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[1122] B1G Schedule, New Roster Additions, Tournament Expansion
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
The crew opens with something Indiana fans haven’t had in a while during May: actual basketball stuff to look forward to. Between the Peru trip, summer practices, and a roster that finally looks balanced on paper, there’s a real sense of momentum around the program. Why the Peru trip could end up being way more important than just “extra games” The hidden value of IU adding “practice body” depth pieces late in the portal cycle How Darian DeVries may have quietly overachieved in the transfer portal Why this roster feels fundamentally different from some recent IU teams The discussion turns into a surprisingly optimistic conversation about fit , shooting , and actual roster construction There’s also some fun reflection on the current state of IU athletics overall — from football momentum to the feeling that Indiana is finally showing up in national conversations for positive reasons again. And yes… the guys briefly spiral into memories of the 1992 Final Four loss to Duke, because some wounds apparently never heal. Segment 2: The Big Ten Schedule Is Out… and IU Might’ve Actually Caught a Break The conference opponents are officially set, and the panel wastes no time dissecting what’s good, what’s dangerous, and what could become sneaky problem spots. A few major themes emerge quickly: Not having to visit Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State feels enormous Why this schedule may set up well for a first-year roster still learning how to play together The road games everyone says are “winnable”… but somehow never feel comfortable An unfortunate amount of skepticism about beating Northwestern despite their roster turnover Wisconsin in Madison somehow turns into its own emotional subplot The conversation eventually drifts into way-too-early Big Ten record predictions, and sud…