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  • Hoosier Hype is live!

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    UPDATE: For those of you wishing to only see IU basketblog cover on Hoosier Hype, here’s a link to the men’s basketball section. We’ve added a custom header for the basketball section. Hoosier Hype has been launched, everyone. Take a look. Here are the links: http://www.idsnews.com/blogs/hoosierhype http://www.hoosierhype.com Take a look, and leave your comments [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 1:52pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Say hello to Hoosier Hype

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    Just posted this to the IDS site, but for those of you that only check the Basketblog, I thought I should warn you. From Friday forward, all of our sports news will be on this new blog, although the old posts will still be available here for a time. They [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 11:19am EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Q & A with Mike Jones, Victor Oladipo’s coach

    Well, I saw the comments about the quality of the sound, and, as you ask, I deliver. Here are some of the questions I asked transcribed from what he said. Enjoy! Mike Jones, the high school coach of the latest IU commitment, Victor Oladipo, took time yesterday to answer questions about [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Crean talks IU hoops in ‘Twitter video’

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    IU coach Tom Crean has yet to meet with the media this year at Assembly Hall. But behold, the “first ever Twitter video.” In the six-minute You Tube video (originally posted from his Twitter account), Crean gives updates on most of the team, even going so far as to confirm what [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 6:38pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen, Men's Basketball Columnist

  • Victor Oladipo’s coach couldn’t be happier for his team’s leader

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    We have some audio from an interview I did with Mike Jones, the coach of Victor Oladipo at DeMatha Catholic High School. In the audio, Jones mentions Oladipo and his senior classmates will all commit at the early signing date of Nov. 11, so it looks like he is pretty much [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 5:01pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • A true high flier

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    Victor Oladipo said he likes to play above the rim. I was searching for some video to judge his game by, and it looks like he wasn’t lying. Got air? [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 6:07pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Victor Oladipo commits

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    UPDATE: The full story is now available online here. Take a look, and let us know what you think of this newest recruit. The No. 133 recruit in the nation, Victor Oladipo, has committed to Indiana University. More to come soon. We’re trying to reach him as I type. [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 4:08pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Maurice Creek gets some dunks in with Victor Oladipo

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    We saw this on YouTube today. In it, 2010 recruit Victor Oladipo and freshman Maurice Creek perform in a dunk contest at what looks like a frat house in Bloomington. Talk about high-fliers. Also, it’s good to see Oladipo had a little unorthodox fun on his visit. Could be a [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 10:40am EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • No. 133 recruit from 2010 Victor Oladipo on his way, has IU in top-3

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    Victor Oladipo, the No. 133 recruit in the class of 2010, is currently on his way to Bloomington, his high school coach Mike Jones recently confirmed. Jones said Oladipo probably has IU in his top 3 schools, along with Notre Dame and North Carolina State. More to come as his visit to [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Scout posts latest 2011 rankings; 4 with IU interest in top-10

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    Scout has updated its rankings for the class of 2011, and there have been some changes, especially for current IU commits. Austin Etherington, formerly No. 57 in the nation, has fallen to No. 68, while Matt Carlino, the first commit of the class for Tom Crean and his staff, has jumped [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Poole pushes back visit plans

    UPDATE: Poole has told Jody Demling of the Courier-Journal (Louisville) he is planning his visit to IU for the 18th and then headed to Kentucky the 19th for their football game. Inside Indiana is reporting that Stacey Poole is moving his visits to IU and Kentucky back. The No. 27 recruit in [...]
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 10:55am EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Creek cleared to play

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    UPDATE: Just got a story up on the Web site about Creek. We’re posting the link here, as well. Tom Crean announced on his Twitter account that Maurice Creek has been cleared by the NCAA to play. More on this soon. We’ll try to get an article as soon as possible. [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 12:07pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Irving sets IU official vist, in-home visit dates

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    It was not a matter of “if,” but instead a matter of “when.” Five-star senior point guard Kyrie Irving will be on campus for his official the weekend of Oct. 2, according to Adam Zagoria. That weekend, IU football is set to host Ohio State. It has appeared to be a two-team race [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 8:57am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen, Men's Basketball Columnist

