RECRUITING BUZZ: Indiana has a REAL chance to LAND 5-Star Center Ethan Taylor, the #2 Center in 2026
RECRUITING BUZZ: Indiana has a REAL chance to LAND 5-Star Center Ethan Taylor, the #2 Center in 2026  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Sep 25 2025
Description: INDIANA HOOSIERS BASKETBALL SEEKS BIG COMMITMENT: Can Darian DeVries and Indiana land 5-Star Center Ethan Taylor?The discussion covers recent basketball recruiting wins, including commitments from Prince Alexander Moody and Chase Branham. Jacob Goins breaks down the Indiana Hoosiers' dominant 63-10 victory over Illinois, highlighting the team's complete performance and evolving strategy. Spencer McLaughlin offers insights on Indiana's playoff chances, suggesting a 10-2 record could secure a spot.Key topics include the Hoosiers' impressive offensive display, and other Big Ten teams to watch. McLaughlin identifies USC as a dark horse contender and previews Washington's upcoming clash with Ohio State.Don't miss this in-depth analysis of Indiana's path to success and their chances of making the College Football Playoff. 0:00 Indiana basketball recruiting updates5:05 Ethan Taylor: 5-star center Indiana target12:34 Spencer McLaughlin discusses Illinois loss18:19 National attention on Indiana's big win21:10 How legit are the Indiana Hoosiers?25:57 Dark horse Big Ten playoff contenders30:28 Outro: Fernando Mendoza Heisman favorite 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.