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Film Session: Indiana’s paint turnovers and spacing issues against Kentucky

Against Kentucky on Saturday night, Indiana turned the ball over on 27 percent of its possessions, a season high. The Hoosiers struggled against Kentucky’s length and athleticism, but their spacing in the second half also created opportunities for the Wildcats ... The post Film Session: Indiana’s paint turnovers and spacing issues against Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Five takeaways from IU basketball’s loss at Kentucky

IU basketball led by as many as nine points, but collapsed down the stretch in a 72-60 loss to Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Here are five takeaways from the Wildcats: Road shooting woes continue After a poor 8-for-27 3-point shooting ... The post Five takeaways from IU basketball’s loss at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

6-Banner Sunday: Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy

Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs ... The post 6-Banner Sunday: Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

“We didn’t respond well enough”: IU basketball undone by second-half collapse at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Darian DeVries paced towards the end of his bench, scratching his head in bewilderment. The roar of the 20,061 fans inside Rupp Arena reached a fever pitch as forward Sam Alexis motioned toward the bench, frustrated. Kentucky’s ... The post “We didn’t respond well enough”: IU basketball undone by second-half collapse at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

The Minute After: Kentucky

Thoughts on a 72-60 loss to the Wildcats:  This game was there for the taking. But Indiana collapsed in the second half and its seven-point lead at halftime evaporated into a double-digit loss. Start here: The Hoosiers blew this one ... The post The Minute After: Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Video: Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries react to loss at Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries addressed the media following IU basketball’s 72-60 loss to Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena. Watch their postgame comments below: The post Video: Darian DeVries and Tucker DeVries react to loss at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

At the Buzzer: Kentucky 72, Indiana 60

Quick thoughts on a 72-60 loss at Kentucky: How it happened Indiana played far from its best half of basketball in the opening 20 minutes at Rupp Arena. The Hoosiers shot just 9-for-22 from the field and only 3-for-14 on ... The post At the Buzzer: Kentucky 72, Indiana 60 appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was named the winner of the 2025 Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in New York City. The junior beat out Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia ... The post Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins 2025 Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Open Thread: IU basketball at Kentucky

For the first time since March of 2016, Indiana and Kentucky basketball will meet tonight. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington. The Wildcats are 6-4 and won their last game 103-67 against North Carolina ... The post Open Thread: IU basketball at Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

“He really wanted to be the best”: From Yale commit with no Power-4 offers, Mendoza blazed an unconventional path to Heisman finalist

On a cold January day in 2021, Fernando Mendoza and his family toured Yale’s football facilities, taking in a jam-packed slate of activities arranged for the five Mendoza visitors. Amid the pageantry sat college football’s most coveted prize: the Heisman ... The post “He really wanted to be the best”: From Yale commit with no Power-4 offers, Mendoza blazed an unconventional path to Heisman finalist appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza earn honors on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show

Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza were honored on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show on Friday night. Cignetti was named Home Depot coach of the year, while Mendoza won the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Awards. Here’s the full release from IU ... The post Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza earn honors on ESPN’s College Football Awards Show appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Kentucky

IU basketball is back on the road on Saturday evening as the Hoosiers take on Kentucky at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are 6-4. Saturday’s game will tip at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN: For the first time since the 2011-12 ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

IU women’s basketball addresses ‘effort issue’ in 98-54 rout of ULM

Indiana women’s basketball cruised back into the win column Thursday night with a 98-54 win against ULM. The Hoosiers return to nonconference play came five days after their 21-point loss to Illinois in their Big Ten opener, a conference appetizer ... The post IU women’s basketball addresses ‘effort issue’ in 98-54 rout of ULM appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Video: Darian DeVries previews IU basketball’s matchup with Kentucky

Darian DeVries addressed the media on Thursday afternoon to preview IU basketball’s Saturday matchup against Kentucky at Rupp Arena. Watch the full media availability below: The post Video: Darian DeVries previews IU basketball’s matchup with Kentucky appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

POTB 550: Kentucky’s early season struggles and the IU-UK matchup with Cameron Drummond

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 Cameron Drummond, a writer for Inside the Hall during the 2019-20 season and now of The Lexington ... The post POTB 550: Kentucky’s early season struggles and the IU-UK matchup with Cameron Drummond appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Film Session: How Lamar Wilkerson got hot against Penn State

After going just 5-of-23 from 3-point range over Indiana’s last three games, Lamar Wilkerson came alive against Penn State on Tuesday night, hitting 10-of-15 from deep. Those ten makes are the most ever in a game by a Hoosier. Unlike ... The post Film Session: How Lamar Wilkerson got hot against Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

IU football defensive end Stephen Daley likely out for CFP with injury

IU football defensive end Stephen Daley is likely to miss the College Football Playoff after he suffered an injury during the postgame celebration on Saturday following the Big Ten championship. A video posted on social media showed Daley jumping to ... The post IU football defensive end Stephen Daley likely out for CFP with injury appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Five takeaways from IU basketball’s win against Penn State

IU basketball bounced back from losses to Minnesota and Louisville with a 113-72 beatdown of Penn State on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The win improved the Hoosiers to 8-2. Here are five takeaways from the win against the ... The post Five takeaways from IU basketball’s win against Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

‘As big as the ocean’: Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting night powers IU basketball past Penn State

Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson entered Tuesday night’s game against Penn State shooting just 5-for-23 (22 percent) from 3-point range over his last three games. Despite his struggles, which coincided with back-to-back losses for the Hoosiers, head coach Darian DeVries gave ... The post ‘As big as the ocean’: Lamar Wilkerson’s record-setting night powers IU basketball past Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

The Minute After: Penn State

Thoughts on a 113-72 win against the Nittany Lions: There are bounce-back wins. And then there was this. Indiana absolutely annihilated Penn State tonight, as the Hoosiers returned to form — and then some — on offense. The ball moved. ... The post The Minute After: Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Photo Gallery: IU basketball vs. Penn State

Check out 41 photos by Jamie Owens from Indiana’s 113-72 win against Penn State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Purchase prints from J. Scott Photography. The post Photo Gallery: IU basketball vs. Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Video: Darian DeVries, IU players react to win against Penn State

Darian DeVries, Reed Bailey and Lamar Wilkerson addressed the media following IU basketball’s 113-72 win against Penn State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Watch their postgame comments below: The post Video: Darian DeVries, IU players react to win against Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

At the Buzzer: Indiana 113, Penn State 72

Quick thoughts on a 113-72 win against Penn State: How it happened Indiana came out hot from the perimeter on Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Lamar Wilkerson hit a trio of 3-pointers and Tayton Conerway hit a fourth ... The post At the Buzzer: Indiana 113, Penn State 72 appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Open Thread: IU basketball hosts Penn State

IU basketball returns to Bloomington to host Penn State tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Nittany Lions are 8-1 and have won three straight games. Whether you’re in Assembly Hall for the game or watching from home, join in ... The post Open Thread: IU basketball hosts Penn State appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

IU football’s Fernando Mendoza named a finalist for 2025 Heisman Trophy

For the first time since 1989 and just the second time in program history, IU football has a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Fernando Mendoza is one of the four finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, along with Notre Dame ... The post IU football’s Fernando Mendoza named a finalist for 2025 Heisman Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .