[67] IU’s Rebuilt Roster: More Options, Bigger Possibilities

In Episode 67 of Xs and Joes, Bob and Mike preview Indiana’s 2026–27 roster and explore why its new construction could give Darren DeVries far more options this season.They discuss:The roster changes that could address several of last season’s biggest weaknessesWhy Marcus Burton may unlock a different version of Indiana’s offenseThe intriguing possibilities—and questions—surrounding IU’s revamped frontcourtHow the Hoosiers might replace Lamar Wilkerson’s productionWhich wings and freshmen could play their way into larger rolesWhy the statistical projections may not tell the complete storyWhat Indiana must show before this roster can be considered a legitimate threatThere are reasons for optimism, but also several important variables that won’t be resolved until the games begin. Bob and Mike sort through Indiana’s potential ceiling, its remaining concerns and the players who could determine where this season goes.