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Candystripe Catchup: Indiana women’s basketball roster adds, recruiting updates

It’s been an eventful week of news around Indiana Athletics. The men’s basketball program added onto its 2026-27 schedule (well, kinda), the women’s basketball program announced two roster additions, OG Anunoby was celebrated by New York City and there’s recruiting news for both football and men’s basketball. Here’s what you need to know from the […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 2027 linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield

Indiana football’s staff has been hard at work on the high school recruiting trail building out the future of the program. That effort paid dividends on Friday afternoon. Jalaythan Mayfield, a linebacker in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to the Hoosiers via livestream. He chose Indiana over offers from Georgia and Miami, per […]

Indiana men’s basketball offers 5-star 2028 center Dylan Betts

Indiana men’s basketball’s ongoing pursuit of a center from the high school recruiting pipeline will stretch into 2028. Dylan Betts, a center in the class of 2028 and the younger brother of UCLA stars Lauren and Sienna Betts, received an official offer from Indiana this week not too long after the contact period officially began, […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana women’s basketball adds two to roster

The roster building continues for Teri Moren and Indiana women’s basketball, which has made a point out of recruiting internationally. The Hoosiers added two new players to the 2026-27 roster recently, signing two Canadian prospects in guard Camille Pangonis and forward Ashlyn Anderson, per an official release. Pagonis comes to Indiana from Fort Erie International […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana schedules exhibition matchup with North Carolina

Indiana men’s basketball keeps adding onto its 2026-27 schedule… kind of. Indiana has added an exhibition matchup against North Carolina set to be played on Sunday, October 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It’ll be the first matchup between the two programs since 2022 but, unlike that 77-65 win at Assembly Hall, the game won’t […]

Indiana men’s basketball offers 2028 center Xavier Young

Indiana men’s basketball’s yearslong pursuit of a center from the high school recruiting pipeline goes on into 2028. Xavier Young, a center out of Texas in the class of 2028, recently announced via social media that he’d received an official offer from Indiana alongside several other top high-major programs. Other programs interested in Young include […]

Hoosiers Daily News: OG Anunoby wins his second NBA championship

Indiana men’s basketball alumnus OG Anunoby’s storied NBA career added another accolade this past weekend when the New York Knicks won game five of the NBA Finals to seal a 4-1 series win over the San Antonio Spurs. Anunoby played a crucial role for the Knicks, averaging 21.2 points per game against the Spurs with […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 2027 cornerback Chris Bradley

Indiana football added onto its 2027 recruiting class this past weekend as the Hoosiers keep gaining momentum on the trail this summer. Chris Bradley, a cornerback out of Ohio, announced his commitment to the program via social media after his official visit over the weekend. He chose Indiana over offers from Wisconsin, James Madison and […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Women’s basketball begins offseason program

Indiana women’s basketball began its offseason program this week after welcoming its numerous new roster additions to Bloomington, sharing practice snapshots and a highlight reel on social media. Eight players entered the transfer portal for Indiana this past offseason while two, Shay Ciezki and Jerni Kiaku, ran out of eligibility, making for ten departures. The […]

2 Indiana football greats named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two Indiana football legends are under consideration to be named to the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame, per an official release from the NFF. Former Hoosier quarterback Antwaan Randle-El and running back Vaughn Dunbar are on the ballot for the class of 2027. Voting will take place among the 12,000 NFF members […]

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza named to TIME Sports 100

TIME Magazine is known for gauging the most influential people in the world from the annual Person of the Year feature to the TIME 100 listing the top 1oo such individuals. This time, they’ve ventured into specialty and listed the 100 most influential people in the world of sports, including two Hoosiers. Sam Jacobs, TIME’s […]

Bison Breakdown: What’s the new bar for Indiana football?

As defending National Champions, the Indiana Hoosiers are officially the center of the college football universe. Curt Cignetti’s voice and likeness are the backdrop for national TV ads now. Less accomplished coaches are bringing him up in appearances that have nothing to do with Indiana. The staff is landing visits and signing recruits of a […]

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian comments on Curt Cignetti’s approach at Indiana

Indiana and its head coach, Curt Cignetti, have been front of mind around college football following the Hoosiers’ run to the national championship last season, Cignetti’s second leading the program. That includes several facilities around the country, including those of Texas, one of the biggest brands in the sport. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian recently […]

Indiana women’s basketball hires Fred Williams as assistant coach

Indiana women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren is adding an experienced hand to her staff. Fred Williams, who was most recently an assistant coach at Florida for one season in 2025-26, is taking the same role at Indiana, per an official release. He’s held several different coaching positions throughout both college basketball and the WNBA, […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana football lands two commitments on Wednesday

Indiana football’s recruiting hot streak entering the summer continued on Wednesday when the Hoosiers landed two targets, their 10th and 11th current commitments in the class of 2027. Get to know them more below: Here’s what to know about the Hoosiers today: ICYMI on The Crimson Quarry What they’re saying about the Hoosiers Around SB […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 4-star 2027 RB Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes

Indiana football’s recruiting hot streak continued on Wednesday when the Hoosiers landed the top prospect in Washington, D.C. Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes, a running back out of the nation’s capital, announced his commitment to the program via On3/Rivals on Wednesday evening. He chose the Hoosiers over offers from Penn State and Boston College, per Rivals national recruiting […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Men’s basketball starts summer workouts

It’s never too early for basketball season. Indiana men’s basketball’s summer program began this week when members of the 2026-27 roster arrived in Bloomington, several doing so for the first time after official visits during the spring. The Hoosiers reloaded through the transfer portal this offseason with a new-look group that’s inspired optimism in the […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 4-star DL Reinaldo Perez

Indiana football keeps loading up for the future of its defensive line through the high school recruiting pipeline. Reinaldo Perez, a defensive lineman in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to Indiana on Wednesday through On3/Rivals recruiting and transfer portal reporter Hayes Fawcett. He chose the Hoosiers over Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and […]