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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Thanks to the scurrilous Big Ten Network situation and the inability for RCN cable in Chicago to set up my cable within two hours of my calling to install service — the nerve!* — I was pushed out into the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Settle an argument, ITH-ers. Your loyal correspondent PostmanE, ever fascinated with the joy of potential, has a half-cracked theory floating around in his brain. Big A has already politely disagreed with me, but it’s a good sports debate, so let’s ...
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 ...
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, ...
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