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Former IU basketball star Randy Wittman has been in Bloomington much more frequently of late since he played a key role in Bob Knight’s return in 2020, and he now serves as an advisor to his good friend and former Hoosier teammate Mike Woodson. Wittman will be on campus in a few weeks to be honored by his alma mater for his “enormous contributions to IU,” along with former football star Joe Huff, and three others. Here is the full release from IU Athletics: —————————- Five individuals will be honored for their enormous contributions to Indiana University during the presentation…

A milestone season begins with a historic matchup. Eight-time champion, perennial powerhouse and No. 8-ranked Indiana men’s soccer will open its 50th varsity season in a road match at No. 1 Clemson, Friday (Aug. 26) night on Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina. The match will be nationally televised on ESPNU with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. https://twitter.com/IndianaMSOC/status/1563202413326057472?s=20&t=Hc-QWzMhPYNsSOPTpciOow SETTING THE SCENE • Friday marks the start of a new season. The opportunities abound, and the possibilities are endless. • It’s the first matchup in 10 years between the two blue bloods, both coming in with top-10 preseason rankings. IU…

Watch as IU football tight ends coach Kevin Wright met with the media on Thursday to discuss the upcoming season. Wright joined the IU football program prior to the 2020 campaign.  He discussed A.J. Barner and the up-and-comers in a room looking to replace Peyton Hendershot. Indiana opens the 2022 season on Sept. 2 at home against Illinois. See also:  Tom Allen believes tight end A.J. Barner can be IU’s best ever https://youtu.be/0N_70XYqd5s Video credit – IU Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to…

A year ago, a torn ACL had D.J. Matthews questioning whether he should come back to Indiana. His dilemma cut even deeper — it also made him question if football was even the right career path. Matthews’ mental health, his spirit, and his manhood felt defeated after he got injured against Western Kentucky during week four of the 2021 season. To keep his mind away from the trauma of the injury, he told the media earlier this month, “I never watched the play again.”   The injury occurred when Matthews tried to field a punt in the first quarter in Bowling…

Watch as IU football assistant coach Kasey Teegardin met with the media this week at fall camp. Teegardin is both the special teams coordinator and the coach of the outside linebacker or “Bull” position. Indiana opens the 2022 season on Sept. 2 at home against Illinois. See also:  Position-by-position who is coming and going for IU football in 2022 https://youtu.be/n4grzenaUVM?t=3 Video credit – IU Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.

With a full spring and summer of travel basketball in the books, all three (On3, 247Sports, Rivals) of the major national recruiting outlets have updated their player rankings for the class of 2023. On3 made their update a few weeks ago, and 247Sports and Rivals both published updates this week. Indiana has two verbal commits in the senior class — combo guard Jakai Newton and point guard Gabe Cupps.  Most of IU’s main remaining targets in the class have committed elsewhere at this point, with the exception of forward/center Arrinten Page out of Georgia. Here is a look at where…

Watch as IU football head coach Tom Allen met with the media on Tuesday afternoon via Zoom. Allen gave an update on the quarterback competition, discussed players who are likely to see the field at the offensive skill positions, and much more. Indiana opens the 2022 season on Sept. 2 at home against Illinois. https://youtu.be/hDhOtPwswaU Video credit – IU Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.

The Indiana basketball players put on their second annual Fan Fest on Saturday evening at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.  Proceeds from the event went to the players for use of their name, image and likeness. Videos of the event suggest two or three thousand fans attended the Fan Fest.  Fans paid between $5 and $149. The IU players participated in a 3-point contest won by Tamar Bates, a dunk contest won by Jordan Geronimo, and also held a light eight minute scrimmage.  Fans were able to receive autographs from the players as well. Below are some media and…

Watch as IU football coach Tom Allen met with the media on Friday to recap the third week of fall camp and the second scrimmage. Allen gives the latest update on the quarterbacks and offensive line, talks about developing a depth chart, and much more. Indiana opens the 2022 season on Sept. 2 against Illinois in Bloomington. https://youtu.be/Ur0MO3N4RSA Video provided by IU Athletics. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.

Watch below a long form summer highlight reel of IU basketball class of 2023 commit Gabe Cupps.  The 4-star guard played for the Midwest Basketball Club on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. The Centerville, Ohio product committed to the Hoosiers in November. See also:  Cupps grateful for chance to workout with LeBron James https://youtu.be/rhDZh7QeqBA The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.