Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana has a fourth high-major opponent on the 2025-26 schedule. The Hoosiers will host Kansas State on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Rocco Miller appears to be the first to report the news on Thursday.  Sources confirm to The Daily Hoosier Miller’s report is accurate. IU will also play Marquette in Chicago, Louisville in Indianapolis, and Kentucky in Lexington as part of their first nonconference slate under head coach Darian DeVries.  The Hoosiers are also expected to host Milwaukee and Chicago State as part of the still develop nonconference schedule. Kansas State had a disappointing 2024-25 season…

March 7, 2024 was a day that felt like the point of no return for former IU basketball head coach Mike Woodson. That’s the day coveted 5-star signee Liam McNeeley announced he had asked out of his national letter of intent with Indiana and was reopening his college recruitment. With the benefit of hindsight, it probably wasn’t a coincidence Indiana leaked a day earlier that Woodson would be returning for the 2024-25 campaign.  It was probably not a coincidence that IU was getting out in front of the McNeeley news, and probably not a coincidence that McNeeley was reacting to…

Choosing the best of former IU head coach Bill Mallory’s seasons wasn’t easy, but it is clear that the two-year run from 1987 to 1988 was not only his best — but one of the best in school history. The 1988 Hoosiers were coming off of a great season, and the momentum and enthusiasm around the program could not have been higher. IU jumped right out of the gates with a 3-0-1 start, the only blemish being a tie at Missouri.  The early wins all came by more than 20 points and included triumphs over Rice, Kentucky and Northwestern.…

Darian DeVries suffered his first high school recruiting decision day loss this afternoon. 4-star wing Sammy Jackson surprised many Wednesday when he picked perennial mid-major power Virginia Commonwealth over Indiana and Texas, along with St. Joe’s. Jackson announced the decision at his high school.  His father, long-time NBA player Marc Jackson, also started his college career at VCU before transferring to Temple. A Philadelphia product, Jackson chose to play at VCU for another product of his hometown.  New VCU head coach Phil Martelli, Jr. played at St. Joe’s in Philadelphia. Jackson took an official visit to IU earlier this month.…

In the age of revenue sharing, college athletic departments need to find more ways to raise money. More games means more television revenue, and it seems we may be entering the era of more action on the courts and fields throughout the college landscape. One of the first signs of that came Wednesday, when CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander reported the NCAA is expected to approve an expansion of the college basketball season from 31 to 32 games.  Norlander says the move is being done to encourage even more high-profile nonconference games. The change would go into effect with the 2026-27…

When it comes to recruiting, two is better than one. According to a report by Sam Kayser, Indiana is in contact with class of 2026 4-star forward twins Gallagher and Gavin Placide.  They are described in the 6-foot-8 to 6-foot-10 range by various outlets. Gallagher is the No. 77 player in the class according to the industry average, and the No. 9 power forward.  Gavin is the No. 53 player and the No. 18 small forward. Both players are skilled forwards, with emerging wing skills and the ability to shoot the three, but with size and frames that would fit…

Indiana’s strong class of 2026 took a big hit on Tuesday evening. Just days after his official visit to his father’s alma mater, 4-star defensive back Jay Timmons announced he’s flipping his verbal pledge from IU to Florida State. As we’ve covered here in recent weeks, Timmons telegraphed this move with his comments about Florida State and ultimately his decision to visit Tallahassee over the weekend. Timmons verbally committed to IU in April right after an official visit in Bloomington, but ultimately the draw to FSU was too much for the Pennsylvania product. Timmons is the son of former Pittsburgh…

New IU basketball coach Darian DeVries and his staff have extended at least 19 offers in the class of 2026, and we’ve reported on all of them. Wondering where things stand?  Here’s the latest: DECISION MODE:  4-star 6-foot-7 wing Sammy Jackson will announce his college decision on Wednesday, June 25.  He is deciding amongst Indiana, Texas, VCU and St. Joe’s.  Jackson is going to announce at 5 p.m. ET at his high school in Philadelphia. (Update:  Jackson committed to VCU) ON A VISIT NOW:  4-star 6-foot-4 guard Prince-Alexander Moody is on his IU official visit for several days this week. …

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the return of Assembly Ball, an Indiana University alumni team. Assembly Ball, alongside All Good Dawgs (Butler Alumni), will serve as co-hosts of the Indianapolis Regional at Hinkle Fieldhouse from July 19-22. Assembly Ball, the second seed in the Indianapolis Regional, is organized by former Hoosier Christian Watford. Assembly Ball’s current roster includes James Blackmon Jr. (2014-17), Aljami Durham (2017-21), Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell (2012-16), Jordan Hulls (2009-13), Miller Kopp (2021-23), Juwan Morgan (2015-19), Race Thompson (2019-23), Christian Watford (2009-13), and Troy Williams…

Indiana cashed in on Iowa’s loss. Just days after he decommitted from the Hawkeyes, class of 2026 quarterback Cash Herrera visited Indiana over the weekend. And now Curt Cignetti has signal-caller for the 2026 class.  On Monday Herrera announced he has flipped his commitment from Iowa to IU. Herrera is a 3-star and the No. 42 QB in the class according to the average of the national recruiting sites. In addition to Iowa, he had offers from UCLA, Cal, Minnesota, Arizona, Virginia Tech and several Group of Five and Ivy League programs.  When he committed to Iowa in October, the…