Indiana Sports Beat with Jim Coyle

Indiana Pacers continue to prove doubters wrong, beat Knicks in six, now head to NBA Finals vs OKC. It has already been a spectacular Spring for sports in the State, and it continues with All-Star basketball vs Kentucky in the annual games. College players are reporting for summer workouts, much more.

Pacers hope to finish the Knicks in 6. Will Indiana basketball have a similar look to the Pacers' balance next season? Hoosier football will look a lot different going into next season than it did last year. Todd, Alec, Chris and I get to the Hard Truth!

Hubers was packed! Darian DeVries and Curt Cignetti meet with media and nearly 1,000 fans, AJ Moye and Sherron Wilkerson taking Jeffersonville to new hights, more  

Pacers are 1 game from the NBA Finals with a 3-1 lead over the Knicks, HS All-Stars season is here, Huber's big event tonight. Rick talks about sports teams like the Pacers, & Colts and other sports organizations have helped Indianapolis grown leaps and bounds while just 2-hours South, Louisville has not. 

Catching up from a long weekend of action, Alex Palou wins the Indianapolis 500, the Pacers cough up a 20-point lead and game 3 at home, #iubb to Puerto Rico details, & more.

It's time for the weekend! #Pacers Eastern Conference Finals game 2, Sunday's Indy 500, Alec and Zach with the latest on #iubb & #iufb, more. 

Huge loss for Indianapolis as Jim Irsay passes away at 65. It's a Pacers and Racers week - Indy shocks NY, steals game 1 at the Garden, Carb Day tomorrow at IMS. Fran joins to talk about the potential wave of European basketball players expected to hit the NCAA D1 ranks because of the money. Coach Griff on #iufb, more.

Indiana basketball hitting the recruiting trail harder than in over a decade. Will the Hoosiers have enough to compete in the B1G, vs UofL, UK? Summer workouts, Indy 500. How good will the Indiana BB class of '26 be for recruits? much more

Former IU and current Florida beat writer Kevin Brockway gives his thoughts on Sam Alexis.  Indiana basketball is hitting the recruiting trail hard and doing it the "old fashioned way," in person. Can IU basketball imitate the success of football (Yeah, sounds crazy)? Will European players change the college game? The Indianapolis 500 is days away.  Palou, Newgarden, Schwartzman? More

IU basketball sets up a big visit. The Indianapolis 500 is a week away with a rookie sitting in the P1 spot, and time to prep for the Pacers-Knicks redeaux.

Pacers! Close out Cavs in 5. Troy Williams joins Assembly Ball TBT team. What's it like going into a football season knowing it will be a fun one for IU fans? IUBB bringing in "winners." Say it's so, Joe - MLB makes major about face. We are only a week away from the Indy 500, a few weeks from new players arriving in Bloomington, more.

(Sam Alexis was unable to join today) Team make-up and dynamics replace big names on Indiana basketball roster.  Very reminiscent of Indiana football's run a year ago.   The likelihood of a Pacers-Knicks redeaux looking likely, more

Visit Hard Truth ISB Radio Greg Rakestraw, Dustin Dopirak: Catching up from the weekend as the Pacers obliterate Cleveland with 80 first half points, take 3-1 series lead in NBA Eastern Conference semis. The gates for IMS open tomorrow with action every day. Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden, & Kyle Larson provide the storylines. Much more

5-8-25 ISB Radio with Andy Staples, Bob Kravitz, and Coach Griff.

Pacers shock the NBA, take 2-0 lead over top seeded Cleveland, coming back to Indy for possible sweep? We get you caught up with the latest on recruiting as things begin to slow down, will Darian DeVries go into the season with 1 "big?" B1G outlook, much more

Catching up with the latest from the portal as things begin to slow down, B1G outlook, more

We're back from Churchill Downs and tip off a new week.  DePaul transfer now Hoosier Conor Enright joins to talk about the upcoming season, Dustin Dopirak - Pacers claim home court advantage from Cavs with big road win, and let's get ready for Indy with Greg.

Visit Hard Truth. Darian DeVries adds Rod Clark to his staff from Tennessee, incoming new Hoosier player Josh Harris joins. Coach Griff on Indiana football, & Chris Deari after calling a wild Pacers series-clinching win over Milwaukee. What about Bob? Yep, he's on too

College basketball coaches say player agents "have the juice" and the power right now. #IUBB has a roster built to run and defend. On3's national recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw on what Darian DeVries' has going. Purdue atop many early looks at the top 25. Let's get ready for the Kentucky Derby! Plenty more.

