Indiana University Holding a Conversation with Curt Cignetti for Only IU Students Fresh off a College Football Playoff National Championship, Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti will be a part of “A Conversation with Coach Cignetti“ with IU students. The Indiana University Memorial Union Board is sponsoring the event as a continuation of the annual Cignetti lecture series. The event happens Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the IU Auditorium. Tickets are only available to current IU students, and a valid student ID must be shown at the door. Tickets are free and can be reserved here. Cignetti transformed the football program from a perennial loser to the best team in college football. The Hoosiers capped an undefeated season with a 27-21 victory over Miami in the CFP National Championship Game.
Former Indiana University Men’s Basketball All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis Traded to the Toronto Raptors from the Golden State Warriors Former IU basketball All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis is on the move. Jackson-Davis, the No. 57 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, has been dealt by Golden State to Toronto ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. In return for Jackson-Davis, who is earning $2.21 million this season, Golden State receives a 2026 NBA draft second-round pick via the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson-Davis is in the third year of a four-year contract that includes a team option for next season worth $2.4 million.
The 2019 Indiana Mr. Basketball averaged 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 11.4 minutes per game this season for the Warriors, who drafted him in 2023. Jackson-Davis appeared in 36 games for Golden State this season and made one start. Over 166 NBA games in three seasons, including 54 starts, Jackson-Davis has averaged 6.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 blocked shots in 15.1 minutes per game. He’s shooting 63.5 percent from the floor for his career. Last season, Jackson-Davis was selected to participate in the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend, and in the summer of 2024, he was named to the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team roster. As a rookie, Jackson-Davis just missed All-rookie second team honors, finishing 11th in the voting.
In his senior season at Indiana, Jackson-Davis was a consensus first-team All-American and won the Karl Malone award as the nation’s top power forward. He made 32 starts in his final season as a Hoosier, averaging 20.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.9 blocked shots per game. Jackson-Davis was named All-Big Ten first team, All-Big Ten defensive team and earned Big Ten player of the week honors five times. The Center Grove product is the program’s third leading scorer all-time with 2,258 points and he logged 50 career double-doubles for the Hoosiers, which also ranks third all-time. He is the program’s leading career rebounder with 1,143 and blocked shots with 270.
Indiana University Men’s Soccer unveils 2026 Spring Schedule Indiana men’s soccer head coach Todd Yeagley announced on Wednesday the program’s five-match spring schedule as it builds toward the 2026 season. Two matches at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana, bookend the spring slate. The Hoosiers kickoff against Evansville on February 24 and conclude the spring against Notre Dame April 17. Indiana will play one home exhibition, hosting DePaul on Jerry Yeagley Field at Bill Armstrong Stadium, March 7 at 2 p.m. ET. Admission is free. The Hoosiers travel within the region for road exhibition matches on consecutive Saturdays. IU will visit Kentucky on April 4 before trekking to Saint Louis the next weekend (April 11). Indiana’s spring slate offers the first chance for Hoosier Army to see new members of the program in action. Coach Yeagley introduced five new transfer student-athletes in an announcement last week.
Indiana Men’s Soccer 2026 Spring Schedule
| Feb. 28 | vs. Evansville | Westfield, Ind. (Grand Park – Indoor) | 4:30 p.m. ET |
| March 7 | DePaul | Bloomington, Ind. (Bill Armstrong Stadium) | 2 p.m. ET |
| April 4 | at Kentucky | Lexington, Ky. (Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex) | Noon ET |
| April 11 | vs. Saint Louis | Fenton, Mo. (World Wide Technology Soccer Park) | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| April 17 | vs. Notre Dame | Westfield, Ind. (Grand Park – Indoor) | 7:30 p.m. ET |
All times Eastern and subject to change
Lucas Oil Becomes Title Sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade One of springtime’s biggest events has a new sponsor. Lucas Oil is now the title partner of the 500 Festival Parade. Lucas Oil, which has held the naming rights for the Indianapolis Colts’ downtown stadium since 2006, replaces the parade’s previous title sponsor, AES Indiana. The partnership marks the first time Oil has served as the lead sponsor for the parade, which is celebrating its 70th year in 2026. Dave Neff, president and CEO of the 500 Festival, says the partnership aligns with the organization’s mission to impact lives through community celebrations across Indiana. “For 70 years, the Parade has been a celebration of community and tradition, and Oil’s commitment to continuing to bring people together makes them the perfect partner. Their support helps us impact lives and create an unforgettable experience for fans across Indiana,” Neff said in a release.
