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Hoosiers brace for 2026-27 as five players enter the transfer portal
sports1 day ago

Hoosiers brace for 2026-27 as five players enter the transfer portal

Indiana’s 2026-27 roster outlook is taking shape as five players (Jason Drake, Jasai Miles, Josh Harris, Aleksa Ristic, Nick Dorn) have entered the transfer portal, while six 2025-26 players have exhausted eligibility and won’t return. Only Trent Sisley is confirmed to return, with three high school signees (Prince-Alexander Moody, Vaughn Karvala, Trevor Manhertz) joining the program. No transfer additions have been announced yet as the 15-day portal window runs April 7–21.

Nick Dorn Enters Transfer Portal, Deepening IU's Wing Shuffle
sports1 day ago

Nick Dorn Enters Transfer Portal, Deepening IU's Wing Shuffle

Indiana junior wing Nick Dorn has entered the transfer portal, the fifth Hoosier to do so this spring. Dorn appeared in 30 games with 12 starts this season, averaging 8.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 23.2 minutes, while shooting 40.4% from three and 87% from the line. A Charlotte native who transferred to IU from Elon, Dorn has one season of eligibility remaining.

Indiana Targets Duke Guard Darren Harris in Transfer Portal
college-basketball2 days ago

Indiana Targets Duke Guard Darren Harris in Transfer Portal

Indiana University is evaluating Duke guard Darren Harris as a potential transfer-portal addition to boost perimeter shooting and guard depth. Harris, a 2024 top-40 recruit from Paul VI Catholic, played sparingly at Duke with limited 3-point success and has two years of eligibility remaining, making him a potential buy-low fit for the Hoosiers if he can secure a larger role.

Carey Sets Nebraska Doubles Record as Huskers Dominate Indiana
baseball12 days ago

Carey Sets Nebraska Doubles Record as Huskers Dominate Indiana

Dylan Carey went 4-for-4 with a homer and four RBI to become Nebraska’s all-time doubles leader as No. 24 Nebraska rolled to a 12-4 win over Indiana at Hawks Field to complete the series sweep. The Huskers piled up 12 runs on 16 hits, six players had multi-hit games, and Cooper Katskee earned the win (4-0) over six innings as Nebraska improved to 22-6 overall and 8-1 in the Big Ten.

Northwestern seals Indiana's season with a second-half shutdown
sports29 days ago

Northwestern seals Indiana's season with a second-half shutdown

Indiana's season ends with a 74-61 loss to Northwestern, extending the Hoosiers' skid to seven straight against the Wildcats as Northwestern clamps down in the second half and Indiana's shooting stalls; Nick Martinelli scores a game-high 28 for Northwestern, while Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson carries the offense and a tough offseason rebuild via the transfer portal looms for DeVries.

IU Falls to Northwestern as Defensive Gaps Doom Big Ten Tournament Run
sports29 days ago

IU Falls to Northwestern as Defensive Gaps Doom Big Ten Tournament Run

Indiana’s defense again collapses and its offense has no fallback plan in the second half, as Northwestern outscores and outworks the Hoosiers 74-61 in the Big Ten tournament. Northwestern exploited IU’s defensive gaps, including success from depth and paint play, while IU’s shooters went cold and Arrinten Page’s absence left the frontcourt unable to capitalize, culminating in another quick exit in a season of disappointing tournament runs for Indiana.

IU’s defensive collapse continues in 91-78 setback at Ohio State
sports1 month ago

IU’s defensive collapse continues in 91-78 setback at Ohio State

Indiana’s defense collapsed again, allowing 1.34 points per possession in a 91-78 loss at Ohio State and getting hurt by a 51% team free-throw rate; Lamar Wilkerson set IU’s single-season Big Ten scoring record with 464 points in 20 league games, while the bench produced no field goals in 20 minutes and Indiana shot only 5-for-18 from three as OSU went 11-for-24 from deep.

Thornton Breaks Ohio State Scoring Record in 91-78 Win Over Indiana
sports1 month ago

Thornton Breaks Ohio State Scoring Record in 91-78 Win Over Indiana

Bruce Thornton scored 25 and became Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer as the Buckeyes rolled to a 91-78 win over Indiana. A balanced attack—featuring Amare Bynum, John Mobley Jr. and others—pushed OSU to a strong position on the NCAA bubble and helped secure a double-bye for the Buckeyes in the Big Ten tournament, with further seeding implications pending UCLA’s result.

Hoosier Defense in Shambles as MSU Surges to 77-64 Victory
college-basketball1 month ago

Hoosier Defense in Shambles as MSU Surges to 77-64 Victory

Indiana’s defense remains a major issue as it falls 77-64 to Michigan State, extending its four-game skid. IU allowed 1.281 points per possession, struggled with ball-screen defense, and watched MSU shoot 50% from three. The Hoosiers also failed to capitalize on MSU’s late drought, received no bench points, and saw Reed Bailey limited again, highlighting depth and production concerns as NCAA considerations loom.

Mendoza Emerges as Raiders’ Draft Favorite After Combine
sports1 month ago

Mendoza Emerges as Raiders’ Draft Favorite After Combine

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza impressed at the NFL scouting combine and is widely viewed as the top draft prospect with the Raiders planning him as the franchise’s future face. Mendoza received a greeting from Tom Brady, the Raiders’ minority owner, and then sat with Raiders executives Spytek and Kubiak for a detailed football-focused interview. Analysts are split on Mendoza’s draft ranking, but Raiders optimism is high and they’re pursuing a long-term development plan, though trade talk with the Jets remains speculative.

Indiana's Double-Digit Lead Fades in 72-68 Loss to Northwestern
sports1 month ago

Indiana's Double-Digit Lead Fades in 72-68 Loss to Northwestern

Indiana led by double digits at home but could not close, falling 72-68 to Northwestern as the Wildcats dominated the boards and controlled the game in the second half. IU shot just 8-for-26 after halftime (2-for-12 from three) and had limited contributions beyond Tayton Conerway, while Nick Martinelli surged to 28 points overall (21 in the second half). The Hoosiers’ defense remains under strain in Big Ten play, leaving three regular-season games to address consistency and finish.

Northwestern Edges Indiana 72-68 Behind Late Surge
sports1 month ago

Northwestern Edges Indiana 72-68 Behind Late Surge

Indiana built a first-half lead with strong 3-point shooting, but Northwestern surged in the second half to win 72-68. Nick Martinelli sparked the Wildcats with an 8-point second-half burst, and Northwestern converted late to take the lead and seal it with free throws after a critical sequence in the final minutes. For Indiana, Lamar Wilkerson led with 18 points while Tayton Conerway and Sam Alexis added 14 and 13, respectively, but IU struggled offensively down the stretch as Northwestern crept back into the game and claimed the win.