IU Basketball News

Bring on Purdue

2008-02-17T09:56:00.002-06:00

Great win against Michigan State. This is a kind of win that will come in handy in the tournament. Everyone gelled with their backs against the wall. Maybe this is what the team needs. Us against the whole f'n world!

Bring on Purdue!

Here is a great article about the audio tape of Coach Knight motivating his players against Purdue. No pressure was put on the team at all and no one knows who taped it. The comments are interesting by the players in that they state the tirades were common and may not have motivated as much as one would want. That is a problem when your main motivating factor is fear!

Samspon - A Coach Izzo perspective

2008-02-16T12:10:00.002-06:00

Great blog and great insight into what a friend of Kelvin Sampson, Coach Tom Izzo of Michigan State is thinking right now.

It's an interesting thought that we should step back and look at the bigger picture.

Michigan State Insider

IU to investigate Kelvin Sampson

2008-02-14T20:51:00.003-06:00

According to the Indianapolis Star, IU will launch an investigation into the new NCAA allegations against Coach Sampson. If AD Greenspan decides to fire Coach Sampson, Samspon will have a 10 day appeal process. At that point, IU would have the choice of suspending Sampson. There will be a news conference tomorrow. Sampson will probably coach against Michigan State.

ESPN is reporting that Sampson's job status is game to game. ESPN is also having its college game day at IU on Saturday and will be broadcasting the IU game against MSU.

Is Dan Dakich ready to take over on an interim basis?????? Stay tuned.

Kelvin Sampson Update - He's Greenspan's coach

2008-02-13T17:35:00.002-06:00

Rick Greenspan has declared that Kelvin Sampson is the IU Men's Basketball Coach for the foreseeable future, according to the Indianapolis Star.

These are major allegations against the program. A program that we pride as a winning and a clean one. It appears that Sampson may have mislead the school and the investigation.

How safe can Coach Sampson's job be? If it is safe, then how safe should Athletic Director Rick Greenspan's job be?

What are your thoughts?

The allegations

2008-02-13T10:11:00.000-06:00

From the Indianapolis Star.

Not good.

New Indiana Mens Basketball Coach Scenario

2008-02-13T06:02:00.004-06:00

Just some wild speculation and there is no substance to this but it is a crazy thought I had. What if this scenario plays out?

The NCAA report is bad. Sanctions are imminent. A post season ban for a couple of years is a strong possibility.

The IU Board of Trustees meet and decide to fire Coach Sampson.

A search board convenes.

They go to one source.

He has recently retired, unexpectedly.

Yes, you know where I'm going.

Could it be possible? The second coming for IU fans?

The new IU Mens Basketball Coach? Robert Montgomery Knight!

He is given an immediate two to three year contract to coach and guide the school through the sanctions. He is then given the opportunity to become AD or Assitant AD in charge of Basketball Operations.

Could it happen? I've seen crazier things! Do I support this? I don't know.

NCAA Report

2008-02-13T05:54:00.005-06:00

According to ESPN.com and the Indianapolis Star, the NCAA has released their report on the allegations that Coach Sampson made illegal 3 way calls while coaching at IU. ESPN.com is also reporting that there are other major violations that could cloud this season and the future of Coach Sampson's career. Let's hope the storm is not as bad as the storm clouds look. ESPN is more dire than the Indianapolis Star report.

A post season ban would have to be self imposed. If that's the case, I'm glad I have Comcast and don't have to watch the Big Ten Network. I'm also really upset because this year has so much promise.

On another note, we lost AJ Ratliff. Good luck AJ and best wishes. We hope you get your life in order.

Coach Knight Retires

2008-02-06T05:37:00.000-06:00

Thank you, Coach Knight for the wonderful memories, for the joy you brought us fans, for teaching us, and for doing it your way!

Indiana Basketball - Prospect likes visit

2005-12-01T08:03:00.000-06:00

Indy Star reporting that Darrell Arthur liked visit. He looks like a diaper dandy.

Indiana Basketball loses to Duke

2005-12-01T07:59:00.000-06:00

I thought they played well even in the loss. Nothing to be ashamed about. Bob Kravitz agrees.