  • Bob Knight coverage to come tomorrow

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    It’s been a long time coming, but, as classes resume, we will be putting out a package about Bob Knight and his induction into the IU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. The package will include a story, photos, audio slideshow and some pullouts about his career at IU. This isn’t your [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 3:42pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • 2 more recruits to take IU visits in September

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    Stacey Poole, the No. 27 recruit in the 2010 class according to Rivals.com, recently announced he will be officially visiting Bloomington in early September. Poole told Evan Daniels of Scout.com he would visit IU Sept. 4 or 5. However, in an Aug. 7 report from Rivals, Poole said Clemson was his [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • 4 IU targets announced as Scout.com Summer All-Americans

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    Scout.com posted their Summer All-Americans today, and nearly half of the players on the list have expressed an interest in IU. There is one IU target on the first-team group known to many across Hoosier nation as the blue-chip 2010 recruit. Kyrie Irving, the No. 9 recruit in his class according [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Hoosiers by the numbers

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    Here is the numerical roster, listed on IUHoosiers.com. Click for more information (height, weight, etc.). Bolded names are scholarship players.   0 – Kory Barnett (was #30 last year) 1 – Jordan Hulls 2 – Christian Watford 3 – Maurice Creek 4 – Brett Finkelmeier 5 – Jeremiah Rivers 11 – Daniel Moore (was #3 last year) 12 – Verdell Jones III 15 [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen, Men's Basketball Columnist

  • 2010 recruit Brandon Mobley not your typical power forward

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    This will be going on the IDS tomorrow, but, for now, here is a feature on the latest 2010 recruit to cut his list, Brandon Mobley. Some quick facts about him: NAME: BRANDON MOBLEY CLASS: 2010 HOME: SAVANNAH, GA. HIGH SCHOOL: WINDSOR FOREST HIGH SCHOOL STATS: 6-FOOT-9, 215-POUNDS POSITION: POWER FORWARD RANKING: 3-STAR RECRUIT SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: IU, CINCINNATI, [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 7:44pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Teammate of Williams has IU in final three

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    The Indy Star is reporting that Brandon Mobley, a three-star recruit and teammate of IU commit for the class of 2010 David Williams, has IU on his final list of schools. The 6-foot-9, 215-pound Mobley played with Williams on the Atlanta Celtics. Also on his list are South Carolina and Cincinnati. More [...]
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    Posted: August 24, 2009, 1:54pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Knight heads up 2009 IU athletics hall of fame class

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    Former IU basketball coach Bob Knight will be inducted into the university’s athletics Hall of Fame nearly a decade after he was fired for violating a zero-tolerance policy imposed by then-IU President Myles Brand. Indiana announced Knight’s selection Saturday. The coach will be inducted at a Nov. 6 dinner. Knight’s firing in [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 10:04am EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Davis likes backcourt possibilities, “pretty sure” IU will land Irving

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    Last week Muncie Central standout and four-star recruit Jeremiah Davis spoke of not only how much he likes IU, but also his strong belief that IU will land 2010 blue-chipper Kyrie Irving. Irving, a 6’2’’ point guard from Elizabeth, New Jersey, has been one of the hottest topics across the [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Analysis: 2009-10 schedule

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    If you ask me—and I don’t know that you would have—IU seems to have a perfect schedule. It has its share of challenges, it has what appear to be easy wins, and there is a ton of national exposure. It’s too early to make the call on how good this year’s [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen, Men's Basketball Columnist

  • IU athletics releases 2009-10 basketball schedule

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    It’s finally here: the IU 2009-10 basketball schedule. We will have some analysis coming soon. For now, take a look, and leave any comments you have on who the Hoosiers are playing in the coming season. Enjoy! DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME TV Nov. 4 Wednesday Grace (Ind.)- Exhibition Bloomington, Ind. TBA TBA Nov. 9 Monday Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)-Exhibition Bloomington, [...]
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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Rivals 150 player expected to visit

