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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ericka Brockish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A family connection could bring Darian DeVries and Indiana this guard in the portal</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/a-family-connection-could-bring-darian-devries-and-indiana-this-guard-in-the-portal-01knspmr6smb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knspmr6smb</guid><description>Seton Hall guard Budd Clark has entered the portal, and he has strong family ties to Indiana.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knspr10zzyxkzpcqra.jpg" caption="Point guard Budd Clark shoots during a practice in Walsh Gym | Jerry Carino / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn 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Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in South Bend. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ericka Brockish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nick Dorn’s portal exit sparks full-blown rebuild for Darian DeVries and Indiana</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/nick-dorn-s-portal-exit-sparks-full-blown-rebuild-for-darian-devries-and-indiana-01kns6jeer5b?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kns6jeer5b</guid><description>With Nick Dorn entering the portal, the Indiana Hoosiers will have almost an entirely new roster for Year 2 of the Darian DeVries era in Bloomington.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:45:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kns6kbjcv49zg5j88z.jpg" caption="Indiana&#39;s Nick Dorn (7) celebrates during the Indiana versus Oregon men&#39;s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries aims for Lamar Wilkerson replacement with first visit from the portal</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-aims-for-lamar-wilkerson-replacement-with-first-visit-from-the-portal-01knq8gtd6y7?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knq8gtd6y7</guid><description>The Indiana Hoosiers are set to host a star guard in the coming days in what could be a massive hit for Darian DeVries.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:42:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knq8n2wvyy3760d070.jpg" caption="Indiana&#39;s Lamar Wilkerson (3) talks with Head Coach Darian DeVries during the Indiana versus Chicago State men&#39;s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>This Big Ten landing spot for Flory Bidunga would be Indiana’s worst-case scenario</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/this-big-ten-landing-spot-for-flory-bidunga-would-be-indiana-s-worst-case-scenario-01knq02g68sr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knq02g68sr</guid><description>Hoosier nation is bracing for the worst if Flory Bidunga chooses this Big Ten destination in the portal.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4903,h_2757,x_0,y_511/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knq0465agvkebk2zwc.jpg" caption="Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) looks back after scoring against Arizona Wildcats during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries’ current portal approach won’t cut it for this former 5-star prospect</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-current-portal-approach-won-t-cut-it-for-this-former-5-star-prospect-01knpwrnb63s?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knpwrnb63s</guid><description>If Indiana wants to land former 5-star prospect Nikolas Khamenia in the portal, Darian DeVries will have to adjust his transfer portal strategy.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:47:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4513,h_2538,x_0,y_410/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knpx24wyha71vqpr2p.jpg" caption="Duke Blue Devils guard Nikolas Khamenia (14) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Predicting 2 Indiana basketball Transfer Portal commits coming this week</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/predicting-2-indiana-basketball-transfer-portal-commits-coming-this-week-01knprjsyaas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knprjsyaas</guid><description>Here are 2 players who could be making their way to Bloomington through the transfer portal this week.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3598,h_2023,x_0,y_251/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knprqf70xzne4k1e3m.jpg" caption="Jan 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave guard Rowan Brumbaugh (7) drives to the basket against Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) during the second half at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fernando Mendoza continues to rack up legendary comparisons with NFL Draft looming</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-continues-to-rack-up-legendary-comparisons-with-nfl-draft-looming?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knpp3f1y0v</guid><description>With Fernando Mendoza about to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, he continues to garner some very impressive comparisons along the way. Who did Mel Kiper Jr. just compare him to? These two feel rather spot-on...</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:35:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knpp8nxtbwqhwhx035.jpg" caption="Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Hoosiers | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries, Indiana already dealt tough blow in Flory Bidunga portal pursuit</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-indiana-already-dealt-tough-blow-in-flory-bidunga-portal-pursuit-01knmsfy4cqe?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmsfy4cqe</guid><description>Flory Bidunga already appears to have a transfer destination in mind, and unsurprisingly, it&#39;s not Bloomington, IN. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_152/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knmssv62qwc2c2b6aj.jpg" caption="Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) grabs a rebound against Houston Cougars during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Omar Cooper Jr. skyrocketing up NFL Draft boards as buzz continues to build</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/omar-cooper-jr-skyrocketing-up-nfl-draft-boards-as-buzz-continues-to-build-01knmpf1mf57?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmpf1mf57</guid><description>Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is rising fast on NFL Draft boards, and the latest mock draft from ESPN&#39;s Peter Schrager has Cooper hearing his name called early on.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6943,h_3905,x_0,y_684/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knmpfy9ade92bnykw6.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana wideout Omar Cooper Jr. (WO17) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries&#39; roster rebuild continues with latest portal departure for Indiana</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-roster-rebuild-continues-with-latest-portal-departure-for-indiana-01knmm27j6db?