IU: Hoosiers use the 3 to beat FAMU

2005-11-22T05:56:00.000-06:00

I was watching the game while doing other things. Ofcourse the team didn't look the same. Killingsworth was in foul trouble. IU had to rely upon Strickland and the others to shoot from the outside to win due to a lack of the inside game. Not bad scoring over 100 with the outside game.

Louisville Courrier does a nice job today.

IU beats Florida A&M 100 to 63

2005-11-21T18:59:00.000-06:00

Strickland and Wilmont played well.
The team struggled early with FAMU zone and aggressive defense.
I thought they played better against Nicholls.

IU: Chemistry good this year

2005-11-21T16:11:00.000-06:00

Indy Star article makes you wonder how bad it was playing with Bracey Wright on the Indiana University basketball team.

IU: Focusing on Defense is next objective

2005-11-21T16:08:00.000-06:00

Fort Wayne . com says IU will focus on defense tonight.

IU: Monday Night game at 6pm est against Florida A&M

2005-11-20T20:31:00.000-06:00

Couldn't find much on Florida A&M except for this preview of their conference. Good recruits but under a post-season ban. This can always get dangerous if Indiana (IU) doesn't take them seriously during the basketball game.

IU: Suhr Gets Props

2005-11-20T20:26:00.000-06:00

Suhr is the 5 foot 8 inch former walk on who is finally on scholarship. He busts his butt every day. The kid is going to go places in life, I expect.

Journal Gazette has a nice quote from Davis on Suhr.

IU Basketball: MSNBC spouts IU's new offense

2005-11-19T15:56:00.000-06:00

MSNBC? I guess Killingworth isn't a secret anymore.

Indiana B-ball: Killingsworth & Strickland article

2005-11-19T15:53:00.000-06:00

Louisville Courrier Journal highlights Marco "The Beast" Killingsworth and Marshall Strickland.

Oh yeah, Strickland was a blue chip recruit!

Strickland has career high

2005-11-19T15:39:00.000-06:00

IU Wins: Beats Nichols State

2005-11-18T18:58:00.000-06:00

IU 99 Nichols State 65

Strickland has career high
Killingsworth is a stud.
Defense bad in the first half. Defense great in second half.
Kline looked good.

Click here for ESPN article.

IU: Mike Davis Relaxed

2005-11-18T16:10:00.000-06:00

Fort Wayne News Sentinel paints a good picture of Coach Davis this year.

Indiana Basketball: IDS weighs in

2005-11-18T16:07:00.000-06:00

Ryan Phillips writes a good article about what to expect in tonight's game.

IU: Big Man Ready

2005-11-18T16:03:00.000-06:00

Good article on Marco Killingsworth

IU: Not last years squad

2005-11-18T16:02:00.000-06:00

Good Indy Star article

IU: Reggie Hayes Fort Wayne Sentinel Opinion

2005-11-18T15:05:00.000-06:00

Davis gone if season goes bad according to Hayes of Ft. Wayne Sentinel.

I really want to say... duh.

IU: Home court advantage article

2005-11-18T14:12:00.000-06:00

Louisville Courier Journal has a good article.

IU Basketball - Two new recruits

2005-11-15T06:05:00.000-06:00

CSTV.Com is reporting that we have Bassett and Keeling for 2006-2007.

IU B-Ball: A Western Illinois University perspective

2005-11-11T22:02:00.000-06:00

I guess we play Western Illinois on November 26. They are the Mid-Continent Conference Champs and have the current Div. I home court win streak going. I remember when we had that and lost it. Oh well, maybe someday. I hope we destroy them and their streak.

IU Basketball: Good Hardy story

2005-11-11T21:58:00.000-06:00

You do have to register for this one but it seems easy and harmless. Good article on Hardy.

IU Basketball: Davis predicting Final Four

2005-11-11T21:56:00.000-06:00

Coach Davis is predicting big things for the team, according to the Sapulpa Daily Herald. I hope he's right.

Hutchens answers questions in Indy Star

2005-11-11T05:45:00.000-06:00

Terry Hutchens' Q&A is always excellent. Good insight even about little things like IU players asking female reporters for their phone numbers!

IU Basketball - Marco dominates exhibition

2005-11-11T05:39:00.000-06:00

Killingsworth was a beast last night according to the Indy Star.

IU Basketball: Davis to play safe exhibition

2005-11-10T19:54:00.000-06:00

According to the Courier Journal, Davis will rest the starters in the second half tonight to keep them healthy. Makes sense. It is an exhibition.

