Reed Bailey, a 6-foot-10 senior transfer from Davidson, started the first nine games for Indiana as something of a small-ball center. But on Tuesday, DeVries opted to start Sam Alexis, a 6-foot-9 senior transfer from Florida, in Bailey's place.

The Wildcats & Hoosiers will renew their border rivalry Saturday night at a time when UK fans fret their program is in an IU-type descent.

After playing ULM, Indiana wraps up its nonconference schedule by hosting East Michigan on Dec. 14 and Western Carolina University on Dec. 21. Following those games, the Hoosiers return to Big Ten play against Minnesota Dec. 29.

The focus for Dusty May is, of course, the Michigan Wolverines basketball program. Still, he has an eye on Indiana when he can, as a graduate. In particular, he’s enjoyed keeping up with their football program this season.

Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Saturday’s men’s college basketball game between Mark Pope’s Wildcats and Darian DeVries’ Hoosiers.

Our Louisville vs. Indiana predictions think the Cardinals will get a much-needed big rebounding game from Sananda Fru.

No. 19 Indiana basketball struggles with a tougher Minnesota squad in a 73-64 loss to open Big Ten play. Tayton Conerway scores 18 points, Lamar Wilkerson 15, Sam Alexis 10 and Tucker DeVries 9. The Hoosiers make just 12-of-20 free throws and 30% of their 3-pointers.

It's Ohio State vs Illinois in the 2025-26 college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates at the Jerome Schottenstein Center.