Indiana's Sam Alexis becomes ineligible for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Indiana men's basketball center Sam Alexis is now ineligible for the 2026-27 season following a court order from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Alexis was initially deemed eligible after a previous ruling allowed his return to the Hoosiers. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists during the 2025-26 season. This ruling impacts the team's depth at center, where they have limited proven options. Other Indiana athletes, including Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, also face eligibility challenges pending further court decisions.
- •Sam Alexis ruled ineligible as of August 26, 2026.
- •Tennessee Court of Appeals stayed a previous injunction allowing his eligibility.
- •Alexis averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in the 2025-26 season.
- •Indiana has limited depth at center without Alexis.
- •Other Hoosiers face similar eligibility issues pending court outcomes.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana’s Sam Alexis now ineligible for 2026-27 following court order
"Alexis, previously ruled eligible by a court ruling in Tennessee, is no longer eligible as of Wednesday afternoon.
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