Indiana men's basketball is officially in offseason mode, and for head coach Darian DeVries, that means the transfer portal is now the primary focus. After a first year that saw the Hoosiers miss the NCAA Tournament, DeVries and his now fully-assembled staff are poised for a major roster rebuild, with the backcourt being a critical area for upgrade.

DeVries's offensive systems at Drake and West Virginia have historically been fueled by high-level playmaking from the point guard position. Players like Roman Penn and Javon Small led their conferences in assist rate, setting a clear template for the type of distributor Indiana will likely target. With that in mind, here are five transfer portal guards who could be on the Hoosiers' radar to help construct a new-look starting backcourt.

Jordan "Juju" Thomas brings high-major experience from his season at LSU, where he averaged an impressive 15.3 points and 6.5 assists per game. Despite being limited to 16 games by a foot injury, Thomas demonstrated the scoring and playmaking blend that could thrive in Bloomington. His ability to create for himself and others makes him a compelling potential cornerstone for the Hoosiers' new backcourt.