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At the Buzzer: Indiana 78, Washington 62

Quick thoughts on a 78-62 win at Washington: How it happened It was a sharp first half from Indiana on Saturday night at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Hoosiers led by as many as 16 points, thanks to an efficient offensive ...

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What to Expect: Indiana at Washington

  • Alex Bozich Mar 1 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana at Washington

Indiana begins a two-game road trip on Saturday night against Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies are 13-15 overall and 4-13 in the Big Ten. Saturday’s game tips at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock: With three wins in its ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 83, Penn State 78

Quick thoughts on an 83-78 win against Penn State: How it happened With Malik Reneau out due to illness, Oumar Ballo returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Ballo put together a strong first ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Penn State

  • Alex Bozich Feb 26 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana vs. Penn State

Indiana will look for a season sweep when it hosts Penn State tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Penn State is 15-13 overall and 5-12 in Big Ten play.  Tonight’s game will tip at 8:30 p.m. ET on BTN: Indiana’s ...

Indiana basketball is back in the NCAA tournament mix and playing with purpose

While conducting his postgame interview with CBS on Branch McCracken Court, Mike Woodson was suddenly swarmed by his Hoosier players. They rubbed his head and shoulders and jumped up and down around him in celebration. IU had just displayed a ...

At the Buzzer: Indiana 73, Purdue 58

  • Alex Bozich Feb 23 3
 
At the Buzzer: Indiana 73, Purdue 58

Quick thoughts on a 73-58 win against Purdue: How it happened Indiana played well for the first 11 minutes on Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers were successful in getting the ball into the paint and jumped to a ...

What to Expect: Indiana vs. Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Feb 22 3
 
What to Expect: Indiana vs. Purdue

Indiana returns from a lengthy break to face rival Purdue on Sunday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Boilermakers are 19-8 overall, 11-5 in the Big Ten and have lost three straight games. Sunday’s game will tip at 1:30 ...

At the Buzzer: UCLA 72, Indiana 68

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14 3
 
At the Buzzer: UCLA 72, Indiana 68

Quick thoughts on a 72-68 loss to UCLA: How it happened It was a defensive masterclass for UCLA in the opening 20 minutes on Friday night at Assembly Hall. After the Hoosiers raced to a 10-9 lead by the 15:49 ...

What to Expect: UCLA at Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Feb 14 3
 
What to Expect: UCLA at Indiana

Indiana begins a three-game homestand Friday night against UCLA. The Bruins are 18-7 overall and 9-5 in the Big Ten. They are coming off a hard-fought 83-78 loss to Illinois at the State Farm Center. Friday’s game will tip at ...

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At the Buzzer: Indiana 71, Michigan State 67

Quick thoughts on a 71-67 win at Michigan State: How it happened Michigan State raced to a 20-8 lead in the first 8:43 of Tuesday’s game at the Breslin Center against Indiana, but the Hoosiers didn’t fold. A move to ...

On the end of the Mike Woodson era, same as it ever was

On March 29, 2021, at Mike Woodson’s introductory press conference, an excited Scott Dolson, Indiana’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, painted this picture of his new men’s basketball head coach. “As I did my deep dive, Mike’s known as ...

What to Expect: Indiana at Michigan State

On Tuesday night, Indiana is back on the road to take on Michigan State at the Breslin Center. The Spartans are 19-4 and 10-2 in the Big Ten. The game will tip at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock: Indiana’s five-game ...

At the Buzzer: Michigan 70, Indiana 67

Quick thoughts on a 70-67 loss to Michigan: How it happened It was another uninspired effort for Indiana against Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers fell behind 16-5, briefly rallied to tie the game at 16 and ...

Indiana basketball coaching search hot board: An early look at potential candidates

With today’s news that Mike Woodson will not return for the 2025-26 season, it’s officially coaching search season in Bloomington. Inside the Hall will have complete coverage of the program’s search for its 31st head coach. Here’s our initial hot ...

What to Expect: Michigan at Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Feb 7 3
 
What to Expect: Michigan at Indiana

Indiana returns home for a Saturday afternoon matchup against Michigan at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Wolverines are 17-5 and 9-2 in the Big Ten. Saturday’s game will tip at 1 p.m. ET on CBS: Amid the developing story that ...

At the Buzzer: Wisconsin 76, Indiana 64

Quick thoughts on a 76-64 loss at Wisconsin: How it happened After a competitive loss Friday night against Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana was not competitive early on against Wisconsin on Tuesday at the Kohl Center. The Badgers raced to ...