Indiana Hoosiers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

IU basketball transfer portal names to know: Wright State guard Michael Cooper

Our transfer portal names to know series involves players with rumored interest or interesting connections with IU basketball. Wright State transfer guard Michael Cooper is a Southern Indiana product. He attended Jeffersonville H.S.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 1

Watch: Kamara, Ponds, Coogan, Fisher, Black, Hemby, Moore, Nowakowski Q&As at Pro Day

Watch as IU football players Mikail Kamara, D’Angelo Ponds, Pat Coogan, Aiden Fisher, Kaelon Black, Roman Hemby, Louis Moore and Riley Nowakowski took questions from the media following IU football’s 2026 Pro Day.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day

Fernando Mendoza put on a show in front of a crowd at his pro day.

Why one coach is 'kind of surprised' by Raiders' Mendoza love

Raiders' Klint Kubiak gives hint about big Mendoza decision

Three takeaways from Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest NFL Draft Big Board rankings

Insider: Steelers planning shocking selection in Round 1

Major Ty Simpson concern among the latest NFL Draft intel

Indiana Hoosiers News / ESPN / April 1

Judge dismisses Indiana sex abuse lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against Indiana University in which former men's basketball players alleged improper sexual conduct by a former team physician because the players' complaint fell far beyond the two-year statute of limitations.

Jason Drake News / The Daily Hoosier / April 1

IU basketball: Guard Jason Drake is entering the transfer portal

The first departure from the 2025-26 IU basketball team broke on Wednesday afternoon. Guard Jason Drake will enter the transfer portal when it opens next week, according to a report by Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / April 1

Why one coach is 'kind of surprised' by Raiders' Mendoza love

Why one coach is 'kind of surprised' by Raiders' Fernando Mendoza love

Since at least this past January, just about every noteworthy analyst and reporter has predicted that the Raiders will happily make Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on the night of April 23.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak gives hint about big Fernando Mendoza decision

Three takeaways from Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest NFL Draft Big Board rankings

Four former franchise quarterbacks are still waiting for their next opportunity

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 1

IU men’s basketball schedules neutral-site game against Syracuse in Indianapolis

Indiana men’s basketball has added a notable non-conference game for next season. IU, per CBS Sports, will take on Syracuse on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 1

Indiana OL Carter Smith's Injury is a Blessing in Disguise

The Indiana Hoosiers will be without All-American offensive tackle Carter Smith this spring due to surgery to repair a torn labrum. Smith confirmed the rumors that started when he was seen wearing a sling at an IU Women's basketball game earlier this year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 1

Watch: Curt Cignetti in depth on Mendoza — “Most special guy I’ve ever been around”

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down with Chris Huston on The Heisman Trophy Podcast. Cignetti went in depth on what made quarterback Fernando Mendoza so unique and so effective.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 1

4-star IU football freshman Kevontay Hugan no longer appears on the roster

One of IU football’s top first-year players is no longer listed on the roster. Just a couple practices into the spring, 4-star freshman edge rusher Kevontay Hugan is not listed on the team’s online roster.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

IU women’s basketball announces three returning players for 2026-27 season

After six departures were announced in recent weeks, IU women’s basketball was able to share some positive news Tuesday evening. Three key players from the 2025-26 team are returning, the program announced on its social media pages.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / March 31

IU football spring practice: Tuesday observations and notes

Indiana football’s 2026 spring practice continued on Tuesday morning as the Hoosiers returned to Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. After practice, running back Lee Beebe Jr.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 31

Indiana Football Defensive Breakout Candidates to Watch This Spring

The defending champion Hoosiers will be without some familiar faces as spring practice rolls. The rebuilding of a defense that helped the Hoosiers win it all will begin with these players looking to move up the depth chart.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / March 31

Raiders' Klint Kubiak gives hint about big Fernando Mendoza decision

The Raiders are widely expected to make Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

What Raiders reportedly have learned about Fernando Mendoza

NFL executives react to stunning Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson draft takes

Only one GM attended Alabama's Pro Day amid Ty Simpson-Fernando Mendoza debate

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

ESPN’s seven-round mock 2026 NFL Draft projects six IU football players will be chosen

IU football can set new standards and end long streaks at this year’s NFL Draft. The program hasn’t had a No. 1 overall pick since Corby Davis in 1938, and it hasn’t had a first round pick since Thomas Lewis in 1994. Those two runs appear certain to end.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

Watch: IU football’s Carter Smith and Lee Beebe, Jr. spring media Q&As

Watch as IU football left tackle Carter Smith and running back Lee Beebe, Jr. met with the media Tuesday morning. Both players discuss their paths to return from injuries for the 2026 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

IU football: RB Lee Beebe Jr. making progress recovering from knee injury

As Indiana football made history throughout the 2025 season, one of its key transfer portal additions had to watch from afar. Running back Lee Beebe Jr.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

IU football: All-American LT Carter Smith recovering from shoulder surgery

Indiana All-American left tackle Carter Smith had offseason shoulder surgery and will miss the entirety of spring practice. Smith told the media Tuesday morning he had a procedure to repair a labral tear in his left shoulder. The surgery was before the start of spring practice.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 31

Forward Trent Sisley to return to IU men’s basketball

Darian DeVries has retained a promising piece for the future. Per On3, freshman forward Trent Sisley will return to Indiana men’s basketball in 2026-27.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 30

Indiana Basketball Legend Steve Alford To Receive Award During Final Four Weekend

The 2026 Final Four will take place in Indianapolis, so it's only right to honor an Indiana legend. Current Nevada coach Steve Alford, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to the 1987 National Championship, will receive the "Keys To Life" Award at an event hosted by the international sports ministry Athletes in Action.