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The first time I stepped on campus I felt the culture and care that everyone talks about. Now, as a resident assistant, I get to work directly with freshmen and watch them grow. It’s a very rewarding experience.

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Refine your skills, build new ones, and be prepared for anything. Your degree is THE stepping stone to your dream job. IU grads start their lives with high-paying salaries in careers shaping tomorrow.

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Beyond the eclipse

IU’s star-studded history in astronomy dates back to the 1830s. IU is home to one of only about 30 dedicated astronomy departments in the country.

Breakthrough of the Year Award

Distinguished Professor Richard DiMarchi is being recognized for his research that led to drugs that are transforming the treatment of obesity.

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As part of the Washington Leadership Program, Will Sinciline is interning at U.S. Sen. Todd Young’s office and advancing the CHIPS and Science Act.

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Come see your new home

Visiting IU Bloomington requires more effort and planning for international students, but it is so worth the energy. When you’re on our campus, you’ll really understand what it’s like to be a student here. You’ll feel like you’re coming home.

Unable to visit, but want to know more? You can connect with an admissions counselor or chat with an International Student Ambassador .

Bloomington is one of the top college towns in America, according to USA Today .

Indiana University tours for international students—ways to visit us

Visit us virtually

If you can’t arrange a visit to IU Bloomington, you can tour our campus—virtually—from anywhere in the world.

In the Office of Admissions’ virtual tour, experience the beauty of IU Bloomington as you take a walking tour of campus narrated by an IU guide.

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If you’re applying as an undergraduate student, you can work with the Office of Admissions to make sure you see and experience as much as possible during your visit.

You can also meet with our international admissions team to ask any questions you may have about applying to IU.

Hear about IU directly from international students

See what current students have to say about our academic programs, housing options, and more.

Plan a visit as a graduate student

If you’re applying as a graduate student, please contact the department you would like to study in to plan your visit.

We would be happy to meet with you to answer any questions you may have about IU and the admission process.

What should you expect during your IU visit?

A classic college town.

Bloomington offers the best small-town atmosphere while not sacrificing the amenities of big city living—you can find international grocery stores, restaurants with cuisine from around the world, and ethnic festivals in our city. You’ll also find our campus and the surrounding community to be a fun and diverse place where higher education, local establishments, and the city population combine to create one of the best college towns in the U.S.

A diverse and inclusive atmosphere

We’re committed to promoting an atmosphere of equity and inclusion on our campus, taking a proactive stance on preventing bias incidents through education, awareness, and a culture of honesty and trust. We’ve provided a set of resources to help our international students understand the context of current events in the U.S. and what IU Bloomington is doing to make the campus safe and welcoming.

A safe environment for all

The IU Bloomington campus and local community prioritize working to keep students safe . Our dedicated Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) and The Guardian app help maintain safety on campus by providing resources to students that connect them with tools to keep themselves and others safe. We also work to provide safety measures for pedestrians on campus, local weather events, and emergencies.

Take the next step toward becoming an IU student

We know you’ll love our campus and community, whether you tour IU Bloomington in person or virtually. Now that you’ve learned how to visit us, take the next step in your journey toward becoming a Hoosier!

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We have one of the most beautiful campuses you’ll ever see, in a town that’s designed around students and their families.

Some call it quaint. We call it perfect. Plan your visit today!

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When you arrive on campus, make some time to walk around and take it all in. IU Bloomington is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. You can schedule a guided tour or download a map for a self-guided experience.

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The Biddle Hotel and Conference Center, located inside the Indiana Memorial Union, is right in the heart of campus and just steps away from some of Bloomington’s best restaurants, shops, and nightlife.

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Find deadlines and resources for applying to IU’s largest campus in Bloomington, where you’ll find countless ways to make lifelong connections, pursue your passions, and work toward your goals.

Is IU Bloomington the right fit for you?

IU Bloomington is the heart of the Indiana University family, with our largest campus, our broadest range of degrees and majors, and our most quintessential college experience. Beyond IU Bloomington’s storybook campus and lively, Big Ten college atmosphere is a family-like community, with countless ways to find your place and ample resources and support for any challenge or goal.

IU Bloomington’s unmatched number of academic programs and learning opportunities make it possible to carve out your own unique path to a meaningful career, while genuinely caring and involved faculty and an extensive variety of welcoming student clubs and organizations make it easy to find your place in the larger Hoosier family.

