“From Sun Belt Stardom to Big Ten Challenge: Tayton Conerway’s Hoosier Journey”

In the relentless churn of college basketball, where roster changes are as certain as the turning of the seasons, the Indiana Hoosiers have made a strategic move that’s all but certain to set the pace for their next campaign. Their latest recruitment coup? None other than Tayton Conerway, the heart-stopping guard who piloted Troy through the tempestuous waters of the Sun Belt Conference to not only claim the title but also secure a berth in the illustrious NCAA tournament. With the savvy coaching of Darian DeVries at the helm, the Hoosiers look poised to forge a formidable team from the crucible of the transfer portal. Here’s a glimpse into how this acquisition might reshape Indiana’s future, and for those intrigued by the full roster dynamics, LEARN MORE.2023-24 at Troy: 11.8 points, 2.1 stealsConerway is more than willing to drive to the basket — particularly off of a ball screen — absorb contact and create for himself or others. He’s also a willing rebounder and ballhawk on defense. He’s not much of a 3-point shooter.Indiana basketball has added the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year to its roster: guard Tayton Conerway, who led Troy to the league championship and the NCAA tournament.

Tayton Conerway vs. power conference teams

• Two points, six assists, three steals in a loss to Arkansas
• Seven points, eight rebounds, five assists, three steals in a loss to Oregon
• Nine points, eight rebounds, two steals in a loss to Houston
• Twelve points, four assists, four rebounds in a loss to Kentucky in the NCAA tournament

Tayton Conerway stats

The 6-foot-3 guard was 11th in Sun Belt play in scoring, while leading in steals and third in assists. Conerway played at two junior colleges — one season earning All-American honors — before spending the past two seasons at Troy.He and Conor Enright are the point guards on Indiana’s 2025-26 roster to date.

Tayton Conerway eligibility

He has one year of eligibility.

Tayton Conerway scouting report, highlights

2024-25 at Troy: 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.9 steals