Here's what the Indiana basketball center says about the frequent negativity from parts of the Hoosiers' fan base.

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.

IU men’s basketball was knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday after losing to Oregon, 72-59, in the second round of the bracket. IU senior center Oumar Ballo had strong comments after the game about the criticism that he and the team have received throughout the season.

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

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.

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,

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,