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Todd Golden

Todd Golden

Joined: Jun 20, 2024

Long-time Indiana journalist Todd Golden has been a writer with “Indiana Hoosiers on SI” since 2024, and has worked at several state newspapers for more than two decades. Follow Todd on Twitter @ToddAaronGolden.

Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren talks with Julianna LaMendola (20) during the Indiana versus Maine women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
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Julianna LaMendola Has Entered The Transfer Portal

Julianna LaMendola suited up for two seasons with Indiana's women's basketball team.

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Indiana's Bryson Tucker (8) shoots over USC's Saint Thomas (0) during the Indiana versus University of Southern California men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
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Indiana Basketball Player Report Card: Bryson Tucker

Bryson Tucker was something of a mystery in terms of what his role would be with the Hoosiers. Like most freshmen, he struggled, showed some promise, but then didn’t play late in the season.

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Indiana's Jakai Newton (0) scores during the the Indiana versus Marian men's basketball exhibition game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
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Jakai Newton Latest Indiana Player To Go Into Transfer Portal

Jakai Newton’s career at Indiana was marred by multiple injury problems. He only played four games in two seasons with the program, and entered the transfer portal on Monday.

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Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) shoots the ball while Oregon Ducks guard TJ Bamba (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Top 3 Moments Of Mackenzie Mgbako’s Indiana Career

Mackenzie Mgbako entered the transfer portal Monday. Here are some of his best moments in an Indiana uniform.

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Indiana Hoosiers forward Mackenzie Mgbako (21) makes a three-point basket over Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half at Mackey Arena.
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Mackenzie Mgbako Is Third Indiana Player To Enter Transfer Portal

Mackenzie Mgbako has played two seasons for the Hoosiers. Mgbako is the third Indiana player to put himself into the transfer portal.

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Indiana's Kanaan Carlyle (9) shoots past Ohio State's Colin White (20) during the Indiana versus Ohio State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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What Went Wrong For Indiana And How Can Darian DeVries Fix It? Shooting Woes

Indiana’s 2024-25 season fell well short of expectations. Why did that happen? In this series of stories, Hoosiers On SI examines what went wrong and what new coach Darian DeVries has done in these departments.

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Indiana guard Lexus Bargesser attempts a shot during Indiana's second round NCAA Tournament game at South Carolina on March 23, 2025 played at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.
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Todd’s Take: Innovation Needed To Give Women’s Basketball Neutral Court NCAA Tourney Games

Indiana faced a buzzsaw at South Carolina’s Colonial Life Arena in the NCAA Tournament, but the Hoosiers have benefited when they were hosts. Fairness would dictate that women’s basketball should play at neutral sites, but how can it work?

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Indiana's Kanaan Carlyle (9) scores past Chattanooga's Jack Kostel (11) during the Indiana versus Chattanooga men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2204.

Indiana Basketball Player Report Card: Kanaan Carlyle

Kanaan Carlyle was one of several transfers brought in to bolster guard depth, but it never came off as Carlyle struggled for the Hoosiers.

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Indiana's Chloe Moore-McNeil (22) and Syndey Parrish (33) during the National Anthem before the Indiana versus Maryland women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
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Indiana’s Chloe Moore-McNeil, Sydney Parrish Proud Of Their Legacy As Hoosiers

Chloe Moore-McNeil capped a five-year career with Indiana, and Sydney Parrish played for three years for the Hoosiers. Both are proud to have worn the Indiana uniform.

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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Teri Moren directs her team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.
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What Teri Moren Said After Indiana Lost To South Carolina In The NCAA Tournament

Indiana women's basketball coach Teri Moren offered her thoughts on the 64-53 loss to South Carolina and the season in her postgame press conference.

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Mar 23, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) drives around Indiana Hoosiers forward Lilly Meister (52) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Big Third Quarter For South Carolina Dooms Indiana in 64-53 NCAA Tournament Defeat

Indiana's women's basketball team out-scored South Carolina over the other three quarters, but the Gamecocks took control in the third period and coasted to the victory.

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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Teri Moren disputes a call against the Utah Utes in the first half at Colonial Life Arena.
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What Indiana Coach Teri Moren Said In Her Pre-South Carolina Press Conference

Indiana women's basketball coach Teri Moren spoke to the media on Saturday. The Hoosiers and South Carolina play each other at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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