Projecting Who’s Staying, Who’s Leaving from Indiana After Missing NCAA Tournament

In the Big Ten tournament, Indiana’s 2023–24 collegiate basketball season came to an end with a crushing loss to Nebraska.

The program has decided not to participate in a postseason tournament, even though the 19–14 squad might have received an invitation to the NIT. Head coach Mike Woodson will instead concentrate on a busy offseason.

Numerous important players are predicted to leave Indiana, and a highly anticipated recruit has renounced his commitment.

This sneak peek shows who’s headed to Indiana University, who’s leaving, and who’s remaining in Bloomington.

After a season ends, feelings are naturally high, but Malik Reneau raised red flags. The Hoosiers’ second-leading scorer, according to Michael Niziloek of the Bloomington Herald-Times, stated that he had to do some “thinking to do” about his future following the defeat to Nebraska. Reneau is back, I will say, but it is definitely a scenario to keep an eye on.

Star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako might choose to enter the NBA draft, but he would gain more experience by staying another year in college.

Veteran guards Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, a two-year starter, recently declared they will be back for a fifth season. As a rookie, Gabe Cupps started 22 games, and as rising juniors, CJ Gunn and Kaleb Banks should see increased playing time the following season.

Despite averaging just 7.3 minutes per game as a transfer from Ball State last offseason, Payton Sparks is a strong contender for a bigger role.