Former Indiana University Men’s Basketball Star OG Anunoby Hits the Game Winner for the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Former IU basketball star OG Anunoby had the best performance of his career on the game’s biggest stage. Anunoby scored 33 points and tipped-in a Jalen Brunson miss to give the New York Knicks a 107-106 win over San Antonio in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. The Knicks rallied from a 29-point deficit — the biggest comeback in NBA Playoff history — and now lead the series 3-1. Anunoby made the sideline inbound pass and immediately headed to the rim in anticipation of the Brunson shot. The Spurs had 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama guarding Brunson 30 feet from the basket, and Anunoby was able to get higher than all of the other Spurs.
The Spurs could have stretched their lead to three moments earlier, but Anunoby chased down a transition play and blocked De’Aaron Fox’s layup attempt with 11 seconds remaining. “He’s as alert and aware as any player in the NBA,” former IU coach Tom Crean said on X early Thursday morning. “OG defines hustle plays to go with immense two way talent ! It couldn’t happen for a better person!”
The game-winner capped off a massive Game 4 performance by Anunoby. He scored 33 points on 10-of-15 shooting including 7-of-9 from three. Anunoby has turned in a performance worthy of NBA Finals MVP consideration. His efficiency in the four games has been off the charts. He’s shooting 58% overall including 55.6% from three, and 91.7% from the free throw line. He’s averaging 23.8 points and has just two turnovers. Anunoby is now one win from his second NBA title. He was a member of the 2019 Toronto Raptors but did not play in the postseason after having an appendectomy in April of that season.
Big Ten Conference Honors 150 Indiana University Hoosiers on the Spring Sports Academic All-Big Ten List The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 2,759 students on spring sports rosters who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team Wednesday. The list of honorees includes 234 baseball students, 92 men’s and 111 women’s golf students, 172 men’s and 197 women’s lacrosse students, 51 men’s and 349 women’s rowing students, 195 softball students, 69 men’s and 105 women’s tennis students, 345 men’s and 431 women’s track & field students, 18 acrobatics and tumbling students, nine bowling students, 22 men’s fencing students, 44 women’s fencing students, eight pistol and 10 rifle students, 35 men’s volleyball students, 29 men’s and 62 women’s water polo students, 54 women’s ice hockey students, 22 women’s lightweight rowing students, 58 women’s beach volleyball students, 20 women’s artistic swimming students, and 17 women’s wrestling students.
A total of 150 Indiana University student-athletes from 10 sports earned Spring Academic All-Big Ten honors, the most since a record 155 Hoosiers earned the award in 2021. “Congratulations to our 150-spring Academic All-Big Ten honorees,” said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson.” This award is a testament to their commitment to not only manage the challenges of juggling their demands on the field and in the classroom, but to excel. I also want to commend Executive Associate Athletic Director for Student Services and Senior Woman Administrator Lorian Price and her entire team, as these types of accomplishments wouldn’t be possible without their tireless work. This represents the second highest total in school history, and we are incredibly proud of these students for their excellence in the classroom.” To be eligible for Academic All-Big Ten selection, students must be on a varsity team, have been enrolled full time at the institution for a minimum of 12 months and carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.
ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN Baseball-Cole Decker, Anthony Gubitosi, Pete Haas, Jake Hanley, Caleb Koskie, Cooper Malamazian, Evan O’Neill, Brayden Ricketts, TJ Schuyler, Gavin Seebold
Brayton Thomas, Jacob Vogel, Clayton Weisheit and Jackson Yarberry. Men’s Golf-Alec Cesare, Neri Checcucci, Ethan Chelf, Bradley Chill Jr., Nick Piesen, Taneesh Sirivolu and Cole Starnes. Women’s Golf-Madison Dabagia, Cara Heisterkamp and Maddie May. Rowing-Mia Brehm, Violet Chamberlain, Nico Daly, Vivian Flapan, Ava Harwood, Rea Kearns, Bailey Klein, Grace Langridge, Kylie Lick, Chelsie Lindauer, Olivia Luban, Laura McCabe, Frances McCorkle, Paris Miller, Kaylee Mulligan, Lilly Murphy, Grace Newton, Alison Nieder, Ava Olson, Charlotte Rozzi, Madi Russ
Caroline Schrieber, Maddison Shanks, Bridgette Sutton, Lucy Tait, Paityn Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Krista Valle-Morales, Estelle Verner, Averi Weninger and Abigail Willham. Softball- Peyton Drummond, Alli Gavin, Hannah Haberstroh, Taylor Hess, Cassidy Kettleman, Savannah Oden, Avery Parker, Jasmine Reyes, Madalyn Strader and Aly VanBrandt. Men’s Tennis-Michael Andre, Aidan Atwood, Luc Boulier, Braeden Gelletich, Sam Landau, Ben Pomeranets, Karan Raghavendra, Sam Scherer, Jip van Assendelft and Facundo Yunis. Women’s Tennis-Chase Boyer, Elisabeth Dunac, Li Hsin Lin, Nicole Sifuentes, Magdalena Swierczynska and Nicole Teodosescu. Men’s Track and Field-Trelee Banks, Dalton Boisseau, Tyler Carrel, Caden Click, Nico Colchico, Vince Davero, Abe Eckman, Max Grangier, Garrett Hicks
Matt Kim, Aidan Lord, Andrew Mangum, Camden Marshall, Lee Martin, CJ Martin, Peyton McQuinn, Garrett Messer, Cameron Mullens, Novo Onovwerosuoke
Cole Raymond, Tamer Saleh, Nolan Satterfield, Dane Sebert, Nikos Sidirenios, Caleb Smith, Hunter Smith, Alex Smith and Tyler Tarter. Women’s Track and Field-Symone Adams, Bridget Beyer, Kiera Davis, Amelia Dodds, Mary Eubank, Ellia Hayes, Jessica Hegedus, Katelyn Henselmeier, Aliyah Johnson, Elle Knepp, Madison Kramer, Catie McCabe, Kelly Moran, Lily Myers, Ava Olomajeye, Claire Overfelt, Josie Page, Ryann Parrish, Kylee Poulton
Michaela Quinn, Joey Rastrelli, Maddie Rocchio, Taylor Schoonveld, Kai Snell, Nola Somers Glenn, Lyric Steele, Grace Tyson, Kristina Vincic and Katelyn Winton. Women’s Water Polo-Savannah Batchelor, Nancy Baylor-Sefchick, Keira Blitzer, Audrey Cox, Louisa Downes, Maggie Frye, Jasmine Higgs, Grace Klingler
Gwyneth Le, Natalie McCarroll, Mady Nollan, Morgan Schink, Summer Stelck and Nicole Tyner.
Indiana’s Tyler Carell Scores on the First Day at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships The Indiana University track and field team saw strong performances to close day one of the NCAA Outdoor National Championship. The Hoosiers saw their first points scored of the weekend. Tyler Carrel scored the first points of the weekend as he placed eighth in the men’s pole vault with a height of 18-4 1/2. His placement secured first-team All-American honors for the first time in his career. In the 200-meter semifinals, Trelee Banks Rose earned an automatic qualifier spot, finishing second in his heat and eighth overall with a time of 20:38. Banks looks to earn podium finishes in the event, earning podium finishes at both indoor and outdoor nationals. Two Hoosiers did not advance to the finals in their respective events. Camden Marshall finished 9th overall in the 800 meters with a time of 1:45.88 and John Colquitt finished 21st overall in the 400 Meter Hurdles with a time of 51.95.
