The Hoosier Sound | IU Sports Podcast

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Scott Dolson hired Curt Cignetti on Nov. 30, over 270 days ago. After a highly productive and entertaining offseason, Indiana football finally takes the field for its season opener on Saturday against FIU. What should you expect out of the Hoosiers this season? What are some reasonable goals for Cignetti in year one? How many wins can this...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* What a fascinating few days some former Hoosiers had during Assembly Ball's run at TBT in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Yogi Ferrell, Miller Kopp, and others donned Indiana colors once again, winning two games and getting knocked out in the round of 16. Which IU alumni could join the squad next year? Also, Big Ten media days are underway this week fo...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* The world of IUBB never fails to entertain. Nithin and Matt give their NEUTRAL and AGENDA-FREE take on Hoosier Hysterics' meeting with Mike Woodson. How can NIL management continue to improve as we approach three years since it became a staple of college sports? Also, does IU have an NIL problem? Who's the voice of leadership in the progra...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* As Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers head into a critical summer, Nithin and Matt dive into the objectives for each player as things currently stand. The guys give THREE words to summarize each player's goals as the team looks to meet, and potentially exceed, top 15 expectations.  WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter....

Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!   Finally, it's time to take a breath during this college basketball season. Rice, Ballo, Tucker, Carlyle, Goode, and Hatton are on the squad. Galloway, Reneau, Mgbako, Cupps, Leal, and Newton are back. One scholly remains. Nithin and Matt reflect on a WILD offseason, where Mike Woodson and the staff hit a HOME RUN (well, until the games beg...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson is showing that he can adapt to the transfer portal era just fine. After landing Kel'el Ware last year, Woodson snagged Myles Rice and Oumar Ballo over the last few days. Rice and Ballo both received All-Pac-12 honors last year. What will the two newest Hoosiers bring to the team next year? How should IU attack the last four s...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers have a bunch of scholarships to fill, and the first commit is on the board. Bryson Tucker, from Bishop O'Connell HS in the DMV, pledged to Indiana after the G-League Ignite team folded. The 5-star forward will join IU as a freshman this upcoming season. What will the McDonald's All-American bring to the table?...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* It's been a little over a week since the portal opened, and IU has already reached out to 20 portal prospects, per reports. Nithin and Matt dive into some of their favorite options and start to envision what IU's 2024/25 roster could look like. The guys also celebrate IUWBB's run to the Sweet 16. When's the Mackenzie Holmes statue getting...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After IU's lopsided season-ending defeat to Nebraska on Friday night, the Hoosiers now turn their attention to a MASSIVE spring and summer. Portal season is here. Matt and Nithin give their final thoughts on what happened to the Hoosiers this past season, what worked, and what didn't. Also, they give a FULL rundown of the different players...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Sound the alarms. As the Hoosiers close a season where they'll need a miracle to make the NCAA Tournament, 2024 5-star forward Liam McNeeley pulled his commitment from the Hoosiers, requesting a release from his NLI. This move raises even more concern about Mike Woodson's tenure as IUBB's head coach. What's the recruiting plan, with portal...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* A week ago, who could've predicted that we'd see Indiana look uninspired and fatigued in dark gray alternate uniforms after seven days off against a short-handed Northwestern team plagued by foul trouble? That's what happened. IU got their butts kicked by Purdue, then showed absolutely no interest in a home game against Northwestern on Sun...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After a disastrous home loss to Penn St., Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers kept their AWFUL play going through the first half at Ohio St. Then, the comeback happened. Leal, Galloway, and Reneau helped IU storm back from 18 down to clinch a sweep of the Buckeyes. Where's Anthony Leal been all season? What do Matt and Nithin think of the job Mi...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers had a great win over Ohio St. on Saturday, IU could not carry the positive play on the road, falling 66-57 in a brutal performance at Rutgers. What happened to IU's experienced guards, and can it be fixed? What about the free shooting? Winning on the road is hard, do IU fans need to relax? Nithin and Mat...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana's non-conference schedule concluded with a bumpy win over Kennesaw State, confirming that the Hoosiers will once again have no bad losses on their resume before Big Ten play. Mike Woodson's squad will now take on Nebraska and Ohio St. this week. KenPom project Indiana as an underdog in each game, but both games are in winnable rang...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* What more can you say about coach Curt Cignetti thus far? In his first portal window as IUFB head coach, he convinced a couple of IU stalwarts, LT Carter Smith and WR Donaven McCulley, to return to Bloomington in 2024. How will that affect IUFB's 2024 campaign? What are we expecting from the Hoosiers next year? What weaknesses do they stil...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers crushed Maryland in Friday night's opener, thanks to Kel'el Ware and Trey Galloway's strong performances. Then, as seven-point underdogs, IU went to Ann Arbor and left with a B1G road win to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2018! Nithin and Matt discuss what the Hoosiers have done will since their first fe...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Thursday, IU athletic director Scott Dolson made a much-anticipated decision, hiring James Madison coach Curt Cignetti to take over as the 30th head coach in Indiana football history. Nithin and Matt discuss the move, as well as IU football's prospects in a new era of the Big Ten. Is life easier or harder now? What should expectations l...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana went 1-1 at the Empire Classic, with chalk results, including a loss vs. defending national champs UConn and beating a rebuilding Louisville squad. Arguably the biggest story was the in-game adjustment from Mike Woodson towards the end of the Louisville game, where IU used a 2-3 zone to come back and defeat the Cardinals. What do w...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Where do we begin? Mike Woodson's Hoosiers defeated FGCU and Army this week, but the team raised some doubt among IU fans in the way they played in both nail-biting wins. Nithin and Matt dive into everything they saw, from the half-court offense, to the volume of threes allowed, to Mackenzie Mgbako, and MUCH more. KenPom has IU going 15-15...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* The third season of the Mike Woodson Era tips off on Tuesday night, with Indiana taking on Florida Gulf Coast at Assembly Hall. Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and others have moved on from the program, opening the door for Mackenzie Mgbako, Kel'el Ware, and more. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this IUBB team as we see...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Saturday, Tom Allen, Aaron Casey, and the Hoosiers took down the Wisconsin Badgers in Bloomington, controlling most of the game as an underdog. IU won 20-14, which now means Indiana has played consecutive strong games after their close loss at PSU on Oct. 28. Has this team turned a corner? With three winnable games left, what does IU ha...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Wednesday evening, we all heard the heartbreaking news of Bob Knight passing away at the age of 83. The legendary basketball coach led Indiana to three national titles, five Final Fours, and 11 Big Ten titles during his tenure from 1971-2000. Matt and Nithin discuss what Bob Knight meant to them, as they both became connected to IU bask...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Sunday, Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers added its first 2024 commit, with five-star forward Liam McNeeley pledging to IU. The Montverde pipeline continues, as McNeeley joins Jalen Hood-Schifino and Malik Reneau from that program to move on to Bloomington. What will McNeeley bring to the table in Cream & Crimson? Which player compariso...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After Saturday's awful 44-17 loss at Maryland, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers relieved Walt Bell of his play-calling duties. Allen has tabbed Rod Carey to take over the offensive coordinator role on a permanent basis. What does this move mean for IUFB the rest of the season? How much of an upgrade will this be to the offense the rest of the wa...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers scraped by Akron in 4OT, even though the Zips had the upper hand for most of the game. Matt and Nithin vent their frustrations with IU's play-calling, especially given the talented players on the roster. The guys also look ahead to Saturday's contest at Maryland. Can IU pull off the upset of the Terp...