Oumar Ballo addresses part of Indiana basketball fan base

'Death wishes. Death threats.': Oumar Ballo addresses part of Indiana basketball fan base
Here's what the Indiana basketball center says about the frequent negativity from parts of the Hoosiers' fan base.
Oumar Ballo Praises ‘True’ Indiana Fans, Criticizes Those Who Berated Players
Oumar Ballo pulled no punches as described how hard it was for himself and his teammates to battle through the worst criticism from segments of the Indiana men's basketball fanbase.
‘It’s Mentally Draining’ — Oumar Ballo Speaks Out on IU Fans After Big Ten Tournament Loss
Indiana Hoosiers senior transfer Oumar Ballo didn’t hold back after the team’s 72-59 loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Following a disappointing performance, Ballo took a stand against the toxic backlash he and his teammates have faced from certain Indiana fans throughout the season.
Indiana Basketball Star Claims To Have Gotten Death Threats From Fanbase
The Indiana basketball program struggled in the 2024-25 campaign and will again miss out on the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers' season came to an official
Oumar Ballo’s strong comments on not ‘true’ IU fans
IU center Oumar Ballo speaks out about the negative criticism from some fans, saying it was mentally draining for the team and coaches.
Indiana men’s basketball’s Oumar Ballo, Malik Reneau earn All-Big Ten honorable mention
Two Hoosiers — sixth-year senior center Oumar Ballo and junior forward Malik Reneau — were named All-Big Ten honorable mention, according to a press release Tuesday. Ballo was voted an honorable mention by both the conference’s coaches and media, while Reneau was voted only by the media.
Oumar Ballo blasts ‘mentally draining’ Indiana basketball fans for death threats
As the Indiana basketball team lost to the Oregon Ducks in the Big 10 tournament, star Oumar Ballo would speak after the game about the program’s fanbase. With a lot at stake for the Indiana basketball team this tournament season,
Indiana center Oumar Ballo pulls back curtain about toxic trait college basketball fans have after Oregon loss
Sulking in dismay, Indiana center Oumar Ballo began to come to the realization his team's season may not be continuing following a 72-59 loss to Oregon Thursday afternoon in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis,
“Death wishes, death threats”: Indiana’s Oumar Ballo speaks on postgame messages he’s received
Indiana’s Oumar Ballo was blunt in an answer reflecting on his lone season with the Hoosiers in 2024-25 following the Hoosiers 72-59 loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. “We come here every single day all we’re trying to do is win for these people,
'Yall want the bag? This comes with it.' Former Pacer David West responds to IU's Oumar Ballo
The retired Indiana Pacers forward says the college basketball landscape has changed, and this is what players should expect.
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Indiana basketball weighed drastic measures to ensure Malik Reneau joined Hoosiers on West Coast trip
Malik Reneau has come off the bench in three of the last four games he's played. Indiana has moved away from playing Malik ...
Todd’s Take: Indiana Players Suffer The Worst Kind Of Loss – The One You Can't Explain
Indiana’s players struggled to come to grips with what went wrong in Indiana’s 72-59 loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
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Indiana vs Oregon Prediction, Picks & Odds for Thursday's Big Ten Tournament Game
Oumar Ballo and Indiana may be slight betting underdogs ahead of Thursday's matchup against Oregon, but the Hoosiers will have an edge playing close to Bloomington.
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Oumar Ballo powers Indiana to victory over Penn State
February 27 - Oumar Ballo scored 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds for Indiana, which finished strong for an 83-78 win over Penn State on Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind. Trey Galloway added ...
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Two Hoosiers Earn All-Big Ten Honorable Mention; Anthony Leal Receives Sportsmanship Award
Indiana's Malik Reneau, Oumar Ballo and Anthony Leal were recognized Tuesday when the 2024-25 Big Ten men's basketball awards were announced. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Big Ten conference announced ...