And not to mention: More than half of IU Bloomington students earning a bachelor’s degree graduate without student debt.

More to consider

• 61% of 2022–23 bachelor’s degree recipients at IU Bloomington graduated without student debt.
• Students admitted to IU Bloomington have an average high school GPA of 3.90 (out of 4.0).
• 41% of 2023 freshmen went to high school outside Indiana, and 5% are from outside the U.S.
• All statistics are current as of 2023.

I feel like IU really does a good job of making sure you’re on the track to success by providing different tools, but there’s also enough leeway to have a personal life and to do all the things that you want to do and explore.

Simran Bhandarkar IU Bloomington student

How to apply to IU Bloomington

High school students can apply to IU Bloomington in one of two ways:

• The Apply IU application  
• The Common App (high school students only)

While all these application types are accepted, you should only submit one application. The materials needed and the review process are the same for all applications.

The early action deadline (non-binding) for fall applications is November 1.

The regular admission deadline for fall applications is February 1.

Get a jump start on your essay

All IU Bloomington applicants are required to submit an essay. If you apply using the Common Application, you can use any of the essay prompts provided in the application. If you apply using the Apply IU application, you will need to provide a 200- to 400-word essay using the following prompt:

Describe your academic and career plans and any special interests (e.g., undergraduate research, academic interests, leadership opportunities, etc.) that you are eager to pursue as an undergraduate at Indiana University. If you encountered any unusual circumstances, challenges, or obstacles in completing your education, share those experiences and how you overcame them.

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If you’ve indicated a major on your application, you may be offered direct admission to the school or college through which the major is offered. The eligibility requirements differ between schools and colleges.

Learn more about direct admission at IU Bloomington

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You’ll hear directly from IU Bloomington about whether or not you’ve been accepted. Here’s when you can expect to receive your decision:

• Early action (non-binding) fall applications: January 15
• Regular admission fall applications: March 15

Consideration for direct admission will be conducted at the point of the initial review for admission to the university. Eligible students will receive notification in their university admission decision. Academic programs that require additional steps or offer a review request/petition process will have unique processes and timelines for direct admission consideration. Students offered direct admission through these processes would receive a separate communication from the school/program.

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Other deadlines to watch

For first-year applicants:

• Spring semester admission: November 1
• Summer session admission: March 1

You’ll receive a decision in 4–8 weeks.

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I have always marched to the beat of my own drum. I don’t need to do something that is prescribed to me, and now I am able to customize my world. It was such a relief to discover that IU offers [the Individualized Major Program] and, to me, it’s a testament that I picked the right school.

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The IU Visitor Information Center is unique in that it is staffed almost entirely by current undergraduate and graduate students. Being able to offer our guests a variety of perspectives, from a diverse group of students, is one of our greatest assets. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at  [email protected]!

Orlancia Askie Visitor Guide Major: Biochemistry

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) because it is a one stop shop for all you need!

Sierra Carmona Visitor Guide Major: Human Development and Family Studies and Premed

My favorite place on campus is the Indiana Memorial Union. I always come here to study, and I love going to Starbucks and Sugar and Spice for sweet treats.

Ray Hootman Graduate Assistant Major: Masters in Voice Performance with a Graduate Certificate in Vocology

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is the amphitheater. It’s in such a pretty part of campus sitting next to the Bryan House gardens and looking over the bridges. Throughout the year they host events like jazz and interpretive dance shows as well as late night movies.

Mckenna Love Visitor Guide Major: Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation

Favorite Place on Campus: The IMU is my favorite place on campus because there's so much to do. It's a cool place to hang out in between classes, and I love the various activities that are available.

Mina Shelby Graphic Designer Major: Master of Art Education (MSEd)

Favorite Place on Campus: I love sitting by Showalter Fountain on a warm sunny day. It makes me reminisce about slow afternoons in Italy and France. I sit with my feet in the fountain and watch the wind catch the water in a floating mist.

Reilly Smith Visitor Guide Major: Arts Management

Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on campus is Showalter Fountain. It's such a nice place to sit and just people-watch, especially in the summer when it's hot and the water from the fountain is nice and cool. 

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Frequently asked questions, do i need to rent a car for my visit.

It is not necessary that you rent a car for your visit. IU and Bloomington have a great bus system, and the community is extremely pedestrian and bike friendly.