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    Victor Oladipo, the No. 107 player in Rivals.com’s 2010 class rankings, will be visiting campus Sept. 3 and 4, according to Josh Barr of The Washington Post. Oladipo, a three-star 6-foot-4 shooting guard from perennial power Dematha Catholic High School (Md.), is also expected to visit Notre Dame in October. Last fall, the IU basketball [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU has “outstanding chance” of landing Irving

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    …but so does Duke. Kyrie Irving has long been on IU’s radar, clearly Tom Crean’s top target for the Class of 2010. Earlier in the week, the five-star prospect announced he would take two of his alotted five official visits to IU and Duke. The dates have not been announced. “I would [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 8:54am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • The freshman experience

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    Candice Rohrman, an IDS reporter, went to Assembly Hall today to speak with four members of IU’s 2009 recruiting class who were available for the first time to the media. Here’s what she had to say: Four of the six incoming freshman on the IU men’s basketball team spent a large [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 11:52pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Maurice Creek is…

    “Heading to Bloomington next week…” At least, that’s what his Facebook status says. As of right now, he and Bawa Muniru still have not yet been declared eligible, so we’ll be on the lookout for word on that. More to come. We’ll keep you posted. [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • A Look at David Williams

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    Last week, I took a look at Austin Etherington’s highlight film from Las Vegas and did a little bit of a scouting report for a column in last week’s IDS. Earlier today I watched some David Williams’ video. Williams, the lone committment so far for the class of 2010, hasn’t [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Bawa spotted playing at HPER with team

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    Looks like all is well for one of the two recruits we’ve been waiting to hear news about. I saw Bawa Muniru at the HPER today playing pick-up with former Hoosier DJ White and several members of the basketball team. Apparently, they are practicing there while the court at Assembly Hall [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 4:35pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Hoosiers among top schools for Christmas

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    Rakeem Christmas, arguably the top center in the Class of 2011, has narrowed down his school list to eight, which he announced through a press release. Among them is IU, who joins (in alphabetical order) Baylor, Florida, Georgetown, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas and Villanova. The 6-foot-8 big man from the Philadelphia [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 5:12pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Ferguson bound for Florida International

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    Dominique Ferguson has committed to Florida International University for his coming college years. Ferguson, a top-25 recruit for the class of 2010 and five-star prospect, will play for Isiah Thomas, a former NBA star who took the reins of the FIU program in April of 2009. Ferguson is the biggest catch for [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 5:13pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Carlino talks about Etherington commitment

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    Whew. Lots of blogging today. Anyway, let’s get down to business. Matt Carlino, the first 2011 commitment for IU’s basketball program, has a familiar face he will be playing with when he hits the Assembly Hall hardwood. That face is Austin Etherington. The two have played together and competed against each [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • An explanation of priority seating and the Varsity Points system

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    We received a question regarding the points system for getting basketball tickets in the upcoming year about a week ago through a comment on one of our blog posts. Thanks to Jim Harris, Associate Director of the Varsity Club, we are able to answer that question for you. So, for [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 4:31pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Crean expresses “cautious optimism” about Creek, seems confident in Muniru’s arrival

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    Tom Crean’s Twitter account has become a source of news for us as of late. The newest development? The status of Maurice Creek and Bawa Muniru. Crean’s Twitter said both are finishing up their work and are waiting on the results of their efforts. In his tweets, he seemed more confident about [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 3:59pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Etherington Video

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    Want to see IU’s latest recruit in action? Look no further than Inside Indiana. The site has video available from the latest Vegas AAU tournament of Etherington’s play. You will, however, need an Insider Pass to look at it. Look under the Basketball Recruiting section for the video, and let us [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • IU to open Puerto Rico Tip-Off with Ole Miss

    The matchups for Third Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off were just announced (and tweeted by Tom Crean) and IU will face Mississippi in the first round at 5:00 p.m. on ESPN2 on Thursday, Nov. 19. The IU-Mississippi winner will take on either Boston University or Kansas State on Friday. [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 2:32pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Austin Etherington to IU

    (Tuesday update: Here’s the article. Also, Rivals.com is now listing him as a three-star recruit) (UPDATE – 5:26 – Just talked with Etherington. He did confirm he told Tom Crean he plans to play for IU in 2011…Sounded pretty excited…Loves shooting 3’s and says he has been compared to Steve Novak…Knows [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 4:38pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Irving plans to cut list; fellow 2010 recruit ‘love(s)’ Crean

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    Kyrie Irving, a five-star point guard and IU’s top target for 2010, said he plans to cut down his list of schools later this month. “Pretty soon I’m gonna narrow down the schools. After Elite 24,” Irving texted to East Coast blogger/recruiting reporter Adam Zagoria. Irving, who is looking at IU, Duke, [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 10:21am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Etherington receives offer from Indiana

    Rivals.com is reporting that Hamilton Heights to-be junior Austin Etherington has received a scholarship offer from Tom Crean. The 2011 prospect and 6′6”, 185-lbs. shooting guard has also received formal offers from Butler, New Mexico, Oklahoma State and Xavier. [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 1:43pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Kendrick likes the Hoosiers

    6′-6” SF Jelan Kendrick will repordtedly make two visits to IU and be in attendance for Midnight Madness in October. The to-be senior has had 32 scholarship offers from around the country, according to the Louisville Courrier-Journal. Kendrick specifically mentioned Kentucky and Indiana. Kendrick said his initial contact from Kentucky came when [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 9:56am EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • And the candy-striped pants are back

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    IU assistant Bennie Seltzer turned some heads last year when he hit the recruiting trail wearing IU’s famed candy-striped warmup pants. This was orginally used as a tactic to get recruits to take notice of the Hoosiers, a program behind in their 2009 recruiting efforts due to the coaching changes. Well, they’re back! Scout.com’s Dave [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 3:17pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Scheduling tidbit: “one-plays”

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    A bit of research led me to MGoBlog, a University of Michigan sports blog, which in turn led me to a post on Hoops & Scoops, the Columbus Dispatch’s Ohio State basketball blog. What I found out is that, according to this report from the Dispatch, Penn State and Michigan State are IU’s [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • High school shake-ups

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    According to the Indianapolis Star, 2010 prospect Dominique Ferguson will not return to Indianapolis Lawrence North for his senior year. The former Wildcat and Kentucky committ evidently stuggled both in the classroom and with off-court basketball issues. The 6′9” forward’s father, Deon, said staying at North would have made it difficult [...]
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    Posted: July 19, 2009, 8:18pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Twitter Times Two

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    I posted this as a comment on the previous post, but figured it would be better to have it as an actual post. So, here you go! Hey, everyone! Just thought I should clarify something: I recently found out that “following” on Twitter is permissable under NCAA rules, as is direct messaging [...]
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    Posted: July 19, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Twitterific

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    Tom Crean has nearly 9,500 followers on Twitter now. That’s not what this is about, though. Crean follows several people on Twitter. The NBA. His wife, Joani Crean. And Kyrie Irving. The top-10 recruit from the class of 2010’s first tweet was on May 10 at 9:28 p.m., wishing everyone a happy [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2009, 4:45pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Former Hoosier dunks on LeBron

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    It’s a slow news day, but here’s a story that may make you chuckle. Remember Jordan Crawford, the former IU player who transferred to Xavier? Well, he’s making news at the LeBron James camp in Ohio. Reports from Rivals.com say Crawford jammed on LeBron during the camp. The King then decided to [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • It Takes 5ive photos

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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 11:44am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU prospects hit Cincy

    Spent the afternoon at the It Takes 5ive Classic at the University of Cincinnati. Check the following six posts for interviews and a little bit of what and who I saw. As stated in the original post, I will add pictures tomorrow. [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 11:50pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • First Look: Matt Carlino

    IU commit Matt Carlino wasn’t thrilled with his performance in the opening game of Indiana Elite One’s first day in Cincinnati. Then again, the entire team played sloppy throughout much of the Monday afternoon game. “My shot didn’t fall particularly the way I wanted it to,” Carlino said, after struggling mightly from [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 11:41pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • First look: Marshall Plumlee and Cody Zeller

    Marshall Plumlee has two brothers who will play for Duke next year. Cody Zeller is the younger brother of Luke (Notre Dame) and Tyler Zeller (North Carolina). Both have a ton of potential, and both showed that in Indiana Elite One’s first game at the It Takes 5ive Classic on Monday. Though these [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 11:24pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • First look: Austin Etherington

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    Hamilton Heights junior Austin Etherington recently received an offer from IU. The four-star recruit, according to Scout.com, had his chance to play in front of Tom Crean and IU assistant Bennie Seltzer this afternoon. Though teammates Jeremiah Davis and Dee Davis led the way, Etherington flashed signs of lots of potential in [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • First look: Jeremiah Davis

    With Tom Crean seated right under the basket, IU target Jeremiah Davis put on quite a performance in an 82-62 win for Indiana Elite/Team Indiana One in their opening game at the It Takes 5ive Classic. Though Crean’s top priority for the 2011 class seems to be 5-star point guard Marquis Teague, Davis [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • First look: David Williams

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    David Williams debut in Cincinnat was not a particularly good one. His Atlanta Celtics squad was victorious in their first game of pool play early this afternoon, but the IU commit was a virtual non-factor in the 78-70 win. Williams started both halves on the bench, and did little offensively throughout the 15 or so [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 10:24pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • It Takes 5ive Classic in Cincinnati

    On Monday, coaches were permitted to check out recruits in AAU action for the first time since last summer. The first major event is the third annual adidas It Takes 5ive Classic in Cincinnati, which began this morning and will run through Wednesday. I spent all afternoon at the University of Cincinnati’s [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Rivals and Scout post new rankings for 2010 athletes

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    There have been some shifts on the rankings front for several IU prospects in the 2010 class. Rivals and Scout have put out new rankings, and they are pretty different. Take a look at the (current) top-ranked IU prospect Kyrie Irving. He is No. 14 on the Rivals list, but No. 6 [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • To Answer Your Questions…

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    I saw there were quite a few questions tagged onto the Muniru/Creek post by Osterman. I’ve done a little research on the Brandon Dawson question and have a few other answers on some other things for you. First, Angel Garcia: This was a guy who really fell off media radar after [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2009, 1:33am EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • To Answer Your Questions…

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    I saw there were quite a few questions tagged onto the Muniru/Creek post by Osterman. I’ve done a little research on the Brandon Dawson question and have a few other answers on some other things for you. First, Angel Garcia: This was a guy who really fell off media radar after [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • IU to face Pitt in Jimmy V Classic

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    In June it was a rumor, in July it is official: IU will take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Dec. 8 at 9:00 p.m. at Madison Square Garden in the annual Jimmy V Classic. The IU-Pitt match-up will be the second game of a doubleheader, following a battle between another Indiana [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 5:55pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Sampson appeal denied

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    It’s been quiet around here for a while, but we now have some news for you. Kelvin Sampson, former IU basketball coach, tried to appeal the infractions he was charged with during his tenure at IU to the NCAA Divison I Infractions Appeals Committee. Today, those charges were upheld. The main aim [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Report: Muniru needs one more class

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    Our friend Chris Korman of the Hoosier Scoop is reporting that IU recruit Bawa Muniru is completing one class necessary to his being academically eligible to come to IU. Muniru told the IDS during a campus visit last season that he did not expect his academic situation to get in [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2009, 1:16am EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • IDS/Scoop/Inside the Hall live chat with special guest Rick Bozich

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    We’ll fire things up at 7:30 p.m. Be here or don’t get to chat live. Hoosier Scoop/Inside the Hall Live Chat [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Tonight we chat, and Rick Bozich shall join us

    That’s right, it’s time for our biweekly IU sports chat with the HT and Inside the Hall. This week, special guest Rick Bozich will join us, so you’d best be here at 7:30 in the p.m. See you then, folks. [...]
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    Posted: June 15, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Creek awaiting test scores

