Let’s talk Roster! 2026/2027

[HoosierHoopster]

13 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Does it ever get exhausting having thE same conversation every few days?

And the same handwringing and speculation. We’ll get to see some international play soon, we got some good players, we’ll see how they shake out I don’t see the point of constant handwringing and complaining but it’s a message board so that’s what it is.
 

DeVries and staff just missed the tourney with a much weaker roster, I’m looking forward to making the tourney again and building a team with the multiple underclassmen we now have. It’s up to staff to get us there, if they don’t there will be pitch forks, and they know that.

[ronzo4IU]

So, why were we locked supposedly into 20 mil?  

No room for negotiations depending on who we land and what might get us over the top is what’s puzzling to me.

Anyway, looking forward to the season to see the evolution of this thing.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Markus Burton – two seasons

Darren Harris – three seasons

Vaughn Karvala – five seasons

Bryce Lindsay – two seasons

Trevor Manhertz – five seasons

Justin Monden – two seasons

Prince-Alexander Moody – five seasons

Jaeden Mustaf – three seasons

Jordan Rayford (walk-on) – one season

Aiden Sherrell – three seasons

Trent Sisley – four seasons

Drew Snively (walk-on) – four seasons

Clemens Sokolov – five seasons

Ian Stephens (walk-on) – two seasons

Ben Winker (walk-on) – four seasons

Samet Yigitoglu – two seasons

*Yigitoglu's eligibility clock began during the 2023-24 season, while he was still playing overseas.
 

this is with the new 5 for 5 rules 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Really have to wonder if we're not hedging our bets in the hopes Sam Alexis will be able to join the team.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-darian-devries-says-he-is-still-open-to-a-late-roster-addition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTWyLBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKWZEl7TdA8GljttdehUHKpOSGnUr9oDyBP_IQci3M4FJp5Iy7EY8iV6x1Wg_aem_BAaNnJUKF5WMnSza5mcuhA

[Stuhoo]

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

Really have to wonder if we're not hedging our bets in the hopes Sam Alexis will be able to join the team.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-darian-devries-says-he-is-still-open-to-a-late-roster-addition/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTWyLBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKWZEl7TdA8GljttdehUHKpOSGnUr9oDyBP_IQci3M4FJp5Iy7EY8iV6x1Wg_aem_BAaNnJUKF5WMnSza5mcuhA

After stuff like this link, I'm not wondering.

To me it is clear that IU sees a path to getting Sam Alexis back for a fifth year, that Sam is already on board with the idea, and that all will try hard to make it happen.

[Demo]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

After stuff like this link, I'm not wondering. To me it is clear that IU sees a path to getting Sam Alexis back for a fifth year, that Sam is already on board with the idea, and that all will try hard to make it happen.

No doubt at all. They could have beaten every team in Peru by a million without Samet and they certainly knew it and they took a non-roster player and gave him significant minutes ahead of rostered guys and it had not 1 thing to do with “keeping guys in their natural positions” or whatever that nonsense was DDV was cutting loose with before the trip.

There is only 1 reason you’re doing that. 

[68Hoosier]

12 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

After stuff like this link, I'm not wondering. To me it is clear that IU sees a path to getting Sam Alexis back for a fifth year, that Sam is already on board with the idea, and that all will try hard to make it happen.

This would be a huge pick up late in the process. 

[Stuhoo]

13 minutes ago, Demo said:

No doubt at all. They could have beaten every team in Peru by a million without Samet and they certainly knew it and they took a non-roster player and gave him significant minutes ahead of rostered guys and it had not 1 thing to do with “keeping guys in their natural positions” or whatever that nonsense was DDV was cutting loose with before the trip.

There is only 1 reason you’re doing that. 

And exhibit 'A'?

Sam Alexis and Aiden Sherrell had next to zero minutes on the court together. It wasn't to keep Aiden at the 4 spot for the tournament; it was to integrate Sam with the team.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Be still my beating heart.   That would be a phenomenal plus for this team if it comes to fruition.

[Pagoda]

44 minutes ago, Demo said:

No doubt at all. They could have beaten every team in Peru by a million without Samet and they certainly knew it and they took a non-roster player and gave him significant minutes ahead of rostered guys and it had not 1 thing to do with “keeping guys in their natural positions” or whatever that nonsense was DDV was cutting loose with before the trip.

There is only 1 reason you’re doing that. 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

3 hours ago, 68Hoosier said:

This would be a huge pick up late in the process. 

No doubt about it.  Question is what will others do and will their additions be better than our addition.  But certainly, fills a huge need if it happens.  

[Home Jersey]

Adding Sam would be huge, seems like he'd primarily eat into Yig's PT? Regardless, should be enough minutes available for him.

Assuming we add him, frontcourt looks deeper / more competitive than backcourt IMO. Hopefully that means less living and dying by the 3

[str8baller]

How do lamar’s nba roster prospects look? Can you imagine if he came back? Burton/Wilkerson is probably a top 10ish backcourt. 

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, str8baller said:

How do lamar’s nba roster prospects look? Can you imagine if he came back? Burton/Wilkerson is probably a top 10ish backcourt. 

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on an NBA roster are barely more than zero. 

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on IU's roster are zero, even with a waiver.

We've got a ton of guards and small wings, and didn't pay to put this roster together so that we could put Darren Harris or Bryce Lindsay in purgatory.

[eddy4iu]

15 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on an NBA roster are barely more than zero. 

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on IU's roster are zero, even with a waiver.

We've got a ton of guards and small wings, and didn't pay to put this roster together so that we could put Darren Harris or Bryce Lindsay in purgatory.

And, IMHO, we won't exceed 12 roster spots due to unfavorable inpact on revenue sharing distribution.

[str8baller]

7 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on an NBA roster are barely more than zero. 

Lamar's chances of beginning the year on IU's roster are zero, even with a waiver.

We've got a ton of guards and small wings, and didn't pay to put this roster together so that we could put Darren Harris or Bryce Lindsay in purgatory.

Pipe dream, of course. He may be fine starting in the G-league, but you’d think he’d at least consider trying to get $2mil for another year in college. 
 

If Cuban or somebody was going to cough up the money in such a scenario, I would give the feelings of Darren Harris almost zero consideration. Yigi likely didn’t come here to fight for minutes with Alexis but that’s exactly what will happen if joins. They had near identical per 40 numbers last year, but Alexis was much more efficient, did it in a tougher conference, and didn’t get the benefit of consistent starters minutes until half way through the season. 

[Home Jersey]

5 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Pipe dream, of course. He may be fine starting in the G-league, but you’d think he’d at least consider trying to get $2mil for another year in college. 
 

If Cuban or somebody was going to cough up the money in such a scenario, I would give the feelings of Darren Harris almost zero consideration. Yigi likely didn’t come here to fight for minutes with Alexis but that’s exactly what will happen if joins. They had near identical per 40 numbers last year, but Alexis was much more efficient, did it in a tougher conference, and didn’t get the benefit of consistent starters minutes until half way through the season. 

Yeah. I think Lamar isn't eligible under the 5 for 5 rules since he was at JuCo prior to Sam Houston. Really too bad because I'd love to watch another year of him.

Since there are revenue sharing implications if you go beyond 13 (which I think some big east teams do, but could be mistaken) I doubt we are looking to add anyone aside from Alexis.

If a bunch of class of 2022 guys get another year in August, I'd be in favor of parting ways with Sokolov and adding a contributor in the backcourt + Sam. How Harris feels about that should basically be a non factor. Of course, IU would probably never do that. 

[str8baller]

20 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Yeah. I think Lamar isn't eligible under the 5 for 5 rules since he was at JuCo prior to Sam Houston.

Didn’t one of the kids last year have a case that hinged on juco years counting or not? I can’t remember because all these cases run together for me at this point.  He would command big money somewhere, so I’m sure his agent has looked into it, at least. 
 

Sam should have a pretty easy case. IU media guys crack me up. I read the article posted. Would’ve been too much to call Alexis or his agent for comment? See if he’s filed a case? When? Where? Status?