[6BS] Hoosiers Announce Upcoming Non-Conference Schedule
Full 11 Game Pre-Big Ten Slate Was Released This Week
Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, and presented by our friends at Homefield Apparel, where we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing.
This week saw one major story occur in Hoosier Nation. The news involved the release of the entire non-conference schedule.
Besides this, recruiting, season preview nuggets, and former IU players in the NBA’s summer league. As usual, we will conclude with weekly shows and a look at other Indiana sports, which was highlighted by field hockey releasing its schedule.
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Here is what is in this week’s edition:
IU Releases Full Non-Conference Schedule
Recruiting Update
Season Preview
Four Former Hoosiers To Take Part In NBA’s Summer League
Weekly Shows
Hoosier Roundup-Field Hockey Releases Schedule
Banner #1: IU Releases Full Non-Conference Schedule
The highlights of the non-conference schedule were previously released for IU. This involves signature matchups against Marquette (November 9 in Chicago), Kansas State (November 25 in Bloomington), Louisville (December 6 in Indianapolis), and Kentucky (December 13 in Lexington).
Now, the rest of the pre-Big Ten opponents were announced this week. The other seven are at home and are in a variety of so-called ‘buy games’ against low and mid-majors. This opposition is Alabama A&M on November 5, Milwaukee on November 12, Incarnate Word on November 16, Lindenwood on November 20, Bethune-Cookman on November 29, Chicago State on December 20, and Siena on December 22.
While the power-five games are all against projected top-60 analytic squads per Bart Torvik’s preseason rankings, the others are all sub-150 ranging from Siena at 158 down to Chicago State at 323. The Hoosiers themselves are at 41 in these numbers.
The start times and television assignments for all these matchups will be released at a later date. The conference schedule will also be unveiled closer to the start of the season.
Banner #2: Recruiting Update
While the recruiting news slowed this week, a few small updates did occur here. This primarily involved highlight videos being released for potential prospects the Hoosiers are chasing. This includes a name for 2026 Arafan Diane as well as several for 2027 such as Chase Branham, Jason Gardner Jr., and Isaiah Hill.
Banner #3: Season Preview
In news related to this coming season, new IU coach Darian DeVries highlighted how much fans will enjoy watching DePaul transfer Conor Enright. Also, Inside the Hall looked at who is coming and going on all of the Big Ten rosters as well as where they stand in the aforementioned Torvik rankings.
Arch-rival Purdue is the highest at number two here followed by Michigan just behind at number three. UCLA and Illinois are also in the top 10. The lowest team here is Penn State at number 114.
Banner #4: Four Former Hoosiers To Take Part In NBA’s Summer League
When it comes to one-time Hoosiers, a few recent ones will have a shot at playing at the next level. This is because four former IU players will take part in the NBA’s Summer League. This includes Oumar Ballo and Kel’el Ware on the Miami Heat, Tamar Bates on the Denver Nuggets, and Jalen Hood-Schifino on the Philadelphia 76ers.
Presenting Sponsor: Homefield Apparel
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The item of the week for this week is the new “Hurryin’ Hoosiers” snapback hat. Both
Jerod Morris and
Tony Adragna
have it, and can attest to its quality and fit.
Plus, how cool is it to have an item celebrating the great teams under Branch McCracken?
Banner #5: Weekly Shows
The Back Home Network was on air multiple times this week. Assembly Call, Crimson Cast, Dribble Drive, and Xs and Joes all had shows over the last few days.
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Banner #6: Hoosier Roundup-Field Hockey Releases Schedule
Field hockey released its upcoming fall schedule.
Baseball’s Jake Hanley was unanimously named a Freshman All-American.
Five IU student athletes were present at an engagement leadership retreat.
Thanks for your continued support for The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall. We’ll be back next weekend with a new roundup.
Now go enjoy yourself a 6-banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
Assembly Call Contributor
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