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Emmitt Holt, Thomas Bryant cited for illegal alcohol possession

Indiana sophomore forward Emmitt Holt and freshman forward Thomas Bryant were cited for illegal possession of alcohol early Saturday morning. The news was first reported by Jennie Runevitch of WTHR.com. State excise police say the citations were given at 12:50 ...

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A closer look at the Josh Newkirk addition

On Sunday, Indiana added a 13th scholarship player to its roster in Josh Newkirk, a transfer from Pittsburgh who will sit out the 2015-2016 season. The 6-foot-1 guard, a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, has two years of eligibility remaining. ...

Q & A: Newkirk’s father discusses Indiana commitment

Indiana added a 13th scholarship player to its 2015-2016 roster over the weekend when Pittsburgh transfer Josh Newkirk committed to the program. Newkirk, a 6-foot-1 guard, is in Bloomington and started classes today. Inside the Hall spoke with Newkirk’s father, ...

A final look at who’s coming and going in the Big Ten

With the fall semester beginning soon on Big Ten campuses, it’s time for our final look at who’s coming and going in the Big Ten for the 2015-2016 season. Illinois (19-14, 7th place tie, NIT first round) · Arriving: Aaron Jordan, D.J. ...

Indiana adds Pittsburgh transfer Josh Newkirk

Indiana has filled its final scholarship for the 2015-2016 season. As first reported by CBS Sports, former Pittsburgh guard Josh Newkirk, who is currently rehabbing from knee surgery, is joining the program. He will sit out this season due to transfer ...

Indiana and Louisville agree to multi-year basketball, football series

Indiana and Louisville have agreed to a multi-year series in men’s basketball, it was announced on Friday morning. The deal also includes three football games. The two basketball programs, who have combined for eight national championships, will begin playing in ...

Q & A: Grant Gelon talks Indiana commitment

Crown Point wing Grant Gelon became the first member of Indiana’s 2016 recruiting class last week when he committed to the program on an unofficial visit to Bloomington. Inside the Hall spoke at length with Gelon earlier this week and ...

The Inside the Hall Mailbag: August 18

The Inside the Hall Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted to us via Twitter (@insidethehall), via email, submitted on our premium forum and sent to us via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can. @schwartz_chris ...

Indiana extends agreement with adidas through 2024

Indiana announced on Tuesday morning that it has extended its apparel agreement with adidas through 2024. The total value of the deal is $53.6 million. The athletic department’s current deal with adidas expires next summer. The full release from IU ...

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Despite injury, Blackmon Jr. still working to improve

James Blackmon Jr. may have missed a significant chunk of this offseason with a left knee injury, but it hasn’t stopped him from finding ways to improve his game. Last week at a speaking engagement in Fort Wayne, Indiana coach ...

Video: Tom Crean talks to reporters in Fort Wayne

Tom Crean spoke in Fort Wayne on Sunday, August 9 at a dinner event for “Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana” and spoke to reporters about a variety of topics, including the status of James Blackmon Jr., the addition of ...

Open Thread: Who are your top 10 players in IU history?

Earlier this week, The Sporting News released its list of top 10 players in IU basketball history. (Inside the Hall once published a similar list in 2008.) The full Sporting News list is available here, but it reads as follows: 1. ...

Indiana lands at No. 14 in updated ESPN preseason top 25

Indiana athletic director Fred Glass told Podcast on the Brink recently he embraces high expectations for the men’s basketball program. It appears the Hoosiers will have plenty to live up to entering the 2015-2016 season.

Indiana offers 2016 point guard Xavier Simpson

Indiana is making the point guard position a priority in its 2016 recruiting efforts and Xavier Simpson of Lima Central Catholic in Ohio is the latest player to receive a scholarship offer. Simpson’s father, Quincey, announced the offer on his Twitter account ...

New offers, school lists highlight changes to 2016 recruiting board

It’s only been a little more than a week since our last update, but plenty has transpired in that time to dictate changes to our 2016 recruiting board. One former target – Ibi Watson – committed to Michigan and the ...

Indiana makes the cut for a pair of 2016 prospects

Two Indiana recruiting targets in the class of 2016 announced paired down school lists on Tuesday and the Hoosiers remain in the mix for both players. Schnider Herard, a 6-foot-10 center from Prestonwood Christian in Plano, Texas, is down to ...