BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries is still working to finalize the team’s 2026-27 schedule.
The Hoosiers recently found out their Big Ten pairings for next season but the non-conference schedule is far from complete.
“I think we have some good opportunities out there,” DeVries said before speaking at an event in Carmel last week. “Again, some really good games, some challenging games that we’re excited about as that gets us ready for Big Ten play.”
For 2026-27, Indiana has scheduled guarantee games at Assembly Hall against Eastern Illinois, Bellarmine and Bowling Green.
The Hoosiers also added a neutral site game on Nov. 9 against Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. That joins the previously announced showdown against Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 27 that’s part of a four-game series the programs agreed to in 2023.
With the NCAA voting to expand the regular season from 31 to 32 games starting in 2026-27 and a 20-game league schedule, the Hoosiers have seven open dates to fill.
IU’s marquee non-conference matchups in DeVries’ first season included games against Marquette at the United Center, Louisville at Gainbridge and Kentucky in Lexington. Last year, Indiana announced its full non-conference slate on July 1.
Indiana’s season will once again start with a lengthy summer road trip. The Hoosiers will represent the United States at the FISU America Games in Peru from July 20 to Aug. 1 for up to five games.
Participation in the tournament will give DeVries’ new look roster additional practice time this summer.
Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek and read all his coverage by clicking here.
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Reporting by Michael Niziolek, The Herald-Times / Indianapolis Star
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