INDIANA HOOSIERS' RECRUITING HEATS UP: Top 2026 prospects eye Bloomington
Jacob Goins breaks down Indiana basketball's recruiting surge as two elite 2026 prospects include the Hoosiers in their top school lists. Miikka Muurinen, a 6'10" power forward ranked 14th nationally, and Deron Rippey Jr., a dynamic point guard, both have Indiana in their sights. The discussion covers their playing styles, potential fit with Coach Darian Devries' system, and upcoming campus visits.
Goins also highlights eight Indiana football players who made Phil Steele's preseason All-Big Ten teams, including standouts Elijah Sarratt and Mikail Kamara.
Tune in for an in-depth look at how these developments could reshape Indiana's athletic future across both major sports.
0:00 Top 2026 recruits cut lists, include IU
5:04 Miika Muurinen's game: Size, shooting, and athleticism
10:13 Deron Rippey: Elite point guard visiting Indiana
15:50 Rippey's skillset and fit with IU's system
18:56 Phil Steele's preseason All-Big Ten Hoosiers
23:30 IU's defensive stars and offensive weapons
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