When can I go on a self-guided tour?

You can take a self-guided tour whenever your schedule permits. There are self-guided tour brochures that you can access on our website, or you can stop in our office to pick up the information.

Do I need to bring anything with me for the tour?

Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for the campus tour. You may also want to check the forecast to get an idea of the current weather in Bloomington.

Where is the bookstore?

The IU Bookstore is located in the Indiana Memorial Union. There is also a Varsity Shop on the corner of Kirkwood and Indiana Avenues.

Our Location

IU Visitor Information Center 900 E. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 We are located right next to the Biddle Hotel front desk in the Indiana Memorial Union.

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Does your school or organization have 10 or more students who want to see iu bloomington’s gorgeous campus.

Thank you for your interest in scheduling a group visit to IU Bloomington. We have met our current booking capacity and we are currently unable to accommodate additional special group visits for spring 2024. If you are interested in a group visit in the summer, we will begin scheduling in May 2024.

Group visits are for schools or organizations with high school aged students. If you have a large family, or your family and another family want to visit on the same day, please schedule a daily visit . If you need assistance with a family reservation please contact 812-855-0661 .

If you are a school or organization with middle or elementary school aged students, we recommend contacting the IU Visitor Information Center  for helpful information on visiting campus.

If you have questions about a group request, please email [email protected].

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

The Ultimate IU Bucket List

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As an incoming freshman at Indiana University , you learn about the many must-do activities that truly make you a Hoosier. Between New Student Orientation and upperclassmen friends, you're likely to learn about the things you just have to experience during your time at IU and in B-Town. Whether you're a underclassman looking to get the total Cream & Crimson experience, a senior Hoosier soon bidding Bloomington a bittersweet farewell, or a nostalgic alumni revisiting the glory days, use this bucket list to help determine what you've yet to experience, what you've already done, and what you'd like to do once more.

Looking for a B-Town bucket list? Check out The Ultimate Bloomington Bucket List .

• Sing Sweet Caroline as the Big Red Pep Band play the tune during a basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall  
• Grab a slice of award-winning 'za from Mother Bear's Pizza  — don't forget to sign your name on the wall before you leave  
• Relax in the Cox  Arboretum between classes  
• Play a game of Sink the Biz at Nick's English Hut

• Kiss your significant other under the Rose Well House  at midnight for good luck  
• Watch a free movie at the Indiana Memorial Union    
• Dine at a 4 th Street restaurant  
• At night, lie on your back with your legs propped against the side of the Eskenazi Museum of Art  and watch the light totem change colors

• Grab a coffee from Soma Coffeehouse & Juice Bar  
• Order breadsticks with cheese sauce from Pizza X  at 1:00 am  
• Go to a wine tasting and sit by the pond at  Oliver Winery  
• Take on plate-sized pancakes from  The Village Deli

• Snap a photo of you shaking  Herman B Wells  hand  
• Snag an oversized leather chair at the IMU's  South Lounge and spend the afternoon studying  
• Indulge in scoops of Grasshopper ice cream from The Chocolate Moose and Cookie Monster ice cream from Jiffy Treet  
• Attend the Little 500 men's and women's races

• Eat Sunday brunch at  The Tudor Room    
• Experience  Kilroy's Breakfast Club during Homecoming Weekend  
• Attend a concert at The Bluebird  
• Go on a hike at Griffy Lake Nature Preserve

• Treat yourself to an upscale dinner at  Janko's Little Zagreb  
• Dip your feet in Showalter Fountain  
• Go to the Lilly Library to see an original Gutenberg Bible and other rare books  
• Take a photo of a beloved IU squirrel in Dunn Meadow

• Munch on freshly baked goods from a local  farmers' market  
• Rent a pontoon at Monroe Lake with your friends  
• Climb the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower to watch the sun rise over the  Hoosier National Forest  
• Watch a performance at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater , then go to BLU Boy Chocolate Café & Cakery  to buy macarons

• Go to a one of the concerts for the Music Bloomington Concert Series  
• Order the Hotbox Special from Baked! in the middle of the night  
• Stroll the grounds of the  Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center  
• Tailgate before an IU Football game, then cheer on the Hoosiers from inside Memorial Stadium

• Enjoy an off-Broadway production, nationally-touring concert, or evening with a prominent figure at the  IU Auditorium  
• Order wings and watch a game at BuffaLouie's  
• Grab a drink from The Upstairs Pub and hang out with friends on their elevated patio  
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By Kirk Johannesen

April 15, 2024

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A year after Indiana University Bloomington joined a national program to end sexual violence on campuses , a plan has been formulated to improve policies, practices and procedures.