IU B-Ball: No official recruit announcements

2005-11-10T19:53:00.000-06:00

Nothing official yet. Oden did go to the Buckeyes according to other sources.

Indiana University - International spirit of basketball

2005-11-09T19:23:00.000-06:00

I found this article earlier and forgot to post it. Basically a feel good story but also some background information on Dinc and Allen. These two are going to have to step it up with White out. Good to learn more about them.

Indiana Basketball - Davis Interview

2005-11-09T19:14:00.000-06:00

Scout.com has a good interview with Coach Davis. Depth is becoming an issue along with rebounding.

IU B-ball: Recruiting story

2005-11-09T19:05:00.000-06:00

Interesting story on recruiting and commitments from the Indy Star. Please click on title for the article.

IU Basketball - Damon Bailey Update

2005-11-08T19:57:00.000-06:00

Damon Bailey will be the new coach of Bedford North according to the Indy Channel. This is huge and it should get the Coach Davis haters into a frenzy. Forget Alford! This is Bailey, the chosen one! He'll be coaching in Bloomington's backyard! It couldn't be set up any better. One year coaching high school and then stepping up into the big time.

We thought Coach Knight was predicting that Bailey would be the best IU player of all time. Little did we know that he meant Bailey is going to be the best IU coach of all time. How could we have misinterpreted you so poorly, wise General?

(I doubt it will play out like this but it does give the Hoosier faithful something to gossip about for a long time.)

We wish you the best of luck, Coach Bailey!

IU B-ball: White out 6 weeks

2005-11-08T19:37:00.000-06:00

DJ White will miss most of the pre-Big 10 season with his broken foot. He should be back in time for the Big 10 Season though. Please remember, it is the Big 10 Season and the NCAAs that we really care about. Sure a win against Duke and Kentucky would be nice in December. It's even sweeter during March Madness. I still say we should easily be in the sweet 16 if not better in the NCAA tournament.

Kline to replace White

2005-11-07T19:10:00.000-06:00

A healthy Kline will be nice to see.

Indiana Basketball - New Big Men Coach

2005-11-07T18:57:00.000-06:00

IU B-ball: Tougher drills will lead to tougher team?

2005-11-06T10:53:00.000-06:00

I hope the whole team doesn't go down.

IU Basketball - DJ White out

2005-11-06T10:47:00.000-06:00

DJ White out with a foot injury. The team is downplaying it and saying that he won't be out long. He still hasn't had an MRI to determine if it is a stress fracture. Caoch Davis says he'll be out a couple of weeks. How about 6 to 8 weeks?

IU - Jason Collier passes away - Udpate

2005-10-15T13:35:00.000-05:00

Former Indiana University Basketball player Jason Collier passed away today at the age of 28. It apparently was from cardiac arrest. Collier played on Indiana for two years before transferring to Georgia Tech. I remember being disappointed when he transferred because he had a lot of potential. It was during Coach Bob Knight's final years at IU when there was a lot of turmoil on the team.

ESPN has a good article as well with quotes from his father. It is truly heartbreaking.

IU B-Ball: High Expectations

2005-10-15T13:14:00.000-05:00

They should be high. If we don't do well this year, then there should be some major changes down the road.

IU Basketball - Hoosier Hysteria

2005-10-13T07:10:00.000-05:00

Hoosier Hysteria replaces Midnight Madness according to Peegs.com

Indiana Basketball - Indy Star Q&A

2005-10-12T17:31:00.000-05:00

Terry Hutchen's column is always very informative on IU sports. It is usually B-ball oriented but lately has had a football focus. Please check it out!

IU Basketball - New Scoreboard

2005-10-07T07:53:00.000-05:00

Check out the new scoreboard at Assembly Hall.

IU: Pat Knight update

2005-10-04T19:49:00.000-05:00

Does this strike anyone else as strange that Texas Tech is naming Pat Knight as the successor to Coach Knight? I hope everything is fine with the General.

IU B-ball: Gearing up for Midnight Madness

2005-10-04T19:47:00.000-05:00

October 14. Midnight Madness. It's like New Years Day!

IU B-ball: Draft Express ranking #31

2005-10-03T16:39:00.000-05:00

The wise men at Draft Express have the team ranked at #31.

