Sam Alexis granted injunction for additional year with Indiana basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:27 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sam Alexis has received a temporary injunction allowing him an extra year of college eligibility with Indiana basketball. The decision was made by a Tennessee court as part of a group of 19 athletes granted similar relief. Alexis's future at Indiana is uncertain, with the program having made multiple roster changes, including recent portal additions. He recently participated in NBA Summer League activities with the Oklahoma City Thunder and only recently joined Indiana's exhibition games in Peru. His decision on whether to return for a final season remains pending, influenced by his professional aspirations.
- •Alexis is among 19 athletes granted an extra year of eligibility.
- •He played for Indiana during exhibition games in Peru.
- •Indiana added players Samet Ygitoglu and Aiden Sherrell this offseason.
- •Alexis's professional basketball career is in development.
- •His eligibility status is currently temporary based on the injunction.
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana men’s basketball: Sam Alexis granted injunction for extra year of eligibility
"Indiana may be able to bring back Sam Alexis for an extra season.
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