Indiana University Men’s Basketball lands Troy Transfer Tayton Conerway Indiana has landed a commitment from Troy transfer guard Tayton Conerway. He chose Indiana over Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and others. The 6-foot-3 and 185-pound Texas native was named the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2024-25. Conerway led Troy in points (14.2), assists (4.8), steals (2.9) and minutes (30.4). He shot 47.1 percent from the field overall including 27 percent from three. He converted at a 66.4 percent clip at the free throw line. Conerway stood out nationally in 2024-25 in several ways. He had the third-highest steal rate (5.6%) in the country across Division I, and the No. 20 assist rate (36.8%). He was also highly efficient from two, making 57.6% of his shots. With Conerway leading the charge, Troy went 23-11 this season, was the Sun Belt’s regular season champion and won its most games since the 2003-04 season. Conerway has averaged 13 points, 3.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game over two seasons at Troy since arriving there from the junior college ranks. He has shot 47.3 percent overall, 29.2 percent from three, and 68.9 percent at the stripe during his two seasons at the Division I level.
The Burleson, Texas product played three seasons at the JUCO level prior to Troy. His season at IU will be year six in college basketball. The NCAA recently gave a blanket eligibility waiver for the 2025-26 season for former junior college athletes. So Conerway has at least one year of eligibility remaining, maybe more. Conerway is the sixth transfer addition to IU coach Darian DeVries’ developing roster. He joins Tucker DeVries (West Virginia), Conor Enright (DePaul), Reed Bailey (Davidson), Jasai Miles (North Florida) and Lamar Wilkerson (Sam Houston). Indiana now has eight players on the projected 2025-26 roster, assuming all players requesting eligibility waivers obtain them.
Two Indiana University Student Athletes win the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award The Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award was established in 2025 to recognize student-athletes at Big Ten institutions who strive to have a positive impact not only in their chosen sport, but also within their community. Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, however, he is recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten’s mission to develop strong student leaders, and we honor his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
Each Big Ten member-institution nominates two student-athletes, one male and one female, from their respective schools. The Big Ten Conference selects two national winners from the 36 nominations each year. Student-athletes are nominated based on the following criteria: Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement. Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact. Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time. Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others. Dillan Fontus of Maryland Football and Nanea Estrella, a member of the Iowa Women’s Wrestling team, were named the national winners for 2025.
Here are all 36 student-athlete campus winners for 2025: University of Illinois-Abby Lynch, Track & Field and Soccer and Kenenna Odeluga, Football Indiana University-Shea O’Malley, Soccer and Jack Wagoner, Soccer University of Iowa-Nanea Estrella, Wrestling and Will Ryan, Track & Field University of Maryland-Tasha Brozowski, Gymnastics and Dillan Fontus, Football University of Michigan-Yasmine Mansi, Track & Field and Semaj Morgan, Football Michigan State University-Skyla Schulte, Gymnastics and Jalen Thompson, Football University of Minnesota-Zariyah Black, Track & Field and Jordan Dunigan, Track & Field University of Nebraska-Genesis Gibson, Gymnastics and Micaylon Moore, Track & Field Northwestern University- Megumi Oishi, Fencing and Tyler Ganus, Baseball The Ohio State University-Nyah Funderburke, Swimming and Sonny Styles, Football University of Oregon-Hannah Seubert, Track & Field and Junior (Naulivou) Lauaki, Baseball Penn State University-Jami Morris, Golf and Dylan Lugris, Hockey Purdue University-Jalen Elrod, Track & Field and Brody Chrisman, Baseball Rutgers University-Emma Baeyens, Track & Field and John Poznanski, Wrestling UCLA-Janiah Barker, Basketball and Chase Griffin, Football USC-Samirah Moody, Track & Field and Bryce Brock, Track & Field University of Washington-Deiah Moody, Gymnastics and Levi Hawk, Soccer University of Wisconsin-Marianne Picard, Hockey and Kamari McGee, Basketball
