5 Questions Facing IU Basketball Heading Down the Stretch
As the Indiana Hoosiers approach the end of the regular season with a 17-9 record, questions arise about their NCAA Tournament chances, player injuries, and coaching effectiveness. Key issues include the team’s need to win three of five remaining games, the enigmatic status of players Tayton Conerway and Trent Sisley, and redefining success for the program.
Hoosiers’ Flaws Exploited in Blow Out Loss at No. 8 Illinois
On February 15, 2026, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 71-51, capitalizing on a significant rebounding advantage. Indiana struggled offensively, particularly in the second half, scoring only 20 points and failing to convert good looks. Coach Darian DeVries emphasized the need for tougher play and improved performance on the boards.
Hoosiers Prepare for Sunday Trip to No. 8 Illinois
Darian DeVries took to Zoom on Friday afternoon as the Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball team prepares to face the eighth ranked Illinois Fighting Illini Sunday afternoon in Champaign.
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 […]
Lamar WilkerHIM Dominates against Oregon
Lamar Wilkerson had quite the performance against Oregon on Monday night. The senior guard fell just short of tying his career high of 44 with 41 points, leading the Hoosiers to a 92-74 victory over the Ducks.
Second Half Efficiency Helps Hoosiers Handle Ducks 92-74
“We’ve really found an identity on both ends of the floor,” Darian DeVries said. “Our floor spacing has been better. Ball movement has been better. Defensively, we’re more connected. There’s still work to do, but I like the effort they give every day. Even during the losing streak, they never came to practice with their heads down. They came to work, they came to get better, and they came to win the next one.”
Hoosiers Survive Overtime Scare Against Wisconsin
It took an excruciating 45 minutes, but the Hoosiers pulled out a resume-building win over Wisconsin on Saturday. Without Tayton Conerway, who was a late scratch due to illness, the Hoosiers needed big games from Conor Enright and Lamar Wilkerson. The Hoosiers got big games from both, just perhaps not in the way they were expecting.
Physicality Lifts Hoosiers to 78-77 Win over Wisconsin Despite Late Stumble
“Sam was tremendous in that second half,” Indiana coach Darian DeVries said. “We were able to take advantage of a few switches. That’s why they were able to stay in front of us a little better; they were switching more. Then, we were able to throw it inside, and the guys did a good job–we ran a few things to try to get it to him, and we got it to him. Sam did the rest from there.
When IU Needed it Most Conor Enright Gave it His All
On January 27, 2026, Indiana Hoosiers guard Conor Enright played a crucial role in a win against Purdue Boilermakers, scoring vital points during a tense stretch. Despite battling cramps, Enright’s defensive efforts and timely three-pointer helped secure the victory, showcasing his grit and importance to the team amid the rivalry.
Nick Dorn: The Boilermaker Buster
The IU vs. Purdue game is where Indiana legends are born. Play well in this game and your name will be remembered in Bloomington forever. After his performance on Tuesday, Nick Dorn may have just added his name to that list.