Indiana Basketball says it has a case for NCAA Tournament inclusion

After a 74-61 loss to Northwestern ended Indiana's Big Ten Tournament run, coach Darian DeVries and players outlined reasons they believe the team's Quad 1 schedule and wins could merit an NCAA Tournament bid; Selection Sunday will decide their status.

Indiana's season concluded Wednesday with a 74-61 loss to Northwestern that ended the team's run in the Big Ten Tournament. Coach Darian DeVries said the staff has not finalized plans about playing in a non‑NCAA postseason event if one is offered. The Hoosiers entered the game on the NCAA bubble and will wait for Selection Sunday to learn whether they receive a tournament bid. Indiana is 18-14 overall and ranked No. 38 in the NET. Key facts: - The 74-61 loss to Northwestern eliminated Indiana from the Big Ten Tournament. - Coach Darian DeVries emphasized the team's challenging Quad 1 schedule and cited wins over Purdue, UCLA and Wisconsin when arguing the Hoosiers have a case for selection. - Indiana's record is 18-14 overall and 9-12 in Big Ten play; the team is ranked No. 38 in the NET and is 3-11 against Quad 1 opponents. - There is no final decision yet on accepting invitations to other postseason events; Selection Sunday will determine NCAA Tournament inclusion. Summary: Indiana's early exit leaves the team awaiting the NCAA selection committee's decision, with the coaching staff and players pointing to a tough Quad 1 slate and several high-profile wins as their rationale. Plans for any alternative postseason play remain unsettled until the committee announces the field on Selection Sunday.