Indiana University Men’s Basketball lands North Florida Transfer Jasai Miles Indiana has landed a commitment from North Florida transfer wing Jasai Miles, he reported on his Instagram page. The news comes Wednesday evening as Miles is currently on a visit in Bloomington. Miles is coming off a breakout sophomore season for the Ospreys. He captured Third Team All-ASUN honors for the initial All-Conference nod of his career in 2024-25. The 6-foot-6 Miles started all 32 games and averaged 15.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 42.5 percent shooting from the field including 33.5 percent from three in 31.4 minutes in 2024-25. His 15.4 points and 31.4 minutes led the team, while his 6.8 rebounds were second. The Miami, Fla. product amassed 10 or more points in 29 of 32 games, 17 of 18 conference games, which included a 23-game streak from Nov. 29-Feb. 20. He added six games with 20 or more points, four of which were in conference action, and 30 or more points in one game. Miles posted a career-high 30 points and 11 rebounds against Georgia Southern on Dec. 7, one of his five double-doubles this season, which marked the fourth-ever 30-point and 10-rebound performance in program history. As a freshman Miles played in all 32 games, making 19 starts while averaging 5.7 points per contest. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Indy Eleven beat Miami FC in Extra Time in the Lamar Hunt U. S. Open Cup Third Round Indy Eleven defender Hayden White celebrated his 30th birthday a day late with the game-winning goal in the 123rd minute off an assist from midfielder Cam Lindley in the Boys in Blue’s 1-0 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Third Round victory over Miami FC in added extra time. Lindley delivered a perfect corner kick that White flicked home in the right corner of the goal in the final minute of stoppage time in the second 15-minute overtime period. It was White’s first Indy Eleven goal and the 29th career assist for Lindley. Indy Eleven rekindled its 2024 Open Cup magic when they won four straight matches to reach the Open Cup semifinals. The Boys in Blue will find out their opponent and the site for the Open Cup Round of 32 match on May 6 or 7 tomorrow morning at 9:15 am live on CBS Golazo Network’s “Morning Footy” show.
Four Indy Eleven players (Reice Charles-Cook, Elliot Collier, Finn McRobb, Brem Soumaoro) made their season debuts, with Elvis Amoh and Josh O’Brien also making their first starts in 2025. In his Boys in Blue debut, Charles-Cook made six saves in 119 minutes to record a clean sheet. The Lewisham, England, native was active in added extra time was three saves in the first extra session, including a kick save in the 98th minute on a shot by forward Francisco Bonfiglio. The Boys in Blue had their best chance in added extra time in the 108th minute when midfielder Bruno Rendon centered to forward Edward Kizza, with his header hitting the left goal post. In the first half, Indy Eleven dominated possession, with the best scoring chance in the 23rd minute when Rendon’s shot off a pass from Collier was punched over the top by Miami keeper Bill Hamid. The Boys in Blue’s next USL Championship match is “Dino-Mite Family Nite” against Charleston Battery on Saturday at 7 pm at Carroll Stadium.
Indiana Sports Corp wins two sports Awards for 2024 The Indiana Sports Corp won the Sports Commission of the Year and the Event Partnership of the Year. The awards were given out at the Sports ETA Symposium, an annual meeting for non-profit trade associations. In 2024, Indianapolis hosted the NBA All-Star 2024, the NFL Combine, the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, the Big Ten Football Championship Game, First and Second Round March Madness games, and more NCAA Championships. It was quite the year for sports in the Circle City, which also included annual events like the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. The Indiana Sports Corp won Event Partnership of the Year for hosting the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. It was the first time that the event was in an NFL Stadium. The event broke the attendance record multiple times. The opening night drew over 20,000 fans. Later in the week, over 22,000 fans attended the event. In total, over 285,000 fans attended the swimming trials, which was more than 60% more than the previous attendance record. 2025 has already been a busy year for sports in Indianapolis. The Circle City has already hosted the WWE Royal Rumble, the NFL Combine, the Big Ten men’s and women’s Basketball Tournaments, and March Madness Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games. Later in the year, Indianapolis will host the WNBA All-Star 2025, a LIV Golf tournament, and the Big Ten Football Championship Game. For all of the sporting events that Indianapolis is hosting in 2025, click here.
Purdue University Men’s Basketball lands highly coveted Israeli Point Guard Purdue men’s basketball continued to bolster its roster on Wednesday, securing a commitment from Omer Mayer, a point guard from Israel. “Excited for the opportunity!” Mayer wrote in a post to Instagram. “Can’t wait to get going!” Mayer played the last two seasons with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he was teammates with former Purdue forward Trevion Williams. Mayer averaged 5.5 points and 2.1 assists per game in the Israel Basketball Premier League this season. He played in 42 games in the last two seasons, averaging 3.7 points and 1.6 assists per game. He scored 18.3 points per game in seven games of the FIBA U18 Eurobasket last summer. He also added on 6.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Mayer will turn 19 years old in October. He’s 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds. Mayer joins South Dakota State transfer center Oscar Cluff and incoming freshman guard Antione West as additions to Purdue’s roster for the 2025-26 season.