As we inch closer to Selection Sunday, Indiana basketball finds itself in the thick of bracketology discussions with just over three weeks until the NCAA tournament field is revealed on March 15, 2026. The Hoosiers, currently holding a 17-9 overall record and 8-7 in the Big Ten, have five regular-season games left to solidify their tournament resume.
Let's dive into where the Hoosiers stand in the latest bracketology projections and what their current resume looks like:
- Quad 1: 2-8
- Quad 2: 2-1
- Quad 3: 6-0
- Quad 4: 7-0
Key Metrics:
- KPI: 49 (slipped one spot)
- Strength of Record: 42 (down one spot)
- Wins Above Bubble (WAB): 41 (steady)
- BPI: 28 (unchanged)
- KenPom: 37 (up one spot)
- NET ranking: 32 (up two spots)
- Bart Torvik: 26 (unchanged)
Upcoming Games and Win Probabilities:
- At Purdue: 17% chance
- Vs. Northwestern: 78% chance
- Vs. Michigan State: 40% chance
- Vs. Minnesota: 78% chance
- At Ohio State: 38% chance
Bracket Projections:
- Andy Bottoms' Mock Committee: Indiana is a No. 9 seed facing Texas A&M in Greenville, SC.
- ESPN's Joe Lunardi: Projects Indiana as a No. 9 seed against No. 8 seed Clemson in Oklahoma City, with 11 Big Ten teams making the cut.
- CBS Sports: Places Indiana as a No. 9 seed playing North Carolina State.
- Delphi Bracketology: Lists Indiana as a No. 10 seed, with a bracket update expected soon.
- On3.com: Indiana is a No. 9 seed against Saint Louis in Greenville, SC.
- 1-3-1 Sports: Indiana is the final No. 9 seed, with Santa Clara, Ohio State, USC, and New Mexico as the last four in.
As the Hoosiers navigate their remaining schedule, each game carries significant weight in shaping their postseason fate. With a mix of challenging and winnable matchups ahead, Indiana's path to the tournament is paved with opportunities to enhance their standing and secure a spot in March Madness. Keep an eye on how they handle the pressure and seize these crucial moments.