Oumar Ballo - College Basketball News & Rumors

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 • 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 Indiana

DECEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oumar Ballo throws down the alley-oop jam, extending Indiana's lead over Nebraska

DECEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

Ballo, Indiana Hoosiers to visit Williams, Nebraska Cornhuskers

DECEMBER 13 • 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 opener

DECEMBER 10 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 Atlantis

NOVEMBER 29 • 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 • 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

No. 16 Indiana remains unbeaten with 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro

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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Mgbako, Ballo and Reneau lead No. 17 Indiana in 90-55 rout of Eastern Illinois

Mackenzie Mgbako scored 18 points, Oumar Ballo and Malik Reneau each had 17 and No. 17 Indiana defeated Eastern Illinois 90-55

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Ballo (undisclosed) is listed as Indiana's starting center for Saturday's matchup with Eastern Illinois, InsideTheHall.com reports.

Impact Ballo was initially deemed questionable for the matchup, though the senior will ultimately suit up Saturday. Ballo posted 15 points in the Hoosiers' opener after 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds across 25.9 minutes with Arizona last season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Ballo (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with Eastern Illinois.

Impact Ballo is coming off an impressive debut with the Hooisers, where he tallied 15 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes. Langdon Hatton could get the start at center Sunday if Ballo ultimately can't go.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas tops list of six preseason Top 25 teams that didn't reach 2024 NCAA Tournament

Arkansas has only one scholarship player back from a team that finished a game below

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

11 rebounds in exhibition Ballo grabbed 11 rebounds and added six points (3-8 FG), two steals and a block in Sunday's exhibition victory over Tennessee.

Impact Ballo certainly didn't have his best offensive showing, but he did grab those 11 boards and helped to clog up the paint and force Tennessee to shoot a lot of perimeter shots. New frontcourt teammated Malik Reneau had a great showing with 21 points and eight rebounds. Those two make for arguably the best big-man duo in the Big Ten. Indiana will begin the regular season on Nov. 6 against SIU-Edwardsville.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tipoff: Where the top transfers in college basketball have landed

Dusty May left Florida Atlantic to take over Michigan’s program

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 17 Indiana's revamped roster gives Hoosiers ability to mix, match and chase Big Ten title

Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson wasted no time revamping his roster after missing the NCAA Tournament last season

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 20

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Transfer portal player rankings 3.0: Oumar Ballo, Javon Small, Mark Mitchell headline updated top 100 Just two weeks away from closing, the college basketball transfer portal is in full swing with elite and impactful talent now looking for ne...

APRIL 17 • 247SPORTS.COM

Transfer roundup: Indiana lands Arizona C Oumar Ballo Oumar Ballo, who averaged a double-double last season at Arizona, announced Tuesday he is transferring to Indiana.”Hoosier Nation, c’est par...

APRIL 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oumar Ballo's commitment to Indiana shows program's urgency to win now

Indiana landed Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice this week, making the Hoosiers the only program in America to reel in a pair of top-20 transfers s...

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Williams' season-high 30 points helps Nebraska pull away from Indiana late, 85-68

Oumar Ballo throws down the alley-oop jam, extending Indiana's lead over Nebraska

Ballo, Indiana Hoosiers to visit Williams, Nebraska Cornhuskers

Indiana opens Big Ten Conference play with 82-67 victory over Minnesota

Reneau, Ballo power Indiana past Miami (Ohio), 76-57 in final tune-up before Big Ten opener

Mackenzie Mgbako scores 25 and No. 14 Indiana beats Providence for 7th place at Battle 4 Atlantis

Louisville scores 52 second-half points to race past No. 14 Indiana 89-61 in the Battle 4 Atlantis

No. 16 Indiana remains unbeaten with 69-58 win over UNC Greensboro

Mgbako, Ballo and Reneau lead No. 17 Indiana in 90-55 rout of Eastern Illinois

Arkansas tops list of six preseason Top 25 teams that didn't reach 2024 NCAA Tournament

Tipoff: Where the top transfers in college basketball have landed

No. 17 Indiana's revamped roster gives Hoosiers ability to mix, match and chase Big Ten title

FOX Sports' 2024-25 college basketball preseason All-America teams

Oumar Ballo's commitment to Indiana shows program's urgency to win now