Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis https://www.insidethehall.com/ Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball news, recruiting and analysis. Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:24:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 noIndiana,Hoosiers,BasketballNeed your Hoosier fix? Want something on your iPod besides John Mellencamp? Can’t read? If so, this podcast is for you! Hosted by Matt Dollinger and Justin Albers, Podcast On The Brink is a lively, free-flowing discussion on IU Basketball, featuring some of the brightest basketball experts in all of the land. Cream-and-crimson to its core, our show promises to keep you informed and entertained throughout IU’s season. Podcast On The Brink is available exclusively on Inside The Hall and iTunes.Podcast on the BrinkMatt Dollinger, Justin Alberspodcastonthebrink@gmail.comMatt Dollinger, Justin Albers Open Thread: Discuss IU football’s homecoming game against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/31/open-thread-discuss-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/31/open-thread-discuss-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:24:35 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129739 After three road games in the last four weeks, IU football is back in Bloomington for homecoming. The Hoosiers, 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Big Ten, will host Minnesota at Memorial Stadium. It will be another sold-out crowd and terrific weather is expected in Bloomington. Whether you’re in attendance or watching from home, join […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/31/open-thread-discuss-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU’s Stephen Daley, Kellan Wyatt and Sam Alexis “expected to be eligible for the rest of the year” https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/ius-stephen-daley-kellan-wyatt-and-sam-alexis-expected-to-be-eligible-for-the-rest-of-the-year/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/ius-stephen-daley-kellan-wyatt-and-sam-alexis-expected-to-be-eligible-for-the-rest-of-the-year/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:29:25 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129737 IU football’s Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt and IU basketball’s Sam Alexis got another favorable development in maintaining their eligibility earlier today. The Indiana Court of Appeals denied the NCAA’s request to expedite its case. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com, Daley, Wyatt and Alexis are “expect to be eligible for the rest of the […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/ius-stephen-daley-kellan-wyatt-and-sam-alexis-expected-to-be-eligible-for-the-rest-of-the-year/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU Athletics, Purdue Athletics announce court branding partnership with Lilly https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/iu-athletics-purdue-athletics-announce-court-branding-partnership-with-lilly/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/iu-athletics-purdue-athletics-announce-court-branding-partnership-with-lilly/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:46:10 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129734 IU Athletics announced a court branding partnership this morning with Lilly. The deal, which will place the Lilly logo on the court at Assembly Hall, also includes the brand’s logo placement at Purdue’s Mackey Arena. Here are the full details, via a release issued this morning: INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 30, 2026) – Eli Lilly and Company […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/iu-athletics-purdue-athletics-announce-court-branding-partnership-with-lilly/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Game preview: IU football hosts Minnesota for homecoming game https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/game-preview-iu-football-hosts-minnesota-for-homecoming-game/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/game-preview-iu-football-hosts-minnesota-for-homecoming-game/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:53:11 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129729 Happy homecoming, all. It’s a big weekend in Bloomington once again. Indiana football returns home after a gritty win at The Big House to take on a surging Minnesota team. A sold-out homecoming crowd awaits. Another national spotlight is on Bloomington in the Hoosiers’ final game before the bye week. Here is everything you need […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/30/game-preview-iu-football-hosts-minnesota-for-homecoming-game/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Minnesota’s winning formula presents a familiar challenge for IU football https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/minnesotas-winning-formula-presents-familiar-challenge-for-iu-football/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/minnesotas-winning-formula-presents-familiar-challenge-for-iu-football/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:05:42 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129723 Minnesota needed just 209 yards of offense to beat No. 15 Iowa last Saturday. The Golden Gophers converted two of 14 third downs, managed 72 rushing yards and still won 13-10. It was hardly an offensive showcase, but it showed what has made Minnesota dangerous this season: a defense that creates opportunities, a reliable kicking […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/minnesotas-winning-formula-presents-familiar-challenge-for-iu-football/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) A look at where IU basketball stands in Big Ten, national projections for the 2026-27 season https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/a-look-at-where-iu-basketball-stands-in-big-ten-national-projections-for-2026-27-season/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/a-look-at-where-iu-basketball-stands-in-big-ten-national-projections-for-2026-27-season/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:35:20 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129718 IU basketball tips off the 2026-27 season on Monday against Eastern Illinois at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Ahead of the start of the season, here’s a comprehensive look at where the Hoosiers are projected to finish in every preseason poll or computer rating we were able to find: Official “unofficial” media poll The annual media […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/a-look-at-where-iu-basketball-stands-in-big-ten-national-projections-for-2026-27-season/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball forward Aiden Sherrell named to watch list for Karl Malone Award