Ismail Habib brings microwave scoring and playmaking juice to Southern Indiana
In the 2025-26 season, Southern Indiana guard Ismail Habib has already emerged as a high-usage creator, averaging 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while starting every contest, and he’s flashed real shot-making pop with a 25-point outing on 6-of-12 from three against Valparaiso. His calling card is perimeter scoring off the dribble and enough rebounding/secondary playmaking to keep defenses honest; the nice wrinkle is that he’s already earned OVC Newcomer of the Week honors, suggesting his production is translating fast. For a team, that means instant offense with a competitive edge.
