IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute

The Sports Innovation Institute uses the power of students and faculty at IU Indianapolis to attack today’s sports-industry problems with innovative solutions.

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SII students are doing some important work with the @iuindy_wbb program. Check it out!

#sportsanalytics #Indy4Sports #sportsinnovation

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[IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute @IUIndy_SII]

Andrew Marion, Business Intelligence Manager for the Pacers and Sports Innovation Institute alum, visited this week's meeting. Marion shared valuable career advice from his start in community relations with the Indy Eleven in 2021 to his current analytics role with the Pacers.

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We partnered with Datalys Center to transform how collegiate athletics data is accessed and used. The result? Safer, more accountable programs and faster insights for administrators.

Full story:
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Read how a student turned their love of football into a summer with an NFL analytics team, shaping the business side of the game.

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Indy Ignite Volleyball is turning growing local buzz into sponsorship opportunities. See how media presence can drive real impact.

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[Sports Tech HQ @sportstechhq]

📅 Coming up at @TEDSportsIndy:

On Day 3 at 2:45PM, @ekkobar_ai & @IUIndy_SII will lead an official TEDSports Workshop on the Future of Sports Tech.

As proud members of the Sports Tech HQ Collective and partners in Indiana’s sports innovation ecosystem, they’re bringing bold ideas and interactive insights to the global TED stage—spotlighting how Indiana innovation is shaping what’s next in sports.

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New IU Indy tool uses stats-driven metrics to guide NIL offers—no more gut calls.

Check out the work of graduate student Tyler Pollard.

#SportsInnovation #Indy4Sports
#SportsAnalytics

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Analytics are revolutionizing pit stops in INDYCAR, where every second counts. Check out the work of graduate student Nathan Ensley.

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#Indy4Sports #SportsAnalytics #SportsInnovation

[IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute @IUIndy_SII]

Indiana University revived Hoosier the Bison, boosting fan excitement, merchandise sales, and sponsorships. David Pierce highlighted its financial potential and role in enhancing IU Athletics’ national presence.

Read Here: https://t.co/cd3MgvynrD

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Congrats to Nikhil Morar, SBJ’s 2025 New Voices Under 30! IU Indianapolis grad and Sport Innovation Institute data analyst recognized for achievements in sport analytics.

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[IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute @IUIndy_SII]

TEDSports workshop reveals future sports innovations, from AI analysis to immersive fan tech, led by Rhys Ryan and Dr. Liz Wanless, showcasing storytelling, technology, and transformation

Read Here: https://t.co/yCVraKG7FS

[IU Indianapolis Sports Innovation Institute @IUIndy_SII]

The final Beyond Clarkonomics shows Indiana’s push to lead women’s sports beyond Caitlin Clark, featuring leaders’ strategies and reflections on the podcast’s collaborative effort.

Listen here: https://t.co/bcmU953QUd

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Our students are doing amazing things! Graduates Alyssa Nelson, Ra Thorns, and senior Kaiden Exline have been working hard during the #NBAFinals for the Pacers!

Read about their experience!

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IU Indy is represented well with seven of our students, current or graduated and one of our instructors, being part of the team with the Pacers, who are headed to the NBA Finals! #iuindy #whyiuindy

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These students knocked their presentation out of the park at the 2025 Applied Sport Management Association Conference!

Their newest expansion WNBA team was the Denver Rush and they earned our program’s first-ever trophy in the UG Case Study Comp!

#Indy4Sports

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Our director, Dr. Liz Wanless, has a team of @IUIndianapolis students took part in the Big Data Bowl ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

#Indy4Sports #SportsAnalytics #IUResearch

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One of our faculty members trekked over to @highalpha for the @USASwimming Innovation Summit presented by @sportstechhq on Tuesday.

Check out his takeaways.

#Indy4Sports

[Dr. Geoff Sherman @drgeoffsherman]

Attended a cool event on Tuesday, the USA Swimming Innovation Summit, and these are my takeaways. What an afternoon!

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#Indy4Sports

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What does Gen Z think about Indy? Find out TODAY at Hine Hall Auditorium! The NextGen Indy event featuring guests from IMS and many others!

#Indy4Sports #Indy4Tourism

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The latest edition of the Sports Innovation Journal focused on engaged learning in live entertainment education is out!

Check out the Sports Innovation Podcast with editor Dr. Jessica Minkove!

#innovation #highered #sports #tourism #liveentertainment

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In the latest episode of the Sports Innovation Podcast feat. Dr. James Johnson from Ball State and our director Dr. David Pierce. They discuss their research on high school athletics policy and competitive parity feat. in the Sports Innovation Journal.

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