While Indiana has 10, maybe 11 players on its 2025-26 roster, what they don’t have to this point is elite length.
Davidson transfer Reed Bailey is 6-foot-10, the only player on the team above 6-foot-8. And Bailey to this point in his career doesn’t fit the profile of a defensive force. He isn’t an elite rim protector or rebounder.
So who might best help new head coach Darian DeVries round out his roster?
Here’s a look at some of the top frontcourt players available. Some have been connected to IU, and some have not.
Josh Harris – North Florida: 6-foot-8, three years remaining (profile)
Pros: Indiana has the North Florida freshman on campus today, so that’s a good place to start. Harris had a very good freshman season, proving his readiness for the high major level. His offensive rebounding rate (13.0) was elite for a freshman. With a 56.7% effective field goal percentage, he’s very efficient offensively and doesn’t turn it over.
Cons: At 6-foot-8, Harris projects more as a power forward in the Big Ten. Moreover, his 2.0% block rate doesn’t indicate he has the length or instincts to be an impact rim protector at the high major level. Harris looks like a good add for many reasons, but probably doesn’t check many boxes to play big minutes this season.
Federiko Federiko – Texas Tech: 6-foot-11, one year remaining (profile)
Pros: If shot blocking and offensive rebounding are the things IU covets most to complete its roster, Federiko is one of the best on the board. He has a career 6.6% block rate and, and posted a career-best 14.4% offensive rebounding rate in 2024-25. The latter mark was 28th in the nation. Federiko also made 74.3% of his shots.
Cons: Because Federiko checks a lot of boxes from the standpoint of a traditional big man, he also commands significant money. There aren’t many like him in the portal, and many schools need his skill set. Federiko has never attempted a three in college, doesn’t shoot free throws well, and at 215 pounds, is more long than strong.
Baba Miller – Florida Atlantic: 6-foot-11, one year remaining (profile)
Pros: The Spaniard provides the legit length IU is missing to this point, and he’s one of the better shot blockers available. Miller shot 34.8% from three on 112 attempts, and his 3-point percentage has improved each year. He’s an efficient, modern player.
Cons: Strength and physicality are not major components of Miller’s game. He’ll play more of a stretch five or four role, but guarding brute centers on the block, he might struggle. Perhaps for the same reason, he’s also not much of a force on the offensive glass. Like Federiko, his length comes at a major cost.
James Scott – Louisville: 6-foot-11, two years remaining
Pros: At 78.1%, Scott had the third-best make rate from two in all of college basketball. And it was not fluke, he made 78.5% the year before. Scott is a good but not dominant rebounder, but he improved both his offensive and defensive rates while moving up to high major. His 4.1% block rate doesn’t blow you away, but Scott has the best defensive box score plus/minus of any big man in the portal.
Cons: Scott is just 1-of-6 from three for his career, and his 42.1% free throw percentage doesn’t indicate he’ll ever became a threat from the perimeter. He also struggles a bit with fouling too much, limiting his availability. That problem seemed to accelerate against top competition.
Rashaun Agee – USC: 6-foot-8: one year remaining.
Pros: It’s at this time we’ll remind you Houston made the national title game without a meaningful contributor over 6-foot-8. Agee has proven Big Ten experience, is a serious threat from three (39.1%) and posted a better shot-blocking rate than Federiko or Scott. While not tall, Agee has a solid frame and could help with some of the dirty work in the paint.
Cons: Agree is more stretch-four than center. His rebounding numbers were okay but his elite numbers didn’t carry over from the mid-major level. He tends to foul too much, which limits his availability. And Agee might be too much of an overlap player with Sam Alexis, who IU just landed from Florida.
Sean Stewart – Ohio State: 6-foot-9, two years remaining
Pros: Stewart is an elite athlete. He broke the Duke standing vertical record as a freshman, and he has a plus-three wingspan. The former McDonald’s All-American is a clear positive on the defensive end. He posted top-shelf defensive rebounding numbers (27.1% rate, No. 14 in nation) and blocks shot at a very high level for his size (5.8% rate, No. 114).
Cons: Stewart really struggles with fouling too much, with 7.5 fouls called against him per 40 minutes. He also is just a 51.2% free throw shooter for his career, and he’s only attempted two threes in his career. To this point, Stewart isn’t a major factor on the offensive end.
Leo Curtis – Freshman in 2025-26: 7-foot, four years remaining (profile)
Pros: If IU has a roster spot to take a chance on a promising young talent, Curtis might fit the bill. He’s got a modern European game, with the ability to shoot it and handle the ball relative to his size.
Cons: Curtis looks like more of a developmental prospect. He’s got clear promise, but how much he can contribute in year one at the high major level remains to be seen. He’ll need to get stronger if he’s going to be expected to guard the low block and rebound at a high rate in the Big Ten.
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