Indiana University Men’s Basketball lands Drexel Transfer Jason Drake Drexel transfer guard Jason Drake has committed to Indiana following a visit to Bloomington this week. A combo guard who can facilitate and knock down threes, he gives the Hoosiers a third primary ball handler option on the roster along with additional scoring punch from beyond the arc. Drake was also expected to visit St. John’s this week but never made it there. The 6-foot-2 and 195-pound product of Oak Park, Mich. played in 33 games for Drexel in 2024-25. He averaged 26.1 minutes, 11.1 points, 3.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. He shot 42.8% overall, including 39.6% from three on 101 attempts, and 86.5% from the stripe. Drake’s 23.5% assist rate was No. 258 in the nation in 2024-25, his free throw percentage No. 123, and his three-point percentage No. 237.
In 2023-24, Drake played in 31 games for Butler Community College and started 27 times. He averaged 9.6 points, 3.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game and shot 47 percent from the floor and better than 42 percent from behind the arc. Drake played at Cleveland State as a freshman in 2022-23. He saw limited action. As a prep prospect Drake attended Ferndale H.S. in the Detroit area where he led his team to back-to-back Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II Final Fours in 2021 and 2022. Drake was an All-Michigan selection as a junior and senior. Assuming his junior college season doesn’t county against eligibility, Drake should have two years remaining. Drake is the eighth confirmed player on the team. He joins Tucker DeVries (West Virginia), Conor Enright (DePaul), Reed Bailey (Davidson), Lamar Wilkerson (Sam Houston), Jasai Miles (North Florida), Tayton Conerway (Troy) and Trent Sisley (Montverde Academy H.S.). Senior forward Luke Goode is seeking a hardship waiver to return to Indiana for a fifth season.
Indiana University Football lands Maryland Transfer Kellan Wyatt Indiana has landed a commitment from Maryland transfer defender Kellan Wyatt, the Terrapins’ leader in tackles for loss in 2024. The 6-foot-2 and 262-pound Wyatt played linebacker at Maryland but is expected to play the edge of the defensive line for IU. Wyatt perfectly fits the mold of coach Curt Cignetti’s proven production over potential approach when it comes to recruiting transfer portal prospects. Wyatt has played in 35 games (27 starts) on a Big Ten roster and has 80 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. After playing his first three years for the Terps, the Glen Burnie, Md. product has one year of eligibility remaining. In 2024, Wyatt played in 11 games, starting 10 times. He totaled 30 tackles (19 solo), 7.5 tackles for a loss, with three sacks and two forced fumbles. He led the team in tackles for a loss and was second in sacks. He had 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack at IU in September. As a sophomore in 2023 Wyatt started all 13 games and led the Terps and ranked in the top 25 in the Big Ten with 4.5 sacks. He also led the team with 6.5 tackles for loss. Wyatt added 34 tackles, 3 quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery to his stat line. As a freshman in 2022 Wyatt appeared in 11 of 13 games with four starts at linebacker. He totaled 16 tackles (seven solo) and a sack for a 10-yard loss.
Indiana University Men’s Basketball Center Dallas James Enters the Transfer Portal Indiana men’s basketball fifth-year senior center Dallas James entered the transfer portal Monday, according to 247Sports. James, who now becomes the eighth different Hoosier to enter the transfer portal, didn’t play a single minute for Indiana during the regular season. He was on scholarship and was not honored during senior day festivities. The Artesia, California, native spent four seasons at South Carolina State University from 2020-24. Across 70 career games for the Bulldogs, James scored 99 total points, secured 116 total rebounds and blocked 46 total shots. The 7-foot, 200-pound center transferred to Indiana on July 30, 2024. After his four years in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering technology while holding a 4.0 GPA. Ahead of the fall 2024 semester at IU, James was accepted into the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, according to his Instagram. As a grad transfer, he will have one year of eligibility remaining.
