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.
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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‘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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Shelstad scores 18 as No. 23 Oregon pulls away late to beat Indiana 72-59 in Big Ten Tournament
Jackson Shelstad had 18 points and TJ Bamba scored 17 to help No. 23 Oregon pull away late for a 72-59 victory over Indiana ...
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‘These guys are playing for something’: Indiana basketball eyes NCAA Tournament bid after Penn State win
Woodson, who is stepping down at the end of the season, is leaning into that sentiment by relying on a group of seniors — Galloway, Anthony Leal, Luke Goode and Oumar Ballo — who are looking ...
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Purdue basketball player ratings vs. Indiana: Boilers collapse en masse, lose 4th straight
In less than a minute he committed two foul and got posterized by Oumar Ballo. ∎ Raleigh Burgess: 4/10 Solid minutes when Kaufman-Renn needed his second breather of the first half.
Online threats, harassment affecting college basketball players in NIL era: 'Just leave us alone
Ballo is believed to have been one of the higher-paid players in college basketball this season through NIL after earning All ...