Indiana Basketball Player Grades After Win Over Syracuse

Indiana (3-0) knocked off Syracuse (2-1) for its first marquee win of the 2026-27 campaign. It was a back-and-forth battle, and it certainly wasn’t pretty, but the Hoosiers hit enough clutch shots and came up with enough timely stops to escape Indianapolis with the win.

Here are our player grades from the victory (to be eligible, players must have logged at least ten minutes):

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Grading Indiana basketball players after Syracuse win

Indiana Hoosiers guard Darren Harris (1) yells in excitement Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Syracuse Orange, 83-80. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Darren Harris: A-

It wasn’t Darren Harris’ night from three. He went just 2-for-8 from deep. But he found other ways to impact the game – namely from the free-throw line, where he went 10-for-10. He also added three boards and three dimes.

Harris was excellent on defense, as well. He jumped one passing lane and parlayed it into a dunk, while also playing stingy on-ball defense throughout the night.

Jaeden Mustaf: A+

Jaeden Mustaf put together a masterpiece on Monday night. Sure, he scored 18 points, was a rim-attacking menace and even knocked down two triples. But it was his rebounding and defense that truly stood out.

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He held Syracuse star wing Gavin Doty to just five points on 2-for-7 shooting. Mustaf also displayed his defensive versatility, switching onto Syracuse freshman point guard Ryan Moesch once he got it going late in the second half. And Mustaf was superb on the glass, reeling in seven boards – including three offensive.

Markus Burton: A

Indiana Hoosiers guard Markus Burton (5) rushes up the court Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Syracuse Orange, 83-80. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

It was an efficient night for Markus Burton, as he went 7-for-12 from the field and 3-for-4 from deep en route to 20…

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