Will Holt Returns to Indiana University Field Hockey as Associate Head Coach Indiana Field Hockey head coach Kayla Bashore has announced the addition and return of Will Holt to the program’s coaching staff. Holt, who previously served as an assistant coach for the program in 2020-21 is back at IU and will be the associate head coach for the Hoosiers. “I’m excited to bring Will back to our staff and back to Bloomington,” Coach Bashore said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge along with extensive coaching and playing experience to our program. His expertise will be invaluable in the continued development of our players and will help further elevate our team’s performance, culture, and competitive success.”
He returns to Bloomington after assistant coaching stops at Maryland (2025) most recently and at his alma mater of Louisville (2022-24). “I am honored to return to Indiana University as Associate Head Coach,” Holt said. “This represents an exciting opportunity for me and my family, as Bloomington is a special place that we are thrilled to call home once again. I am particularly drawn to the program’s rising trajectory and its incredible culture, which aligns closely with my core values. I am eager to contribute to its continued success and look forward to working alongside the outstanding leader Kayla Bashore. It’s just a great time to be a Hoosier.”
In his time at Louisville from 2022-24, he helped the Cardinals to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the quarterfinals of the 2023 NCAA Tournament as part of a 15-7 season. In the 2023 campaign, Holt helped develop Louisville’s Julie Kouijzer and Mia Duchars to NFHCA All-America honors as well as seven Cardinals to NFHCA All-Region honors. In 2022, Holt helped Kouijzer and Aimee Plumb to be named NFHCA All-Americans. Previously at Louisville, he spent four seasons as a volunteer coach from 2012-15 while earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. During his first stint at IU, Holt helped guide the 2021 Hoosiers to 10 wins including seven shutout victories, two ranked victories and a Big Ten Tournament appearance.
Holt has also built an impressive resume as a player and a coach within the USA Field Hockey organization. He was a member of the U.S. Men’s National Field Hockey Team from 2008-2024. As a player, he has tallied 85 goals in 147 international appearances. During his playing career with the USMNT, Holt has competed in several international tournaments, helping Team USA to gold medals in the 2018 Hockey Series Open in Salamanca, Mexico as well as the World League Round 1 in 2012 (Chula Vista, Calif.) and 2016 (Salamanca). Other notable competitions include the 2019 FIH Series Finals and the World Hockey League Round 2 in 2013 and 2015. He also played in the Pan American Games (2011, 2015, 2019) as well as the Pan American Cup (2009, 2017).
Holt served as team captain for the USMNT from 2014-17. He also contributed to USA Field Hockey as a coach, starting as an assistant for the U21 men’s team (2016-19) and the U16 squad (2016-18). Holt went on to become head coach of the U18 team in 2016, remaining in that role until 2019. He earned his USA Field Hockey Level 3 certification in 2022, the highest-level certification that USA Field Hockey offers and is eligible for FIH accreditation. In 2023, Holt was tabbed as an assistant coach for the USA Field Hockey5s Men’s national team and helped guide the USA to the inaugural Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) title and qualifying for the 2024 World Cup.
In addition to his coaching duties, Holt has served on the USA Field Hockey Judicial Committee since April 2017. He also spent two terms as a member of the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) – the liaison to the United States Olympic Committee and USFHA Board of Directors for USA Field Hockey athletes. Holt began coaching in Europe in 2010 as the head coach for the Royal Oreé T.H.B U16 Boys Team in Brussels, Belgium. Following his first stint at Louisville, he returned to Belgium in 2016 and resumed his coaching career at the helm of the Royal Pengouins HC U16 Boys Team and assistant coach for the U18 Boys Team. Holt spent the 2018 and 2019 seasons in the Netherlands coaching the U16 Boys Team at V.M.H.C. Cartouche and the U14 Girls Team with NMHC Nijmegen.
He honed his playing resume for seven seasons, competing in top European club teams spanning the Netherlands, Germany and England. Holt has played for VMHC Cartouche (2009, 2018-19), Royal Oreé T.H.B (2010), Royal Pingouins HC (2016), Southgate FC (2017), HC Ludwigsburg (2018), and most recently NMHC Nijmegen in 2019. The Camarillo, California native earned his bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science) from the University of Louisville in 2013. He went on to complete his master’s degree in Athletic Administration in 2016.
