Indiana Basketball Has a Secret Weapon Nobody's Talking About

Indiana Basketball may have a secret weapon hiding in plain sight as Darian DeVries and the Hoosiers begin practice for the 2026-27 season.

Duke transfer Darren Harris hasn't received the same attention as some of Indiana's other offseason additions, but Jacob Goins believes the versatile guard could become one of the most important players on the roster — and potentially earn a starting role.

What makes Harris such an intriguing fit in Darian DeVries' offense? Jacob breaks down his shooting, size, versatility and ability to play multiple positions, plus Indiana's developing competition between Harris, Bryce Lindsay and Jaeden Mustaf at the 2 and 3.

Could Harris eventually become Indiana's third offensive option behind Markus Burton and Aiden Sherrell?

Plus, TJ Pittinger of the Big Ten Football Addiction Show joins the program to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, what the Senate action means in the legislative process, potential implications for college athletics and the questions that remain.

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0:00 — Indiana Basketball Has a SECRET WEAPON
1:04 — Why Nobody Is Talking About Darren Harris
1:52 — Harris Could Actually START for Indiana
2:34 — Why Harris Fits Darian DeVries' Offense
3:47 — Indiana Has WAY More Ball Handlers
4:15 — Where Does Harris Fit in the Starting Five?
5:25 — The Battle at Shooting Guard & Small Forward
6:32 — Could Harris Become Indiana's Third Option?
7:06 — Don't Let His Duke Numbers Fool You
8:00 — DeVries Has So Many Lineup Options
10:18 — What Happens Next With the Protect College Sports Act?
11:26 — TJ Pittinger Breaks Down the Senate Action
11:53 — Potential Conference Realignment Implications
13:12 — The Athlete Compensation Debate
14:59 — What Happens in the House?
15:34 — Why College Sports Needs a Framework
17:52 — The Enforcement Question
19:03 — Collective Bargaining & College Athletics
20:52 — Is College Football Already Semi-Pro?

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