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IU basketball: Indiana at Illinois — The report card
Indiana was reminded it’s a notch below the nation’s best on the road.
The Hoosiers kept the margin within single digits throughout the entirety of the first half, and were down just five on multiple occasions in the final four minutes before the break. But an 11-0 second half Illinois run gave the Illini a 54-36 lead with 12:33 left. And that was all she wrote.
Let’s take a deeper look at how Indiana lost 71-51 in Champaign with our latest edition of The Report Card.
The Hoosiers (17-9, 8-7) will travel to Purdue on Friday.
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OFFENSE (D)
At 51 points, Indiana was held to its lowest scoring output of the season. At .90 points per possession, the Hoosiers were held to their second least efficient game of the season.
This was a game where troubles on one end bled into the other. Indiana felt its best chance to score in this game would be broken floor opportunities in transition off Illinois misses and turnovers. But Illinois’ ability to get offensive rebounds and limit turnovers meant more often than not the Hoosiers were taking the ball out of the basket and forced to run half court offense.
IU coach Darian DeVries liked his team’s shot selection from 3-point range, but the results left much to be desired. The Hoosiers made their fourth-fewest threes in a game on the season, tied for their second-fewest attempts, and shot their fourth-worst percentage.
Not making shots was fatal, because IU wasn’t scrambling in other ways to accumulate scoring opportunities.
Indiana didn’t get to the free throw line. At 12.2%, their free throw rate (FTA/FGA) was the second-lowest of the year. They took just six free throws for the game. At with just four offensive rebounds, their 14.8% offensive rebounding rate was their third-lowest of the year.
DEFENSE (C+)
Indiana probably would have taken the deal if you offered them 43.9% shooting overall from Illinois, including just 22.6% from three. IU actually held Illinois to its second-lowest point total of the season.
Like IU, the Illini missed plenty of good looks from long range. But the plus side of their 24 misses from beyond the arc was long rebounds they were able to track down.
“They come off long and they’ve got 6-10, 7-foot everywhere where they can just grab it over the top of you,” IU coach Darian DeVries said.
Illinois grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and scored 17 second chance points. That in large part explains why the Illini scored 1.26 points per possession, the third-most allowed by IU all season, despite their relatively poor shooting percentages.
That, and IU only forced two Illinois turnovers, for a season-low turnover percentage of 3.5%. So Illinois got a shot on the rim on virtually every possession, and they got offensive rebounds on 41.7% of their misses. Indiana never went to a bigger lineup to attempt to combat Illinois’ size, and the staff never attempted to increase the defensive pressure in order to create more takeaways. Eventually, it was just too much to overcome.
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THE PLAYERS (*starters)
*Tucker DeVries (C+) DeVries shot the ball reasonably well but wasn’t as much of a factor on the glass as he’d been recently, and he wasn’t able to facilitate the offense like he has on several occasions. And early foul trouble helped Illinois grow its first half margin.
*Lamar Wilkerson (B) Indiana was only able to get Wilkerson five shots in the second half. And he wasn’t able to connect on the limited open looks. He was solid in the first half, making of 6 of 9 from the field. He only scored two points in the final 16 minutes of the game and didn’t make a three in the final 28, but that was probably more on the staff than Wilkerson.
*Sam Alexis (B-) Alexis once again provided an inside scoring option for IU, and he competed on the glass. The effort is there, but he wasn’t going to be able to contain Illinois on the glass on his own.
*Conor Enright (C) This just wasn’t a game where you felt Enright’s fingerprints all over it. He was still a solid facilitator with six assists against two turnovers. And he probably lost a bunch of assists as IU missed open looks. But like most of his teammates, Enright struggled to contain dribble drives.
*Nick Dorn (D) Dorn’s shooting struggles are a concern. He went 0 of 4 from three, and he’s 4 of 26 from deep over his last four games. But just as concerning, Dorn had just two rebounds in 32 minutes. It’s hard to point to a significant pattern of positive contributions.
Jasai Miles (C-) Miles made a three and competed on the glass, but was otherwise mistake and foul prone. It’s interesting how he has taken minutes from Trent Sisley, because the results haven’t always seemed to justify that move.
Reed Bailey (C) Bailey had a nice drive for a score and had some moments as a facilitator. He did grab some rebounds in his limited minutes. But not at the rate of Alexis. This was probably a game to try him and Alexis together to see if they could slow Illinois on the glass.
