Indiana basketball on lookout for additional 'challenging' non-conference foes

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. ” More: Why Darian DeVries' big priorities for next IU basketball roster are only part of the solution 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 back 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. In DeVries’ first season, 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.