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Film Session: The fast break

  • Alex Bozich Nov 17, 2007  
 

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 ...

Is it OK to boo Lance Stemler?

  • Ryan Corazza Nov 15, 2007 3
 
Is it OK to boo Lance Stemler?

I’ve yet to catch an IU game this year — that all changes Friday when DirecTV comes over, hopefully — but by all accounts Lance Stemler had a rough go of it Monday. He was out of position; he looked ...

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 ...

The Morning After: Chattanooga

  • Eamonn Brennan Nov 13, 2007 3
 
The Morning After: Chattanooga

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 ...

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. ...

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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

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 ...