Indiana football adds more 2026 commitments, expect to start hearing more Hoosier names on NFL Draft day. The forecast for Cignetti 2.0 showing clear skies. Indiana basketball gets another commitment, still in need of a "big" or 2. Shedeur Sanders entitled? Say it isn't so. Several NFL teams removed him from their board after meeting him per a report.

Wants to be a part of Indiana legacy rebirth. Assembly Hall made an impression. What else helped shape his decision? Says Darian DeVries "wants to win now!" Thoughts on current team makeup, lots more

It's been kind of quiet on the IUBB front which usually means all-hell is about to break loose, and it has with 2 new IUBB commits. IUFB has the luxury of 'cherry-picking' players of need from the portal. With an entire roster to fill IUBB has not had that, but Darian DeVries is still being very selective thus far. NFL Draft results, more. 

Steve Wiltfong, On3's VP of FB recruiting & transfer portal, joins to talk #IUFB, #B1G, #Boilerup. Coach Griff agrees that Indiana football should see no drop-off, Darian DeVries loading up on #IUBB shooters, Pacers take a 2-0 lead to Milwaukee, lots more.

Who's on first? CBB portal closes, Indiana football picks up a big defensive piece, white Sox add Pat Coogan to their NIL class, more

When one portal closes another one opens, or something like that. #IUFB continues making recruiting inroads, #BoilerUp lands a big one too. #IUBB chatting 'em up, #CBB portal closes today, will we see a late rush?  

College football portal opens, IU lands defensive lineman, what's next? Basketball players on the move as CBB portal nears closing time for entry, Pacers keeping pace in playoffs, Colts prepare for the draft, what did Chris Ballard have to say in pre-draft presser, more.

It's been a pretty good week for Darian DeVries and Indiana basketball. What's mean, what's/who's next? There are still multiple pieces needed to complete the roster. Todd and Zach weigh in. Alec breaks down what the week meant for hoops and talks about Indiana football Spring game wrap-up, lots more.

Darian DeVries continues to fill out his roster - Jamie Shaw from On3 on the bevy of IUBB transfer portal commits this week, what they bring, and what's in store. The Pacers are prepping for the NBA Playoffs, and Bob is, well, Bob, and Indiana football Spring game is tonight.

PLEASE HIT THE LIKE BUTTON! Indiana beats Kentucky in big recruiting battle to spark the rivalry ahead of the series resuming, will this grease the rails for more commits. It appears so as Troy guard Tayton Conerway -- the Sun Belt Player of the Year -- is rumored to be close to committing to Darian DeVries and Indiana next. Indiana football Spring game tomorrow, more

Indiana's Darian DeVries in a head-to-head recruiting battle with Kentucky for Lamar Wilkerson and waiting to hear from others. With plenty of time and more players expected to visit there's no reason for Hoosier fans to worry. But DeVries needs to start winning some recruiting battles. Indiana football's Spring game is just two days away. Is the current college sports system sustainable? Lots more

The latest on Indiana hoops with staffers added and new player names tied to the Hoosiers. Expect commits to start hitting this week, Darian DeVries is obviously going after players that "fit." The Masters goes to extra frames for a historic win. Are the Pacers ready for playoffs? more

Todd Leary brings his weekly thoughts as a former Indiana player. One of the most connected recruiting analysts in the country, On3's Joe Tipton, and Alec Lasley from theHoosier.com/On3 gets you caught up on hoops portal news, Todd Leary on the players that have been added, and ones being looked at, more.

We're all stocked up here, go sell crazy somewhere else. college basketball, portal chatter, who's on IU's "hot board? Coach Griff on IU football, K-Bro & Mike just back from Final Four, Chris on the Pacers as they keep winning, Kravitz on everything, more.

Florida wins the natty after Houston let's it slip away.  Pete Nakos from On3.com joins to talk "portaling," and even some IU football as Pete thinks Mendoza is a huge key for Indiana.  Sports attorney Mit Winter helps us navigate the impending "House Settlement" and what it means for players, schools like Indiana, and beyond. More

We catch up with Dane Fife; what's he up to, thoughts on IUBB, the NCAA tournament, recruiting, more.  Dustin is also keeping up with the Hoosiers as he covers the Pacers, who have won 4 straight. 

