Indiana University Athletics
Men’s Basketball Handles Business Against Canada
7/15/2026 11:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
By Pete DiPrimio
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Suddenly Aiden Sherrell was a 3-point basketball force of nature when this 6-foot-11 forward wasn't blocking and altering shots, grabbing rebounds, and dominating in his Indiana debut.
Except, on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, it wasn't IU but Team USA, a metamorphosis against Team Canada caused by participation in the upcoming International University Sports Federation America Games in Peru.
The 98-64 exhibition victory was a Peru warmup that generated "USA" chants in the public debut of the Hoosiers' rebuilt roster in which only sophomore forward Trent Sisley returns from last season.
Sherrell, a heralded transfer from Alabama, made a big impression with 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, his head on a swivel to stay defensively alert.
"We want him to be that guy who does everything," coach Darian DeVries said. "He got the ball on the perimeter and inside. We want to take advantage of mismatches.
"There's not a lot he can't do. We want him to be that dominate guy every night, and we've challenged him to do that. He's done a great job. He's worked incredibly hard. He's Improved a lot from June to now."
Sherrell wasn't the only impact newcomer.
Point guard Markus Burton, a Notre Dame transfer, had 11 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Freshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody had 13 points and five steals, hustling all over the court, diving when necessary, disrupting when appropriate. Guard Darren Harris, a Duke transfer, had 11 points and three 3-pointers. Bryce Lindsay, a Villanova transfer, had 11 points. Freshman forward Trevor Manhertz had 10 points.
The Hoosiers made 11-of-40 3-point attempts, shot 48.6% overall, had 20 assists, and had a 45-30 rebound advantage.
"I loved the unselfishness," DeVries said. "Our ball movement was pretty good."
Finished product? Not with the defense showing some perimeter vulnerability by giving up seven 3-pointers, and the offense totaling 14 turnovers, but the potential was obvious entering the eight-team Peru event, set to start on Monday.
"It was good to play somebody else," DeVries said. "Our No. 1 thing we have to improve is we're not great in our talking. We have to be more vocal. With the communication breakdowns, sometimes that comes from not being confident in knowing where you have to be. That will get better.
"Our rebounding was not as good as we want it to be. We want to be an elite rebounding team."
Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Smith, who passed away this week, was recognized before the game. National anthems for both nations were sung.
IU arrived wearing blue USA warmup t-shirts, and then white uniforms trimmed in blue and red uniforms.
"The chance to represent our country was part of the reason why we wanted to do this," DeVries said. "How many times do you get the chance to wear a USA jersey? It has a little different meaning to it. Now it feels like we're representing the whole country. We're playing for something. We know that. It's a cool opportunity for our program."
Canada had no player taller than 6-foot-7. IU listed four 6-foot-10 or taller, highlighted by 7-foot-2 Samet Yigitoglu (who finished with six points, five rebounds, and a block) and Sherrell.
Team USA starters were Lindsay, Burton, Harris, Yigitoglu and Sherrell. The game was divided into four 10-minute quarters.
Team USA opened with a pair of missed shots and a turnover. Canada capitalized for a 4-0 lead. Yigitoglu countered with a dunk.
Canada cut its way to an 8-4 lead. Team USA responded with a Harris 3-pointer and layups from Burton and Lindsay for an 11-8 lead.
A Moody strip led to a Manhertz fastbreak layup and an 18-15 lead. Moody followed with another steal and lob pass for freshman wing Vaughn Karvala basket. A Manhertz 3-pointer made it 23-15. Team USA led 23-19 after the first quarter. Harris, Sherrell, and Karvala each had five points.
Consecutive Sherrell 3-pointers boosted Team USA to a 36-24 lead midway through the second quarter. The lead grew to 41-28. By halftime, it was 46-32. Sherrell led with 14 points along with four rebounds and three blocks. Burton had nine points and five assists. Manhertz eight points. Team USA shot 52 percent from the field.
Burton opened the second half by blocking a shot, grabbing a rebound, and igniting a fastbreak. He passed inside for Yogitoglu's third dunk. Moody followed with a steal and a fastbreak dunk. Team USA ended the third quarter leading 69-51.
A Lindsay basket followed by a Harris 3-pointer pushed Team USA ahead 74-51 early in the fourth quarter. It cruised from there, mostly with younger players.
A 30-minute autograph session concluded the event.
As far as next week's tournament, DeVries said they will open with Brazil, "which is typically a good team. We expect some good competition. We will get challenged. We want to see how our guys respond.
"This should be a great trip. We're try go mix in some fun, but we'll play five to six games in eight days. This will be more about basketball. I'm excited to see how our growth."
