IU basketball rallies in Puerto Rico

A look at IU basketball’s Puerto Rico exhibition week under new coach Darian DeVries and the start of a busy recruiting drive.

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Indiana opened its Puerto Rico tour with a dramatic swing. The Hoosiers trailed Mega Superbet by 23 points in the second quarter, but a sharper defense and quicker pace helped turn the game around. By halftime the deficit was 13, and Indiana finished 93 71 after surging in the second half. Senior Lamar Wilkerson led with 18 points as the team connected on 10 of 29 from three and showed a more aggressive ball movement than in recent seasons. The game was not broadcast, but Inside the Hall provided highlights and analysis on site.

A new era appears to be taking shape with a faster tempo and a focus on outside shooting. Early signs from the Puerto Rico games suggest a clear shift in approach under coach Darian DeVries, and that could alter how IU prepares for Big Ten play. However, for all the optimism, the sample size is small and the depth chart remains unsettled. The emphasis on three point shooting will need to translate against tougher competition and injuries will test this roster quickly.

Beyond the court, the program is weaving recruitment into the storyline. The Class of 2026 is a focal point, with multiple five star targets in play and campus visits scheduled. How Indiana balances immediate results with long term talent will shape the trajectory for the next two seasons and beyond.

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The Hoosiers head into the next phase with momentum and questions about depth that will test the season ahead.