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BLOOMINGTON — Darian DeVries ' first Indiana basketball season will include trips to both coasts, renewal of old feuds and at least two trips to the Big Ten's spiritual home.

We learned that and more Thursday, when the conference released its 2025-26 men's basketball schedule. Times and TV designations remain largely undetermined, but we now have dates and places to pair with long-known Hoosiers opponents.

With that schedule finally confirmed, let's dig into some takeaways ahead of DeVries' first season in charge.

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