It's Fina Four weekend, who's your pick?  More names bouncing around the portal, do not get hung up on "names" as DeVries looks for the right 'fit' for his first Hoosier team.  What about the GM role?  Expect Indiana to make that move, who will it be? Go to theHoosier.com On3 and subscribe now and never miss a thing?

On3.com national basketball analyst Jamie Shaw on the Hoosiers and Darian DeVries, John Laskowski has thoughts on IUBB, Chipotle Nationals coverage, Sisley hits the 2000-point mark, Darian DeVries & crew were there, what's next for IUBB, the Final Four should be fantastic, IUFB suffers big loss 2 weeks ahead of Spring game, Pacers rolling, more

Transfer portal options for Darian DeVries & IUBB, former players potential destinations; Fans might see them in opposite unis next season. Indiana football with major blow, loses WR for the season, Chipotle Nationals begin, State Finals recap, more

Indiana basketball has a lot of company coming as multiple portal players are in for visits and Alec Lasley from theHoosier.com (NOW with On3) has you covered.  AJ Moye (FYI, AJ took a minute before he figured out his speakers today) was at the State Championship games over the weekend and Mike on the daily changes across the NCA landscape with the Final Four upon us, no fooling!

Fish gives his thoughts as the Darian DeVries is well into completing his staff, his State Finals appearance, and what he has seen at football practice, long-time trainer Tim Garl not being retained by Scott Dolson, NCAA Final Four is set, Indiana State Finals games were top-notch, Jeffersonville "upsets" Fishers, Wilkerson just 3rd Hoosier to win title as player/coach, more 

Todd, Zach, & Alec all weigh in, what type of player is Darian DeVries looking for, the importance of re-establishing a proud basketball culture, who are some portal players that stand out at the moment?  Indy basketball weekend with NCAA & IHSAA State Finals, more.

Bob is a fan of the Darian DeVries IUBB hire, Coach Griff does a double deep dive into Indiana Football, including the RB room, and possible team v team scrimmages? Chris on the heartbreaking last-second Pacers' loss to the Lakers, and some great backstories you didn't know! More.

Rick and Dylan join to chat it up about Indiana's new coach, the transfer portal, et al.  Kyle gets you ready for the greatest show on wood, the Indiana Boys Basketball State Finals.

Indiana commit Trent Sisley getting ready for the Chipotle Nationals at HSE next week, then it's a short summer until he arrives in Bloomington, where he wants to be a part helping restore the IUBB program. Mike's thoughts on DeVries, NCAA tourney. Much more

Jim Coyle spoke with 2025 Indiana basketball commit Trent Sisley about new Hoosier coach Darian DeVries, prepping for Chipotle Nationals at HSE next week, then a short summer before arriving in B-town. "I grew up a fan and can be part of that now & hopefully return it to where it needs to be."

ISB Radio is live from the Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It is win or go home for some teams.  Indiana is on the bubble and could use a win.  We will squeeze some football talk in as well.

Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries' next moves are filling out his staff and roster. Only 2 current IU players have entered the portal.  The NCAA tourney weekend 1 is in the books and the IHSAA state Finals are set.  Pacers win 4 straight. 

Now that the IU coaching situation is settled time to quickly move to staff and roster builds. We are one day into the NCAA tournament with lots more coming this weekend. It's semi-state weekend for the IHSAA tournament. With former Hoosier Sherron Wilkerson guiding Jeffersonville, the Red Devils are a contender.  And Sherron has some sage advice for new IU coach Darian DeVries.  

Dan Dakich talks about the indiana basketball coaching hire like only Dan can, Chris Denari has thoughts on DeVries, the recent play of Thomas Bryant for the Pacers and their winning ways, as well as Jalen Hood-Schifino, now with Philly and playing very well. And we talk some IU football with Coach Griff as the Hoosiers' defense has 3 anchors from front to back.  

Todd, Rick, and Kyle offer thoughts on the impending hire of Darian DeVries as Indiana's new basketball coach, the hire looks good on paper, some IU fans lukewarm on the possibility. It is also Semi-state/Final Four weekend for #IHSAA boys and Kyle updates us there too.

Did UNC's AD Bubba Cunningham take advantage of his position as NCAA Selection Chair to benefit financially? According to Bracket Analyst Mike DeCourcy there is not solid argument for the Tar Heels inclusion. Kevin Brockway goes through the potential coaching candidates for IUBB as Darren DeVries' name is popping up and talks NCAA.