Cream & Crimson Computations: Wilkerson’s Hot Shooting, IUBB Resume Talk and Alexis’ Resurgence
Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson (3) shoots during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1) We find ourselves in a bit of a break between games here after another 2-0 stretch since I last wrote. The Hoosiers escaped Wisconsin after being the beneficiaries […]
Cream & Crimson Computations: Hoosiers Split UCLA and USC Games
The Indiana Hoosiers split their recent West Coast trip, with a significant double overtime win against UCLA, but they faltered against USC. Despite the setback, the team improved its NCAA NET ranking, highlighted by players like Conor Enright excelling in assists and Lamar Wilkerson’s scoring prowess. They’ll face Wisconsin next.
Cream & Crimson Computations: IUBB Metrics After Beating Purdue
Indiana Hoosiers basketball achieved a crucial victory over Purdue, marking their first quad-one win this season. The team improved its NET ranking to 33rd, enhancing their tournament prospects. Guard Nick Dorn has excelled, leading the Big Ten in three-point percentage. Indiana ranks second among Big Ten jobs, reflecting its strong program heritage.
Isaiah “Bones” Jones Patiently Waited For His Moment
By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1) There are plenty of things to be amazed by when you consider how the entire landscape of Indiana University football has changed since Curt Cignetti stepped on campus just over two years ago, but something that has always stood out to me in this culture shift is the way Cignetti has […]
Chatter From the Other Sideline: Rose Bowl vs Alabama
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer praised Indiana’s football program and its head coach, Curt Cignetti, highlighting their impressive progress. In a press conference, he discussed Indiana’s effective rushing attack and offensive line cohesion, attributing their success to strong coaching and player confidence. DeBoer reflected on his appreciation for past experiences that shaped his coaching journey.
Cream & Crimson Computations: IU Takes a Fall on the Road
Unfortunately, in the first test of the conference slate, the Hoosiers played uninspiring basketball and lost to a likely below-average Minnesota team in The Barn. So, where does this leave us from an analytical standpoint? Let’s take a look.
Chatter From the Other Sideline: Ohio State
Let’s take a look at some of the quotes that Ohio State’s head coach Ryan Day had to say that referenced Indiana specifically in his Monday press conference.
Cream & Crimson Computations: What the Early IUBB Metrics Say about the 4-0 Hoosiers
There is never a shortage of metrics/data/analytics in sports these days, and perhaps no place is that more true than in basketball. If you disagree, just ask the midrange jumper how its approval rating has been doing lately.
DeVries Hoping the Hoosiers Get Off to a Faster Start
A new era of Indiana hoops officially tips off tomorrow as Darian DeVries’ new look Hoosiers will take the floor for a game that will officially count in the win/loss column for the first time. After an offseason that included an entirely new roster and coaching staff, a trip to Puerto Rico, a couple of scrimmages, and all the other aspects of an ever-changing college athletics landscape… it sure will be nice to get actual games underway.
Chatter From the Other Sideline: Penn State
Let’s take a look at some of the quotes that Penn State’s head coach Terry Smith had to say that referenced Indiana specifically in his Monday press conference.