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As the Indiana offseason continues, and as new coach Darian DeVries tries to build a new roster for the Hoosiers, Hoosiers On SI will give out grades for individual players based on their performances in 2024-25.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 15

Todd’s Take: Oumar Ballo Comments Touched A Nerve On A Multi-Layered Issue

As I stood in front of Oumar Ballo in the very cramped Indiana locker room after the Hoosiers’ 72-59 loss to Oregon Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse,

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 13

Big Ten Basketball Star Says He's Received Death Threats

The Indiana Hoosiers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the country this college basketball season, and their year may have come to an end with their loss to Oregon in the Big Ten tournament on Thursday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 13

Oumar Ballo Praises ‘True’ Indiana Fans, Criticizes Those Who Berated Players

INDIANAPOLIS – Like most of Indiana’s men’s basketball players, Indiana center Oumar Ballo was frustrated following the Hoosiers’ 72-59 loss to Oregon on day two of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 11

What To Know About The Transfer Portal Going Into Indiana Basketball Offseason

The transfer portal has played a major role in Indiana's roster building strategies in recent years, and it's expected to be that way again going into the 2025-26 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 28

How Hoosiers Have Fared Against Washington At Previous Schools

Indiana versus Washington is a Big Ten conference matchup for the first time in history. But for several Hoosiers, the trip to Seattle is not that uncommon.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 27

Postgame Reaction Video: Indiana Basketball Defeats Penn State 83-78

Indiana came out victorious in a back-and-forth game against Penn State Wednesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, defeating the Nittany Lions 83-78. Oumar Ballo led Indiana with 20 points, followed by Trey Galloway with 16 points and nine assists.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

Oumar Ballo powers Indiana to victory over Penn State

Oumar Ballo scored 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Indiana, which finished strong for an 83-78 win over Penn State on Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 6

Wisconsin Badgers’ Max Klesmit Reveals Simple Game Plan to Slow Down Hoosiers’ Oumar Ballo Who Only Scored 4 Points – ‘We Knew a Way to Tap into His Legs’

Wisconsin Badgers had their eyes on person coming into the game against the Indiana Hoosiers and for Max Klesmit, he thinks they were able to fulfill that job.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 4

Jack’s Take: Hard To Predict Which Version Of Indiana Shows Up At Wisconsin

Indiana is playing some of its best basketball of late. That might sound crazy, but bear with me. The Hoosiers just took No. 7 Purdue – its toughest opponent all season – down to the wire at Mackey Arena, where the Boilermakers are 68-5 over the last five seasons.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 15

'Fire Woodson': Home Fans Boo Indiana Hoosiers In Embarrassing 94-69 Loss To Illinois

With 18:05 remaining in the first half, Indiana Hoosiers (13-5, 4-3 Big Ten) center Oumar Ballo nailed a mid-range jumper to give the Hoosiers a 6-5 lead over the #19 Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten).

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / January 10

Watch: Oumar Ballo Highlights vs. USC | Indiana Basketball

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 9

NBA Draft: Upperclassmen Steal the Show on Wednesday, Jan. 8

In a loaded day of college basketball on Wednesday, Jan. 8, several of the top freshmen either underwhelmed or missed games due to injury. With draft radars moderately empty from most top prospects, several upperclassmen stepped up and stole the spotlight.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 7

Indiana leaning on Oumar Ballo with USC set to visit

With Malik Reneau on the shelf due to a right knee injury, Indiana needs Oumar Ballo to play like the dominant big man he's proven to be at times this year and during his previous two years at Arizona.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 2

Oumar Ballo Still Listed As Questionable On Indiana Basketball Availability Report

Indiana center Oumar Ballo has been listed as questionable for the second straight game. Ballo was included on Indiana’s Big Ten availability report for the 8:30 p.m.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 6

Oumar Ballo shines as Indiana pulls away from Miami (Ohio)

Oumar Ballo stuffed the stat sheet Friday night for 14 points, 18 rebounds and six assists as Indiana pulled away in the final 10 minutes for a 76-57 nonconference win over Miami (Ohio) in Bloomington, Ind.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / November 21

Former Arizona Wildcats Big Man Starting Year Strong With Indiana Hoosiers

It has not been the strongest of starts on the hardwood this year for the Arizona Wildcats and fourth-year head coach Tommy Lloyd. After getting out of the gate with a 2-0 record in their tune-up games, they dropped their third contest of the year, 103-88, to the Wisconsin Badgers, though that loss did come on the road.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / November 8

Watch: Oumar Ballo Dunk vs. SIUE | Indiana Basketball

College Basketball News / Hoosier Illustrated / September 5

IU basketball center Oumar Ballo earns multiple preseason honors

While we are still multiple months out from the start of the IU basketball season, it does not mean that we cannot start looking at some preseason honors as we wait.

College Basketball News / Hoosier Illustrated / April 17, 2024

Oumar Ballo was the best player in the transfer portal, but does he fit with Indiana basketball?: ‘I like him talent-wise…I am not sure if I like him next to Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako.’

Indiana basketball has started off the early offseason on a very hot note. They have gotten major returns from last year’s team in the form of Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, Trey Galloway, and others…replaced Liam McNeeley with 2024 five-star wing Bryson Tucker…and found their starting lead guard in Washington State transfer Myles Rice.