https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/iu-basketball-forward-aiden-sherrell-named-to-watch-list-for-karl-malone-award/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/iu-basketball-forward-aiden-sherrell-named-to-watch-list-for-karl-malone-award/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:27:16 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129696 IU basketball forward Aiden Sherrell has been named to the 20-player watch list for the 2027 Karl Malone Award. Sherrell is one of five Big Ten players on the watch list, joining David Mirkovic of Illinois, Michigan’s J.P. Estrella, Minnesota’s Jaylen Crocker-Johnson and Purdue’s Caden Pierce. The complete watch list is available here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/iu-basketball-forward-aiden-sherrell-named-to-watch-list-for-karl-malone-award/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Stats and observations on each player from IU basketball’s three exhibition games https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/stats-and-observations-on-each-player-from-iu-basketballs-three-exhibition-games/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/stats-and-observations-on-each-player-from-iu-basketballs-three-exhibition-games/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:40 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129715 IU basketball played three exhibitions this month against Division I competition, including two high-major opponents. The Hoosiers beat Butler 96-68 at Hinkle Fieldhouse, North Carolina 76-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Western Kentucky 79-74 at the Ford Center. We’ve compiled statistical averages from the three exhibitions below along with observations of each player: Bryce Lindsay Exhibition […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/stats-and-observations-on-each-player-from-iu-basketballs-three-exhibition-games/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) POTB 581: Previewing the 2026-27 IU basketball season with Jerod Morris https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/potb-581-previewing-the-2026-27-iu-basketball-season-with-jerod-morris/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/potb-581-previewing-the-2026-27-iu-basketball-season-with-jerod-morris/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:50:21 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129713 Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call to preview the 2026-27 IU basketball season. Listen to this week’s episode in the audio player below, download the episode here or subscribe via […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/29/potb-581-previewing-the-2026-27-iu-basketball-season-with-jerod-morris/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers)noPodcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call to preview the 2026-27 IU basketball season. Listen to this week’s episode in the audio player below, download the episode here or subscribe via […] The post POTB 581: Previewing the 2026-27 IU basketball season with Jerod Morris appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis.Matt Dollinger, Justin AlbersPodcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Jerod Morris of The Assembly Call to preview the 2026-27 IU basketball season. Listen to this week’s episode in the audio player below, download the episode here or subscribe via […] The post POTB 581: Previewing the 2026-27 IU basketball season with Jerod Morris appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis.Indiana,Hoosiers,Basketball Initial availability report released for IU football’s homecoming game against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:38:58 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129711 The initial availability report for IU football’s game against Minnesota was released Wednesday night. After a clean report in Week 8, this week’s report shows Davion Chandler and Kellan Wyatt as out, Quan Sanks as questionable and Josh Hoover as probable. The full availability report is available here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-homecoming-game-against-minnesota/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) ‘Some good fortune’: IU football remains strong on the health front amid long stretch of physical games https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/some-good-fortune-iu-football-remains-strong-on-the-health-front-amid-long-stretch-of-physical-games/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/some-good-fortune-iu-football-remains-strong-on-the-health-front-amid-long-stretch-of-physical-games/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:55:55 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129698 Indiana football is pulling off a marvel on the health front. Leading up to last Saturday’s game against Michigan, the Hoosiers played seven straight games. It was seven weeks of physical, hard-nosed football without a break. The availability report ahead of the Michigan game was spotless. Nobody was ruled out. Nobody was doubtful. Nobody was […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/some-good-fortune-iu-football-remains-strong-on-the-health-front-amid-long-stretch-of-physical-games/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Quotes: Everything Darian DeVries said in his media availability ahead of season opener https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/quotes-everything-darian-devries-said-in-his-media-availability-ahead-of-season-opener/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/quotes-everything-darian-devries-said-in-his-media-availability-ahead-of-season-opener/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:32:08 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129708 Second-year IU basketball coach Darian DeVries met with the media via Zoom on Wednesday morning as the program prepares for its 2026-27 season opener against Eastern Illinois on Monday. The Hoosiers beat Butler 96-68 in their exhibition opener, North Carolina 76-58 in their second exhibition and Western Kentucky 79-74 in their final exhibition. Here’s everything […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/quotes-everything-darian-devries-said-in-his-media-availability-ahead-of-season-opener/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video: Darian DeVries media availability ahead of Monday’s season opener https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-mondays-season-opener/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-mondays-season-opener/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:02:29 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129701 IU basketball coach Darian DeVries addressed the media Wednesday morning ahead of the program’s season opener against Eastern Illinois. The Hoosiers will face the Panthers