Indiana basketball is chasing 5⭐ forward Miikka Muurinen, and Darian DeVries knows this could be a program-changing recruit. On today’s episode, I break down why Muurinen might be the best athlete in the world for the class of 2026 — and why IU needs to lock him down.  

Plus, we shift to football: Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are set to take on Iowa, and I’ll tell you why Indiana should roll. We also look at the early Big Ten standings and why they’re misleading this season.

Stay locked on Indiana Hoosiers basketball, football, and recruiting all year long!

00:00 – Intro + IU basketball recruiting update

02:15 – Why Miikka Muurinen is the best athlete in 2026

07:40 – How Muurinen fits Darian DeVries’ system

12:05 – Competition for Muurinen (Arkansas, Kentucky)

15:10 – Transition to football: Hoosiers crush Illinois

18:30 – Curt Cignetti’s mindset vs Iowa

22:50 – Why Indiana matches up perfectly against Iowa

28:05 – Big Ten standings are skewed

32:40 – Resume building & playoff outlook

36:15 – Closing thoughts + what’s next

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