Snubbed Hoosiers: Why Miami (OH) Gets the Nod
The article argues that the NCAA Tournament’s 68-team field is already bloated and that Indiana’s late-season collapse—losing six of seven games and failing to win away from Assembly Hall—renders the Hoosiers unworthy. It suggests Miami (OH), which dominated the MAC before stumbling in its conference quarterfinal, is more deserving, as the Redhawks actually show up and compete, unlike a sputtering Indiana squad. Ultimately, the author urges the selection committee to ditch the Big Ten’s automatic cred and reward a team that earned its stripes with an unbeaten regular season.
Imagine a world where your tournament ticket gets ripped up because you lost to everyone but the mascot. That’s Indiana’s fate, folks, while Miami (OH) might waltz in on a wave of “we actually showed up” swagger. Apparently, playing in a Power Five conference is less important than not embarrassing yourself—who knew? So let’s raise a glass to the Redhawks and pour one out for the Hoosiers: may their bracket dreams be as full of air as their campus squirrels.
Inside DeVries’ Plan to Reinvent Indiana Hoops
After a 74–61 loss to Northwestern likely ends Indiana’s season, coach Darian DeVries faces rebuilding a roster that will lose its top five scorers and starting point guard. With only one returning player averaging at least five points, the emphasis shifts to the transfer portal to add size, depth and interior physicality. DeVries brings in three high-school recruits and has the help of ex–Pacers exec Ryan Carr, but must overcome middling results and NIL challenges to craft a competitive 2026–27 squad and step up from his initial 18–14 season.
Ah, the transfer portal—college basketball’s clearance rack of talent. DeVries is on a scavenger hunt for giants and glue-guys, as if Indiana’s roster was a jigsaw puzzle missing half its pieces. And don’t forget that shiny NIL carrot dangling in front of prospects: “Come to Bloomington, where the corn is plentiful and the scholarship money is negotiable!” With an ex-Pacers bean counter on payroll, the Hoosiers’ rebuild promises to be equal parts draft board analysis and black-market deal-making. March on, coach—just hope this portal doesn’t resemble a thrift-store bargain bin.
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