Welcome to "That's A Wrap," where we dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers, player by player. Today, let's focus on IU junior wing Jasai Miles.
Miles took the court in 26 games this season, averaging 1.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 11 assists in just under 10 minutes per game, shooting 34.1% from the field. After a strong sophomore year at North Florida, the Hoosiers were excited to snag Miles from the transfer portal last April.
Standing at 6-foot-6 and hailing from Miami, Florida, Miles showed promise with the Ospreys, improving significantly from his freshman to sophomore year. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 31.6 minutes per game, shooting 42.5% from the field.
However, stepping up to the high-major level with Indiana presented new challenges. During IU’s August exhibition games in Puerto Rico, Miles averaged three points, four rebounds, and an assist in nearly 15 minutes per game. His shooting struggled, hitting just 25% from the field, 12.5% from beyond the arc, and 40% from the free-throw line.
In the first three games of the season against Alabama A&M, Marquette, and Milwaukee, Miles averaged five points in 14.3 minutes per game-his most productive stretch offensively.
But in the following 17 games, he only appeared in 11, scoring a single point and attempting five shots overall.
Miles got another chance during the January 23 game against Rutgers, with the Hoosiers coming off a four-game losing streak. After a decisive 82-59 win, Indiana followed up with a 72-67 victory over Purdue on January 27, where Miles played a standout game. In 15 minutes off the bench, he contributed five points, two rebounds, and an assist.
He also made an impact in a thrilling 78-77 overtime win against Wisconsin on February 7. In a season-high 24 minutes, Miles scored four points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked a shot, providing solid defense against John Blackwell.
Miles found his place in the rotation over the final 13 games, seeing double-digit minutes seven times. Despite offensive struggles-shooting 6-for-25 from three and 7-for-14 from the line-he rebounded well and used his length effectively on defense. However, his lack of elite athleticism made it tough to guard the league’s top wings.
Indiana likely expected more from Miles when he transferred, initially seeing him as a potential starter. Instead, he settled into the eighth spot in the rotation on a team needing consistent scoring beyond Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries.
Looking ahead, the Hoosiers and Miles face a decision about his future. The transfer portal offers flexibility, and both sides must consider if he fits into next season’s plans.
If he’s open to a complementary role as the 9th or 10th man, a return could be beneficial. If not, a move might be on the horizon.
Coach Darian DeVries praised Miles after the Wisconsin win, noting his energy, defensive length, and rebounding as valuable assets. As the season wraps up, these qualities could be key factors in determining his path forward.