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    Summer Session II starts next Friday, June 19, and most of the 2009 class is expected to be on campus. Bobby Capobianco said he will be there on Monday or Tuesday. So will Christian Watford, his father told me by text message. Bloomington native Jordan Hulls said he will make the [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 10:18am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Catching Up With Dan Dakich

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    I had lunch with Dan Dakich on Thursday in Indianpolis for a column on his basketball past, and had the chance to get his thoughts on various things.  Here are some things we discussed: (On his decision to return to IU two years ago) “I was a little weary at first because [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 11:34am EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Meet a Future Hoosier and the ‘09 Indiana All-Stars

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    I came across this yesterday and thought those of you living on or near the eastside of Indianapolis may be interested… On Wednesday, June 10, Scecina Memorial High School will host Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball, along with the entire boys and girls Indiana All-Star teams for a meet and greet [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 9:38am EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • DJ White Hoosier Stars Basketball Camp

    Just came across this minutes ago online and I don’t think there has been anything mentioned about this yet (especially since dates, cost and specific location are TBA)… But get ready for DJ White Hoosier Stars Basketball Camp. [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 5:29pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU on top for five-star recruit Irving

    Number of comments: 10
    Tom Crean says he is a bit behind in 2010 recruiting. If he gets five-star “dynamic” point guard Kyrie Irving, all will be forgotten. Irving, a 6-foot-1 high school junior at St. Patrick (N.J.), recently told East Coast recruiting blogger Adam Zagoria that the Hoosiers are a favorite of his. “They’re at [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Live chat with special guest Pat Forde

    Hoosier Scoop/Inside the Hall Live Chat [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 7:00pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Tonight, we chat. Pat Forde will be there, so you should too.

    That’s right, ESPN’s senior writer and our neighbor to the south (Forde calls Louisville home) will join myself, Chris Korman of the Hoosier Scoop and Alex from Inside the Hall for another of our biweekly live chats, beginning at 7:30 in the p.m. Be there, and we will speak and [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Dwyane Wade dons IU shorts in Spelling Bee ad

    Number of comments: 10
    In case you haven’t seen (or heard), Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade was wearing IU basketball shorts in an commercial for ESPN/ABC’s National Spelling Bee. As posted on IUHoosiers.com, this was some “unexpected publicity” for IU by Wade, a former standout for Marquette under Tom Crean. “I wish I could take credit for it [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 7:33pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU done with 2009 recruiting, but ‘behind’ on 2010

    Number of comments: 10
    Louisville Courier-Journal reporter/blogger Jody Demling caught up with Tom Crean tonight in Starlight, Ind. As expected, Crean is done recruiting for the 2009 class and is trying to balance out the scholarship numbers after bringing in two consecutive seven-man classes. Specifically, Crean is looking at 2011, where he said he is [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 9:37pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Eastbound and South

    Number of comments: 7
    IU Class of 2011 commit Matt Carlino is transferring to Bloomington South… from Arizona’s Highland High School. Carlino’s father, Mark, was the head coach at Highland but he has resigned and the Carlinos are headed to Bloomington, according to AZCentral.com. Carlino has already been traveling back and forth between Arizona and [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Teague decision pushed back again

    Highly touted junior guard Marquis Teague now isn’t likely to make his college choice until July, said his father Shawn Teague. Teague was once expected to decide in April and most recently June, but now the Pike High School star wants to make sure he can take a few more visits. IU, Louisville, [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 9:05am EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Lineup Clarifications…and Some More Ideas

    Number of comments: 10
    Thanks for the thoughts on the lineup talk from last night. I read a few things that I would really like to touch on. Cohen is exactly right when he says it’s too early to talk lineups, but those types of questions are always present in the media and were brought [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Who’s In? Who’s Out?