Trent Sisley, Tayton Conerway and Aleksa Ristic saw limited action.
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Andrej Acimovic did not play — coaches decision.
Jason Drake and Josh Harris were out with injuries.
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Being the guy who replaces the guy brings Hoover the distinction as the top college football transfer entering the 2026 season, according to Billy Tucker of ESPN.
The Hoosiers have four players on this 100-player list, three of them in the top 20.
According to the story: “Each player is ranked based on a team’s need and what physical skill set they bring to their new team.”
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Need: “With Fernando Mendoza off to the NFL and backup Alberto Mendoza having transferred to Georgia Tech, the Hoosiers needed another experienced passer capable of sustaining College Football Playoff expectations in Bloomington. Indiana has become one of the portal’s premier destinations for quarterbacks, and Hoover, who transferred from TCU, is next in line after Kurtis Rourke and national champion and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.”
Value: “Hoover gives (coach) Curt Cignetti extensive experience, skill and production after throwing for 9,629 yards and 71 touchdowns at TCU. He is a confident gunslinger who thrives pushing the ball vertically and operating within RPO concepts. His swagger and aggressiveness should unlock explosive plays through the air, albeit with some volatility. Hoover has 42 career turnovers and only one season without double-digit interceptions.”
No. 11: Nick Marsh, Indiana wide receiver
Need: “Marsh is a proven No. 1 receiver as the Hoosiers transition to a new era at the position after Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt moved on to the NFL. They couldn’t afford to wait on a younger, more projectable receiver. Marsh instead is a ready-made top target and established focal point. He should be the clear primary receiving option.”
Value: “A former ESPN 300 recruit, Marsh led Michigan State in receiving in back-to-back seasons, totaling 100 catches for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns. At 6-3, 203 pounds, he brings Big Ten-ready size paired with vertical speed, allowing him to win downfield and on contested 50-50 opportunities. He is effective as a deep threat and as a physical receiver who can work through contact. Cignetti saw Marsh’s ability up close. He had 12 catches for 142 yards and two touchdowns across two games against Indiana, reinforcing his ability to elevate the passing attack immediately.”
No. 18: Tobi Osunsanmi, Indiana edge rusher
Need: “Adding Osunsanmi, a Kansas State transfer, will help Indiana reload for its national title defense. The Hoosiers lost Mikail Kamara, Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, creating a clear need along the defensive front. Osunsanmi is an ideal plug-and-play addition. The versatile pass rusher should translate fluidly to defensive coordinator Bryant Haines’ scheme.”
Value: “Osunsanmi suffered a season-ending injury that forced him to miss the second half of last season, but he flashed during the spring, creating havoc up front. He brings a strong combination of speed and power to pressure offensive tackles. His power allows him to play stout at the point of attack, set the edge or walk blockers back into the backfield to collapse the pocket. He also has the quickness and agility to win on loops and stunts, along with a motor that shows up in pursuit outside the box.”
Need: “The Hoosiers lost their two leading rushers from last season’s championship team with running backs Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black, who combined for 2,160 yards, off to the NFL. Though they return two other productive backs in Khobie Martin and Lee Beebe Jr., they also added production in the transfer portal with Richard, a Boston College back with a scheme-fitting skill set. The 5-8 rusher didn’t have many Power 4 offers out of high school, but one of the first programs to offer him was James Madison when Cignetti was at the helm.”
Value: “Richard had a very productive season in 2025 with 749 yards on the ground. He has a compact build that helps him play with a low center of gravity and the ability to break tackles. His running style is patient as he has a good feel to cut off the backside of blocks. He runs behind his pads and finishes runs with good demeanor. As a receiver out of the backfield, he also provides a reliable checkdown option. Cignetti noted that he liked what Richard did this spring as he will have the opportunity to be impactful and a reliable option at running back for an Indiana team that is looking to repeat.”
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Two future Boilermakers are taking the floor and will go head-to-head during Indiana All-Star Week. 2026 signee Luke Ertel and 2027 commit Isaiah Hill are battling it out on Wednesday, June 3, as the Indiana All-Stars will play the Indiana Junior All-Stars.
