After getting its first high-major win of the year and moving to 3-0 ( knocked off a solid Syracuse team ), the expectation was that Indiana would climb in the metrics. Instead, the Hoosiers dropped (albeit just a little). Here is where they stand in KenPom after three games:

Indiana’s offense rises, defense tumbles in KenPom after Syracuse win

Nov 5, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries looks on against the Bellarmine Knights during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Indiana slipped from No. 46 in KenPom to No. 47 overall following the Syracuse game. But, then again, it wasn’t a great outing for Darian DeVries’ club. So, essentially hovering in the same spot isn’t a shocker – especially when the Orange rank just No. 75 in the metric.

But here’s the surprise: Indiana’s offense skyrocketed up the charts, while its defense nosedived.…