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Matt Press covered men's and women's basketball for Inside the Hall during the 2024-25 season.

IU basketball transfer portal player profile: Drexel guard Jason Drake

Indiana’s 2025-26 roster will be built this spring by new coach Darian DeVries, who will navigate the transfer portal to assemble his first team in Bloomington. Inside the Hall will examine some of the prospects linked to the Hoosiers this ...

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IU basketball transfer portal player profile: Lincoln Memorial wing Elyjah Freeman

Indiana’s 2025-26 roster will be built this spring by new coach Darian DeVries, who will navigate the transfer portal to assemble his first team in Bloomington. Inside the Hall will examine some of the prospects linked to the Hoosiers this ...

That’s A Wrap: Anthony Leal

  • Matt Press Mar 20 3
 
That’s A Wrap: Anthony Leal

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2024-25 Indiana Hoosiers. Our player recaps continue with Anthony Leal. Leal (26 games): 3.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 57.8 FG% in 20.9 minutes per game. Previously: Bryson Tucker, ...

Grief, resilience and the story behind ‘Shalosh Garzon’

For a few minutes, she drifts away. She doesn’t speak to anyone. The world feels still, tranquil. There’s commotion around her — blaring rap music through speakers, bubbling anticipation for the night — but not here. Not at her courtside ...

That’s A Wrap: Mackenzie Mgbako

  • Matt Press Mar 17 3
 
That’s A Wrap: Mackenzie Mgbako

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2024-25 Indiana Hoosiers. Our player recaps continue with Mackenzie Mgbako. Mgbako (32 games): 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 43.7 FG% in 25.3 minutes per game. Previously: Bryson Tucker, ...

‘Very emotional’: Inside Mike Woodson’s Assembly Hall farewell

Mike Woodson’s eyes teared up as he prepared to bid farewell. He stood stoically — donning a black suit with a thick red tie — soaking in the applause one last time on the floor where he became an icon. ...

Despite loss to USC, IU women’s basketball looks ready for NCAA tournament

INDIANAPOLIS — Chloe Moore-McNeil walked off the floor waving to the pockets of crimson-clad fans. Lilly Meister clapped her hands, holding her head high as the fans cheered. The scene after the buzzer sounded Friday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse wasn’t ...

Indiana basketball coaching search profile: Will Wade

Mike Woodson will step down as IU basketball coach after the 2024-25 season. Athletic director Scott Dolson is currently searching for the program’s 31st head coach. Inside the Hall will examine many of the candidates being discussed for the job ...

Indiana basketball coaching search profile: Tommy Lloyd

Mike Woodson will step down as IU basketball coach after the 2024-25 season. Athletic director Scott Dolson is currently searching for the program’s 31st head coach. Inside the Hall will examine many of the candidates being discussed for the job ...

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As end of regular season nears, IU basketball creeps closer to NCAA tournament contention

A sly smile crept across Trey Galloway’s face as he jogged down the court. With less than a minute remaining inside Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle Saturday night, the emotion was fitting. Galloway had just flushed a fast-break dunk, the ...

Indiana basketball coaching search profile: T.J. Otzelberger

Mike Woodson will step down as IU basketball coach after the 2024-25 season. Athletic director Scott Dolson is currently searching for the program’s 31st head coach. Inside the Hall will examine many of the candidates being discussed for the job ...

Senior night spoiled for IU women’s basketball in 74-60 loss to Maryland

For IU women’s basketball teams coached by Teri Moren, toughness is rarely a concern. Through her 11 seasons at the helm, grit has essentially been a prerequisite for donning the uniform. That’s what made the events of Indiana’s 74-60 loss ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win against Penn State

Mike Woodson, Oumar Ballo and Trey Galloway addressed the media following Indiana’s 83-78 win against Penn State on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame reaction below:

IU women’s basketball handles Ohio State’s full-court press in crucial win

The memories must be haunting. Teri Moren and Indiana women’s basketball have seen the unrelenting full-court pressure before and have seen it excruciatingly impact games. Before Thursday night, Indiana lost its last two matchups against Ohio State. The first came ...

Mike Woodson still struggling to explain IU’s late-game woes: ‘I wish I had the answer’

Malik Reneau tried to console him. Walking near midcourt at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Reneau offered a hug, a pat on the chest and words of encouragement. But Mackenzie Mgbako couldn’t shake the sting of what had happened moments prior. ...

Video: Mike Woodson reacts to loss to Michigan

Mike Woodson addressed the media following Indiana’s 70-67 loss to Michigan on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch his postgame reaction below: