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Signing period kicks off; Jones decision expected

The Hoosiers are expected to sign four players in the early signing period, which begins today and runs through Nov. 21, and we’ll also learn where Mt. Vernon (NY) forward Kevin Jones will continue his career. The four-man class, highlighted ...

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Gordon sets freshman record as IU rolls, 99-79

  • Alex Bozich Nov 12, 2007 3
 
Gordon sets freshman record as IU rolls, 99-79

Eric Gordon set an Indiana freshman record for a debut with 33 points to lead No. 8 Indiana past Chattanooga 99-79 Monday night in Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (1-0) trailed 50-46 at halftime before outscoring the Mocs (1-1) by 24 ...

Game Thread: Chattanooga @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Nov 12, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: Chattanooga @ Indiana

Opponent: Chattanooga Date: Monday, November 12, 2007 | 7:00 EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,456) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network Finally, what we’ve all been waiting for. A game that actually counts. It’s the official ...

Ratliff still a Hoosier, rumor untrue

  • Alex Bozich Nov 12, 2007 3
 
Ratliff still a Hoosier, rumor untrue

According to Doug Wilson of the Hoosier Scoop, the rumor regarding A.J. Ratliff that circulated last night and this morning is not true: A.J. Ratliff has not been kicked off Indiana’s basketball team, according to IU basketball spokesman J.D. Campbell. ...

Know Thy Opponent: Chattanooga Mocs

  • Alex Bozich Nov 11, 2007 3
 
Know Thy Opponent: Chattanooga Mocs

The Hoosiers open the season Monday evening at Assembly Hall against the Chattanooga Mocs. Led by fourth-year coach John Shulman, the Mocs return two starters from last season’s 15-18 team. Chattanooga is a member of the Southern Conference and they’re ...

Gordon leads Hoosiers in 111-62 rout of Pembroke

Eric Gordon led six players in double figures with 24 points as No. 9 Indiana rolled past UNC-Pembroke 111-62 Saturday night in Assembly Hall. Gordon’s 24 points all came in the first half before shifting over to play point guard ...

Game Thread: UNC Pembroke @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Nov 10, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: UNC Pembroke @ Indiana

Opponent: UNC-Pembroke (Exhibition) Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 | 8:06 EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,456) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network Kelvin Sampson’s alma mater, UNC Pembroke, will provide the final tuneup for the Hoosiers ...

Taking the Wonk to task on Eric Gordon

  • Alex Bozich Nov 9, 2007 3
 
Taking the Wonk to task on Eric Gordon

John Gasaway, formerly of Big Ten Wonk, has shifted over to Basketball Prospectus this season and yesterday offered his breakdown of the Hoosiers and the Big Ten. Gasaway had plenty of praise for our Hoosiers, but ultimately picked them to ...

Eric Gordon speaks at weekly presser

  • Alex Bozich Nov 8, 2007 3
 
Eric Gordon speaks at weekly presser

Kelvin Sampson usually doesn’t let freshmen address the media until the second semester, but then again, Eric Gordon isn’t your ordinary freshman. Here’s some highlights of EJ’s comments at today’s press conference, courtesy of IU Media Relations: On his chipped ...

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Where will Ratliff fit in Hoosier rotation?

  • Alex Bozich Nov 8, 2007 3
 
Where will Ratliff fit in Hoosier rotation?

One of the more disappointing pieces of news this offseason was the announcement that A.J. Ratliff would be academically ineligible the first semester. I’ve always liked Ratliff’s talent, but he’s never really put it all together for a full season ...

Will Kevin Jones join IU’s 2008 class?

  • Alex Bozich Nov 7, 2007 3
 
Will Kevin Jones join IU’s 2008 class?

For those of you still sulking at the news of Tyler Zeller’s commitment to North Carolina, maybe there’s hope for you yet as it relates to IU’s 2008 recruiting class. (By the way, if you fall into the aforementioned category, ...

Andy Katz talks IU, Eric Gordon, Michigan State, Kelvin Sampson, Sanctions, Rob Senderoff and more

Andy Katz is a senior college basketball writer for ESPN.com. His “Daily Word” is a staple of ESPN.com’s college hoops coverage. He is also an on-air reporter for the World Wide Leader’s coverage of college basketball and the NBA draft. ...

Tyler Zeller heading to Tobacco Road

  • Alex Bozich Nov 5, 2007 3
 
Tyler Zeller heading to Tobacco Road

As expected, Washington (IN) big man Tyler Zeller announced his intentions to attend North Carolina in an afternoon press conference. Zeller tried to downplay the role of the recent sanctions imposed on Coach Kelvin Sampson as a reason for spurning ...

Chipped tooth doesn’t stop Gordon in debut

  • Alex Bozich Nov 4, 2007 3
 
Chipped tooth doesn’t stop Gordon in debut

Not even a chipped front tooth could stop Eric Gordon from turning in an outstanding debut as the freshman scored 24 points to lead No. 9 Indiana to a 121-76 win over North Alabama Sunday afternoon at Assembly Hall. Gordon ...

Sampson reacts to win over North Alabama

  • Alex Bozich Nov 4, 2007 3
 
Sampson reacts to win over North Alabama

Kelvin Sampson’s postgame comments on the Big Ten Network: “I thought as the game went along, we defended better. The first time you walk out, we had an unbelievable crowd here today, I think the first half we were a ...

Game Thread: Indiana 121, North Alabama 76

  • Alex Bozich Nov 4, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: Indiana 121, North Alabama 76

North Alabama @ Indiana (Exhibition) Sunday, November 4, 2007 Assembly Hall (17,456) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network The Hoosiers open exhibition play with the Lions, a Division II team led by former Kelvin Sampson ...