Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis https://www.insidethehall.com/ Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball news, recruiting and analysis. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:14:55 +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 Game 4: IU basketball vs. Tennessee Tech preview https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/12/game-4-iu-basketball-vs-tennessee-tech-preview/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/12/game-4-iu-basketball-vs-tennessee-tech-preview/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:14:55 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130255 The 2026-27 IU basketball season continues Thursday evening as the Hoosiers host Tennessee Tech at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Golden Eagles are 2-1 after a 97-94 win against Western Kentucky on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on BTN. Game information Who: Indiana (3-0) vs. Tennessee Tech (2-1) Where: Simon Skjodt Assembly […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/12/game-4-iu-basketball-vs-tennessee-tech-preview/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Initial availability report released for IU football’s game against USC https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-game-against-usc/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-game-against-usc/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:23:39 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130280 The initial availability report for IU football’s game against USC on Saturday was released Wednesday night. Running back Turbo Richard and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt are out. Defensive back A.J. Harris and linebacker Rolijah Hardy are questionable. Notably, quarterback Josh Hoover is not listed. The full availability report is available here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/initial-availability-report-released-for-iu-footballs-game-against-usc/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball announces the signing of class of 2027 big man Darius Wabbington https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-the-signing-of-class-of-2027-big-man-darius-wabbington/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-the-signing-of-class-of-2027-big-man-darius-wabbington/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:02:36 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130278 Indiana announced the signing of class of 2027 big man Darius Wabbington on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 center was the third commitment in the class of 2027 for the Hoosiers, announcing his pledge in October. Here’s the full release from IU Athletics: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Five-star big Darius Wabbington has signed his letter of intent to […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-the-signing-of-class-of-2027-big-man-darius-wabbington/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Four thoughts on IU basketball’s defense through three games https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/four-thoughts-on-iu-basketballs-defense-through-three-games/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/four-thoughts-on-iu-basketballs-defense-through-three-games/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:31:53 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130274 IU basketball showed defensive promise in its three exhibition games this fall, holding each opponent to under a point per possession. The Hoosiers held Butler to 0.88 points per possession, UNC to 0.78 and Western Kentucky to 0.96 in a trio of exhibition games last month. But through its first three regular-season games, Indiana hasn’t […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/four-thoughts-on-iu-basketballs-defense-through-three-games/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball announces the signing of class of 2027 guard Chase Branham https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-signing-of-class-of-2027-guard-chase-branham/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-signing-of-class-of-2027-guard-chase-branham/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:08:50 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130268 Indiana announced the signing of class of 2027 guard Chase Branham on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 guard was the first commitment in the class of 2027 for the Hoosiers, announcing his pledge in September of 2025. Here’s the full release from IU Athletics: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Four-star guard Chase Branham has signed his letter of intent […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/iu-basketball-announces-signing-of-class-of-2027-guard-chase-branham/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video: Darian DeVries media availability ahead of Tennessee Tech https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-tennessee-tech/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-tennessee-tech/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:48:35 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130263 IU basketball coach Darian DeVries addressed the media Wednesday morning ahead of the program’s home game against Tennessee Tech. The Hoosiers will face the Golden Eagles at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 12, on BTN, before playing two neutral-site contests next week. Watch the full media availability with DeVries below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/11/video-darian-devries-media-availability-ahead-of-tennessee-tech/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU football falls to No. 9 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-football-falls-to-no-9-in-the-latest-college-football-playoff-rankings/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-football-falls-to-no-9-in-the-latest-college-football-playoff-rankings/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:43:51 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130245 The second College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night and IU football fell to No. 9 after its bye week. The Hoosiers were No. 4 in the initial CFP rankings released last week. This week’s top 25: 1. Georgia; 2. Utah; 3. Alabama; 4. UCLA; 5. Notre Dame; 6. Texas; 7. Miami (FL); 8. […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-football-falls-to-no-9-in-the-latest-college-football-playoff-rankings/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video: Charlie Becker and Preston Zachman media availability ahead of Week 11 matchup against USC https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/video-charlie-becker-and-preston-zachman-media-availability-ahead-of-week-11-matchup-against-usc/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/video-charlie-becker-and-preston-zachman-media-availability-ahead-of-week-11-matchup-against-usc/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:59:47 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130249 Wide receiver Charlie Becker and safety Preston Zachman addressed the media Tuesday evening ahead of IU football’s Week 11 matchup against USC. The Hoosiers and Trojans kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington. Watch media availability with Becker and Zachman below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/video-charlie-becker-and-preston-zachman-media-availability-ahead-of-week-11-matchup-against-usc/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) A look at Week 11 SP+ projections for Big Ten football https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/a-look-at-week-11-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/a-look-at-week-11-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:19:37 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130234 The 2026 Big Ten football schedule is entering the stretch run. Two teams – Indiana and UCLA – control their own destiny to reach the final Big Ten championship game next month in Indianapolis. This weekend’s most notable games: Illinois at UCLA, Northwestern at Ohio State and USC at Indiana. Here’s a look at SP+ […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/a-look-at-week-11-sp-projections-for-big-ten-football/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball’s Markus Burton named preseason third team All-American by The Sporting News https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketballs-markus-burton-named-preseason-third-team-all-american-by-the-sporting-news/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketballs-markus-burton-named-preseason-third-team-all-american-by-the-sporting-news/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:15:02 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130238 The Sporting News named Markus Burton a preseason third-team All-American on Tuesday. Burton is averaging 13.7 points, 4.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals through IU’s first three games. The Sporting News preseason All-American teams are available here.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketballs-markus-burton-named-preseason-third-team-all-american-by-the-sporting-news/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Five takeaways from IU basketball’s win against Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/five-takeaways-from-iu-basketballs-win-against-syracuse/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/five-takeaways-from-iu-basketballs-win-against-syracuse/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:43:16 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130230 IU basketball improved to 3-0 with a narrow 83-80 win against Syracuse on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here are five takeaways from the win against the Orange: Rebounding remains a strength on both ends For the third straight game to open the season, Indiana won the rebounding battle. The Hoosiers grabbed 40 percent of […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/five-takeaways-from-iu-basketballs-win-against-syracuse/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) IU basketball shows resilience, overcomes adversity in win against Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketball-shows-resilience-overcomes-adversity-in-win-against-syracuse/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketball-shows-resilience-overcomes-adversity-in-win-against-syracuse/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:57:54 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130181 INDIANAPOLIS – For the first two games of the season, Indiana basketball hadn’t faced much adversity. Comfortable victories against Eastern Illinois and Bellarmine allowed the Hoosiers to showcase their offensive firepower, but Monday night’s matchup against Syracuse presented an entirely different challenge. Trailing by five points with just over six minutes remaining, Indiana found itself […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/10/iu-basketball-shows-resilience-overcomes-adversity-in-win-against-syracuse/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) The Minute After: Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/the-minute-after-syracuse-4/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/the-minute-after-syracuse-4/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:09:51 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130169 Thoughts on an 83-80 win against the Orange: Mercy. No one wanted to give this one up. Back and forth the Hoosiers and Orange went, neither team able to break loose. Eleven ties. Thirteen lead changes. Indiana led for 16:02, Syracuse for 18:28. Five points was the biggest lead either team could build in the […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/the-minute-after-syracuse-4/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Photo Gallery: IU basketball vs. Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/photo-gallery-iu-basketball-vs-syracuse/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/photo-gallery-iu-basketball-vs-syracuse/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 03:08:37 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130160 INDIANAPOLIS – Check out 40 photos by Jamie Owens from Indiana’s 83-80 win against Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Purchase prints from J. Scott Photography.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/photo-gallery-iu-basketball-vs-syracuse/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video: Darian DeVries, Jaeden Mustaf react to win against Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-darian-devries-jaeden-mustaf-react-to-win-against-syracuse/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-darian-devries-jaeden-mustaf-react-to-win-against-syracuse/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:21:26 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130158 INDIANAPOLIS – Darian DeVries and Jaeden Mustaf addressed the media following IU basketball’s 83-80 win against Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Watch their postgame comments below:

