[1086] Darian DeVries Preps for Exhibition #1 ... Curt Cignetti Inks Massive New Deal

What a day to be a Hoosier. Before we even got to talk basketball, Curt Cignetti made it official—signing an eight-year, $11.6 million per year extension that makes him the third-highest paid coach in college football. Brian and Ryan open with their reactions to the news that keeps Indiana's football renaissance alive, joined by Galen Clavio calling in from the road to break down what this means for the entire athletic department.

Then it's time for basketball. With the first exhibition game against Marian just hours away, we dive into what Coach DeVries has been revealing at media days and in practice availability sessions.

Here's what we're watching for as the DeVries era tips off:

• How the three-point shooting philosophy translates to actual game action—spoiler: it's going to look dramatically different than what we've seen

• The intriguing possibility of Bailey and Alexis playing together, and what a two-big lineup might mean for this offense

• Rotation questions with key injuries to Drake, Dorn, and others limiting the backcourt depth early

• What "limited sets" actually means for these exhibitions, and why DeVries isn't showing his full hand yet

• The defensive identity taking shape—who's bringing that dog mentality on ball pressure?

• Chemistry reads between players who've never played together, and where the gaps might show up

• Why this completely rebuilt roster (zero returning points) makes these exhibitions even more critical

Plus, as always, KenPom's first rankings (IU at #40), what Hoops on Kirkwood revealed about the program's new energy, Trent Sisley's balcony shot, why this feels different than any recent season, and our specific player focuses for tomorrow night's debut.

On the mics: Brian Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Galen Clavio

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