Katie Lucas, president of Lucas Oil, added, “There is nothing quite like May in Indy – it is one of our favorite times of the year, and the 500 Festival Parade is a big part of what makes it so special. This event brings the state together, celebrates the heritage of Indianapolis, and kicks off one of the most meaningful weeks in American motorsports.” The 2026 Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade is set for Saturday, May 23. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in March. The 500 Festival is seeking volunteers for the parade, the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, and other Month of May events. Click here for volunteer information.
Two Noblesville Boom Basketball Players are Set to Represent the Team at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles The Noblesville Boom, the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, announced today that two-way guard Ethan Thompson and forward Gabe McGlothan have been selected to participate in multiple events during NBA All-Star 2026. Thompson, in his fifth season, will make his second appearance in the NBA G League Next Up Game presented by AT&T. He is averaging career highs of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the field throughout the 2025-26 season. Thompson will also compete in the NBA G League State Farm Three-Point Contest, where he ranks second in the league in three-point field goal percentage, shooting at a 53.6 percent clip during the regular season.
McGlothan, in his second season, will make his first appearance in the NBA G League AT&T Slam Dunk contest. The contest will feature two rounds, with four dunkers competing in the opening round and attempting two dunks each. The top two scorers will advance to the final round, where two additional dunks will determine the champion. The NBA G League State Farm Three-Point Contest will take place Saturday, Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m., followed by the NBA G League AT&T Slam Dunk contest at 3:30 p.m. in Los Angeles. The NBA G League Next Up Game presented by AT&T will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m. All events will stream live on the NBA Channel.
Taylor University Women’s Basketball Battles Back but Falls Short at Goshen, 73-64 RV Taylor battled back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter but came up short on the road, falling 73-64 to Goshen College on Wednesday night. The loss drops the Trojans to 16-7 overall and 6-7 in Crossroads League play, while Goshen improved to 4-19 (1-12 CL) overall with its first CL victory of the season. Kaycie Warfel led all Taylor scorers with 21 points on 7-of-19 shooting, adding six steals in 30 minutes of action. The freshman guard went 6 for 7 from the free-throw line. Emma Fohl finished with 15 points, five assists and five steals in a team-high 35 minutes. The sophomore guard was instrumental in Taylor’s second-half fight, shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 3 of 6 from three-point range. Marissa Trout and Madi Allen each contributed 10 points, while Quinn Kelly led Taylor with six rebounds.
Taylor raced out to an 8-4 lead in the early moments of the game, but Goshen seized control with a 10-0 run and never trailed again, leading 19-13 after one period. The Maple Leafs finished the opening stanza shooting a scorching 61.5 percent from the field while connecting on three first-quarter 3-pointers. Goshen extended its advantage to 12 points by halftime at 39-27, shooting 57.1 percent overall and a remarkable 77.8 percent from three-point range (7-of-9) in the opening 20 minutes. The Maple Leafs entered the game shooting just 26.0 percent from beyond the arc on the season. After halftime, Goshen opened the second half with back-to-back baskets to push the lead to 43-27, forcing a Taylor timeout just under two minutes into the third quarter.
