On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins tells you why Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers MUST beat the Purdue Boilermakers tonight. The Hoosiers host Purdue inside of Assembly Hall in Bloomington, and this could be the best chance for this team to get a quality win to put on the NCAA Tournament resume. Indiana plays much better at home than on the road, and Purdue has shown they are beatable as of late. Then, we look at keys to the game for the Indiana Hoosiers if they want to p...
Jan 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 611
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins explains why it's time for the Indiana Hoosiers to win a big game. Mike Woodson and his team have a tough three-game stretch ahead, with No. 1 Purdue at home, at No. 15 Wisconsin, and at No. 10 Illinois. Indiana is still looking for its first Quad 1 win, and they have three big chances to get that right here. Then, we take a look at what Coach Woodson had to say following the Hoosiers win over Minnesota on Friday night. He talks about Mackenz...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 610
On today's BONUS episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the 74-62 win for Mike Woodson and his Indiana Hoosiers over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Hoosiers used elite defense and outside shot making to improve to 4-2 in conference play and continue the high-level of play at home in Assembly Hall. Then, Jacob gives his likes and dislikes from the game for the Hoosiers. Some likes include the balance on offense between Kel'el Ware, Malik Reneau, and Mackenzie Mgbako. Mgbako led...
Jan 13, 2024•18 min•Ep. 609
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins previews the matchup inside of Assembly Hall tonight as Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Can Coach Woodson win his fourth straight against Minnesota? It will take a much better effort from players like Xavier Johnson and Trey Galloway than what we saw on Tuesday vs Rutgers. Then, we dive into keys to the game for the Hoosiers, who have played much better at home this year than on the road. Jacob believes this...
Jan 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 608
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins claims that Head Coach Mike Woodson is making bad decisions right now for Indiana Basketball. The inconsistent substitutions during games is hurting the team's chemistry and flow during game action. Woodson also was reluctant to answer questions about it following the loss to Rutgers on Tuesday. Then, we continue diving into the coaching job of Woodson so far, who claims he can't play starters for 40 minutes. Jacob believes players like Kel'e...
Jan 11, 2024•29 min•Ep. 607
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins takes a dive into the disastrous performance by Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers team as they lose to Rutgers on the road. We discuss how that is as bad of a performance as you will see by a team on the road in college basketball this season, as all of the problems on this team came out at once. Malik Reneau, Kel'el Ware, and Mackenzie Mgbako all led the Hoosiers with 13 points on the night. Then, we continue digesting the numbers from the los...
Jan 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 606
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins tells you why the Indiana Hoosiers and Head Coach Mike Woodson will show why they are a top-4 team in the Big Ten right now when they travel to Rutgers tonight. The Hoosiers currently sit at fourth in the conference, while Rutgers sits in last. These are the types of games Indiana Basketball has to win if they want to remain at the top. Then, we continue breaking down the matchup and why these are the types of games good teams win. What happe...
Jan 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 605
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins discusses the news of 5-Star Center Derik Queen pushing his decision date back to February. The No. 12 ranked player in the class of 2024 has narrowed his top-four schools down to Indiana, Kansas, Houston, and Maryland. We highlight what he could bring to the Hoosiers next year, and why he may consider a different place to play other than Bloomington. Then, we break down the postgame comments from Head Coach Mike Woodson following the win for...
Jan 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 604
On today's BONUS episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins recaps the biggest win of the season so far for the Indiana Hoosiers, as Mike Woodson's squad defeats Ohio State 71-65. We look at the best performers from the game for Indiana, which included a game-high 23 points for Malik Reneau and 18 points in the second game back from injury for Xavier Johnson. Then, Jacob gives his likes and dislikes from the win for Indiana. Some likes include seeing Johnson perform so well and being a major rea...
Jan 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 603
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins previews the big home matchup for Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball, as the Hoosiers host the Ohio State Buckeyes. It's time for this Indiana team to pick themselves up and forget about what happened on Wednesday on the road in Nebraska, and rebound in from of the home crowd. This is a chance to win back some fans inside of Assembly Hall. Then, we go over the biggest keys to victory for this Indiana team as they try to take down a talented ...