Through the university’s participation in the Culture of Respect Collective , IU Bloomington’s initiative co-chairs and committee members will use the next year to achieve goals that were identified through the assessment process based on six Culture of Respect pillars:

• Survivor support
• Clear policies
• Multitiered education
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• Schoolwide mobilization
• Ongoing self-assessment

“Indiana University takes seriously the goal of addressing sexual violence on college campuses, and its improvement plan for the Bloomington campus reflects that commitment,” said Kelly Hogan, associate vice provost for health and well-being in the Office of Student Life. “Our goal is to implement changes that are sustainable and enduring, and involve the cooperation and collaboration of students, faculty and staff so that everyone feels supported and understands how IU is working to the greater goal.”

One of the goals is to create targeted messaging campaigns each semester about the supportive measures available to students who have experienced sexual misconduct before coming to IU.

“There are a lot of students that come to IU who have already experienced trauma or sexual abuse,” said initiative co-chair Jennifer Kincaid, IU’s associate vice president of institutional equity, Title IX coordinator and ADA coordinator. “We have resources to help those students, but we need to make sure they know about and can connect to these services.”

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• Meeting twice a semester with the student group that has been created to support sexual violence prevention and survivor support.
• Creating a four-year plan with students trained on a different topic each year: bystander intervention; healthy relationships; how culture and intersectionality affect sexual violence; and sexual harassment in the workplace.
• Creating a program for student organizations and student leaders to become certified after going through training on policies, procedures and how to support survivors.
• Creating an optional comprehensive training program for employees each semester that covers trauma-informed care, how to respond to disclosures and how IU responds to sexual misconduct.
• Creating a webpage with information on how employees can report sexual misconduct that occurs outside the workplace, and the community resources that are available to them.

“If we have healthy and supported faculty and staff then they’re better able to serve our students,” said co-chair Sally Thomas, director for sexual violence prevention and victim advocacy at IU Bloomington.

In reviewing its policies, practices and procedures to craft the improvement plan submitted for review to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, which oversees the Culture of Respect Collective, the co-chairs and committee members received feedback that helped them hone objectives and ways to achieve them.

“I think we did really well in survivor support in that evaluation,” Thomas said. “We’ve spent the last few years really finding more ways to support survivors, and that was reflected in our feedback.”

Kincaid said that although IU entered the initiative focused on students, one bit of surprising feedback was the need for more resources for employees, which reinforced the fact that sexual violence extends beyond campus.

“That’s something I think we can be stronger on,” Kincaid said. “We can have more available for employees related to sexual misconduct or violence.”

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Trey Boyd Schedules Official Visit To Kansas

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With official visits kicking up a notch the Kansas Jayhawks are adding to their list of people taking OVs.

Trey Boyd is the newest name to emerge on the list of official visitors coming up. Boyd is a three-star offensive lineman from Shakopee High School in Shakopee, Minnesota. He measures in at around 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds.

He caught up with Blue Wings Rising to detail his decision to visit Kansas as an official visitor.

“I really enjoy the KU coaching staff and want all of my family to see it and to see it more than once,” Boyd stated to Blue Wings Rising.

He talked about two coaches that really influenced his decision to visit as an official visitor.

“Coach Z and Agpalsa are really standing out because they are really great people and seem like great coaches.”

There are multiple things that he believes are unique about Kansas at this moment.

“I think how they are redoing everything is very unique also their staff is also.”

This isn’t the only visit he has with Kansas coming up as he has one that will be coming up way more recently.

“I’m headed down there this week on Wednesday.”

He talked about what comes to mind when considering Kansas.

“I think of the two football games that I saw them win on visits to other schools against Cincinnati and also Iowa State and a lot of people I know! I also think about a great up-and-coming football program.

Boyd would be a huge land in the Kansas recruiting class of 2025 as he brings such a talented offensive tackle to an already talented group of athletes. Although his decision seems a bit off Kansas is in a great position.

