Indiana basketball’s July exhibition at Assembly Hall has a little extra shine to it. The Hoosiers are using Wednesday night’s matchup with Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf as a dress rehearsal for the FISU America Games in Peru, and they’ll do it in special Team USA uniforms as they prepare to represent the United States.
It’s a rare summer look for Darian DeVries’ second IU team, and it comes with a twist: Indiana gets one night of game action in Bloomington before the trip south begins July 20. The exhibition is being played under FIBA rules, and the wider lanes will give fans a first glimpse at how this group handles that style of play.
There’s also one especially notable pairing in the lineup. SMU transfer Samet Yigitoglu and Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell are on the floor together tonight, the only time this summer that combination will happen. Yigitoglu will still travel to Peru, but because he is Turkish, he cannot represent the U.S.
Indiana’s starting five is Markus Burton, Bryce Lindsay, Darren Harris, Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu. Jaeden Mustaf is not available after being limited in a recent practice, and IU is clearly not taking any chances with the Georgia Tech transfer.
The game itself has the feel of a summer tune-up, but there’s still basketball to watch. Early on, Indiana found some success working through Yigitoglu in the post, while Brebeuf answered with a few easier-than-expected baskets on back cuts. When IU forced the Canadian side to run its offense, the Hoosiers were able to get stops.
Indiana’s first substitutions came with Manhertz, Monden and Moody entering off the bench.
The night also comes with a few extra touches around the arena. Assembly Hall features new light-show gadgets for introductions, and the event is set up as a laid-back prelude to the international trip ahead.
Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 16, 2026 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, which seats 17,222.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with free parking in Gates 2, 4, 12 and 14. Tickets starting at $15 are available through IU’s website.
There is no television or streaming option for the exhibition, though Indiana’s games in Peru from July 20 to August 1 are expected to be available to stream once the schedule is announced.
The night doesn’t end with basketball, either. After the game, Indiana players will sign autographs on the court, while IU football players will be in the South Lobby for a separate signing. The football players expected to be there are Khobie Martin, Tobi Osunsanmi, Nick Marsh, Shazz Preston, Ryland Gandy, Rolijah Hardy, Chiddi Obiazor, Davion Chandler and Joe Brunner.
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