Indiana junior guard Lexus Bargesser has officially decided to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Her decision comes after spending three seasons with the Hoosiers, during which she developed into a key defensive player and ball handler for the team.
A native of Grass Lake, Michigan, Bargesser appeared in a total of 90 games throughout her time at Indiana, making nine starts. Standing at 5-foot-9, she primarily played as a backup point guard under head coach Teri Moren, contributing her athleticism, defensive presence, and ability to facilitate the offense when called upon.
Bargesser first joined the program ahead of the 2022-23 season and made an immediate impact as a freshman. She played in 29 games during her first year, averaging 2.1 points and one rebound in 7.8 minutes per game. Despite her limited playing time, she showed flashes of her potential, particularly in a 67-50 win over Butler on December 21, 2022. In that game, she contributed eight points, six rebounds, and two assists, demonstrating her ability to impact multiple areas of the game.
Her sophomore campaign in the 2023-24 season saw her take on a much larger role within the Hoosiers’ rotation. She started nine of the team’s 32 games, significantly increasing her minutes and production. During that season, she posted career-best averages of 4.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game while playing 21.7 minutes per contest. One of the most notable performances of her Indiana career came in a dominant 95-62 victory over rival Purdue on February 11, 2024. In that game, Bargesser showcased her all-around game, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocked shots in 34 minutes of action.
As she entered her junior season in 2024-25, expectations were high, but an early-season injury sidelined her for the first four games. She eventually returned to the court for Indiana’s Battle 4 Atlantis opener against Columbia University. However, her role on the team had diminished compared to the previous season, leading to a decrease in playing time. Despite the setback, Bargesser remained a reliable contributor off the bench, averaging 3.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 17.2 minutes per game.
Over the course of her three seasons with Indiana, Bargesser established herself as a consistent and efficient player. She holds a career shooting percentage of 45.7 percent from the field and has converted 61 percent of her free throws. While she was not known for her perimeter shooting, her ability to drive to the basket, distribute the ball, and play solid defense made her a valuable asset to the Hoosiers.
With two years of eligibility remaining, Bargesser will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere. Her experience in the Big Ten, along with her defensive versatility and ability to run the offense, could make her an appealing option for teams in need of a steady, athletic guard. As she enters the transfer portal, it will be interesting to see where she lands and what the next chapter of her college basketball career holds.
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