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2026–27 Team Profile

0–02026–27 OVERALL

Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete saved game results.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%49.9%#272 nationally
Turnover Rate—Rank unavailable
Offensive Rebound %—Rank unavailable
Free Throw Rate29.7%#311 nationally

Season Statistics

Games32
Points / Game67.0
Opponent Points / Game—
Rebounds / Game31.3
Assists / Game13.1
Steals / Game5.3
Blocks / Game3.3
Turnovers / Game12.9
FG%42.8
3PT%32.8
FT%73.1
Offensive Efficiency—
Defensive Efficiency—
Net Efficiency—
Tempo—

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 35.6 · Preseason projection. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

No player statistics are available for this season yet.

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date (Eastern)AwayHomeStatus / Score
2026-11-02Indiana-Kokomo CougarsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-11-07Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-11-10Evansville Purple AcesMiddle Tennessee Blue RaidersScheduled
2026-11-14Miami (OH) RedHawksEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-11-17Le Moyne DolphinsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-11-22Evansville Purple AcesMemphis TigersScheduled
2026-11-24Evansville Purple AcesMissouri TigersScheduled
2026-11-30Chicago State CougarsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-12-05Western Kentucky HilltoppersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-12-08Evansville Purple AcesBall State CardinalsScheduled
2026-12-11Brescia BearcatsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-12-15Drake BulldogsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2026-12-22Evansville Purple AcesValparaiso BeaconsScheduled
2026-12-29Illinois State RedbirdsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-02Evansville Purple AcesNorthern Iowa PanthersScheduled
2027-01-05Indiana State SycamoresEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-09Evansville Purple AcesMurray State RacersScheduled
2027-01-12Belmont BruinsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-16UIC FlamesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-18Evansville Purple AcesSouthern Illinois SalukisScheduled
2027-01-21Evansville Purple AcesBradley BravesScheduled
2027-01-24Northern Iowa PanthersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-01-30Evansville Purple AcesIndiana State SycamoresScheduled
2027-02-03Bradley BravesEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-02-06Evansville Purple AcesDrake BulldogsScheduled
2027-02-09Murray State RacersEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-02-12Evansville Purple AcesBelmont BruinsScheduled
2027-02-15Valparaiso BeaconsEvansville Purple AcesScheduled
2027-02-18Evansville Purple AcesUIC FlamesScheduled
2027-02-21Evansville Purple AcesIllinois State RedbirdsScheduled
2027-02-28Southern 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