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Fortunately, they could have a few players likely to commit shortly after their official visits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01ks3e6xqdthq4s52tz2.jpg" caption="Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Curt Cignetti keeps reminding the Big Ten exactly why he’s a constant threat </title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-keeps-reminding-the-big-ten-exactly-why-he-s-a-constant-threat-01ks3czz7mfz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3czz7mfz</guid><description>Indiana has plenty of staying power with Curt Cignetti at the helm.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6024,h_3388,x_0,y_181/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01ks3d2m5f8jswrhbb67.jpg" caption="Nov 28, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. 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url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5228,h_2940,x_0,y_112/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kryevmcm6s3r47tv6z.jpg" caption="Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti yells at an official Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, during the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5-star Hoosier target Monshun Sales makes eye-opening statement after IU prediction</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/5-star-hoosier-target-monshun-sales-makes-eye-opening-statement-after-iu-prediction-01krxx0n8k9n?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krxx0n8k9n</guid><description>Is the momentum shifting away from the Hoosiers?</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:40:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4530,h_2548,x_0,y_5/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01krxx8ghhnz86ep47cr.jpg" caption="Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Comments from top-5 RB target Tre Segarra could signal good news for Indiana football</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/comments-from-top-5-rb-target-tre-segarra-could-signal-good-news-for-indiana-football-01krxsb8drnd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid 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long</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/top-recruit-sets-commitment-date-and-indiana-football-fans-won-t-wait-long-01krw7p4kbtj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krw7p4kbtj</guid><description>Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are eyeing a commitment from in-state WR Branden Sharpe.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:19:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7213,h_4057,x_0,y_301/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01krw7stvcr200d6e8bg.jpg" caption="Nov 28, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries teases bold lineup move that could change everything for the Hoosiers</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-teases-bold-lineup-move-that-could-change-everything-for-the-hoosiers-01krmsxv4c0w?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krmsxv4c0w</guid><description>This would be fun to watch.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5116,h_2877,x_0,y_133/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01krmt47cnfb0g0t09rn.jpg" caption="Indiana head coach Darian DeVries reacts to a play against Michigan during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 things Indiana basketball fans need to know about transfer forward Aiden Sherrell</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/3-things-indiana-basketball-fans-need-to-know-about-transfer-forward-aiden-sherrell-01krm2b8j5hg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krm2b8j5hg</guid><description>Aiden Sherrell is a huge addition to Indiana&#39;s frontcourt.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3923,h_2206,x_0,y_95/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01krm2e3m1r25v645g6e.jpg" caption="Feb 14, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell (22) shoots a three point shot against South Carolina at Coleman Coliseum. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fernando Mendoza faces extra challenges in rookie season with brutal Raiders schedule</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-faces-extra-challenges-in-rookie-season-with-brutal-raiders-schedule-01krc12g1zmz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krc12g1zmz</guid><description>Las Vegas&#39; 2026 schedule is among the toughest in the NFL.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4300,h_2418,x_0,y_123/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01krc13ejb9qwwwbxg7g.jpg" caption="May 2, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA;  Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs through a drill during a Rookie Minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. 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