Indiana University’s Hogan Denny Named to the United States Colligate National Team The summer of Hogan Denny continues. Following a breakout campaign in 2026, the rising junior outfielder/catcher was invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp. He will report to North Carolina at the end of the month for the annual Stars v. Stripes Series at the USA Baseball Training Complex. That group will also play in a series of exhibition games against local summer league teams. From there, a team of collegiate players will be selected to the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship this July in Taiwan. Teams from Japan, South Korea and a fourth wild card participant will play against each other in an elite showcase of premier international talent. Those games are set to be contested from July 11th through the 15th.
Denny was an Opening Day starter as a freshman in 2025 but really came into his own during his sophomore campaign. He started in 51 of 54 contests (missing three through injury) and hit .357 with 74 hits, 63 runs scored, 18 doubles, 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. He had more free passes (28 walks, 10 hit-by-pitches) than he did strikeouts (32) on the season and reached base at a .452 clip. This is the seventh time that an IU player has taken part in the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Camp. Former All-American outfielder Devin Taylor, who is now in Double-A in the Athletics’ organization, was fantastic in his summer stint back in 2024. Four Hoosiers participated in the event and went on to play at least a season in the big leagues (Morandini, Dickerson, Schwarber and Travis). The First Team All-Big Ten outfielder will headline a deep core of rising junior position players for head coach Jeff Mercer and the Hoosiers in the spring. He is one of six returning players that hit .300 or better (min. 30 games played) in Bloomington last season.
Indy Eleven Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Racing Louisville 3-0 Indy Eleven moved into first place in the USL W League Valley Division with its third win in a row, defeating previous division leader Racing Louisville FC on Wednesday night. It was a strong start offensively with a goal by Reese Socahcki from Abby Mills in the fourth minute, followed by a 40-yard screamer by Talyn Guthrie in the 36th minute from Olivia Smith to give the Girls in Blue a 2-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, Charlie Codd and Emersen Jennings made their 2026 Girls in Blue debuts, combining on Indy Eleven’s third of the night in the 62nd minute for the final 3-0 margin. Defensively, Emily Edwards had her third clean sheet in eight days, highlighted by back-to-back saves in the 44th minute. The Girls in Blue continue their four-match homestand Saturday evening at 7:00 pm, hosting Dayton Dutch Lions FC indoors at the Community Health Network Events Center on the Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield. Tickets are under $12 and they can be purchased online or after doors open at 6:00 pm. The match will also be streamed on Sports Engine Play with Greg Rakestraw and Kristin Haseley calling the action.
Indianapolis Indians Hit Three Home Runs in an 11-1 Win over the Columbus Clippers Termarr Johnson, Nick Cimillo and Enmanuel Valdez each sent long balls over the outfield fence for the Indianapolis Indians and combined for 10 RBI between the three batters to cruise past the Columbus Clippers, 11-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field. With two outs and the bases loaded in the sixth inning, Cimillo launched the game out of the Clippers’ (36-28) reach with a 381-foot grand slam to left field. CJ Kayfus put the Clippers on the board first, 1-0, in the second inning with an RBI single off José Urquidy (W, 4-3) – the only run Urquidy would allow over his 5.0 innings. Austin Peterson (L, 0-4) blanked the Indians (26-39) in the bottom of the frame, but Indianapolis exploded for four runs in the third. With one swing of the bat, Johnson gave the Indians the lead with a two-run home run. Two more came around to score off an error by catcher Bo Naylor and a sac fly by Valdez, making it a 4-1 ball game. The Indians’ third dinger of the game came off the bat of Valdez in the seventh inning, plating Ronny Simon and Keiner Delgado to push the contest to a double-digits lead, 11-1.