IU Basketball’s Nick Dorn Enters Transfer Portal
Indiana University junior wing Nick Dorn has made the decision to enter the transfer portal. This announcement was initially reported by sports journalists Joe Tipton and Sam Keyser. Dorn becomes the fifth player from the Indiana Hoosiers to enter the portal this spring, joining teammates Aleksa Ristic, Jasai Miles, Jason Drake, and Josh Harris.
Player Profile: Nick Dorn
At 6-foot-7 and weighing 225 pounds, Nick Dorn hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. During the 2025-26 season, he participated in 30 games for the Hoosiers, starting in 12 of those contests. His performance statistics include:
- Points per game: 8.1
- Rebounds per game: 2.3
- Minutes per game: 23.2
- 3-point field goal percentage: 38%
- Free throw percentage: 87%
Dorn showcased his scoring ability, reaching double figures in 11 games. Noteworthy performances included a remarkable 23 points in a victory against Rutgers on January 23 and an impressive 26 points during a double overtime win at UCLA on January 31.
Previous Experience
Before joining Indiana, Dorn played for Elon University, where he participated in the 2024-25 season. There, he averaged 15.2 points and 3.8 rebounds while spending 30.8 minutes on the court per game. He had a solid shooting record, hitting 37.4 percent of his 3-point attempts. His freshman year earned him recognition as CAA Rookie of the Week four times, and he also received CAA All-Rookie Team honors.
Dorn originally committed to Indiana through the transfer portal on April 24, 2025, marking his transition to the Hoosiers as their eighth transfer signing for the 2024-25 season under coach Darian DeVries.
As Dorn prepares for his next move, he will have one season of eligibility remaining, leaving fans and analysts eager to see where he will play next.