Wednesday will be the third time Ertel and Hill have played against each other this season. During the IHSAA basketball season, Ertel’s Mt. Vernon team took on Hill’s Pike squad twice.
Hill led the Red Devils to an 84-81 overtime victory during the regular season. In the Regional of the Class 4A IHSAA Basketball Tournament, Ertel guided Mt. Vernon to a 57-54 overtime victory. The Marauders went on to win the state championship.
Who will win the third and decisive battle between the future Boilermakers on Wednesday? Here’s the information necessary to watch the game.
How to watch the Indiana All-Star Game
- What — Indiana Junior All-Stars vs. Indiana All-Stars
- When — Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Where — Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville, Ind.
- Tipoff time — 8 p.m. ET (approx.)
- Ticket price — $15
- Stream — ISC Indiana Sports Network YouTube Channel
Hill participated in Indiana-Kentucky Jr. All-Star Game
Wednesday night’s Junior-Senior All-Star Game will be the second time Hill has competed during Indiana All-Star Week. The Pike star and five-star center also played in Sunday’s Indiana-Kentucky Junior All-Star Game.
Hill put together a solid performance, scoring 15 points, grabbing a team-high seven rebounds and recording three blocks. His efforts helped lead Indiana to a 109-99 victory over Kentucky.
Ertel and the Indiana All-Stars have not yet played during Indiana All-Star Week, with their first game scheduled for Wednesday against the Junior All-Stars. Then, to close out the week, Ertel will participate in the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Series, with games being played in Lexington and Indianapolis.
Ertel, Hill highly rated recruits in respective classes
There’s already plenty of hype surrounding Ertel and Hill, both players who are highly-ranked recruits in their respective classes.
Ertel is the top-ranked player from Indiana in the 2026 recruiting class and is considered a top-50 prospect by 247Sports. He was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, averaging 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game in his senior season at Mt. Vernon.
Hill is a year younger, but became the highest-ranked recruit ever to commit to play at Purdue. The 2027 product was a star at Pike High School during his junior season, averaging 12.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.3 blocks per game. He is a five-star prospect and ranked as the No. 10 player in the class, per ESPN.
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GASTON, Ind. (WKRC) – An Indiana man was accused of sexually assaulting a young homeless woman in a barn.
According to WXIN, 34-year-old Dale E. Bosworth was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a homeless 18-year-old woman in a barn after the two connected through social media.
WXIN reported that Bosworth picked up the woman on May 24 while visiting Kokomo, Indiana, and brought her back to his home after seeing a Facebook post in which she said she had no money and nowhere to stay.
Court documents obtained and reviewed by WXIN state that Bosworth and his wife picked up the woman in a truck around 10 p.m. and drove her to their home. The woman stayed the night and was later offered $100 to perform work in a barn in Delaware County.
According to WXIN, Bosworth drove the woman to a friend’s barn in Gaston, Indiana. While the two were alone, Bosworth allegedly asked if she wanted to “fool around.” The woman told law enforcement she did not respond to the question. Bosworth then allegedly began rubbing her back and unzipped his overalls.
WXIN reported that Bosworth is accused of sexually assaulting the woman until he heard a noise near the barn. He later allegedly told his friend that the woman was refusing to work and that he needed to take her back to his home.
During the drive back to Marion, Indiana, the woman used the “Texty” app to contact Grant County 911 and reported that she had been raped, according to WXIN.
Authorities in Grant County then contacted the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies later located and stopped Bosworth’s vehicle, per the report.
While being questioned by investigators, Bosworth reportedly admitted that the woman had stayed at his home. Court documents reviewed by WXIN state that he spent “well over 20 minutes” explaining how he came to be alone with the alleged victim while denying any sexual contact.
When asked whether his DNA would be found on the woman’s body, Bosworth allegedly admitted to certain sexual acts. According to WXIN, he told investigators that the woman “did not say yes or no” when he asked her to undress and engage in sexual intercourse, but claimed she “looked at him” when he asked.
Authorities said Bosworth later admitted to portions of the assault after initially providing false statements and reportedly told investigators that “cops freak him out,” according to the report.
Bosworth was arrested and charged with the following, per WXIN:
According to WXIN, investigators determined that Bosworth knowingly and intentionally caused the woman to submit to sexual conduct, which constitutes rape under Indiana law.
He is being held without bond at the Delaware County Jail, WXIN reported.
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