The Hoosier Sound | IU Sports Podcast

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Tuesday, the Big Ten released dates and opponents for all men's basketball games, which means IUBB now has a FULL 2023-24 schedule. What are the tough stretches and soft spots, and which games do we have circled? Also, IUFB dropped a wacky 21-14 game to Louisville on Saturday in Indy. Let's face it. This is not the first time recently w...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Friday night, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers took care of business against Indiana State, pounding the Sycamores, 41-7. IU scored touchdowns on their first three drives, largely thanks to redshirt freshman QB Tayven Jackson, whose efficient play earned him QB1 status. What are we expecting from IU as they face Louisville in Saturday in a po...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers showed some defensive improvement, but the offense left a lot to be desired in a 23-3 loss to Ohio State. What did Nithin and Matt take away from IU's first game? What are we expecting from IU in game two? Remember, Idaho led Indiana 10-0 at halftime last year. How can IU dominate the Sycamore on Fri...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Saturday, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers will take on Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes in Bloomington. IU looks to bounce back from a couple of difficult seasons, while OSU will try to wrestle back the Big Ten title from Michigan. What are we expecting from IU in game one? What would we do with Jackson and Sorsby at quarterback? Which players...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* With Oregon and Washington joining the Big Ten in the 2024/25 academic year, the league has now expanded to 18 teams. There's no guarantee we stop there. Matt and Nithin provide their thoughts on conference realignment. They don't hold back. Sure, there are some positives, but some frightening negatives as well. Let's face it: the NCAA is...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After miserable seasons in 2021 and 2022, Tom Allen has overhauled IUFB's roster going into the upcoming season. Tayven Jackson and Brendan Sorsby will compete for QB1, Andre Carter will lead a new-look defensive line, and Matt Guerrieri takes over play-calling on the defensive side. What does Indiana have to do to play their way into a bo...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis were selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, resulting in the first Hoosier draft choices since 2019. What does their development tell us about Mike Woodson and the coaching staff? How can IU parlay the picks into future success? Also, Indiana released its non-conference schedule, highlighted by the Emp...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After the mad rush of portal season and the NBA Draft preparation process, Indiana has a roster of 12 scholarship players, with one opening still to fill. Matt and Nithin take turns drafting six players each, with the objective of building the best team for the upcoming 2023/24 season. What stands out to the guys from this exercise? Does I...

Mackenzie Mgbako is a Hoosier. On Friday, Mgbako chose IU over Kansas, resulting in a big recruiting win for Mike Woodson and the Indiana men's basketball program. Mgbako once was a Duke signee, but reopened his recruitment in early April. Mgbako is a five-star recruit per 247Sports, coming in as the No. 10 overall recruit in the class. Indiana has not had an elite wing player since OG Anunoby wor...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Transfer portal season keeps rolling on, and Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers still have two spots to fill on the roster. With that said, the guys tell you why IU's two biggest moves of the offseason are yet to come. Jordan Dingle, Mackenzie Mgbako, and Rayj Dennis are on IU's radar, and one of them is reportedly scheduled to visit Bloomingto...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers have landed another player out of the portal. This time, it's former Miami (FL) forward Anthony Walker, who comes to Indiana after four seasons with the Hurricanes. What will Walker bring to the table, and why is he different than Payton Sparks and Kel'el Ware? Matt and Nithin break down how Walker will help I...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Great news, Hoosier Nation. Xavier Johnson got his medical waiver approved and will return to Indiana for his senior season. Johnson is a playmaker who can score, hit threes, defend, and distribute. Which of his skills will be most helpful to IU next season? Also, Matt and Nithin break down how Johnson's return influence's IU's strategy in...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After Kel'el Ware's commitment to Indiana last week, the Hoosiers have struck out on a few targets, most recently Chris Ledlum, who chose Tennessee on Wednesday night. Is it time to panic about IU's misses in the portal, or does Mike Woodson still have time to build his roster? Also, remember IU's six returning players? The ones that wore...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* On Monday night, IU received HUGE news that former five-star recruit Kel'el Ware committed to the Hoosiers after a year at Oregon. Ware's addition leaves three roster spots open, assuming Xavier Johnson's hardship waiver gets approved. Ware has the potential to be a game-changing, dynamic force in the front court, as a seven-footer who can...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Did you refresh? There could be more breaking IUBB news as we speak. On Wednesday morning, Payton Sparks announced his commitment to Indiana, transferring in from Ball State. Later, Jordan Geronimo submitted his name into the transfer portal after three years in Bloomington. What are Matt's and Nithin's main takeaways from the news? Will S...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Portal season is here. Tamar Bates and Logan Duncomb have put their name into the transfer portal. Let's face it: it's no surprise that IU would have some players take this step, but seeing the breaking news hits different. How will we remember Bates and Duncomb at IU? Mike Woodson and the staff have already contacted about a dozen players...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana's season ended with a thud on Sunday, falling 81-65 to Miami in Albany. IU showed a lot of progress this season, especially given where things were in early January. Now, the Hoosiers turn the page to next year. Trayce Jackson-Davis' college career is complete, and IU will have a new-look team in November. Which players will return...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers secured a big NCAA Tournament win, knocking off Kent St., 71-60, in Albany. The best player in the country, Trayce Jackson-Davis, had an outstanding game, while Race Thompson also delivered a huge performance. What are our main takeaways from IU's win? The guys also preview IU's next opponent, the Miami Hurric...

After an up-and-down Big Ten Tournament, that included a win over Maryland and a loss to Penn State, IU now looks ahead to the biggest point of the season: March Madness. Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers found out they will take on the Kent State Golden Flashes on Friday night (9:55p ET, TBS) in Albany, with the winner facing Miami/Drake on Sunday. How good is Kent State, and what do you need to know...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers came back from 12 points down to upend Michigan on Senior Night on Sunday. Thanks to IU's win, and other results, the Hoosiers clinched the No. 3 seed at the Big Ten Tournament! IU will face Maryland, Nebraska, or Minnesota. Trayce Jackson-Davis was sensational, but Race Thompson and Tamar Bates also played ke...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* After an exhilarating win over Purdue, Indiana returned home and laid an egg against the Iowa Hawkeyes, losing 90-68. Matt and Nithin dive into their reactions and tell you exactly how much stock they should put into Tuesday night. Also, there are a TON of scenarios still in play going into the final weekend of the regular season. Where ca...

Jalen Hood-Schifino. That's the tweet. He scored 35 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and played every one of the 40 minutes tonight, pacing IU to a 79-71 at Purdue. The Hoosiers SWEEP the season series against a team that dominated Indiana for a long stretch before the Mike Woodson Era. How did IU pull off the upset? What was different about this win vs. the first one? WEBSITE: https://www.indianah...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana is your OUTRIGHT Big Ten Champions! What a season for Teri Moren and her team, as they crushed Purdue and cut down the nets at Assembly Hall on Sunday in front of 17,222. IU has its first Big Ten title in 40 years! Let's face it: there's a whole lot more to come as well. Also, Mike Woodson and the men's team had a stressful win ove...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana might be the most locked in team in the country right now. Thanks to their lethal duo of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino, IU left Ann Arbor with an inspiring 62-61 win. The Hoosiers held the Wolverines scoreless for over five minutes down the stretch! The give you their biggest takeaways from the victory and preview tw...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana slayed two demons over the course of the last week, taking down No. 1 Purdue on Saturday and No. 24 Rutgers on Tuesday night. The Hoosiers have completely flipped the script this season, winning 7 of 8 Big Ten games. Has IU peaked? Can they fly even higher? Where are the opportunities for growth for this team? How will Mike Woodson...