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Curt Cignetti's Unique Representatives for Big Ten Media Days Are Perfectly On Brand

Curt Cignetti's Unique Representatives for Big Ten Media Days Are Perfectly On Brand

It's only noteworthy if you haven't been paying attention to Curt Cignetti. The defending national championship-winning coach built Indiana from the inside out, and has only continued that philosophy in Year 3.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 27

IU basketball class of 2027 commit Chase Branham headed to national prep school

Class of 2027 top-30 guard Chase Branham is coming to Indiana a year early. But he’s not headed to Bloomington. After announcing his commitment to IU in September and leading his high school to a state title, the 6-foot-4 Branham will spend his senior year at national prep school powerhouse La Lumiere in La Porte, Ind.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 27

IU football and OG Anunoby up for ESPY Awards

IU Athletics will be prominent at the 2026 ESPY Awards. The 2025 national championship football squad is up for Best Team, while quarterback Fernando Mendoza is up for Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best Men’s College Athlete.

Sam Alexis News / The Daily Hoosier / June 27

Former IU basketball big man Sam Alexis signed Summer League deal with Oklahoma City

Former IU basketball big man Sam Alexis will get a closer look from Oklahoma City during the NBA Summer League. Alexis signed a deal with the franchise to play over a slate of games that runs July 4 to July 16.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 27

Bob Knight’s 1987 national title ring is being auctioned

Legendary IU basketball coach Bob Knight’s 1987 national championship ring is being auctioned off. The ring is currently listed at Sotheby’s with an estimated sales price of $60,000 to $80,000.  It is described as a 10 karat gold ring with various jewels.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / June 26
An Eclectic Mix at Safety Rebuilds the Back End of Indiana's Defense

An Eclectic Mix at Safety Rebuilds the Back End of Indiana's Defense

The Indiana Hoosier safeties had an outstanding year in 2025, accounting for 12 of the team's 19 interceptions and 10.5 sacks. Now comes the rebuild. IU loses Lou Moore to the NFL, but replaces him with Wisconsin transfer Preston Zachman and returns Amare Ferrell and Byron Baldwin.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

Former IU basketball forward Tucker DeVries signs undrafted NBA deal with Boston

Former Indiana basketball forward Tucker DeVries has signed an NBA Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics. He’s the second member of the 2025-26 IU team to sign that kind of contract.  Lamar Wilkerson signed with Oklahoma City.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

Notes and observations from IU men’s basketball’s second open practice of summer

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana men’s basketball held its second open practice of the summer Thursday morning. Mike Schumann attended last week’s session for The Daily Hoosier, so this was my first chance to see the new-look Hoosiers.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

Watch: Jaeden Mustaf, Trent Sisley, and Vaughn Karvala discuss IU men’s basketball summer workouts

BLOOMINGTON — Watch as Indiana men’s basketball’s Jaeden Mustaf, Trent Sisley, and Vaughn Karvala met with the media on Thursday. Sisley is the team’s lone scholarship returnee.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

IU basketball to host July exhibition against Canadian team ahead of Peru trip

You’re first chance to see the new look 2026-27 IU basketball team is coming in a few weeks. As we’ve previously reported, members of the IU basketball team will be representing the USA in the fourth edition of the FISU (International University Sports Federation) America Games in Lima, Peru, later this summer.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

Former IU basketball star Lamar Wilkerson signs undrafted deal with Oklahoma City

After going undrafted, former IU basketball star Lamar Wilkerson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wilkerson grew up in Ashdown, Ark., less than 300 miles from Oklahoma City.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 25

IU basketball recruiting: Class of 2028 name to know — Josiah Rose

Texas-based Josiah Rose is a name to monitor in the class of 2028 for IU basketball. The Indiana staff offered Rose a scholarship in May. A 6-foot-3 guard

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 24

Big Ten men’s basketball 2026-27 outlooks: Northwestern

We’re going team-by-team across Big Ten men’s basketball to assess where everyone stands and how things could shake out in 2026-27. Northwestern suffered its first losing season in four years in 2025-26, finishing 15-19 overall and missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / June 24

Watch: IU football’s Curt Cignetti sits down for long form interview with Adam Breneman

