BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball on Friday addressed its need for more post depth with the commitment of 18-year-old German center Clemens Sokolov.
IndyStar confirmed Sokolov’s commitment Friday afternoon. DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony was first.
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Sokolov averaged 6.4 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes per game last season for Wuerzburg in Germany’s Pro B South league.
His commitment hands Darian DeVries a second 7-footer to add to his roster, behind SMU transfer Samet Yigitoglu. More importantly, Sokolov gives DeVries depth in the post behind Yigitoglu and Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell, allowing DeVries the freedom to play more two-big lineups next season.
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Indiana’s Trent Sisley (11) shoots over Minnesota’s Grayson Grove (2) during the Indiana versus Minnesota men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) dunks past Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Luke Bamgboye (9) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 03: Samet Yigitoglu #24 of the SMU Mustangs is defended by Henri Veesaar #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Moody Coliseum on January 03, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Bishop McNamara Mustangs guard Prince-Alexander Moody (2) looks to pass as Wheeler Wildcats forward Jaron Saulsberry (1) guards him during the first quarter of a City of Palms Classic first round game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
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CIA-Bella Vista Bears forward Vaughn Karvala (24) tries to pass the ball as Prolific Prep Crew guard Bruce Branch II (3) guards him during the third quarter of a City of Palms Classic Signature Series game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
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Freshman Trevor Manhertz is a 6-foot-8 forward who signed his letter of intent to play for IU.
Sokolov is not Indiana’s first European import under DeVries. Aleksa Ristic and Andrej Acimovic came to IU from professional setups overseas last year. Both have since transferred, Ristic to Belmont and Acimovic to Missouri State.
IU will have a more specific role in mind for Sokolov, who can play behind the other two bigs and develop his game in Bloomington. His commitment brings DeVries’ complement of scholarship players for 2026-27 to 11 of a possible 13.
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DeVries suggested in a Zoom call Thursday the Hoosiers were still looking for more roster depth, including in the post. That concern now appears to be addressed.
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