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Celebrating 20 Years, Trombone Choir Presents Spring Concert At A&M United Methodist Church

Dr. David Wilborn ’s affection for the bass trombone goes back to his high school years in Austin. He was a freshman who played tenor trombone, but his instrument was damaged by students horsing around in the band hall.

His band directors had just acquired a new bass trombone and suggested he try it.

“I said, ‘OK, sure,’” he recalls. “There was never a plan for me to play bass trombone. But I just loved the instrument. It was new, and it was big compared to what I was playing before. There were method books that were created just for that instrument. I was fascinated with it.”

The bass trombone became the instrument of choice for Wilborn, associate professor in the  Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts . His love for the instrument continued throughout his career in academia, and in 2004, he created the  Texas A&M Trombone Choir .

The choir celebrates its 20 th  anniversary this year, and performs its spring concert at A&M United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. For the first time, Wilborn will get an assist in leading the choir with the addition of  Dr. James Van Zandt , Texas A&M’s director of orchestras who is also a conductor and trombone player who played in the U.S. Air Force Band.

Though the choir’s early years were lean, it started to grow thanks to active student officers who helped to recruit players and developed connections with the community, Wilborn said. Soon people were referring students to Wilborn, and he still hears from band directors across Texas letting him know their students are coming to Texas A&M.

The choir is now bigger than ever, with 25 student members.

“It’s very impressive,” Wilborn said of the history and growth. “It’s extremely impressive here at Texas A&M because none of these students are music majors. I have friends that are jealous that I have not only this amount of talent, but I have these numbers. I’m very lucky, very fortunate that I have this available to me.”

The trombone’s versatility lends itself to such ensembles, he said, as a tenor-voiced instrument that has the flexibility to expand in range.

“It can go and play bass lines, and players that are really good can also expand up into the alto range,” he said. “So you have three vocal ranges that you can cover with the trombone. By comparison, the trumpet is a soprano-voiced instrument. There’s a limited range in what they can hit in an ensemble. With trombone, you do have that full range. It has always historically been valued for its tenor-vocal expressive ability.”

The choir practices every Tuesday night in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building. Wilborn said he’s been pleased to see the group socialize and organize events and gatherings, “because everybody enjoys being with each other.”

The concert will feature an original composition by Wilborn, and he said he draws from inspiration in writing these pieces. Examples from previous years include the San Gabriel River and a trip to South America. This time around, it was perhaps a more unlikely source of inspiration: an Aspercreme commercial.

The clip featured two women dressed as gladiators in the midst of combat, until one screams in pain. The reason is not a battle wound, but arthritis. But it sparked a dive into history for Wilborn, and he found stories of female gladiators and their struggles to get respect. Some were “just a spectacle in the eyes of men,” he said, but they were often skilled and crafty in combat. He built a story out of such a warrior — a gladiatrix — about to go into battle.

“So it starts with this meditative moment,” he said. “Then eventually, she’s ready to go out there and fight. And so the music builds, and all of a sudden she’s out there fighting. So you hear this combative music that is clearly relatable to ancient Rome. She battles and she’s fighting, and she goes back into this reflective moment for a brief pause. But ultimately the combative music comes back to end it, and she’s victorious.”

The Trombone Choir’s 20 th  year includes an upcoming performance at the  International Trombone Festival 2024  at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Members of Maroon Steel will join the choir in the performance June 1 at 5 p.m. in Van Cliburn Hall.

The Trombone Choir also performs with the Small Ensembles — coached by Wilborn and  Virginia Figueiredo , instructional associate professor in music — on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Drive in College Station. The concert will also feature ensembles including string quartet; piano and string trio; solo trombone and piano; and a saxophone trio.

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IU basketball transfer portal hot board 2.0: Priority positions, names to know

BLOOMINGTON – College basketball’s transfer window will emerge from its Final Four-enforced slowdown at the end of this week, when the dead period lifts and visits can resume.

Indiana , still light six scholarship players with plenty of work to do, will dive right back in. The Hoosiers are lining up visitors for the coming weekends, with a heavy emphasis on positions and roles of need. IndyStar examines those needs, and some names to know as IU’s roster-building efforts accelerate.

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∎ Backcourt impact: An already thin guard rotation lost Xavier Johnson (eligibility) and CJ Gunn (portal) once the season ended. Trey Galloway gives Mike Woodson proven ball-handling and creativity, but he cannot run a one-man show.

