Grading Indiana Basketball Players After North Carolina Exhibition Win

On Sunday, Indiana took down North Carolina 76-58 in an exhibition matchup in Indianapolis. It was the Hoosiers’ second of three exhibition games (also have Western Kentucky on Oct. 25). Here is our grade for each Indiana player who registered at least five minutes against the Tar Heels.

Indiana basketball player grades after exhibition win over North Carolina

Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Darren Harris (1) shoots the ball against against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Darren Harris: B-

We know: Darren Harris is a shooter. His role is to catch ready, and let it rip (3-for-9 from deep vs. North Carolina). But some of his pulls on Sunday were really contested.

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Can he hit them? Sure. Are those the best shots the Hoosiers are going to get? Rarely. And one rebound and three turnovers isn’t inspiring much confidence.

Markus Burton: B

Pushing the pace, being active on defense, slicing and dicing his way to the rim and keeping defenses honest from deep – Markus Burton showcased the full package against the Tar Heels.

Then again, 4-for-13 is quite inefficient. Still, Burton mostly got to his spots, and he seemed to just be shaking off the rust, as everyone does in exhibition outings.

Jaeden Mustaf: A-

Oct 18, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Jaeden Mustaf (3) rebounds the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

No one had a great day from the field for the Hoosiers, which somehow makes Jaeden Mustaf’s 3-for-8 showing look halfway decent. But his downhill ability, rebounding (snagged five boards) and defense all was truly impressive.

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