Welcome to another edition of our IU sports roundup, where we break down the top stories from the past week in Hoosier athletics. This week, we dive into exhibition matchups, coaching moves, NBA deals, and more. Let's get into it:
Hoosiers Set for Exhibition Showdowns
Indiana University is gearing up for some non-conference action with a couple of exhibition games lined up. First, the Hoosiers will face Western Kentucky in Evansville on Sunday, October 25, at the Ford Center.
This matchup, while not affecting their official record, is a great opportunity for the team to fine-tune their strategies. Another exhibition is scheduled at Assembly Hall against Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf from Canada on July 15, as part of their preparation for a trip to Peru.
Adding to the excitement, IU will also clash with North Carolina in Indianapolis on October 18. These games are a prelude to a season that includes matchups against Eastern Illinois, Bellarmine, Syracuse, Kentucky, and Bowling Green.
Dusty May Takes His Talents to the NBA
In a significant move within the Big Ten, former IU manager Dusty May has left his coaching position at Michigan to join the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. This transition leaves Michigan in a tricky spot, with assistant coach Mike Boynton stepping up as interim head coach. May's departure is a notable shift, considering his recent success with Michigan's national title run.
Hoosiers Ink Exhibit 10 Deals
While no Hoosiers were selected in last week's NBA draft, Tucker Devries and Lamar Wilkerson have secured Exhibit 10 contracts. Devries heads to Boston, while Wilkerson joins Oklahoma City. These contracts are essentially one-year, non-guaranteed deals that allow players to attend training camp and potentially join the team's G-League affiliate, offering a pathway to the NBA.
Big Ten and Hoosier Season Preview
The Inside the Hall series continues to provide insights into the Big Ten landscape, highlighting top contenders like Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State. Meanwhile, Indiana is poised for a strong season, thanks to a robust transfer portal class featuring Markus Burton and Jaeden Mustaf, and the return of key player Trent Sisley. The Hoosiers also welcome a promising freshman class, including Prince-Alexander Moody and Vaughn Karvala, who are expected to make immediate contributions.
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Hoosier Roundup
In other IU sports news, the women's soccer team has announced its conference schedule for next spring, along with an early-season tournament appearance. The softball team has bolstered its roster with a new transfer signing. Additionally, former IU women's basketball standout Shay Ciezki made a memorable WNBA debut with a late 3-pointer against the Fever.
Thanks for joining us for this week's IU sports update. We'll be back next week with more coverage and insights. Until then, enjoy the action and support your Hoosiers!
In Other News...
Indiana Just Landed A Massive National Spotlight Moment
Indiana has a fresh national-stage reminder that its recent rise has reached beyond Bloomington. ESPNs early 2026 ESPY nominations put multiple Indiana-connected figures in the spotlight, with former Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza drawing notice in two separate individual categories and the football program earning a place among the nations top teams. Add former IU basketball standout OG Anunoby to the list, and it becomes a pretty strong showing for an athletic department that has been pushing itself back into bigger conversations.
Mendozas double nomination speaks to how quickly his profile has grown, while the football teams presence in the Best Team field gives the program another platform after a perfect championship run. Indiana will have plenty of company among the nominees, with the category crowded by recent winners and title teams, but just getting into that mix says plenty about where the Hoosiers stand right now. The only real question is how much more hardware this burst of attention can bring back to Bloomington when the awards are handed out. [Read more 🡒]
Indiana Just Lost Another Experienced Arm To The Portal
Indianas pitching depth took another hit this offseason as an experienced arm moved on after one year in Bloomington. The left-handed reliever had already bounced from Delaware to Indiana, and he entered the portal after his latest stop with the Hoosiers, part of the wider roster churn that has become a constant for programs trying to keep veteran bullpen pieces in place.
His departure adds another layer to Indianas search for reliability on the mound, especially with a pitcher who had already logged a few seasons of college baseball and could give a staff some stability. Instead, he is headed to USC for his fifth collegiate season, while the Hoosiers are left to sort through another turnover point as the roster continues to take shape. [Read more 🡒]
Vaughn Karvala Faces One Big Test To Earn Indiana Minutes
Vaughn Karvala arrived at Indiana with the kind of profile that usually gets attention right away: a highly regarded freshman who committed and signed in November and brings the athleticism and scoring pop that made him one of the more intriguing names in the class. For the Hoosiers, though, the excitement around his arrival comes with an immediate reality, since freshmen are walking into a roster built around experienced transfers who have already spent multiple years at the high-major level.
That makes Karvalas path to minutes less about reputation than readiness. His talent gives Indiana another upside piece to develop, but the first challenge is simply finding a way to break into the rotation ahead of older, more seasoned options. The Hoosiers will keep watching how he adjusts, because his role could grow quickly if he shows he can handle the physical side of college basketball and keep his game translating against adults. [Read more 🡒]