Jan 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 602
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the embarrassing performance for Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball as the Hoosiers lose to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 86-70. Indiana started out nicely, but Nebraska hit big shots thanks to Keisei Tominaga going off for 28 points to lead all scorers. We discuss Kel'el Ware returning to action coming off a sickness, and Xavier Johnson returned after missing significant time due to injury. Ware led all Hoosiers in scoring with 20, ...
Jan 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 601
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins tells why Indiana Basketball Forward Malik Reneau has a chance to have another career night in points for the Hoosiers when they travel to take on the Cornhuskers of Nebraska. We discuss his dominant performance against Kennesaw State, and how he might have a major size advantage if Nebraska's leading scorer and tallest player Rienk Mast can't go. Then, Jacob gives the other keys to the game for the Hoosiers, including a heavy dose of paint t...
Jan 03, 2024•27 min•Ep. 600
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins gives you the top five remaining Big Ten games remaining on the schedule for Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball, and why the home game vs Purdue is the most important game of the year. He discusses why that game is so important for multiple reasons, and also breaks down the second most important game remaining: the home game against Wisconsin. Then, we continue going through the list as the Hoosiers get set to crank up conference play once a...
Jan 02, 2024•27 min•Ep. 599
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins gives you his three New Years resolutions for the Indiana Hoosiers and college athletics as a whole. The first resolution, or change, we'd like to see in 2024 is better execution of the offense for Indiana Basketball. Mike Woodson has to do a better job of running plays that pair with the strengths of this team: height. The ball must move around the perimeter more from players like Gabe Cupps and Trey Galloway, and work it inside to Kel'el Wa...
Dec 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 598
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins is joined by Andy Patton, co-host of the Locked On College Basketball podcast and the host of the Locked On Zags podcast. Andy gives his thoughts on Mike Woodson's Indiana Basketball team up to this point, and breaks down his likes and dislikes. He talks about how the injury of Xavier Johnson has really impacted this team in a negative way. Then, the guys discuss their over and under achievers so far in this college basketball season. Jacob a...
Dec 28, 2023•29 min•Ep. 597
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the new signees for Head Coach Curt Cignetti and Indiana Football after a busy early signing day for the new head coach. The program signed 33 total new players, a combination of high school recruits and transfer portal players. Jacob explains why it is important that a majority of them will be here in the spring to begin practicing for next season. Then, we take a look at the latest ESPN Bracketology from Joe Lunardi, and discuss...
Dec 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 596
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins tells you what he thinks should be on all Indiana Hoosiers fans Christmas lists... and why having a Big Ten title run on there isn't crazy! He breaks down how Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers can get hot during conference play if Kel'el Ware and Malik Reneau continue playing good basketball. How far can this Indiana team make it once the Big Ten tournament comes along in March? Then, we discuss the second thin...
Dec 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 595
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the magnificent three-point shooting for Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers in the 83-66 win over the North Alabama Lions. Malik Reneau led all scorers with 25 points, thanks to making all four of his three-point attempts. The Hoosiers made 12 of their 24 attempts from behind the arc, easily the best performance so far this season. Trey Galloway led the team in assists with nine. Then, we give our likes and dislikes from the victory....
Dec 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 594
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins previews the matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the North Alabama Lions inside of Assembly Hall. There's one message: just win the game. After letting Morehead State almost get the upset on Tuesday, it's time for Mike Woodson's squad to play with some urgency and put together a full 40 minutes of basketball against a team they are supposed to beat. The Hoosiers will have a major height advantage in this matchup against the Lions, which ...
Dec 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 593
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins reacts to the Indiana Hoosiers Men's Basketball 69-68 win over Morehead State. We discuss the embarrassing effort from Mike Woodson's squad, and why this is frustrating because it's not the first time. The Hoosiers were bailed out by a season-high 18 points off the bench from Anthony Walker, helping the team overcome slow nights from Malike Reneau and Gabe Cupps. Then, we give likes and dislikes from the win, including the poor first-half eff...