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmm27j6db</guid><description>Freshman Aleksa Ristic has decided to test the portal waters, giving Darian DeVries and Indiana more work to do in building Indiana&#39;s 2026 roster.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:14:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3164,h_1779,x_0,y_1002/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knmm38aj7cxkp241rr.jpg" caption="Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) and guard Trey McKenney (1) defend Indiana guard Aleksa Ristic (13) during the second 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>Fernando Mendoza makes heartfelt draft decision Indiana fans will love</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-makes-heartfelt-draft-decision-indiana-fans-will-love?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ericka Brockish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmk2q8zv9</guid><description>It should come at no surprise that Fernando Mendoza made this decision about the NFL Draft. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:45:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7524,h_4232,x_0,y_315/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knmkbknrrt8vrpsvnd.jpg" caption="Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (QB11) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ericka Brockish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Early 2027 national title odds show Darian DeVries and Indiana have a long road ahead</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/early-2027-national-title-odds-show-darian-devries-and-indiana-have-a-long-road-ahead-01knmarnd3jc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmarnd3jc</guid><description>Oddsmakers aren&#39;t expecting much from the Indiana Hoosiers in Year 2 of the Darian DeVries era in Bloomington.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:30:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_31/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knmasr1e0q9jfy9b50.jpg" caption="Indiana Head Coach Darian DeVries talks with Nick Dorn (7) during the Indiana versus Oregon men&#39;s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fernando Mendoza being compared to the NFL GOAT will have Indiana fans going crazy</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-being-compared-to-the-nfl-goat-will-have-indiana-fans-going-crazy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knm638nh5w</guid><description>With all signs pointing to Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, this latest comparison to Tom Brady should have Indiana Hoosiers fans elated, as well as those rocking with the Silver and Black.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:25:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5960,h_3352,x_0,y_295/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knm65sqh61hyrhd1rs.jpg" caption="Fernando Mendoza, Indiana Hoosiers | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 dream targets Darian DeVries must target for Indiana with the transfer portal now open</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/3-dream-targets-darian-devries-must-target-for-indiana-with-the-transfer-portal-now-open-01knm1m2gm2d?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knm1m2gm2d</guid><description>Darian DeVries needs to pursue these three playmakers in the transfer portal. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:33:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5970,h_3358,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knm1qd89p4f2rz954h.jpg" caption="Jan 4, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries celebrates after a play against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The biggest Transfer Portal need Darian DeVries must address is obvious</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/the-biggest-transfer-portal-need-darian-devries-must-address-is-obvious-01knjt9p5afn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knjt9p5afn</guid><description>The portal is now open, and Darian DeVries desperately needs to address this key area of the Indiana roster for next season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_98/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knjtb3xwd5xp27dd8n.jpg" caption="Indiana Head Coach Darian DeVries during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men&#39;s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>College basketball transfer portal officially opens and Darian DeVries is on the clock</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/college-basketball-transfer-portal-officially-opens-and-darian-devries-is-on-the-clock-01knj8kqy0xq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knj8kqy0xq</guid><description>As he constructs Indiana&#39;s roster for next season, Darian DeVries needs to put together a strong transfer portal class.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:27:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5279,h_2969,x_0,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knj8p5hc4ksx6cp8w1.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries instructs his team against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darian DeVries, Indiana can find 3-point answer in this mid-major sharpshooter</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/darian-devries-indiana-can-find-3-point-answer-in-this-mid-major-sharpshooter-01knjdtvdg0r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knjdtvdg0r</guid><description>Adding 3-point sniper Eian Elmer from Miami could be an ideal move for Darian DeVries and Indiana.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:41:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3300,h_1856,x_0,y_27/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knjdvsmtq19ycwp4fp.jpg" caption="Miami (OH) RedHawks wing Eian Elmer (0) jumps to shoot from three point range in the first half of the NCAA Tournament First Four game between the Miami Redhawks and Southern Methodist University Mustangs, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Oh. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Grootenhuis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former top Indiana target on the market again, and Darian DeVries needs to act</title><link>https://hoosierstateofmind.com/former-top-indiana-target-on-the-market-again-and-darian-devries-needs-to-act-01knj5cxjsp3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Grootenhuis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knj5cxjsp3</guid><description>Indiana has a second chance to land top-100 prospect Bryson Tiller after he spent one season at Kansas.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:17:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3597,h_2023,x_0,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01knj5efy7drxzps60je.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries gestures too his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at United Center. 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