    After reading through the comments responding to my previous two posts, some want to get the lineup conversation underway. So, who’s in and who’s out? Let’s start at the point guard, or the one. I’m going to be up front and honest when I say that I do not think Indiana Mr. Basketball [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 1:08am EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Story headed to Nevada

    Number of comments: 3
    A press release from the school and a subsequent story in the Reno Gazette-Journal have all the details. Story had intended to move closer to his Los Angeles home with this transfer, Nevada would certainly accomplish that. “Malik is a strong, physical guard who gained a lot of experience at [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Twitter War: Crean vs. Cal

    Number of comments: 10
    Thanks for the comments on my scouting report of Teague and Ferguson. There was one in particular that asked me to allude on why Kentucky’s John Calipari has a much greater Twitter following than IU’s Tom Crean. I read that inquiry this morning, and have thought on it for some [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 11:10pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Marquis Teague/Dominique Ferguson Notes

    Number of comments: 10
    Greetings! I’m an unfamiliar name to most of our readers, but I wanted to introduce myself to you all and let you know I am looking forward to a great summer covering IU hoops. Along with Sean and Zach, I am excited to keep IU fans updated on everything going on in the [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 11:53pm EDT
    by Frank Therber

  • Williams headed to Ole Miss

    One of the two transferring Hoosiers has found a home. Nick Williams, a 6-foot-5 guard/forward from Mobile, Ala., will transfer to Ole Miss, the school confirmed today. Williams had requested a transfer after growing concerns about his future role with the team, given the talented six-person recruiting class on its [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 1:21pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Dominique Ferguson Interview

    Number of comments: 1
    In another IDS exclusive, Dominique Ferguson talks about his versatility and what he can bring to a program like IU’s. Click here to see the video. [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Kyrie Irving Interview

    Number of comments: 1
    In an IDS exclusive, Kyrie Irving talks about his recruitment, his game and the influence of his father on his life. Click here to see the video. [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • Dominique Ferguson: IU attractive because of location

    Number of comments: 2
    Lawrence North forward Dominique Ferguson told Sean today that he likes IU because the location would make it easy for his parents to attend games, opening a door for Hoosier fans looking for big-name commitments in the 2010 class. The consensus five-star recruit, who says his versatility is his greatest [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Why I love Kyrie Irving

    Number of comments: 3
    Per Inside the Hall: “I’m going to major in journalism. I heard they have one of the best journalism schools in the country, so they showed me around there.” Why yes, we do, Mr. Irving. [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Teague decision to come in June

    It’s been stewing for months, and it might soon come to a finish. I’m talking about Marquis Teague’s commitment saga. Our boy Sean Morrison was one of a handful of reporters present during an interview earlier today, when Teague said he expects to make a final decision in June. This [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Thomas: I’m committed to OSU

    Deshaun Thomas, he of Ft. Wayne, Bishop Luers and many the recruiting wishlist, reaffirmed his commitment to Thad Matta and Ohio State, according to friend of the Basketblog Ryan Gregg. “I like the teachers, the campus and I like coach Thad Matta,” Thomas told reporters. Thomas committed to OSU early in [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 2:51pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Reports: Irving makes unofficial visit

    I’m down in Atlanta, but there’s still news from Bloomington. Numerous outlets are reporting that coveted 2010 guard Kyrie Irving made an unofficial visit with Tom Crean and crew. Irving is in town for the adidas May Classic, and is in fact going head-to-head with 2011 commitment Matt Carlino and [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 1:39pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • IU ranks No. 16 in 2008-09 attendance

    Number of comments: 6
    Despite winning just six games last season, IU ranked No. 16 among all NCAA teams in home attendance last season. In 15 home games, the average crowd at Assembly Hall was 14,331. The 2007-08 Hoosiers were ninth, with just under 17,000 in attendance per game. Kentucky topped the list at No. [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 5:54pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Crean talks to media about off-season, recruiting

    Number of comments: 4
    IU basketball coach Tom Crean spoke to the media today regarding recruitment, off-season training and what the program is doing to prepare for next year Thursday. Crean said training this year is far better than last year and that their preparation last year is “not even in the same stratosphere” this [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
    by Sean Morrison

  • A little bit of everything

    Number of comments: 3
    I know there haven’t been any updates for a while on here, so here’s what you might have missed from recent days: The Third Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off field is set. Joining IU, Dayton, Georgia Tech, George Mason, Kansas State and Villanova are Mississippi and Boston University. UAB [...]
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    Posted: May 12, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU achieves APR score of 866, put on public notice

    Number of comments: 10
    The NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate found the IU men’s basketball program well below the national average, ranked 325 out of 341 Division I schools. The Hoosiers received an APR score of 866, down almost 70 points from the national average of 933 and also under the NCAA’s minimum limit of [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Live chat tonight, 8 p.m.

