BREAKING NEWS: Luke Goode Withdraws from NBA Draft, Set to Return to Indiana Hoosiers for 2025-26 Season
BREAKING NEWS: Luke Goode Withdraws from NBA Draft, Set to Return to Indiana Hoosiers for 2025-26 Season
Bloomington, Indiana — June 1, 2025
A wave of anticipation and thunderous applause swept through Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall today as Indiana Hoosiers star Luke Goode made a stunning announcement: he has officially withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
The announcement, delivered during a live press conference held at center court, electrified fans and sent shockwaves through the college basketball world. Goode, who had declared for the NBA Draft earlier this spring after a standout season, called his decision to return “a matter of unfinished business.”
“This is home,” Goode said, as the crowd erupted. “I’ve had time to reflect on what I want, and right now, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. I’m coming back — and I’m all in.”
Goode, known for his sharpshooting, basketball IQ, and leadership, averaged 14.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game last season. His ability to stretch the floor and defend multiple positions made him a projected mid-to-late second-round pick, but it’s clear Goode sees more value in one final run with the Hoosiers.
DeVries Reacts: “We’re Building Something Special”
Head coach Darian DeVries, who took over the program in 2024, didn’t hold back in expressing what Goode’s return means for Indiana.
“Make no mistake — Luke coming back changes everything,” DeVries said. “He’s a leader, a playmaker, and a tone-setter. We’re building something special here in Bloomington, and he’s going to be at the heart of it.”
Coach DeVries hinted at strategic changes for the upcoming season, noting Goode will take on an expanded leadership role both on and off the court. “We’re going to put him in positions to thrive — not just as a scorer, but as a complete player and a captain. This is his team.”
Fan Reaction: “It Feels Like a Championship is Coming”
Hoosiers fans packed the arena for the surprise announcement, many wearing Goode jerseys and holding signs urging him to return. As the news broke, social media lit up with hashtags like #GoodeReturns and #UnfinishedBusiness.
Senior guard Jalen Haralson, Goode’s teammate and close friend, reacted on X (formerly
What’s Next for Goode and the Hoosiers?
With Goode back in the fold, Indiana is poised to be a top contender in the Big Ten and a possible preseason Top 10 team nationally. The return of their veteran wing gives them a balanced mix of experience, scoring, and defensive toughness — traits that make them a threat in March.
NBA scouts are already projecting Goode’s decision as one that could boost his 2026 draft stock significantly, especially if he continues to refine his game under DeVries’ system.
For now, though, all eyes are on Bloomington — where Luke Goode, the heart of the Hoosiers, is coming home for one last ride.
Stay tuned for more updates on Indiana’s offseason, recruiting, and schedule as the 2025-26 college basketball season approaches.
