Indiana men’s basketball shifts Assembly Hall student section seating
Indiana men's basketball is changing the student section seating at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the 2026-27 season. Students will now sit behind both baskets instead of just the south end. The move aims to increase crowd energy and enhance the home-court advantage.
- ▪Students will occupy bleachers behind both baskets at Assembly Hall starting in the 2026-27 season.
- ▪Previously, the student section was located primarily behind the south basket near the opposing bench.
- ▪Head coach Darian DeVries stated the change is intended to make Assembly Hall the toughest road environment in college basketball.
- ▪The new setup will maximize student impact on crowd noise and energy during games.
- ▪Indiana boasts the largest student section in college basketball.
- ▪The change is seen as a way to reward student loyalty to the program.
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