Indiana needs shooting and scoring punch, both, here. Players who can get on the ball and make plays, for themselves or others, and players who can stretch the floor in ways last season’s roster too often could not. Myles Rice hands Woodson a point guard with as many as three years of eligibility remaining, upping the Hoosiers' depth of creativity and giving Woodson another lead guard around which to build his ball-screen offense. Now, Indiana must add players for whom Rice can create.

∎ Backcourt depth: Simplistic, yes. But there’s an extent to which Indiana just needs bodies in its backcourt. Galloway and Gabe Cupps are the only guards returning to play at least 50% of available minutes last season. The growth of Anthony Leal’s role in Big Ten play shouldn’t be overlooked, but it’s not by itself a cure-all. Rice should see serious minutes. He shouldn't be alone.

∎ Floor spacing: It’s long past time Indiana had the tools necessary to shoot 3-pointers with both accuracy and efficiency. That means adding at least two players with an established track record shooting the ball well. It also means bolstering the roster with players used to the kind of volume the Hoosiers so desperately need.

∎ Rim protection: Whether Woodson intends to play Malik Reneau at the four or the five next season remains unclear. But the Hoosiers need length and rebounding impact in any event, whether from the bench or in the starting lineup. Woodson has always valued a shot-altering center who could rebound at volume, particularly at the defensive end. Whether that player starts or sees major bench minutes, IU needs at least one big addition here.

Names to know

We’ll group these names by position, and list them alphabetically. The usual disclaimer: This is by no means an exhaustive list, and it will be updated. The portal moves fast. Circumstances change rapidly in college basketball. Just ask Mitch Barnhart. Let’s roll.

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The reigning Pac-12 freshman of the year, Rice pulled the strings for surprise package Washington State during the Cougars’ best season in a decade and a half last winter. He averaged 14.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in his first competitive collegiate season. Rice was not just one of Washington State’s best players — if not the Cougars’ best — but also among the Pac-12’s best creators.

Now, Rice is Bloomington-bound. If Woodson had a wish list at point guard, Rice probably topped it. That's one wish come true.

It’s not surprising to see a lot of IU’s focus right now trained on the backcourt. As previously discussed, the Hoosiers need both depth and impact as they rebuild their guard rotation, and that could mean trying to take as many as four guards out of the portal this cycle.

Kanaan Carlyle

The Stanford transfer made honorable mention All-Freshman Team in the Pac-12 last winter, averaging 11.5 points and 2.7 assists per game. He appeared in 23 games for the Cardinal in his lone season in Palo Alto, making close to 78% of his free throws along the way. Carlyle shot just 32% from 3 (a clean 32-of-100), and he needs to improve his finishing on 2s as well. But he would add some creativity — he finished conference play last year 11 th in assist rate and a remarkable third in possessions used. He’s comfortable with the ball in his hands.

Carlyle has a visit scheduled for next weekend.

Ryan Conwell

The Pike grad started his college career at South Florida before transferring to Indiana State, and now he’s in the portal following Josh Schertz’s exit for Saint Louis . It stands to reason some of Schertz’s players will follow him from Terre Haute, but if Conwell is interested in IU, it seems likely IU would reciprocate. He checks a lot of boxes for the Hoosiers, who would like to get him to campus.

Connor Essegian

Essegian is an interesting case. He was a revelation for Wisconsin two years ago, averaging 11.7 points per game while shooting a tick under 36% from behind the arc. All that dried up last winter, when the Central Noble grad saw his minutes average cut from 27.4 per game to just 7.3. Essegian never found his 3-point shot or his scoring touch as a sophomore, and he didn’t play double-digit minutes in any of the Badgers’ last 11 games. He undeniably ticks certain boxes (shooting chiefly among them) for Indiana, but the Hoosiers would need to be confident last season was the exception, not the rule. Essegian has already taken a handful of visits, though none to Bloomington, at least not yet.

Leland Walker

Another Indianapolis native on this list, Walker popped up early in the portal cycle in connection with Indiana. The North Central grad averaged 15.4 points and 4.1 assists per game last season as a sophomore at Eastern Kentucky, and his two-year numbers suggest he’s ready for a step up in competitive level.