    Because you like studying for finals just as much as I do, you are invited to join in the second installment of our live chat with friends Chris Korman of the Hoosier Scoop and Alex of Inside The Hall. Be here at 8 p.m. with questions, and do come in [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Twitter, transfers, off-season updates and more

    Number of comments: 10
    Making up for his six-week press conference drought, Tom Crean covered a lot Thursday. With players off for the week thanks to exams, IU’s second-year coach came up for air during today’s presser and sat down with reporters: • The main topic of Thursday’s presser? Twitter. We’ll have a full story [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 5:18pm EDT
    by Matt Dollinger

  • Irving tabbed by Scout.com as No. 8 recruit for 2010

    Number of comments: 6
    (UPDATE - see below about a recent update on Dominique Ferguson) Jersey point guard Kyrie Irving is up to No. 8 in the new Scout.com Top 75 rankings of the Class of 2010 recruits. Irving, who will visit campus again this summer, has IU among his favorites. Behind Irving at No. 9 is [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 3:13pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Crean presser this afternoon

    Number of comments: 1
    IU coach Tom Crean will hold his first press conference of the off-season this afternoon. Among the topics I expect we’ll discuss: Twitter, Nick Williams and Malik Story’s departure, off-season workouts and maybe thoughts on Kellen Lewis. Check back later this afternoon for an update on what Coach had to say. [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 11:37am EDT
    by Matt Dollinger

  • Son of former Hoosier may be next to commit

    Number of comments: 8
    Winston Morgan played for Bob Knight back in the 1980s. Now his son, Moses Morgan, could be joining the Hoosiers in 2010. Earlier this week, Rivals.com’s Jerry Meyer wrote that the 6-foot-5 “physical wing” is a big fan of Crean and he plans to make a visit to campus in June. But [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Irving trims list to 11, planning visit to IU

    Number of comments: 10
    Kyrie Irving, the No. 4 junior point guard in the country, has IU among his favorites and plans to make another trip to Bloomington. Irving, a four-star recruit from Northern New Jersey, has the Hoosiers among his top 11 schools. Furthermore, the St. Patrick High star is also planning to head [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 1:40pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • 2010 recruit David Williams commits

    Number of comments: 10
    David Williams, a junior prospect from Jacksonville, Fla., has given a verbal commitment to play at IU, according to Chris Korman over at the H-T. Williams is listed as a 6-foot-7 200-lb. small forward, according to Scout.com, but Rivals.com has him at 6-foot-5 and he appears to be more of a 2-guard. Here are [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • IU to face Maryland in Big Ten/ACC Challenge in 2009

    Number of comments: 7
    It’s been rumored widely in recent days, and it’s finally confirmed: IU will play Maryland in this year’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge, a rematch of the 2002 national title. This game joins IU’s trip to Puerto Rico in November as now-revealed parts of IU’s 2009-2010 schedule. Full details are below in [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 12:02pm EDT
    by Zachary Osterman, men's basketball columnist

  • Crean not missing a beat on recruiting trail

    Number of comments: 10
    New rules prevent college coaches from watching any April AAU events, despite a number of big time tournaments this month. But that hasn’t stopped IU coach Tom Crean from hitting the recruiting trail hard and watching numerous players workout at their high schools. Thanks to Crean’s Twitter feed, fans can stay [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 11:09pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen

  • Three Hoosiers among Scout.com’s Top 50 recruits

    Number of comments: 5
    Last Wednesday, Rivals.com released their final installment of the Class of 2009 recruiting rankings. Though people shouldn’t put too much weight in the rankings, IU fans had reason to be disappointed as Christian Watford fell seven spots, Derek Elston dropped five and Jordan Hulls and Bawa Muniru both slid back [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 1:48pm EDT
    by Jordan Cohen
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