The Indiana Hoosiers are receiving love in Top-25 rankings this offseason, after adding Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice through the portal and bringing back Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako. This roster is one of the best in the country, but now fans are waiting to see if the team comes together to be competitive. Jacob Goins tells you why he believes Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers are a Top-25 team heading into next season, and what he needs to do to have his team ready to play. Kel'el Ware shined a...
May 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 700
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball are already working in the 2026 recruiting class, now going after Anthony Thompson from Ohio. The rising Junior has taken a visit to Indiana, along with Cincinatti, Ohio State, and others. He has grown over four inches and added 30 pounds this offseason, and believes he can add more. Jacob Goins breaks down the game of Thompson, who is expected to blow up in the rankings next season. The Hoosiers were on him early, can they use that to their advantage? We get ...
May 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 699
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball crushed the transfer portal this offseason, adding Oumar Ballo, Kanaan Carlyle, Myles Rice, and Luke Goode. The college basketball world has taken notice, as the Hoosiers continue to be ranked in top-five lists for their portal success. Jacob Goins tells you what it means for others to notice what the Hoosiers are doing, and how Indiana can keep it up. Former Point Guard Xavier Johnson had some interesting quotes about his days at Indiana, and calls out the fa...
May 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 698
Head Coach Curt Cignetti and Indiana Football have secured on official visit from 5-Star Quarterback Julian Lewis, the longtime USC commit. One of the highest rated QB's in the 2025 class, he's set to be in Bloomington the weekend of May 31st. Can the Hoosiers land one of their biggest football recruits ever? Jacob Goins discusses what it means for Indiana Football to get a visitor like this, and what the Hoosiers need to do to make sure it goes well. New football facility upgrades are in the wo...
May 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 697
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball have been actively recruiting 4-star Guard Braylon Mullins, but now the rest of the college basketball world has discovered him as well. Can the Hoosiers fight off programs like Duke and UCONN to land the in-state Shooting Guard? Jacob Goins breaks down the game of Mullins, and what it would mean for Indiana to bring him home. We look at the final rankings for incoming Freshman Bryson Tucker, and evaluate the current roster for Indiana Basketball heading into ...
May 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 696
The Indiana Hoosiers have brought in Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle through the transfer portal, and brought back Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako. With the roster, on top of other factors, can Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball win the Big Ten title next year? Jacob Goins gives you three reasons why the Hoosiers can compete and win the Big Ten conference next season. The roster will be one of the best in the conference, the opponents line up how you want them, and the coaching an...
May 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 695
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball added some key pieces through the transfer portal: Oumar Ballo, Kanaan Carlyle, Myles Rice, and Luke Goode. Which one is the best addition, and where do the others rank so far? Jacob Goins ranks the transfer portal additions so far for Indiana Basketball, while breaking down what each players impact could be next season. He tells why the guards Rice and Carlyle will instantly make the team better, and how Ballo is the perfect replacement for Kel'el Ware. Final...
May 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 694
Could more good news be on the way for Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball? The Hoosiers have started receiving predictions for Bellarmine transfer Langdon Hatton, who would become the backup for Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau this season. Jacob Goins gives his take on Hatton and what he could bring to Bloomington, and also gives his prediction on if the Hoosiers land him. Two big tournaments for high school basketball were happening this weekend: The adidas 3SSb in Birmingham, Alabama and the Nik...
May 06, 2024•27 min•Ep. 693
Clemson transfer Alex Hemenway is set to visit Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball on May 14th. The 43% 3-pt shooter is also visiting Vanderbilt and Maryland, places that potentially could have more to offer. Hemenway could join the portal class of Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle. Jacob Goins gives his thoughts on Hemenway visiting Indiana, and what the Indiana native could bring to Bloomington. We break down some interesting comments from Indiana AD Scott Dolson about Mike Woodson, ...
May 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 692
As the Summer approaches, Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball are eyeing big 2025 high school recruits. At the top of the list is Meleek Thomas, a top-10 guard from Pennsylvania who says he wants to take an official visit to Indiana. The Hoosiers are also gaining interest from top-25 players at this weeks Nike EYBL tournament in Memphis. Jacob Goins gives his thoughts on Thomas and others for Indiana Basketball, and why it's crucial the Hoosiers go land big-time high school players. Indiana Athl...