Things have since slowed with Walker and the Hoosiers (not uncommon in a calendar that moves in fits and starts), but there are plenty of ways Walker fits what IU needs. This recruitment could come down to roster spots and playing time, as much as anything.

WINGS/FORWARDS

IU already has good options here, with Mackenzie Mgbako confirmed returning and five-star Bryson Tucker inbound after a whirlwind recruitment culminated in his commitment last week . Indiana’s need here might be style-dependent — if Woodson wants to play a smaller, more positionally fluid brand of basketball next season, more wing depth is a requirement.

Ben Humrichous

It’s been a remarkable rise for Humrichous. The Tipton native was playing at Huntington University two years ago, then spent last year starring at Evansville before portaling this window. In 23 games with the Purple Aces, Humrichous hit 53-of-126 3s (42.1%) while finishing 2s at a respectable rate and taking on an increased load in conference play. A 6-9 forward with tweener skills, Humrichous finished last season with a true shooting percentage of 0.613, which would’ve ranked him second among Hoosiers behind only Kel’el Ware in 2023-24.

Adou Thiero

Thiero was once a target for Indiana from the high school ranks. After two seasons at Kentucky — the second more productive than the first — Thiero is in the portal, and it’s no surprise to see IU among the schools interested. Thiero has a fascinating backstory as a late-blooming high school recruit still perceived to be scratching at his potential in college. He may only need one more year, with NBA teams eyeing him as a potential draft prospect in 2025.

Officially listed as a guard/forward, Tyson is one of the most intriguing and sought-after up transfers in the portal right now. The 6-7 North Carolina native averaged 16.2 points and 5.9 rebounds last season at Belmont, hitting 46.5% of his 3s. That was after shooting 41.7% from distance as a freshman in Nashville. Does Indiana still need the kind of impact wing presence Tyson would provide, with Mgbako back and Tucker in the fold? Tough to say, but best practice if Tyson was interested would probably be to take talent first, ask questions later.

Not a ton of names here, which isn’t surprising. IU might only really need one out-and-out five, and it’s not clear (as previously discussed) whether that player would be an automatic starter. But there are a couple meaningful names here, including confirmed visitors, and Woodson’s defensive setup has always relied at least one rim-protecting high-volume rebounder.

Oumar Ballo

The Arizona transfer is among the most recognizable big men in the country. A dominant force, particularly defensively and on the glass, for the Wildcats across the last two seasons, Ballo is considered among the best transfers in his class, if not the best, full stop. Ballo is reportedly considering a handful of schools, with visits set up for this week. He arrived in Bloomington for the first of those Sunday night and by Monday was posting from his trip on social media. Indiana could be in as good of a spot to land the 7-foot center as any team in the country.

Pharrel Payne

IU’s staff will know Payne well, having planned for him these past two seasons at Minnesota. Payne was rarely a volume scorer in the post in Minneapolis (though he did average 10 points per game last winter). But he was an outstanding rebounder at both ends of the floor — third in the conference in offensive rebound rate in Big Ten games, 13 th in defensive rebound rate — and a functional shot blocker as well. He also finished nearly 64% of 2s across a pair of seasons with the Golden Gophers.

The question with Payne might be whether IU lands Ballo. If they do, would Payne still consider the Hoosiers knowing he'd probably play from the bench in Bloomington? If so, that would hand Woodson enviable 4/5 depth. Whether Indiana recruited him to start or serve as a key reserve, he fits a lot of what the Hoosiers need from a player in his position.

Amari Williams

A senior with his COVID year remaining, Williams has been on Indiana’s radar since he hit the portal last month. Williams averaged 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game last season, and he’s been a remarkably efficient defensive presence for most of his career. He finished top-30 nationally in defensive rebound rate in each of the last three seasons, and he’s never posted a single-season block rate lower than 8.3%. Williams is expected in Bloomington next weekend. He certainly ticks a lot of the boxes Woodson needs at the five.

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College hoop stars showcase their fashion prowess at the WNBA draft

The WNBA wears Prada.

The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night that turned the draft into a mini-Oscars where style was front and center along with the picks.

Caitlin Clark. Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese.

They all stepped onto the stage and met the challenge essentially every woman can identify with: Overcoming the trepidation of finding just the right outfit for that special occasion.

“There’s never been a bigger spotlight on women’s basketball, thanks in large part to players like Caitlin Clark and coaches like Dawn Staley,” Rose Minutaglio, ELLE senior editor of features and special projects, wrote in an email to The Associated Press.

