The calendar says mid-October, which means we are less than a month away from the annual early signing period for college basketball. With that process beginning on Nov. 11, many Indiana fans might be prone to a panic attack based on where things stand. While more than 30 programs have at least 3 class of 2021 commits as of this writing, Indiana has only one — Ohio center Logan Duncomb. Is IU going to strike out on what many thought of as one of the best in-state recruiting classes in recent memory? This conversation should start with a reality check…
Author: Mike Schumann
Our names to know series is a quick snapshot of new and/or younger prospects emerging on Indiana’s radar. Indiana is involved with one of the fastest risers in the class of 2022. After a strong showing this summer and fall, IU has joined several high major programs in the recruitment of forward Jai Smith. Smith confirmed to The Daily Hoosier Indiana’s interest after an earlier report on Sunday by Jake Weingarten of Stock Risers. Smith told The Daily Hoosier that he talks directly with head coach Archie Miller. The 6-foot-9 and 235 pound Smith is a three-star recruit who is…
The Daily Hoosier is previewing each position group during the final days leading up to the opening kickoff of the 2020 Indiana University football season on October 24 against Penn State in Bloomington. Today we take a look at the offensive line. The offensive line has been a strength of the Indiana program during and prior to position coach Darren Hiller’s four year tenure at IU. While key pieces return in 2020, Hiller will have his hands full replacing important veterans and building depth on what is a relatively young unit. With most of the top skill position players back…
After more than seven months without IU athletics, something resembling normal returns this week. Indiana football will open the 2020 campaign at home against Penn State on Saturday. And while a completely empty stadium and piped in crowd noise won’t look or feel like a typical fall Saturday, the point spread for the game is familiar. Indiana returns the vast majority of its eight win 2019 roster, but when it comes to facing No. 9 Penn State, the Hoosiers carry the home underdog label. The consensus point spread has the Nittany Lions as a 7.5 point favorite. ESPN’s Football Power…
It wasn’t his best night, but in a matchup of two of the state’s top teams, Tayven Jackson came through in the end. Jackson led Center Grove on a final minute scoring drive to save his team’s perfect season going into the Indiana high school playoffs. The 6-foot-5 younger brother of IU basketball forward Trayce Jackson-Davis managed the clock masterfully and delivered a scoring strike with just seconds remaining to lead Center Grove to a 17-13 come from behind win. Jackson overcame two interceptions earlier in the game against a previously undefeated and nationally ranked Cathedral squad. Jackson’s recruitment has…
The Daily Hoosier is previewing each position group during the final days leading up to the opening kickoff of the 2020 Indiana University football season on October 24 against Penn State in Bloomington. Today we take a look at the defensive line. A year ago, head coach Tom Allen said the defensive line was one of the biggest question marks on the team. Unproven talent and questionable depth created uncertainty on the foundation of the defense. A year later, with almost everyone back and a few breakout seasons in the books, the position projects to be one of the team’s…
Indiana defensive lineman Jovan Swann met with the media on Friday to discuss the upcoming season. Swann, a Greenwood, Ind. product, arrives at IU after spending four seasons at Stanford. See also: Swann starting to emerge at fall camp https://youtu.be/f8JlL2Sea4Y Video Credit – IU Athletics Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.
The Daily Hoosier is teaming up with The Hoosier Experience podcast to bring you interviews with IU players, coaches and recruits. East coast sophomore and IU basketball recruiting target Taylor Bol Bowen answered a wide range of questions with host Aidan Kunst. The 6-foot-8 Bowen attends St. George’s in Rhode Island. Indiana has been talking to him for several months. A modern four with a 7-foot wingspan, Bowen shot 40 percent from three-point range as a freshman while averaging nearly 4 blocks per contest. He contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds for St. George’s. For more background and video highlights…
The Daily Hoosier is previewing each position group during the final days leading up to the opening kickoff of the 2020 Indiana University football season on October 24 against Penn State in Bloomington. Today we take a look at the linebacker position. Fast, dynamic linebackers are the heart and soul of Indiana’s 4-2-5 defensive scheme. Back in 2017 IU brought in a quartet of promising linebacker recruits that looked like they might one day fit the bill and become the centerpiece of the Hoosier attack. Now those four are veterans and appear ready to make a statement as IU looks…
It will be captain by committee for the 2020-21 season. Head coach Archie Miller announced on Thursday evening that Joey Brunk, Al Durham, Jr., Rob Phinisee and Race Thompson are all team captains after a vote by their teammates. The foursome represents the only upperclassmen on the 2020-21 roster. “Congrats on being selected by your teammates as Captains for this 2020-2021 Season,” Miller said on Twitter. “4 Dependable, Team First Guys!” Durham is a captain for the second year in a row. Last season he shared the role with Devonte Green. https://twitter.com/i/status/1316908384126369793 Below is the full release from IU Athletics.…