Former IU basketball forward Sam Alexis has joined the 2026-27 Hoosier squad for its international games in Peru this week.
Indiana is playing as Team USA in the FISU America games. Event rules allow players from other teams to join Team USA. Baylor had a player from Yale last year.
The 6-foot-9 Alexis only played four seasons of college basketball and could pursue a fifth year via the courts if he so chooses. The NCAA recently passed a prospective five-year eligibility rule but did not extend that option to players who exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 year under the old rules. Several players around the country in Alexis’ scenario are seeking injunctions to play during the 2026-27 season.
Indiana did not respond to a question by The Daily Hoosier regarding whether Alexis has any intentions to pursue additional college eligibility. A spokesperson would only confirm Alexis is with the team for this week’s event.
Alexis arrives in Peru after playing for Oklahoma City in the NBA Summer League. There he averaged 3.3 points in 10.2 minutes per game.
Alexis spent one season with Indiana and etched his name in the program record book. His 68.7 field goal percentage is the best single season ever by an IU player on 100 or more attempts.
After transferring in from Florida, Alexis played in all 32 games and started the final 23 for the Hoosiers. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 21.3 minutes per game.
Alexis also made a personal best 72.5% (50-of-69) from the free throw line, had a team-best 50 dunks, posted 13 games with 10-plus points, and eight games with at least eight rebounds.
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