May 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 691
The Indiana Hoosiers have added big names from the transfer portal this offseason, like Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle. So we ask the question: how many wins has Mike Woodson added to this Indiana Basketball team going into next season? Jacob Goins looks back at last year's schedule for the Hoosiers and tells you where this current roster would have gotten wins that last year's team couldn't get. Oumar Ballo officially signs with Indiana, while Curt Cignetti feels the negative impac...
Apr 30, 2024•26 min•Ep. 690
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers continue to make waves in the transfer portal, now landing Luke Goode from Illinois. The Hoosiers are also in contact with Clemson transfer Alex Hemenway, along with Monmouth transfer Nikita Konstantynovskyi. Jacob Goins gives his takes on the latest portal chatter for the Indiana Hoosiers, as Woody and his staff got another commit over the weekend. They continue to work in the portal, trying to fill the final two roster spots to add on to the number one ran...
Apr 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 689
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers are hosting Illinois transfer Luke Goode. Goode would join Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle in a stacked transfer portal class if he chooses the Hoosiers. The 6 foot 7 forward shot 39 percent from three last season, and would boost the bench for Coach Woodson and his staff. Jacob Goins updates you on the visit from Goode, and what he thinks will happen in his recruitment. The Hoosiers are still being praised for this haul in the portal, but what o...
Apr 26, 2024•26 min•Ep. 688
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers have not only been in the transfer portal, but also on the road recruiting high school talent. Seeing players like Jalen Haralson, Darius Adams, Braylon Mullins, and Trent Sisley this week. Can the Hoosiers land some big time recruits for the 2025 class? Jacob Goins gives you his thoughts on what these four players could bring to Bloomington, and how Indiana can finally land commitments from high school players. Coach Woodson comments on Myles Rice and Kanaa...
Apr 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 687
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers have been active in the transfer portal, landing Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice, along with Kanaan Carlyle, and the college basketball world is taking notice. What are people saying about the Hoosiers after they have revamped their roster going into 2024-2025? Jacob Goins is joined by Andy Patton of Locked On College Basketball to break down the additions so far, and speculate what else could be coming soon. Plus, the guys break down the latest news around the B...
Apr 24, 2024•29 min•Ep. 686
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball have done well in the portal, but need help in 3-pt shooting. The Hoosiers are after Luke Goode from Illinois to help fill the void, along with Zach Anderson from Florida Gulf Coast. Add that to the class already of Oumar Ballo, Myles Rice, and Kanaan Carlyle, and the Hoosiers would undoubtedly have the No. 1 class in the portal. Jacob Goins highlights the portal targets Goode and Andeson, and how their shooting ability would help the Hoosiers this winter. Plu...
Apr 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 685
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers have become the Transfer Portal champs, landing another commitment. This one from Kanaan Carlyle, the Stanford guard who steps in to start immediately with Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice. The Hoosiers seem to have their starting five complete, but are they done in the portal? Jacob Goins tells you why the Hoosiers are dominating the portal this Spring, and what the current roster looks like for Woody and company. The portal class is ranked No. 1 in the country f...
Apr 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 684
The Indiana Hoosiers continue to be active in the transfer portal, pursuing names like Connor Essegian from Wisconsin and Elijah Malone from Grace. After adding Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice, Mike Woodson and his staff are looking to fill the last remaining spots on the roster for next season. Jacob Goins highlights Essegian and Malone from the portal, and how they could become major additions to the roster for the Hoosiers. Bryson Tucker officially signed with Indiana, plus Curt Cignetti held his ...
Apr 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 683
Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice have made the Indiana Basketball roster top-5 in the Big Ten going into next season. With those additions, plus Bryson Tucker entering as a freshman, with Malik Reneau and Mackenzie Mgbako coming back, the Indiana Hoosiers will have one of the most competitive rosters in the conference. Jacob Goins tells you why Mike Woodson's team will have some of the most talent next season in the Big ten with the additions of Ballo and Rice. We discuss the upcoming and recent visit...
