Hoosiers Hang Up the Court Shoes Early
Indiana’s basketball season under first-year coach Darian DeVries ended at 18-14 after being left out of the NCAA Tournament. Despite midseason Quad 1 wins over Purdue, UCLA and Wisconsin, the Hoosiers lost six of their final seven and fell to Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament. Opting against NIT or other postseason bids, the team said farewell to six seniors and eyes a roster shake-up through the transfer portal.
The Hoosiers didn’t so much decline other postseason invitations as politely ghost them. It’s like swiping left on Tinder after your date cancels—sure, there were other fish in the sea (NIT, College Basketball Crown), but who needs romance when you can binge-watch spring break reruns? Coach DeVries and co. now embark on the transfer portal Tinder quest, hoping to swipe right on talent that actually shows up for dates—er, games.
Hoosier Star’s Draft Day Rollercoaster
Wideout Omar Cooper Jr., a key cog in Indiana’s 16-0 national title run, declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after a stellar combine and college career. While mocks from ESPN and CBS peg him in the late first round, concerns over drops, size (6’0″, 200 lbs) and quarterback talent juicing stats suggest he may slide. One projection slots him to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 64, though teams like Tennessee, Las Vegas and New Orleans lurk.
Omar Cooper Jr. is walking into draft week like someone who finished a group project alone: “Sure, I ran a 4.43 40, caught 69 passes and vaulted 37 inches into the air—but I blame the quarterback, system, alignment and gravity for any shortcomings.” The Seahawks reportedly want him to replace Cooper Kupp, because nothing screams “fresh start” like renaming your WR corps “Omar & Co.”
Ballpark Blues in Eugene
After a 12-4 win over Wright State, Indiana baseball traveled to Oregon and was swept in three close games (3-2, 5-1, 7-6). The Hoosiers fell to 7-12 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play despite playing error-free defense in Eugene. Their bullpen blew leads twice, highlighting late-game struggles. Indiana’s next test is a midweek matchup against Vanderbilt.
Watching Indiana baseball’s weekend was like attending a fancy dinner where the maître d’ removes your plate just as you’re about to eat. Yes, you fielded flawlessly—zero errors!—but forgot the tiny detail of scoring more runs than the other team. The bullpen, apparently taking “hold the lead” as more of an optional recommendation, turned easy victories into extended batting practice for the Ducks.
AD Dolson Earns His Glittering Badge
Indiana’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Scott Dolson, was named the 2026 NACDA FBS Division I Athletic Director of the Year—the first in school history. He navigated COVID-19, NIL, the transfer portal and revenue-sharing while ushering in a 16-0 football national championship, a first Big Ten title in 58 years, and the program’s first Heisman. Under his lead, six NCAA individual champions emerged, 13 of 24 teams placed top two in the Big Ten, and he served in key national leadership roles.
Scott Dolson’s trophy shelf now resembles a Vegas buffet—so many awards, you lose count. He’s been busy steering IU through NIL, revenue-sharing and the occasional meteor strike, all while coaching from the comfort of the administrative wing. Legend has it he once whispered “Go Hoosiers” into a bookshelf and it instantly learned how to manage a football dynasty.
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