Dec 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 592
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins previews the matchup against Morehead State for Head Coach Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball. It's time to recover from the back-to-back losses to Auburn and Kansas and start having fun again playing basketball. The Hoosiers have to defend the three-point shot in this game, as the Eagles shoot 37% as a team, with multiple starters shooting over 40% from behind the arc. Then, Jacob gives you his keys to victory for the Hoosiers in this match...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 591
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins asks the question: "what now?" for Head Coach Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball as they drop two straight games. The Hoosiers outplayed the Kansas Jayhawks for most of the game Saturday, thanks to a career day from Trey Galloway. This team has to find a positive spin on this loss and find ways to learn and grow moving forward into three very winnable games before the start of Big Ten play. Then, we look at what Coach Woodson said following ...
Dec 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 590
On today's BONUS episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins reacts to the heartbreaking loss for Indiana Basketball as the Hoosiers lose to Kansas, 75-71. We discuss the career day for Senior Guard Trey Galloway, who led all scorers with 28 points in his best game as a Hoosier. Head Coach Mike Woodson coached a great game today, and learned a lot from the loss against Auburn. Head Coach Bill Self, All-American candidate Hunter Dickinson, and the Jayhawks stayed calm in a tough Assembly Hall envi...
Dec 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 589
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins previews the HUGE matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks, as Head Coach Mike Woodson and his squad host Bill Self and the Jayhawks in Assembly Hall. This is a big opportunity to respond for the Hoosiers after the embarrassing loss to Auburn a week ago, this time it will be in front of one of the best home environments in college basketball. Then, we discuss the biggest keys to victory for Indiana in this game. How ...
Dec 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 588
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the contract details for new Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti. He signed a six-year contract with many incentives across those six years including six-win seasons and bowl game wins. How did Indiana protect themselves in case Cignetti is fired or leaves for another job, and is this an overall good contract? Then, we take a look at the latest NCAA Football Transfer Portal and give updates on who is looking for a new school, and wh...
Dec 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 587
On todays episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins discusses the latest rumblings from Indiana fans with the question: is Mike Woodson's coaching the problem for Indiana Basketball right now? There have been multiple instances of breakdowns in scheme and decision making have led to negatives for the Hoosiers, like taking out Malik Reneau and Kel"el Ware early against Auburn. We discuss the scheme of Coach Woodson in the last few games, and what he can do to adjust before playing Kansas this we...
Dec 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 586
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins discusses the possibility of Indiana Basketball and Head Coach Mike Woodson finishing top-5 in the Big Ten this season. How realistic is it for this team to continue the hot start in the conference, thanks to wins over Maryland and Michigan? The Hoosiers are still 7-2 overall, while the rest of the conference, and college basketball, are struggling early. Then, we look at the current Big Ten standings as non-conference play is back. Are there...
Dec 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 585
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins takes a deeper dive into the Auburn loss for the Indiana Hoosiers. How crucial was Auburn's depth in this game, and how did it impact what the Hoosiers wanted to do? Plus, Mike Woodson and Indiana didn't have the depth to compete, especially with sixth year Senior Guard Xavier Johnson not playing in the game. Then, we look at how this team can learn from this massive loss, and how everyone around the program can be held accountable. Why did C...
Dec 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 584
On today's BONUS episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins breaks down the pitiful performance for Mike Woodson's Indiana Basketball team as they get blown out by Auburn in Atlanta, 104-76. We ask the simple question: What was that? We take a look at the stats from the game and the trends throughout the Holiday Hoopsgiving event. What happened to the Hoosiers in this game, and how can it improve? Indiana had multiple players in double figures, including Kel'el Ware and Mackenzie Mgbako. They al...
Dec 10, 2023•18 min•Ep. 583
On today's episode of Locked On Hoosiers, Jacob Goins tells you why Indiana Basketball and Head Coach Mike Woodson can BEAT Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Tigers in Atlanta. The Hoosiers travel to Atlanta to take on the Tigers in the Holiday Hoopsgiving event, and will most likely be an underdog in the game. One team is on a four-game winning streak, while the other is coming off a loss to Appalachian State on the road. Then, we dive into the matchups that will play major factors in this game. Kel'e...
Dec 08, 2023•27 min•Ep. 582