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down for a long form interview with Adam Breneman. The pair covered a number of topics including what Cignetti learned from his father, player evaluation, recruiting, maintaining the edge after winning a title, and more.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / June 24
Indiana's Tight End Room is a Rare Case of Potential Over Production

Indiana's Tight End Room is a Rare Case of Potential Over Production

Under Curt Cignetti, Indiana's offense has consistently featured a tight end serving as the glue of the offense. In 2024, it was Zach Horton and last season it was do-everything Riley Nowakowski that made the offense go.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 24

Breakout potential: IU basketball guard Darren Harris believes he can shine in Darian DeVries’ system

It’s never been a question of talent. Darren Harris was a national top-50 recruit, and Virginia’s 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year.  In the 2023 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Championship, he scored 28 points and was the MVP.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / June 23

Why doesn’t IU football have a top-5 2027 recruiting class? Listen to Curt Cignetti’s words

It would have come as a surprise to no one if Indiana followed its historic 16-0 national championship season with one of the nation’s best high school recruiting classes.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 23

NCAA approves age-based eligibility model: Here’s how it impacts IU football and basketball

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously voted to approve a new age-based eligibility model. The new approach will grant most athletes five years of eligibility in five years on campus.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / June 23

Indiana baseball alum Micah Nori hired as Portland Trail Blazers head coach

A former Indiana Hoosier has landed an NBA head coaching job for the second consecutive day. The Portland Trail Blazers are hiring Micah Nori as their next head coach, the franchise announced Tuesday.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / June 23

Indiana Adds True Under-the-Radar Commitment

Indiana has had a successful recruiting week. This included beating out Georgia and Miami for four-star linebacker Jaylathan Mayfield (Lincolnton, NC) and flipping three-star linebacker Cain Brackney (Tulsa, OK) from UCLA.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / June 19
Indiana Basketball Pursuing Under-the-Radar 2027 Prospect Anthony Brown

Indiana Basketball Pursuing Under-the-Radar 2027 Prospect Anthony Brown

Oftentimes, at the high-major level, programs are duking it out over the same group of prospects, with players earning offers and interests from 20-plus high-major squads.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Total Pro Sports / June 19
USA vs. Australia Fifa World Cup Game Expected to Rival Indiana’s Historic CFP National Title Audience

USA vs. Australia Fifa World Cup Game Expected to Rival Indiana’s Historic CFP National Title Audience

The United States’ upcoming FIFA World Cup clash against Australia is currently ruling social media. Considering the current hype around the match, the game is expected to draw massive viewership.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / June 15
Raiders assistant coach pumps the brakes on Fernando Mendoza hype

Raiders assistant coach pumps the brakes on Fernando Mendoza hype

Using the No. 1 pick on Mendoza was the first step toward a bright future, and as such, they want to put him in a position to succeed.

Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins are already doing what nobody else could for the Raiders
How Fernando Mendoza reportedly impressed Raiders coaches throughout springtime workouts
Two teams are 'nuclear hot' in potential Maxx Crosby trade
The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / June 10
Raiders' Mendoza embracing SB mindset while working with Cousins

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza embracing Super Bowl mindset while working with Kirk Cousins

Mendoza's work ethic reportedly impressed those within the Raiders long before he began practicing as a member of the organization.

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. shares what Raiders' Fernando Mendoza can expect from Kirk Cousins as a mentor
Kirk Cousins already projected to get benched by Raiders for Fernando Mendoza
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins doesn't see himself as a mentor for Fernando Mendoza
The 'Most NFL passing-touchdowns' quiz
Curt Cignetti News / Yardbarker / June 3
Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers' culture wins over another recruit

Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers' culture wins over another recruit

Curt Cignetti has built a powerhouse program for the Indiana Hoosiers in just two short seasons.

Everyone made the same joke about Curt Cignetti’s ‘College Football 27’ cover
Oregon lands elite LB Toa Satele over Texas, Notre Dame, others
Miami steals five-star EDGE Jaiden Bryant from Lane Kiffin, LSU
Mike Elko can thank Texas A&M's food for helping to land top EDGE recruit
The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

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