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2026–27 Team Profile

2–02026–27 OVERALL

2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%50.8%#222 nationally
Turnover Rate10.4%#12 nationally
Offensive Rebound %25.7%#331 nationally
Free Throw Rate31.8%#275 nationally

Season Statistics

Games2
Points / Game79.0
Opponent Points / Game73.0
Rebounds / Game37.5
Assists / Game18.5
Steals / Game7.0
Blocks / Game5.5
Turnovers / Game7.5
FG%41.9
3PT%34.8
FT%65.9
Offensive Efficiency110.0
Defensive Efficiency101.6
Net Efficiency8.4
Tempo71.8

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 36.5 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
AJ CaseyF236.519.08.03.51.51.513.55.548.1%45.5%70.0%
Bryce QuinetG236.016.52.59.01.01.515.57.032.3%21.4%90.9%
Max LangenfeldG228.510.04.51.50.00.08.57.041.2%42.9%0.0%
Caden SymonsG226.58.54.02.51.00.06.54.546.2%44.4%33.3%
Makuei RiekG230.08.06.50.52.51.59.56.026.3%33.3%100.0%
James Dyson-MerweF216.56.03.50.50.50.54.00.075.0%0.0%0.0%
Aaron GutmanG219.04.01.50.50.50.03.01.550.0%0.0%33.3%
Gustav WintherF26.03.50.50.00.00.00.50.0100.0%0.0%83.3%
JR KemmG28.52.51.00.00.00.02.01.050.0%50.0%0.0%
Bryce RennF12.02.01.00.00.01.02.00.050.0%0.0%0.0%
Jake GenschawF12.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Yannick PinasF12.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Luke EllspermannG14.00.01.01.00.00.01.01.00.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
Indiana-Kokomo CougarsEvansville Purple AcesFinal70 – 80
Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesEvansville Purple AcesFinal76 – 78
Evansville Purple AcesMiddle Tennessee Blue RaidersScheduled
Miami (OH) RedHawksEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Le Moyne DolphinsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesMemphis TigersScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesMissouri TigersScheduled
Chicago State CougarsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Western Kentucky HilltoppersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesBall State CardinalsScheduled
Brescia BearcatsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Drake BulldogsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesValparaiso BeaconsScheduled
Illinois State RedbirdsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesNorthern Iowa PanthersScheduled
Indiana State SycamoresEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesMurray State RacersScheduled
Belmont BruinsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
UIC FlamesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesBradley BravesScheduled
Northern Iowa PanthersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesIndiana State SycamoresScheduled
Bradley BravesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesDrake BulldogsScheduled
Murray State RacersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesBelmont BruinsScheduled
Valparaiso BeaconsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesUIC FlamesScheduled
Evansville Purple AcesIllinois State RedbirdsScheduled
Southern Illinois SalukisEvansville Purple AcesScheduled

2026–27 Projected Rotation

2026-27 PROJECTION

Projected Rotation

Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.

Projected Starting Five

Bryce QuinetG | So. | 6-3
ROLEReturning lead guard; 25 points and seven assists in the October 11 exhibition (single game)
PREVIOUS TEAMEvansville
2025-262025-26: 8.7 PPG / 2.1 RPG; 77 assists
RECRUITINGReturning player
Max LangenfeldG | R-So. | 6-6
ROLEWing size and perimeter scoring opportunity
PREVIOUS TEAMFlorida Atlantic
2025-262025-26: 3.5 PPG / 0.9 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Makuei RiekG | Jr. | 6-6
ROLEWing shooting and offensive support
PREVIOUS TEAMSalt Lake Community College (JUCO)
2025-262025-26: 13.5 PPG / 4.5 RPG / 41.7% 3PT (JUCO)
RECRUITINGTransfer
AJ CaseyF | Sr. | 6-9
ROLEPrimary returning frontcourt scorer and rebounder
PREVIOUS TEAMEvansville
2025-262025-26: 13.5 PPG / 5.9 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Gustav WintherF | So. | 6-10
ROLEInterior scoring and experienced frontcourt support
PREVIOUS TEAMNorthern Illinois
2025-262025-26: 8.1 PPG / 4.2 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer

Key Rotation

James Dyson-MerweF | So. | 6-11
ROLEInterior size and alternative starter; played in the October 11 exhibition after last season's hand injury
PREVIOUS TEAMEvansville
2025-262025-26: 2.4 PPG / 3.4 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Luke EllspermannG | So. | 6-0
ROLEAdditional guard scoring and local experience
PREVIOUS TEAMWabash (Division III)
2025-262025-26: 15.9 PPG / 4.9 RPG (Division III)
RECRUITINGTransfer
Junior KemmG | Fr. | 6-4
ROLEYoung guard depth; played in the October 11 exhibition
PREVIOUS TEAMGBA Academy / So Cal Academy
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Caden SymonsG | Fr. | 6-4
ROLEYoung perimeter scoring option
PREVIOUS TEAMCoeur d'Alene HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman
Aaron GutmanG | Rf. | 6-7
ROLEDevelopmental wing option
PREVIOUS TEAMEvansville
2025-262025-26: Redshirted; no college game averages
RECRUITINGRedshirt freshman
David NejezchlebF | Fr. | 6-8
ROLEDevelopmental forward depth
PREVIOUS TEAMNymburk (Czech Republic)
2025-26Incoming international freshman; no NCAA game averages
RECRUITINGInternational recruit
Yannick PinasF/C | Rf. | 7-0
ROLEAdditional interior length and development option
PREVIOUS TEAMObradoiro CAB (Spain)
2025-26No NCAA season average used
RECRUITINGInternational recruit
Bryce RennF | Fr. | 6-10
ROLEDevelopmental interior size
PREVIOUS TEAMLink Year Prep
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college game averages
RECRUITINGFreshman