Indiana University's basketball team has been ranked No. 40 in the preseason KenPom ratings, marking the 11th-highest ranking for a Big Ten team. This follows a challenging season, where the team finished at No. 45, missing the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive year under former head coach Mike Woodson. Woodson's departure at the end of the 2024-25 season led to the hiring of Darian DeVries in March. The team's offensive efficiency is ranked No. 35 nationally, while their defensive efficiency is ranked No. 41. According to projections, Indiana is expected to finish the regular season with a record of 18-13 overall and 10-10 in the Big Ten. The team's non-conference opponents include some formidable foes, such as Kentucky (No. 4), Louisville (No. 14), Marquette (No. 47), Kansas State (No. 61), and Incarnate Word (No. 174). These rankings and projections provide an early glimpse into the team's potential for the upcoming season, leaving fans eager to see how the Hoosiers perform.
