USC visits Indiana after Ballo's 25-point game
JANUARY 8 • Associated Press
OUMAR BALLO #11 - CENTER - INDIANA HOOSIERS
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Huge in Sunday's victory Ballo finished with 25 points (9-15 FG, 7-11 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Sunday's 77-71 victory over Penn State.
Impact Ballo has seemingly responded well to the recent disciplinary actions taken by head coach Mike Woodson, as he has back-to-back double-doubles since his one-game suspension Dec. 29. He re-entered the starting five Sunday and was pivotal in the Big Ten victory, matching a season high in scoring in the six-point win. Look for those contributions to continue in games against USC and Iowa this week, especially if fellow forward Malik Reneau remains sidelined by a knee injury, which has effectively opened up the glass and frontcourt touches for Ballo in his recent hot stretch.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ballo and Indiana host USC
Indiana hosts the USC Trojans after Oumar Ballo scored 25 points in Indiana's 77-71 win against the Penn State Nittany LionsJANUARY 7 • Associated Press
Ballo scores 25 points, grabs 13 boards as Indiana holds off Penn State 77-71 at The Palestra
Oumar Ballo scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Indiana held off a late rally to beat Penn State 77-71 in a game played at The Palestra in PhiladelphiaJANUARY 5 • Associated Press
Back in starting five Ballo will return to the starting lineup Sunday against Penn State, Alec Lasley of HoosierIllustrated.com reports.
Impact Ballo played 32 minutes off the bench in Thursday's win over Rutgers after missing Indiana's previous game for disciplinary reasons. The senior will return to his regular starting role Sunday, where he's averaged 12.8 points and 9.4 rebounds over 28.7 minutes this season.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Rice scores 21 points, Oumar Ballo adds double-double to help Indiana beat Rutgers 84-74
Myles Rice scored 21 points, Oumar Ballo added 17 points to go with 12 rebounds and Indiana cruised to an 84-74 victory over RutgersJANUARY 3 • Associated Press
Dressed and warming up Thursday Ballo (coach's decision) is dressed and warming up ahead of Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Jeff Rabjohns of 247Sports reports.
Impact Ballo is dressed and participating in warmups ahead of Thursday's clash with Rutgers. He missed Sunday's game versus Winthrop as discipline for reportedly being out at a bar on Saturday night. Whether or not he will play is ultimately be up to head coach Mike Woodson, but the fact that he's dressed and warming up is a good sign that the star big man will play.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Ballo (coach's decision) is listed as questionable for Indiana's tilt with Rutgers on Thursday night.
Impact The center has reportedly missed time due to a disciplinary issue. The center didn't play against Winthrop, and is now in danger of missing his second straight game. If Ballo can't go, expect Luke Goode to start in a smaller lineup once again.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Indiana Star Oumar Ballo Benched After Being At A Bar The Night Before A Game Indiana basketball player Oumar Ballo did not play against Winthrop on Sunday after he was seen at a bar late on Saturday night.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM
Not expected to play Sunday Ballo (undisclosed) did not participate in pregame warmups and is expected to miss Sunday's game against Winthrop, per Michael Niziolek of The Bloomington Herald-Times.
Impact It looks as if Ballo will miss his first game of the season after being a late addition to the injury report with an undisclosed injury. The senior center has been a big addition for the Hoosiers this season, averaging 12.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game through 12 contests. The former Arizona transfer will have to wait for Thursday's matchup against Rutgers for his next chance to return to action.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Ballo (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with Winthrop.
Impact Ballo had started all 12 of Indiana's games to start the year, averaging 12.4 points and 9.2 rebounds across 28.4 minutes. If the senior can't go Sunday, Bryson Tucker and Langdon Hatton would likely be in line for expanded minutes.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Snags 11 rebounds against Nebraska Ballo chipped in eight points (3-4 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 85-68 loss to Nebraska.
Impact Ballo posted eight points, 11 rebounds and a block as the Hoosiers were routed by the Cornhuskers on Friday night. Despite the lopsided score, Ballo has been a great addition to Indiana's squad this season, averaging 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 blocks across 11 starts. Ballo and the Hoosiers will look to get back on track against Chattanooga next weekend following a lengthy break.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Williams' season-high 30 points helps Nebraska pull away from Indiana late, 85-68
Brice Williams scored 11 of his season-high 30 points during a 21-4 run that lifted Nebraska to a 85-68 Big Ten Conference win over IndianaDECEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press
Ballo, Indiana Hoosiers to visit Williams, Nebraska Cornhuskers
DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press
Indiana opens Big Ten Conference play with 82-67 victory over Minnesota
Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers’ Big Ten Conference openerDECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press
Logs dominant outing Friday Ballo closed with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-8 FT), 18 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 76-57 win over Miami (OH).
Impact Ballo closed with 14 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and a steal as the Hoosiers cruised to a win over Miami (OH). The 7-foot senior burst out of his mini slump in a big way, notching his first double-double of the 2024-25 season. Ballo continues to hold down the center position for Indiana after transferring over from Arizona, averaging 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 2.1 blocks across nine starts, while shooting 67.7 percent from the field.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Monday Ballo (undisclosed) is available and starting Monday against Minnesota, Alec Lasley of Hoosier Illustrated reports.
Impact Ballo was in danger of missing a game for the first time in 2024-25, but the big man will end up being available and should handle his regular workload. Ballo is averaging 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable Ballo (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Indiana's clash with Minnesota on Monday night.
Impact Ballo is in danger of missing his first game this season. The starting center averages 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season. If he can't go, expect Langdon Hatton's minutes to increase against the Gophers.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Reneau, Ballo power Indiana past Miami (Ohio), 76-57 in final tune-up before Big Ten opener
Malik Reneau scored 19 points and Oumar Ballo posted his 35th career double-double as Indiana pulled away in the second half to post a 76-57 win over Miami (Ohio) in the Hoosiers’...DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press
Mackenzie Mgbako scores 25 and No. 14 Indiana beats Providence for 7th place at Battle 4 Atlantis
Mackenzie Mgbako scored 25 points, Malik Reneau added 21 on 8-of-9 shooting and No. 14 Indiana beat Providence 89-73 to claim seventh place at the Battle 4 AtlantisNOVEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press
Louisville scores 52 second-half points to race past No. 14 Indiana 89-61 in the Battle 4 Atlantis
Chucky Hepburn had 16 points, 10 assists and seven steals, Noah Waterman also had 16 points and Louisville beat No. 14 Indiana 89-61 on Wednesday in the opening game of the Battle...NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press
No. 16 Indiana remains unbeaten with 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro
Myles Rice scored 14 of his 20 points in the first half, freshman Bryson Tucker finished with a season-high 14 and No. 16 Indiana got past U...NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Swats six shots against SC Ballo posted seven points (1-2 FG, 5-9 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 87-71 victory over South Carolina.
Impact Ballo posted seven points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal and six blocks, stuffing the stat sheet during Saturday's win over the Gamecocks. The 7-foot senior transfer from Arizona has been a nightly double-double with Indiana, averaging 13 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 3.3 blocks across his first three games with the Hoosiers. Ballo and the Hoosiers will look to build off their momentum against UNC-Greensboro on Thursday.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Approaches double-double in rout Ballo chipped in 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 27 minutes during Sunday's 90-55 victory over Eastern Illinois.
Impact Ballo finished one rebound shy of a double-double as the Hoosiers trounced Eastern Illinois. The 7-foot senior has been a force in his transition to Indiana, averaging 16 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across the Hoosiers' first two games. Ballo forms a big time one-two punch alongside Malik Reneau for an upward trending Indiana team.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
