the US. 

[fwgreenway]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

An event like that is surely streamed somewhere.

The FISU America Games will be held from July 20 through August 1. The expectation is that the games will be available to stream.

From ITH article on the Games.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

23 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

....Yep, at least for these summer exibition games, we won't be able to see or hear about Samet Yigitoglu (born in Turkey) until the season officially starts. Currently, he's the only one not a naturally born citizen of the US. 

Are We sure about Samet not being eligible?

[fwgreenway]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Are We sure about Samet not being eligible?

Because the Hoosiers will represent the USA, only American citizens on the IU roster will be able to participate.

Again from ITH article.

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, fwgreenway said:

Because the Hoosiers will represent the USA, only American citizens on the IU roster will be able to participate.

Again from ITH article.

And because it's an Amreicas competition, Yigi will not be there as part of the Turkish team.

Hoping to see the legendary Ahkeel and Ahseem Boyd suit up for Tobago!

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

21 minutes ago, fwgreenway said:

Because the Hoosiers will represent the USA, only American citizens on the IU roster will be able to participate.

Again from ITH article.

Man, that’s a bummer

[Artie86]

55 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Are We sure about Samet not being eligible?

....not 100%, but ol' A. I. says this.....

Based on reports regarding the Indiana University (IU) basketball team representing the USA at the FISU America Games, a player born in Turkey can travel and practice with the team, but generally cannot play in the games. Only American citizens are eligible to participate in the competitive, Team USA-branded games, as the competition follows strict eligibility rules. [1, 2]

Key Details regarding this scenario:

• Eligibility Restrictions: Because Indiana University is representing the United States, foreign-born players (such as Turkish international players) are likely restricted from participating in official, counted FISU competition games.
• Participation Limitations: International players on the roster can still attend the events, practice, and travel with the team as part of the team's international experience.
• FIBA Rules: FISU competitions are affiliated with FIBA (International Basketball Federation), which often applies strict eligibility rules, restricting players who have not represented the USA.
• Player Example: Specifically regarding IU's participation, Turkish international Samet Yigitoglu is mentioned as being restricted from playing in the games but able to travel and train. [1, 2]

In summary, a Turkish-born player would not be able to play in the exhibition games, although they might be able to take part in other aspects of the team trip.