at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 2, on B1G+ to open the 2026-27 season. Watch the full media availability with DeVries below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/28/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-mondays-season-opener/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video: Amare Ferrell and Bray Lynch media availability ahead of Week 9 matchup against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/video-amare-ferrell-and-bray-lynch-media-availability-ahead-of-week-9-matchup-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/video-amare-ferrell-and-bray-lynch-media-availability-ahead-of-week-9-matchup-against-minnesota/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:32:59 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129694 Center Bray Lynch and safety Amare Ferrell addressed the media Tuesday evening ahead of IU football’s Week 9 matchup against Minnesota. The Hoosiers and Golden Gophers kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington. Watch media availability with Ferrell and Lynch below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/video-amare-ferrell-and-bray-lynch-media-availability-ahead-of-week-9-matchup-against-minnesota/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) A look at Week 9 SP+ projections for Big Ten football https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/a-look-at-week-9-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/a-look-at-week-9-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:02:19 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129669 The 2026 Big Ten football schedule continues this weekend with eight games and one non-conference contest. The most notable games on this weekend’s slate: Wisconsin at Iowa, Minnesota at Indiana and Ohio State at USC. One Big Ten team has a bye this week: Michigan State. UCLA plays a non-conference game. Here’s a look at […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/a-look-at-week-9-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball is a No. 9 seed in latest ESPN bracketology https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/iu-basketball-is-a-no-9-seed-in-latest-espn-bracketology/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/iu-basketball-is-a-no-9-seed-in-latest-espn-bracketology/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:16:37 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129690 Joe Lunardi released an updated bracketology ahead of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. Lunardi projects Indiana to return to the NCAA tournament in 2027 as a No. 9 seed. Eleven Big Ten teams are projected to make the field of 76. Read the full projections here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/iu-basketball-is-a-no-9-seed-in-latest-espn-bracketology/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) The Brief: Three observations from IU basketball’s exhibition slate https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/the-brief-three-observations-from-iu-basketballs-exhibition-slate/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/the-brief-three-observations-from-iu-basketballs-exhibition-slate/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:27:17 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129646 Welcome to The Brief, a space for bigger-picture observations. After beating Western Kentucky 79-74 on Sunday evening, the Hoosiers finished out their exhibition season 3-0. With the caveat that these were preseason games and we shouldn’t draw hard conclusions, let’s take a look at three ways IU basketball is looking different under Darian DeVries in […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/the-brief-three-observations-from-iu-basketballs-exhibition-slate/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Updated ESPN FPI game-by-game predictions for IU football after Michigan win https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/updated-espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-iu-football-after-michigan-win/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/updated-espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-iu-football-after-michigan-win/#respond Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:04:18 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129667 IU football is 7-1 after its 13-6 overtime win against Michigan at Michigan Stadium last weekend. In addition to the victory against the Wolverines, the Hoosiers own wins against North Texas 52-16, Howard 55-0, Western Kentucky 38-0, Northwestern 29-23, Rutgers 47-15 and Nebraska 20-17. IU’s lone loss came against Ohio State, 19-15, in Week 7 […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/27/updated-espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-iu-football-after-michigan-win/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball guard Markus Burton named to watch list for Bob Cousy Award https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/26/iu-basketball-guard-markus-burton-named-to-watch-list-for-bob-cousy-award/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/26/iu-basketball-guard-markus-burton-named-to-watch-list-for-bob-cousy-award/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:51:25 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129653 IU basketball point guard Markus Burton has been named to the 20-player watch list for the 2027 Bob Cousy Award. Burton is one of three players from the Big Ten on the watch list, joining Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau and Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. The complete watch list is available here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/26/iu-basketball-guard-markus-burton-named-to-watch-list-for-bob-cousy-award/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video, Quotes: Curt Cignetti reviews Michigan win, previews matchup against Minnesota https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/26/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-reviews-minnesota-win-previews-matchup-against-minnesota/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/10/26/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-reviews-minnesota-win-previews-matchup-against-minnesota/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:14:41 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=129650 Curt Cignetti spoke to the media on Monday at his weekly press conference. Cignetti reviewed IU football’s 13-6 overtime win at Michigan and previewed the upcoming matchup against Minnesota in Bloomington. Watch Cignetti’s full media availability below: A full transcript of Cignetti’s comments is available below, via ASAP Sports: CURT CIGNETTI: All right, great bounceback […]

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