The Indiana Pacers handle the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs The Indiana Pacers led wire-to-wire and took a 2-0 series lead, beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2, 123-115. The Pacers started the game on an 8-0 run and scored in each of their first four possessions of the game. Their lead grew to as big as 16 points. The Bucks cut it the Pacers lead to just two points in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers held on to get the win. Clutch three-pointers in back-to-back possessions by Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard sealed the game for the Pacers. “Pascal hit as big a shot as you’ll ever see in the playoffs,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said. There was a scuffle at the end of the first quarter after Pascal Siakam fell to the ground after a loose ball foul by the Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. It resulted in a double technical foul on Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Trent. Another double technical foul was assessed late in the fourth quarter to Pascal Siakam and Bobby Portis. There has been a double technical foul assessed in both games of the series so far. Siakam and Damian Lillard got the double technical in Game 1.
Siakam led the Pacers with 24 points and had a double-double with 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 21 points and 12 assists. Carlisle also gave a thank you to the fans for the environment in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “The building was as loud as I’ve ever heard it,” Carlisle said. “I’ve been in here for the final’s games in 2000 and a lot of conference finals games, and it’s never been louder than it was tonight. So, a big thank you to our fans, because that really helps us.” The Pacers led 68-60 at halftime. The Pacers won Game 1, 117-98, on Saturday. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for 8pm Friday Night in Milwaukee.
Longtime Vincennes University Women’s Basketball Coach Harry Meeks Passes Away at Age 83 Harry Meeks, the legendary Director of Athletics and Hall-of-Fame Women’s Basketball Coach at Vincennes University (VU), passed away on Monday, at the age of 83. He retired in June 2024 after 33 years of dedicated service to VU, leaving behind a profound legacy in collegiate athletics. “Our department’s heart is heavy with Coach Meeks’ passing,” stated John Meeks (no relation), current Director of Athletics at VU. “To so many, he was a coach, a mentor, and a leader. His dedication to Vincennes University was unmatched, as he consistently showed what it meant to lead with integrity, humility, and passion. The legacy he built at VU and the impact he had on this campus and the lives of those he coached will be felt for generations.” Meeks began his tenure at VU in 1991 as head coach of the women’s basketball team. Over the next three decades, he transformed the program into a national powerhouse, achieving a remarkable 750–283 record—a 72.6% winning percentage—and earning induction into the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2020. His teams secured 11 NJCAA National Tournament appearances and produced 26 All-Americans. Most recently, Meeks was honored by the NJCAA with the Coaches Legacy Award, celebrating the all-time winningest coaches in the NJCAA.
In 2010, Meeks expanded his role to become VU’s Athletic Director. Under his leadership, the university’s athletic programs won eight team national championships across various sports, including men’s basketball, tennis, golf, and bowling. He was also instrumental in fostering academic excellence, with his women’s basketball program consistently achieving high graduation rates and GPAs. At Meeks’ retirement celebration in June 2024, VU President Dr. Chuck Johnson praised Meeks as “a man of great integrity” whose leadership “enhanced the University’s reputation” and whose impact was felt both within the institution and beyond. A U.S. Navy veteran and native of Staunton, Virginia, Meeks is survived by his daughters, Molly and Melanie, and his grandchildren. His wife, Martha, passed away in 2022. A public memorial service is being planned, with details to be announced by the university. Harry Meeks’ legacy endures through the countless lives he touched, both on and off the court, and the enduring success of VU Athletics.
NFL Draft Starts Tonight in Green Bay as the Indianapolis Colts have the 14th Overall Pick The 2025 NFL Draft will start this evening at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin at 8 PM with coverage on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network. The first round this evening. The Second and Third round will begin Friday Night at 7 PM and Saturday will begin at Noon with rounds fourth through seven wrapping up three days with 257 Picks as the Kansas City Chiefs have the Final Pick and Tennessee Titans have the first overall pick. The Indianapolis Colts missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season last year, finishing in second place in the AFC South with an 8-9 record. The biggest question mark entering next season is at quarterback, with GM Chris Ballard saying the Colts will have an open competition for the starting QB job. Indianapolis selected Anthony Richardson with the 4th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson has struggled in his first two seasons and now preparing to compete with Daniel Jones. The Colts have the 14th overall pick in the 1st round. Penn State TE Tyler Warren could be an option with that pick, while the secondary also needs improvement.
Indianapolis Colts 2025 NFL Draft Picks
Round 1: No. 14
Round 2: No. 45
Round 3: No. 80
Round 4: No. 117
Round 5: No. 151
Round 6: No. 189
Round 7: No. 232