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-darian-devries-jaeden-mustaf-react-to-win-against-syracuse/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) At the Buzzer: Indiana 83, Syracuse 80 https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/at-the-buzzer-indiana-83-syracuse-80/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/at-the-buzzer-indiana-83-syracuse-80/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:55:15 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130156 Quick thoughts on an 83-80 win against Syracuse at Gainbridge Fieldhouse: How it happened Underwhelming. That’s the best way to describe Indiana’s first half against Syracuse. Save for an 8-0 scoring run, the Hoosiers were outplayed by the Orange in the opening 20 minutes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana’s offense was too stagnant and the Hoosiers […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/at-the-buzzer-indiana-83-syracuse-80/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Open Thread: Discuss IU basketball’s neutral site game against Syracuse https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/open-thread-discuss-iu-basketballs-neutral-site-game-against-syracuse/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/open-thread-discuss-iu-basketballs-neutral-site-game-against-syracuse/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:11:24 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130154 IU basketball continues the 2026-27 season tonight in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers will play Syracuse on FS1 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Whether you’re in attendance or watching from home, join the conversation in the comments below: Who: Indiana (2-0) vs. Syracuse (2-0) Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana When: Monday, November 9, 2026. 6:30 p.m. EST TV: […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/open-thread-discuss-iu-basketballs-neutral-site-game-against-syracuse/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Video, Quotes: Curt Cignetti previews matchup against USC https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-previews-matchup-against-usc/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-previews-matchup-against-usc/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:21:26 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130148 Curt Cignetti spoke to the media on Monday at his weekly press conference. The Hoosiers had a bye in Week 10 and are preparing to play USC this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Watch Cignetti’s full media availability below: A full transcript of Cignetti’s comments is available below, via ASAP Sports: CURT CIGNETTI: How we doing? […]

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/video-quotes-curt-cignetti-previews-matchup-against-usc/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Deal reached to expand College Football Playoff to 24 teams in 2027 https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/deal-reached-to-expand-college-football-playoff-to-24-teams-in-2027/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/deal-reached-to-expand-college-football-playoff-to-24-teams-in-2027/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:31:10 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130145 ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a deal to expand the field to 24 teams in 2027. The five-year agreement is worth $1.7 billion, according to ESPN’s Heather Dinich. ESPN will continue as the CFP’s broadcast partner.

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]]> https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/deal-reached-to-expand-college-football-playoff-to-24-teams-in-2027/feed/ 0 podcastonthebrink@gmail.com (Matt Dollinger, Justin Albers) Updated ESPN FPI game-by-game predictions for IU football after bye week https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/updated-espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-iu-football-after-bye-week/ https://www.insidethehall.com/2026/11/09/updated-espn-fpi-game-by-game-predictions-for-iu-football-after-bye-week/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:13:48 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=130141 IU football is 8-1 and will host USC on Saturday after the bye week. The Hoosiers have wins against North Texas, Howard, Western Kentucky, Northwestern, Rutgers, Nebraska, Michigan and Minnesota and a loss to Ohio State, which came in Week 7 at Memorial Stadium. Saturday’s kickoff against USC is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on […]

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