Apr 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 682
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers land Oumar Ballo from the transfer portal. The No. 1 player in the portal, Ballo will be an immediate starter at Center next season for the Hoosiers, replacing Kel'el Ware. Ballo will play beside Malik Reneau down low, along with new transfer Guard Myles Rice. Jacob Goins gives you his take on Ballo committing to Indiana, and what he will bring next season. What sort of rotations could we see with this roster from Coach Woodson, and what are the concerns som...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 681
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers now seem to be shifting focus to Indiana State transfer guard Ryan Conwell, after Connor Hickman committed to Cincinnati. The Hoosiers need a floor spacing guard like Conwell, and seem to be pushing hard for him. Woodson and company are still surging to land Oumar Ballo as well. Jacob Goins gives you the latest updates on the transfer portal for Indiana Basketball, and what fans should expect in the next few days. Is more news coming soon for this team, or w...
Apr 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 680
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Washington State transfer Myles Rice has committed to Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers. The Pac-12 Freshman of the Year will bring instant offense to Bloomington, alongside Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau. The first pick up for the Hoosiers in the portal, but are they done? Jacob Goins reacts to the news of Rice joining the Hoosiers, and how he makes the team significantly better. Could he be the Point Guard of the future in Bloomington? Plus, who else is Woodson after in the portal? 0:00 My...
Apr 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 679
Arizona transfer Oumar Ballo is visiting Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers this weekend. The 7-foot Center averaged a double-double last year for the Wildcats, and would be a massive addition next to Malik Reneau in Bloomington next season. He is one of many visitors over the next couple of weeks, including Pharrel Payne and Amari Williams. Jacob Goins previews the visit for Ballo, and what this means for the Hoosiers. We also talk about Leland Walker, the Eastern Kentucky transfer who is be...
Apr 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 678
Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers now have four confirmed visitors from the transfer portal, including Connor Hickman, Kanaan Carlye, Amari Williams, and now Pharrel Payne from Minnesota. The Hoosiers have been in contact with dozens more, and are trying to get more visits scheduled. Jacob Goins previews the visits for Indiana and what it would mean to start getting some commitments. We also ponder on what happens if the Hoosiers swing and miss on major portal players? Plus, Quarterback upda...
Apr 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 677
John Calipari is out at Kentucky, and all Indiana fans want to know: is Boogie Fland leaving the Wildcats, and could he come to the Hoosiers? As a top-30 player in the country, he's not the only one considering leaving Kentucky after being blindsided. Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers will be involved, along with a lot of other programs around the country. Jacob Goins gives you his thoughts on Fland possibly leaving Kentucky and what it would look like with him at Indiana. Plus, the Hoosiers reached...
Apr 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 676
Mike Woodson and Indiana Basketball must go get Kentucky transfer Aaron Bradshaw. The 7-foot-1 Center played one season under John Calipari at Kentucky, but was the No. 6 player coming out of high school in 2023 as the No. 1 Center in the country. He could be the perfect replacement for Kel'el Ware, who is leaving for the NBA Jacob Goins tells you why the Hoosiers need to go get Bradshaw, and why he would fit the system perfectly. Plus, how does the Calipari news impact Indiana Basketball moving...
Apr 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 675
Mike Woodson's job as the Indiana Hoosiers basketball coach is now dependent on his success in the transfer portal. Getting players like Myles Rice and Amari Williams is crucial to not have repeats of last year with a short rotation of Kel'el Ware and Trey Galloway. Jacob Goins discusses why Woody must land big time players, or the season could be over before it even starts. Plus, the lady Hoosiers had a scare in losing Head Coach Teri Moren to Tennessee, and a pick for the National Championship...
Apr 08, 2024•25 min•Ep. 674
The Indiana Hoosiers have numerous visits scheduled from transfer portal targets, including Amari Williams and Kanaan Carlyle, so is good news finally on the way for Mike Woodson? Plus the Hoosiers have reached out to Kentucky Transfer Adou Thiero and St. Louis Transfer Gibson Jimerson. Jacob Goins dives into all the latest portal news surrounding Indiana Basketball, and understands why some fans are starting to worry about the lack of news. Plus, more updates on Myles Rice and a prediction on h...
Apr 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 673
The Indiana Hoosiers are targeting Washington State transfer Myles Rice, who is down to just Indiana and Auburn. Rice would be an immediate starter for Mike Woodson, and would fit nicely with Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau. He is the floor general that the Hoosiers were missing last season. Jacob Goins discusses the potential of Rice coming to Bloomington, plus discusses how he can make the Hoosiers instant competitors next season in the Big Ten. Then, we look at more targets in the Transfer Por...
Apr 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 672
