Oumar Ballo was a part of an Indiana team with a ton of expectations. Ultimately, the Hoosiers fell short and resulted in Mike Woodson announcing he would be leaving the program midyear. The ...

Oumar Ballo helped Malian basketball make history, and he’s a big reason why Indiana coach Mike Woodson could have his best team so far.

Indiana Hoosiers center Oumar Ballo (11) is fouled by Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Femi Odukale (11) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images ...

Indiana made another big addition to its transfer class on Tuesday, when coveted center Oumar Ballo committed to the Hoosiers. Ballo is the No. 9 player in the CBS Sports transfer rankings after ...

Indiana Hoosiers center Oumar Ballo (11) reacts after dunking against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at the Atlantis Resort. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images ...

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball center Oumar Ballo was not in the starting lineup for Thursday night's game against Rutgers, but is available to come off the bench. The Hoosiers (10-3; 1-1 Big ...

Oumar Ballo flexed his biceps, shrugged his shoulders and bumped his chest with senior forward Luke Goode — while putting perhaps the final dagger in USC’s hopes of pulling a road upset. Ballo, ...

As Oumar Ballo’s 25 points go to waste, Indiana men’s basketball wants stronger supporting cast Sixth-year senior center Oumar Ballo looks to pass the ball against the University of South Carolina on ...

So how does Ballo’s arrival shape Indiana’s outlook as Woodson attempts to guide the Hoosiers back to the NCAA tournament? Ballo’s rebounding should help the Hoosiers tremendously on both ends.

Ballo is also expecting to impact Indiana’s rebounding significantly. The Hoosiers were a poor rebounding team on both ends last season despite being the country’s fourth-tallest team.