Usually, when a woman finds what she wants, it’s not a question of whether alterations are needed, but how much. The taller the woman, the bigger the challenge can be.

These tall ladies appeared to pass the test.

It was the perfect time for a fashionable splash just like NFL and NBA players do on their draft nights. Last year, Taylor Hendricks of UCF wore a pink suit with the jacket lined with photos representing his journey to the NBA and the people who meant the most to him.

“With more eyes on the league, players recognize the opportunity to showcase their personalities through their style,” Minutaglio said. “Because of glaring pay discrepancies, fashion partnerships and brand sponsorships will continue to play a big role for female athletes.”

Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks’ victory over Clark and Iowa in the women’s national championship game outdrew the men in television ratings, and this is shaping up to be the WNBA’s most-watched draft.

The 6-foot Clark was joined in New York by the 6-7 Cardoso, 6-4 Brink and 6-3 Reese, among others. They’ve been busy since the NCAA Tournament, too, especially Clark, who made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live.”

Clark went with a white jacket and skirt with a sparkly cut-off top, sunglasses and black heels. She credited having people help her prepare keeping it less stressful.

“The first time Prada has ever dressed a male or female for WNBA or NBA draft so pretty cool,” Clark said during the WNBA’s livestream from its orange carpet.

Brink and Reese wore outfits that wouldn’t be out of place during Fashion Week or a red carpet in Hollywood. Brink wore a diagonal black and white dress showing off both shoulders with a slit exposing her right leg.

Reese shimmered in a hooded, backless gray dress with a plunging neckline after a late wardrobe change with help from designers Bronx and Banco, Simon Miller and Christian Louboutin.

“I got this two days ago,” Reese said. “My original dress didn’t fit.”

Rickea Jackson of Tennessee made a wardrobe change between the orange carpet and the draft itself before being selected fourth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks.

“They’re just going to be falling in love with my personality,” Jackson said of Sparks’ fans.

Alissa Pili, the eighth pick by Minnesota, worked with a designer to pay tribute to her Alaska Native heritage in the black and gold pattern of her dress.

Most of these glam looks didn’t come off the rack.

Being tall is an advantage and not a hindrance for WNBA players. Models who grace the runways during fashion week and the covers of fashion magazines often stand at least 6 feet and taller.

The league’s own growing popularity in recent years also has helped.

“Players are also starting to work directly with designers, who help outfit them, and stylists, who focus on game-day drip,” Minutaglio wrote.

This was only the second WNBA draft with fans in attendance, and 1,000 tickets sold out in February for the event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Fans got to attend the 2016 draft at the Mohegan Sun when former UConn All-American Breanna Stewart was the top pick.

Shakira Austin, the third overall pick in 2022 by the Washington Mystics, understands the angst Clark and others faced. While the 6-5 center was playing in college at Mississippi, Austin was forced to be creative as she struggled to find pants that fit or any clothing that captured her style.

So she got busy with a sewing machine and became her own designer. Now that Austin is in the pros, she’s a fashionista tapping into her creativity, doing more than just pants, leggings and shirts. Austin told the AP earlier this year that it’s a great time to dive into both modeling and clothing design.

On her way to becoming the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, Clark was surprised by designer Kristin Juszczyk, whose husband, Kyle, plays for NFC champion San Francisco in the NFL. She created a puffer vest with Clark’s No. 22 in Iowa black and gold, putting the player in select company with the likes of pop superstar Taylor Swift.

Minutaglio said several brands work with female athletes, with Glossier and SKIMS teaming up with the WNBA specifically. She noted sports brands like Puma, Adidas and Nike all work with women in basketball.

“What’s interesting is we’re seeing players and teams branch out into high-fashion, wearing Dior and Louis Vuitton and Gucci,” Minutaglio said.

Staley herself was decked out on the sideline of the title game in Louis Vuitton, from her silver jacket down to her sneakers, grabbing attention for her look far beyond the sports pages. Minutaglio noted New York-based women’s wear brand M.M. LaFleur has a multiyear deal with the New York Liberty.

“I wrote a story for ELLE in 2022 predicting the rise of WNBA game-day fashion, and since then, the looks just keep getting better and better,” Minutaglio wrote. “The fashion set is excited to see where it goes from here.”

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