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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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 ...

As a few commenters have pointed out and as Peegs.com is apparently reporting via their premium message board, Tyler Zeller looks to be headed to North Carolina. We all probably know by now that he’s set to make his official ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...