IUHoosiers.com
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Suddenly Aiden Sherrell was a 3-point basketball force of nature when this 6-foot-11 forward wasn't blocking and altering shots, grabbing rebounds, and dominating in his Indiana debut.
Except, on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, it wasn't IU but Team USA, a metamorphosis against Team Canada caused by participation in the upcoming International University Sports Federation America Games in Peru.
The 98-64 exhibition victory was a Peru warmup that generated "USA" chants in the public debut of the Hoosiers' rebuilt roster in which only sophomore forward Trent Sisley returns from last season.
Sherrell, a heralded transfer from Alabama, made a big impression with 16 points, six rebounds, and three blocks, his head on a swivel to stay defensively alert.
"We want him to be that guy who does everything," coach Darian DeVries said. "He got the ball on the perimeter and inside. We want to take advantage of mismatches.
"There's not a lot he can't do. We want him to be that dominate guy every night, and we've challenged him to do that. He's done a great job. He's worked incredibly hard. He's Improved a lot from June to now."
Sherrell wasn't the only impact newcomer.
Point guard Markus Burton, a Notre Dame transfer, had 11 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Freshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody had 13 points and five steals, hustling all over the court, diving when necessary, disrupting when appropriate. Guard Darren Harris, a Duke transfer, had 11 points and three 3-pointers. Bryce Lindsay, a Villanova transfer, had 11 points. Freshman forward Trevor Manhertz had 10 points.
The Hoosiers made 11-of-40 3-point attempts, shot 48.6% overall, had 20 assists, and had a 45-30 rebound advantage.
"I loved the unselfishness," DeVries said. "Our ball movement was pretty good."
Finished product? Not with the defense showing some perimeter vulnerability by giving up seven 3-pointers, and the offense totaling 14 turnovers, but the potential was obvious entering the eight-team Peru event, set to start on Monday.
"It was good to play somebody else," DeVries said. "Our No. 1 thing we have to improve is we're not great in our talking. We have to be more vocal. With the communication breakdowns, sometimes that comes from not being confident in knowing where you have to be. That will get better.
"Our rebounding was not as good as we want it to be. We want to be an elite rebounding team."
Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Smith, who passed away this week, was recognized before the game. National anthems for both nations were sung.
IU arrived wearing blue USA warmup t-shirts, and then white uniforms trimmed in blue and red uniforms.
"The chance to represent our country was part of the reason why we wanted to do this," DeVries said. "How many times do you get the chance to wear a USA jersey? It has a little different meaning to it. Now it feels like we're representing the whole country. We're playing for something. We know that. It's a cool opportunity for our program."
Canada had no player taller than 6-foot-7. IU listed four 6-foot-10 or taller, highlighted by 7-foot-2 Samet Yigitoglu (who finished with six points, five rebounds, and a block) and Sherrell.
Team USA starters were Lindsay, Burton, Harris, Yigitoglu and Sherrell. The game was divided into four 10-minute quarters.
Team USA opened with a pair of missed shots and a turnover. Canada capitalized for a 4-0 lead. Yigitoglu countered with a dunk.
Canada cut its way to an 8-4 lead. Team USA responded with a Harris 3-pointer and layups from Burton and Lindsay for an 11-8 lead.
A Moody strip led to a Manhertz fastbreak layup and an 18-15 lead. Moody followed with another steal and lob pass for freshman wing Vaughn Karvala basket. A Manhertz 3-pointer made it 23-15. Team USA led 23-19 after the first quarter. Harris, Sherrell, and Karvala each had five points.
Consecutive Sherrell 3-pointers boosted Team USA to a 36-24 lead midway through the second quarter. The lead grew to 41-28. By halftime, it was 46-32. Sherrell led with 14 points along with four rebounds and three blocks. Burton had nine points and five assists. Manhertz eight points. Team USA shot 52 percent from the field.
Burton opened the second half by blocking a shot, grabbing a rebound, and igniting a fastbreak. He passed inside for Yogitoglu's third dunk. Moody followed with a steal and a fastbreak dunk. Team USA ended the third quarter leading 69-51.
A Lindsay basket followed by a Harris 3-pointer pushed Team USA ahead 74-51 early in the fourth quarter. It cruised from there, mostly with younger players.
A 30-minute autograph session concluded the event.
As far as next week's tournament, DeVries said they will open with Brazil, "which is typically a good team. We expect some good competition. We will get challenged. We want to see how our guys respond.
"This should be a great trip. We're try go mix in some fun, but we'll play five to six games in eight days. This will be more about basketball. I'm excited to see how our growth."
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