Let’s talk Roster! 2026/2027

[RaceToTheTop]

Funny thing:  Adam Olsen is still unsigned.

[AZ Hoosier]

2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Rabjohns says heart of the roster is set.  Big depth. 
 

I think this is a mistake. This will require a few of the freshman being ready to contribute. And provides little depth in case if injuries. I realize it’s hard to keep 11-13 happy but keeping happy vs little injury depth is a big concern.  
 

Anyway, impact guys are likely, unless we get an above average big man still. 

Yeah, go get some depth. And count on the freshmen who are ready and able...

NIL has changed a lot of things. But even prior to that, the majority of HS kids came to college and had to "pay their dues". Upperclassmen generally got the lion's share of the playing time, and everybody understood that. Of course there were exceptionally talented kids from time to time who were the exception. Prior to 1972, freshmen were not even eligible to play varsity sports.

So with that said, I am much less concerned with keeping 11-13 kids happy. If they want playing time, they will have to earn it. Problem solved.

[AZ Hoosier]

2 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

I think it's only handicapping themselves if we somehow don't have a full roster by the end of summer. Would be very disappointing but I just don't see that happening.

I have a real hard time believing that DeVries, Carr, the coaching staff and the donors would bring us to this point and then not finish the job. That would be irresponsible and inexcusable, IMO.

[Muskie plays the four]

1 hour ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Funny thing:  Adam Olsen is still unsigned.

MS. Beddle should of taught him how to sign his name. Did a fine job with Mr Edwards. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

42 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

I have a real hard time believing that DeVries, Carr, the coaching staff and the donors would bring us to this point and then not finish the job. That would be irresponsible and inexcusable, IMO.

If we sign a 3 unplayable players to cap the roster in the name of kumbaya roster chemistry I’ll be an unhappy camper.  But that’s par for the course, so it’ll be what it’ll be.  

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

If we sign a 3 unplayable players to cap the roster in the name of kumbaya roster chemistry I’ll be an unhappy camper.  But that’s par for the course, so it’ll be what it’ll be.  

I’d be ok with one flyer pie on the sky project kid.  But yes if we use our spots we generally need guys who have give us 5-7 minutes without making us look like a Purdue football 

[CSP]

Of course the heart of the roster is set. What we don't know is how the staff views the FR. 

[str8baller]

2 minutes ago, CSP said:

Of course the heart of the roster is set. What we don't know is how the staff views the FR. 

If just one frosh plays rotation mins and you add a backup big you’re at a 9 man rotation already. There isn’t really room for anyone else of note. I’m not sure what people are expecting. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

2 hours ago, str8baller said:

If just one frosh plays rotation mins and you add a backup big you’re at a 9 man rotation already. There isn’t really room for anyone else of note. I’m not sure what people are expecting. 

Agree with this. I like 8 or 9 man rotations. Hated when would woody would platoon or try to run 10. However, an open competition for those spots from 13 capable members will yield a better team than intentionally filling spots 11-13 with intentionally lesser talent.  Try to find the Juco kid that might pop, or a Foriegn kind with attributes or something because you never know. 
 

Wagler from Illinois is a good example of ‘you never know’.  Find players and fill the spots let practice figure out your best. 

[Pagoda]

Hysterics with Rabby said the budget for the roster this year was about $20M.

I don’t know how much of that was spent, but I would assume once all is said and done, it will be most of it, like high-teens.

That’s insane.  IU is funding FB and MBB at levels I didn’t think were possible.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

11 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Hysterics with Rabby said the budget for the roster this year was about $20M.

I don’t know how much of that was spent, but I would assume once all is said and done, it will be most of it, like high-teens.

That’s insane.  IU is funding FB and MBB at levels I didn’t think was possible.

so very thankful they've done so.  Both programs have needed it.  It feels like basketball's only chance.  Its most schools only chance.  I think the sport probably met its near max this offseason on what teams will pay.  I don't see it jumping significantly from here.  

My gut told me Whitten and Dolson were going to do everything they could to set DeVries up.  Last year didn't go the way I expected, so that was odd.  But thankfully we are committed.  

Edited 13 hours ago by WayneFleekHoosier

[Hardwood83]

14 hours ago, AZ Hoosier said:

I have a real hard time believing that DeVries, Carr, the coaching staff and the donors would bring us to this point and then not finish the job. That would be irresponsible and inexcusable, IMO.

Right. It would actually be worse than last season. MUCH worse. They did the best they could in the circumstances last year, this time they were apparently prepared and got several of their top targets. To intentionaly leave a roster as incomplete as this would be mind-bogglinlgy stupid. I don't think the staff is stupid.   

[CSP]

Sherrell 30

Samet 30

Sisley 15

Harris 26

Lindsay 26

Burton 32

Mustaf 26

 

15 mins left.... 5 mins at the 4/5, 10 mins at the 1-3. We have very little left to sell in terms of minutes, realistically speaking. 

 

And that's with knowing nothing about Moody, Karvala. 

[Home Jersey]

45 minutes ago, CSP said:

Sherrell 30

Samet 30

Sisley 15

Harris 26

Lindsay 26

Burton 32

Mustaf 26

 

15 mins left.... 5 mins at the 4/5, 10 mins at the 1-3. We have very little left to sell in terms of minutes, realistically speaking. 

 

And that's with knowing nothing about Moody, Karvala. 

I don't know about Sherrell and Samet averaging 30mpg. If it's closer to 25mpg each, that's 15 mins at the 4/5. Likely a few games with foul trouble or injury where the third big could need to play more than that IMO. I think the minutes at 1-3 are mostly set with who is on the roster. 

[Jeff Flabjohns]

Samet 28

Sherrell 30

Sisley 15

another backup big: 10

Harris 18

Mustaf 28

Burton 33

Lindsay 30

Moody 8

Book it!!

 

[Brill]

Yaak Yaak anyone?

[realTomCrean]

2 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

 IU is funding FB and MBB at levels I didn’t think was possible.

 

[rcbowla]

Honestly I'm fine with just adding another true 5. Someone overlooked that is in that 6'11-7'2 range that you think can play in a bind now (take up space) but also believe can be developed for future. Can't teach size. Not sure if that individual is out there or not. 

[Brill]

On 4/16/2026 at 6:56 PM, RaceToTheTop said:

Funny thing:  Adam Olsen is still unsigned.

He made as many 3's as Wilkerson last yr on 25 fewer shots according to ESPN. He's worth a chance in my opinion.

[HoosierHoopster]

On 4/16/2026 at 7:53 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

If we sign a 3 unplayable players to cap the roster in the name of kumbaya roster chemistry I’ll be an unhappy camper.  But that’s par for the course, so it’ll be what it’ll be.  

Par for the course? What this spring tells you it’s par for the course?? Your black could from last season is back to following you around. Leaving aside our no. 1 portal class so far, the players listing are … par? Nope