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Report: Former IU basketball big man Oumar Ballo to play for Miami in NBA Summer League

Former IU basketball big man Oumar Ballo will reportedly play for the Miami Heat in the 2025 NBA Summer League. The 7-footer was not selected in the 2025 NBA draft. Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reported Ballo’s addition to ...

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That’s A Wrap: Oumar Ballo

  • Will Foley Mar 22 3
 
That’s A Wrap: Oumar Ballo

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2024-25 Indiana Hoosiers. Our player recaps conclude with Oumar Ballo. Ballo (31 games): 13.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 62.3 FG% in 28.8 minutes per game. Previously: Bryson Tucker, ...

Malik Reneau, Oumar Ballo named All-Big Ten honorable mention

Indiana’s Malik Reneau and Oumar Ballo were named All-Big Ten honorable mention by the league’s media, it was announced Tuesday. Ballo was also named All-Big Ten honorable mention by the league’s coaches. Anthony Leal was named the Big Ten sportsmanship ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Penn State

Indiana improved to 17-11 with an 83-78 win against Penn State on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers are now 8-9 in the Big Ten, with three conference games remaining. Here are five takeaways from the win ...

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:

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win at Ohio State

Indiana bounced back from losses to Iowa and Illinois with a 77-76 overtime win against Ohio State on Friday night at Value City Arena. The win improved the Hoosiers to 14-5 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten play. Here are ...

Video: Mike Woodson, IU players react to win at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mike Woodson, Luke Goode and Oumar Ballo addressed the media following Indiana’s 77-76 overtime win against Ohio State at Value City Arena. Watch their postgame reaction below:

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against USC

Indiana won its fifth straight game and improved to 13-3 overall and 4-1 in Big Ten play with an 82-69 win against USC on Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Trojans: ...

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

PHILADELPHIA – Mike Woodson, Mackenzie Mgbako and Oumar Ballo addressed the media following Indiana’s 77-71 win against Penn State on Sunday afternoon at the Palestra. Watch their postgame reaction below:

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‘It’s becoming contagious’: IU flexes muscles against Rutgers in convincing win

Through December, as 2024 dwindled, it felt like Indiana men’s basketball was gradually sinking. Or, at the very least, miring in a state of mediocrity. Its blowout loss to Nebraska on Dec. 13 signaled considerable concern and even the ensuing ...

A player-by-player look at IU basketball’s roster through 12 games

Indiana basketball has just one non-conference game left before Big Ten play resumes for the remainder of the season. The Hoosiers are 9-3 and 1-1 in conference games. Here’s a look at how each scholarship player has performed through 12 ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Chattanooga

Indiana improved to 9-3 with a 74-65 win against Chattanooga on Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Mocs: After a full week off, Indiana’s defensive issues persist in the first half ...

Five takeaways from Indiana’s win against Miami (OH)

Indiana improved to 7-2 with a 76-57 win against Miami (OH) on Friday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here are five takeaways from the win against the RedHawks: Oumar Ballo was dominant Indiana continues to try to figure out rotations ...

Film Session: Oumar Ballo and Indiana’s offensive spacing

In Indiana’s win against Sam Houston State, there was a clear difference between the fluidity of Indiana’s starting 2-big lineup vs. a 1-big lineup that often featured Luke Goode at the 4. But there’s some nuance to the 2-big vs ...

Video: Mike Woodson, Oumar Ballo react to loss to Gonzaga

Mike Woodson and Oumar Ballo addressed the media following Indiana’s 89-73 loss to Gonzaga on Thursday in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Watch their postgame comments below:

Video: Trey Galloway, Mike Woodson and Oumar Ballo preview Battle 4 Atlantis

Trey Galloway, Mike Woodson and Oumar Ballo addressed the media Tuesday morning to preview this week’s Battle 4 Atlantis. The Hoosiers tip off the event Wednesday afternoon at noon ET against Louisville. Watch the full media availability below: