Best Athlete in the WORLD? Indiana Basketball Targets Elite 5-Star SF Miikka Muurinen for 2026 class
Best Athlete in the WORLD? Indiana Basketball Targets Elite 5-Star SF Miikka Muurinen for 2026 class  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Sep 24 2025
Description: Indiana basketball is chasing 5⭐ forward Miikka Muurinen, and Darian DeVries knows this could be a program-changing recruit. On today’s episode, I break down why Muurinen might be the best athlete in the world for the class of 2026 — and why IU needs to lock him down.  Plus, we shift to football: Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are set to take on Iowa, and I’ll tell you why Indiana should roll. We also look at the early Big Ten standings and why they’re misleading this season.Stay locked on Indiana Hoosiers basketball, football, and recruiting all year long! 00:00 – Intro + IU basketball recruiting update02:15 – Why Miikka Muurinen is the best athlete in 202607:40 – How Muurinen fits Darian DeVries’ system12:05 – Competition for Muurinen (Arkansas, Kentucky)15:10 – Transition to football: Hoosiers crush Illinois18:30 – Curt Cignetti’s mindset vs Iowa22:50 – Why Indiana matches up perfectly against Iowa28:05 – Big Ten standings are skewed32:40 – Resume building & playoff outlook36:15 – Closing thoughts + what’s next Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  SquareTo learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollegeThe Game CapGrab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to https://thegamecaps.com DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.