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Know Thy Opponent: Illinois State Redbirds

No. 8 Indiana continues play in the Chicago Invitational Challenge tonight against Illinois State of the Missouri Valley Conference. This is the fourth meeting all-time between the schools with the Hoosiers holding a 3-0 lead in the series. The Redbirds ...

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Gordon’s 30 leads IU past Wilmington, 95-71

After trailing 18-8 early in the first half, No. 8 Indiana went on a 44-14 run and crushed visiting UNC Wilmington 95-71 Tuesday night in Assembly Hall. The win moved Indiana to 3-0 this season and extended their winning streak ...

Game Thread: UNC Wilmington @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Nov 20, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: UNC Wilmington @ Indiana

Opponent: UNC Wilmington (Chicago Invitational Challenge) Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 | 7:00 EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,538) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network Probable Starters: UNC Wilmington (1-1): Daniel Fountain, Chad Tomko, T.J. Carter, ...

Know Thy Opponent: UNC Wilmington

  • Alex Bozich Nov 20, 2007 3
 
Know Thy Opponent: UNC Wilmington

The Hoosiers will continue play in the Chicago Invitational Challenge tonight against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. Indiana is 2-0 all-time against UNC-Wilmington and beat the Seahawks 76-67 on the road to the Final Four back in 2002. Wilmington, a member ...

Film Session: Defending the back door cut

If you noticed the smoke coming out of Coach Sampson’s ears just before halftime of today’s game against Longwood, it was a direct result of the play I’m about to dissect. (The easy layup on the play directly after this ...

Another record for Gordon as IU rolls, 100-49

Another game, another Indiana record for Eric Gordon. Gordon’s 21 points in Sunday’s 100-49 win over Longwood in Assembly Hall set a school record (54) for combined points scored by an Indiana player in his first two college games. The ...

Game Thread: Longwood @ Indiana

  • Alex Bozich Nov 18, 2007 3
 
Game Thread: Longwood @ Indiana

Opponent: Longwood (Chicago Invitational Challenge) Date: Sunday, November 18, 2007 | 12:00 EST Arena: Assembly Hall (17,538) – Bloomington, Indiana TV: Big Ten Network; Radio: IU Radio Network The No. 8 Hoosiers are back in action this afternoon opposite Longwood. ...

Film Session: The fast break

  • Alex Bozich Nov 17, 2007 3
 
Film Session: The fast break

One thing you can expect a lot from the Hoosiers this season: points in transition. In Monday’s game against Chattanooga, I thought one of the pivotal moments in terms of momentum was a fast break that resulted in Eric Gordon ...

Know Thy Opponent: Longwood Lancers

  • Alex Bozich Nov 16, 2007 3
 
Know Thy Opponent: Longwood Lancers

The Hoosiers are back in action Sunday at noon in Assembly Hall opposite the Longwood Lancers in the opener of the Chicago Invitational Challenge. The Lancers (2-1) are led by fifth-year coach Mike Gillian. Longwood is an independent and completed ...

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Experts weigh in on 2008 recruiting class

The report cards are starting to roll in for the 2008 recruiting classes to date and the returns are favorable for our Hoosiers. I looked at four recruiting services – Rivals, Scout, Hoopmasters and The Hoop Scoop – and all ...

Sampson talks 2008 recruiting class

  • Alex Bozich Nov 14, 2007 3
 
Sampson talks 2008 recruiting class

The following is a release from IU Media Relations with Kelvin Sampson’s comments on the 2008 recruiting class: Opening Statement: “First thing is that today is National Letter of Intent signing day. We are excited about this entire recruiting class. ...

Kevin Jones to West Virginia; LOI’s arrive

Mount Vernon (NY) forward Kevin Jones announced his decision to attend West Virginia earlier this afternoon at a press conference. Jones was strongly considering Indiana, but ultimately chose the Moutaineers over the Hoosiers and Pittsburgh. Ultimately, it was Bob Huggins ...

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 ...

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. ...