This edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a collaborative effort by The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, provides a comprehensive weekly overview of Indiana University basketball and other IU sports programs. The past week was notably significant for Hoosier Nation, highlighted by the much-anticipated release of the entire non-conference schedule for the upcoming basketball season. In addition to this major announcement, the roundup covers recruiting updates, early insights into the 2025-26 Big Ten season, and the participation of former IU players in the NBA Summer League. The segment concludes with a look at the week’s Back Home Network shows and a general 'Hoosier Roundup' featuring other IU sports, with field hockey's schedule release being a prominent highlight.

The full 2025-26 non-conference schedule for IU basketball has now been unveiled, building upon the previously announced signature matchups. Key high-profile games include a showdown against Marquette on November 9 in Chicago, a home game against Kansas State on November 25 in Bloomington, a contest versus Louisville on December 6 in Indianapolis, and an away game against Kentucky on December 13 in Lexington. Complementing these marquee events are seven home 'buy games' against various low and mid-major programs. These additional opponents include Alabama A&M on November 5, Milwaukee on November 12, Incarnate Word on November 16, Lindenwood on November 20, Bethune-Cookman on November 29, Chicago State on December 20, and Siena on December 22. According to Bart Torvik’s preseason rankings, all Power Five opponents are projected within the top 60, while the 'buy game' opponents range from Siena at 158 to Chicago State at 323. Indiana University itself is positioned at 41 in these analytical rankings. Specific start times and television broadcasting details for these games are expected to be announced at a later date, with the Big Ten conference schedule release also pending closer to the season's commencement.

Recruiting news, while a bit quieter this week, still saw some minor but notable developments. The primary updates involved the release of highlight videos for several potential prospects that the Hoosiers are actively pursuing. These included a 2026 prospect, Arafan Diane, as well as multiple 2027 prospects such as Chase Branham, Jason Gardner Jr., and Isaiah Hill, indicating continued focus on future talent acquisition.

Regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season, new IU coach Darian DeVries shared his enthusiasm, particularly highlighting that fans will greatly enjoy watching DePaul transfer Conor Enright play. Furthermore, Inside the Hall provided an in-depth analysis of the Big Ten conference, examining player movements across various rosters and assessing their current standings within the aforementioned Torvik rankings. Arch-rival Purdue is notably ranked second, followed by Michigan at third, with UCLA and Illinois also securing spots within the top 10. Penn State is noted as the lowest-ranked team in the conference at 114.

In news concerning former Hoosiers, four previous Indiana University players are set to participate in the NBA’s Summer League, offering them an opportunity to showcase their skills at the next professional level. This group includes Oumar Ballo and Kel’el Ware, both playing for the Miami Heat, Tamar Bates representing the Denver Nuggets, and Jalen Hood-Schifino, who will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Back Home Network maintained an active presence throughout the week, airing multiple shows for fans. Enthusiasts had the opportunity to tune into various broadcasts, including Assembly Call, Crimson Cast, Dribble Drive, and Xs and Joes, demonstrating a consistent output of content for the IU sports community.

Beyond basketball, the 'Hoosier Roundup' section provided updates on other Indiana University sports programs. The field hockey team released its schedule for the upcoming fall season. In baseball news, Jake Hanley received unanimous recognition as a Freshman All-American. Additionally, five IU student-athletes were actively involved in an engagement leadership retreat, underscoring their commitment to personal and communal development. The contributors expressed gratitude for the continued support from readers and promised a new roundup for the following weekend.