The Trojans responded with determination, chipping away at the deficit throughout the period. A made free throw by Kalyn Bunch pulled Taylor within 10 at 47-37 with 4:41 remaining, though Goshen pushed the margin back to 16 at 53-37 two minutes later. Taylor closed the quarter with a 6-0 run, capped by a jumper from Madi Allen with 34 seconds left, to trim the deficit to 53-43 heading into the final period. The Trojans outscored Goshen 16-14 in the third quarter and held the Maple Leafs to 0-for-4 shooting from three-point range after the torrid first half. Taylor mounted one final surge, with Emma Fohl sparking a run. Fohl connected on a 3-pointer, followed by a steal and fastbreak layup to ignite the comeback attempt. Kaycie Warfel added a steal, and Marissa Trout converted a layup to cut the deficit to single digits at 61-52 with just under five minutes to play. Warfel’s jumper made it 62-55, and her free throws trimmed the margin to 64-57. The Trojans pulled within six points at 66-60 with 1:38 remaining, but Goshen sealed the victory from the free-throw line down the stretch.
Taylor faced an uphill battle on the boards, as Goshen dominated the rebounding margin 42-29. The Trojans did force 24 turnovers but struggled to convert those opportunities into points consistently. Taylor shot 36.9 percent from the field for the game and just 20.0 percent from three-point range (4-20), while Goshen finished with a season-high 49.1 percent overall shooting and a season-best 50.0 percent from three-point range (8-16) — both marks representing the Maple Leafs’ highest shooting percentages since defeating Taylor at home last season, when they also shot 50 percent from beyond the arc. For Goshen, Ava Egolf and Carrie Hiler each scored 16 points to pace the Maple Leafs’ balanced attack. Nasiya Gause added 14 points, including three first-half 3-pointers that helped build the early lead. Kyla Foster recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds while dishing out seven assists, and Lillian Null contributed seven points and nine rebounds. RV Taylor returns to action on Saturday afternoon when the Trojans travel to No. 5 Marian (21-2, 11-2 CL), with tipoff scheduled for 1 p.m. in Indianapolis.
Taylor Trojans Men’s Basketball Stunned by Goshen in Overtime after Late Comeback After squandering a late ten-point Advantage No. 24 Taylor missed a pair of potential game-winners at the end of overtime in a shocking 79-78 loss to Goshen, Wednesday night on the road. Trailing by one with twenty seconds left and the ball, Anthony McGhee missed a quality look before Pete Combs secured the rebound and quickly got a shot up which splashed home, but unfortunately Taylor had called a timeout before the shot left his hand. On the ensuing inbound play Izaiah Day got an open shot which rolled off the rim. Taylor started the game brightly, racing out to a 9-2 lead before the Maple Leafs knotted the score at ten apiece shortly after. The Trojans then went on a 9-0 run over the next five minutes to build a comfortable lead, which they slowly expanded to 30-16, the largest lead of the night for either squad with four-and-a-half minutes left in the opening half. A 41-30 lead at the break pointed to a much-needed Taylor (16-7, 8-5 CL) victory before the wheels slowly fell off in the second half.
The Crossroads League foes traded buckets and small runs throughout the second half with Taylor’s lead hovering between five and twelve for almost the entirety of the half. The Maple Leafs offense exploded at the end, scoring on their final four possessions including a trio of triples. The hot shooting culminated with a converted and-one to tie the score at 71 with 40 seconds remaining. Taylor missed a three pointer and secured the offensive rebound but missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer which forced overtime. An ugly back-and-forth extra period saw six turnovers, and Taylor scored five of its seven points from the free throw line. Goshen scored the final bucket with 20 seconds left for the victory.
The Maple Leafs shot the leather off the ball, with season-high percentages of 55.8 from the field and 60 from beyond the arc while Taylor cooled off after a hot start and shot 40.7 percent from the field and 28 percent from long range. Day led TU with 18 points and McGhee chipped in 16 points while the game leader was Kamren Williams with 20 off the bench for Goshen (9-14, 2-11 CL). No. 24 Taylor hopes to end its four-game losing-streak when it travels to Indianapolis, Indiana to play Marian (5-18, 2-11 CL) on Saturday, February 7th, with tip set for 3:00 pm.