There have been questions at times this season about IU basketball center Oumar Ballo’s weight, conditioning and motor. But on Friday night in Columbus, the 7-footer played 40 minutes and

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Oumar Ballo has played some of his best basketball in an Indiana uniform as of late, and Saturday’s trip to Iowa presents a contrasting matchup.

The Trojans take an early 10-point lead, but the former Arizona standout powers his way to 23 points as the Hoosiers prevail, 82-69, and drop the Trojans to 1-3 in Big Ten play.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana basketball center Oumar Ballo was not in the ... The Hoosiers (10-3; 1-1 Big Ten) started Luke Goode in Ballo's place for a second straight game. Coach Mike Woodson ...

With Malik Reneau on the shelf due to a right knee injury, Indiana needs Oumar Ballo to play like the ... Ballo has a chance to rack up more big numbers Wednesday night when the Hoosiers host new Big Ten Conference rival Southern California in Bloomington ...

Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson and Indiana players Luke Goode (career-high 23 points) and Oumar Ballo (21 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots) discuss IU's 77-76 Big Ten ...

Oumar Ballo powered his way to 23 points and Indiana overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat USC 82-69 Wednesday. The Hoosiers (13-3) earned their fourth win in five Big Ten Conference game ...

Ohio State (10-8, 2-5) lost its third straight conference game ... the ball before Luke Goode drove for a layup that missed, Oumar Ballo got the offensive rebound but missed the put-back ...

With Malik Reneau on the shelf due to a right knee injury, Indiana needs Oumar Ballo to ... to rack up more big numbers Wednesday night when the Hoosiers host new Big Ten Conference rival Southern ...

A late-game fracas in the Illinois vs. Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball game led to the ejection of Indiana's Oumar Ballo.

Kylan Boswell scored 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis added 21 and No. 19 Illinois opened a 28-point halftime lead in a 94-69 blowout of Indiana. Tomislav Ivisic

Indiana vs. Illinois will not air on national TV. Instead, viewers can stream the action exclusively on Peacock . Indiana vs. Illinois is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The game will be played at historic Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.