Indiana University Women’s Basketball Sophomore Jules LaMendola has entered the Transfer Portal Indiana sophomore Jules LaMendola has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. LaMendola announced her decision on Instagram on Tuesday after multiple reports indicated her portal entry. The Coppell, Texas native started five games this season in November and December while Sydney Parrish recovered from an injury. She averaged 10.8 minutes per game this year, while posting 2.3 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. LaMendola shot 34.3 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from 3-point range. The wing displayed potential at times as a solid rebounder and ball-handler, but just never quite settled in as a reserve that head coach Teri Moren could rely on for big minutes. This leaves IU with 12 players on scholarships for 2025-26.
Indiana University Men’s Basketball Redshirt Freshman Jakai Newton has entered the Transfer Portal Redshirt freshman guard Jakai Newton has entered the transfer portal, he announced Monday evening. Newton was Mike Woodson’s first high school commit, but he was never able to make a meaningful impact during two seasons in Bloomington. The Georgia native played in four games and averaged 1.5 points per appearance in 2024-25. Newton dealt with multiple injuries during the season and had midseason surgery. He also missed the entire 2023-24 season due to an injury. Newton is the fourth IU player to enter the portal since the end of the season, following Mackenzie Mgbako, Malik Reneau and Gabe Cupps.
Indiana University Men’s Basketball Sophomore Mackenize Mgbako has entered the Transfer Portal Forward Mackenzie Mgbako will be looking for a new home after two seasons in Bloomington. On Monday afternoon, Mgbako posted on social media he intends to both evaluate where he stands as it relates to the NBA and enter the transfer portal. In his post Mgbako says he also intends to keep an eye on the developments at Indiana. In 2024-25 Mgbako started 31-of-32 games played. He was one of four Hoosiers to play all 32 games. The New Jersey product averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Mgbako shot 43.7% (139-of-318) from the floor, 32.9% (47-of-143) from the 3-point line, and 81.0% (64-of-79) from the free throw line. Mgbako was the Big Ten’s Co-Freshman of the Year in 2024. He was one of two freshmen in the NCAA to score over 400 points, make at least 50 3-pointers, convert on 90-plus free throws, and grab at least 125 rebounds. As a freshman Mgbako was one of two Hoosiers to start all 33 games. He averaged 12.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 27.1 minutes per game. Mgbako is the third IU player to enter the portal, joining Gabe Cupps and Malik Reneau.
Vincennes University Men’s Basketball Beats Indian Hills in the NJCAA National Tournament Sweet 16 The No. 14 seed Vincennes University Trailblazers hit the floor at the Hutchinson Sports Arena Monday night in the second round of the 2025 NJCAA Division I National Tournament. The Blazers faced another tough opponent in No. 3 seed Indian Hills Community College from Ottumwa, Iowa. Vincennes was once again able to ride an early scoring run and fend off a late Warrior comeback to pick up the 85-71 victory over Indian Hills and advance to the National Quarterfinals.
The Trailblazers opened the game on another fast start, using an early 10-0 run to take a quick 10-2 lead. Indian Hills would cut the lead down to three at 17-14 before the Blazers used a 10-3 run to get their first double-digit advantage of the night. VU’s largest lead of the first half would be 11 points before the Warriors hit a last second shot before the break to cut the VU lead to 35-26 heading into the locker room. Indian Hills battled their way back early in the second half, cutting the VU lead down to just two points before the Blazers scored six straight. Vincennes would regain composure down the stretch and outscore the Warriors 22-7 to take a 77-58 lead. Indian Hills tried to get one last comeback attempt but were unable to get back within single digits as the Trailblazers closed out the 85-71 victory over the Warriors.
Vincennes was led offensively by sophomore Hussein Elmaraghy (Cairo, Egypt) who set a new season-high with 20 points and four rebounds in the game. Sophomores Lebron Thomas (Bishopville, S.C.) and Bryan Akanmu (Paris, France) were also in double figures Monday night, with Thomas adding 15 points five assists and five rebounds, while Akanmu just missed out on a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds for Vincennes. Freshman Dayton Williams (Louisville, Ky.) and sophomore Michael Cooper (Minneapolis, Minn.) were the final Trailblazer scorers in double figures, with the pair scoring 11 points each and Williams adding three rebounds, while Cooper grabbed five rebounds off the bench. The Trailblazers advance to the National Quarterfinals, tonight at 9pm Vincennes time and 8 pm Hutchinson Time.
Indiana Fever Sign Forward Jillian Alleyne to a Training Camp Contract The Indiana Fever have signed forward Jillian Alleyne to a training camp contract, it was announced Monday. Alleyne most recently played the 2024-25 season with Turkey’s Tarsus Belediyesi Mersin where she averaged 18.6 points, 13.8 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. She was drafted No. 20 overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury, later playing for the Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics during the 2019 and 2021 seasons, respectively, as well as three seasons in Israel. A product of the University of Oregon, Alleyne had a decorated collegiate career, including being named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, a three-time All-Pac-12 honoree and the 2015-16 Pac-12 Co-Player of the Year.
Taylor’s Jaynie Halterman Earns First Crossroads League Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week Award Jaynie Halterman added to her litany of awards in her first collegiate athletic year, earning CL Outdoor Track Athlete-of-the-Week honors after the first meet of the season. Halterman ran a program-best time of 16:09.75 in the 5,000-meters at the Indiana Wesleyan Polar Bear Challenge over the weekend. The fantastic freshman now sports the NAIA’s fastest time in the event, over a minute quicker than any other athlete. The incredible race saw Halterman top of field of 50 runners and hit the NAIA A Standard with ease in the first outdoor track event of the season for the Trojans. Taylor continues its outdoor season with the Washington Distance Carnival on Thursday.