Indiana University's men's and women's basketball programs are gearing up for the transfer portal season after both teams failed to secure NCAA Tournament bids in March. Head Coach Darian DeVries completed his first season with the men's team, struggling with a lack of size in the frontcourt, particularly during the competitive Big Ten play. The team relied on transfers Sam Alexis and Reed Bailey at center, which proved insufficient as they lost six of their last seven games. Meanwhile, women's team Head Coach Teri Moren faced challenges due to injuries, particularly at center, with Edessa Noyan entering the transfer portal and Zania Socka-Nguemen expected to start next season. A recent fan survey revealed strong support for the men's team to prioritize center recruitment, while opinions were more divided for the women's team, where fans also expressed interest in recruiting a point guard following the departure of Nevaeh Caffey.