Indiana Basketball - Dinc Update

2005-10-02T15:56:00.000-05:00

Dinc update! (That just is fun to type!)

Scroll down past the old news of Pat Knight. We knew that a few weeks ago.

IU Basketball - Pat Knight Update

2005-10-02T15:52:00.000-05:00

Did we ever think we would read that Texas Tech can't afford to lose Pat Knight?

This is what we would have looked forward to. How does Coach Davis look now?

IU Basketball - SI perspective of campus

2005-09-30T19:35:00.000-05:00

Mother Bears
Nicks

Glad to see IU Institutions are still raved about. How about Little Zagrebs or that deli place next to Nicks that has huge pancakes? It's the place you don't discover until you're at least a junior.....

IU Basketball - Lawrence Franks Update

2005-09-30T19:33:00.000-05:00

It's nice to see Lawrence Franks, former student manager, coach the Nets so well.

Indiana Basketball - Vaden Article

2005-09-28T17:12:00.000-05:00

Robert Vaden article. Subsription may be required.

IU Basketball - Duke v IU Preview

2005-09-28T17:10:00.000-05:00

Fox Sports story on 5 early games.

IU Basketball - Coach Waltman 1987 update

2005-09-28T17:04:00.000-05:00

Former Bedford Coach, Indiana Assistant, DePauw and Indiana State Coach, Coach Waltman article.

IU Basketball - Thoughts turn to B-ball Glory

2005-09-26T17:06:00.000-05:00

This from the Fort Wayne newspaper.

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/12746212.htm

IU Basketball - a fan's perspective

2005-09-25T16:15:00.000-05:00

Good story and one person's perspective.

http://stevestraiger.blogspot.com/2005/09/look-out-davis-boys-look-good.html

IU Basketball - Notes on current players

2005-09-25T16:08:00.000-05:00

Decent article. I know it's the same as the Greg Graham post but life happens.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050925/SPORTS/50925007/1002/SPORTS

Indiana Basketball - Greg Graham Update

2005-09-25T16:06:00.000-05:00

Greg Graham will coach a minor league basketball team.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050925/SPORTS/50925007/1002/SPORTS

IU B-Ball: Pat Knight to take over Texas Tech

2005-09-23T17:19:00.000-05:00

According to Fox Sports, Pat Knight will take over as head coach for Texas Tech when Coach Knight retires. Imagine, that could have been us....

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/4899000

Go Indiana! Go Hoosiers!

IU Basketball - Student claims athletic department drops ball

2005-09-22T21:31:00.000-05:00

A student's perspective on the possibility of losing seats. My response: I'm not old. I earned those seats, sonny. I paid a lot of money for those seats. Plus, when you get to be my age you have to stand up and stretch on occasion after your nap. (Just kidding.)

http://www.idsnews.com/subsite/story.php?id=31256

IU Basketball - Drinking policy

2005-09-21T23:12:00.000-05:00

Drinking policy at Big 10 schools. Always good to know.

Indiana Basketball - Knight Update

2005-09-21T22:01:00.000-05:00

Attached is an update on Coach Knight, just click on the title for the article. He is a great coach but I think IU and Knight are both better off today then when they were together. Unfortunately, it was time for both sides to move on.

Go IU.

Go Hoosiers.

IU Basketball - New Administrative Assistant

2005-09-20T20:02:00.000-05:00

New Admin Assistant. Just click on the link above to find the story.

October 7 = Midnight Madness

2005-09-17T23:02:00.000-05:00

It looks like Midnight Madness is on October 7. The problem is that Midnight Madness might be at 7:00PM. Glad to know that Myles Brand, head of the NCAA, knows how to tell time. (New NCAA rule) He probably wanted all the players to have more time to study.

Can anyone verify this and the reason for the new rule?

Dane Fife update

2005-09-17T23:01:00.000-05:00

http://www.h-ponline.com/articles/2005/09/17/sports/001fife.txt

Good story for a good guy. I hope things work out for Fife.

Indiana Basketball - Less student tickets available

2005-09-17T22:55:00.000-05:00

The athletic department is proposing a plan to reduce the number of student tickets available for IU Basketball games. Too bad for the students. I hope another solution can be had.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050917/SPORTS0601/509170500/1069

By the way, congratulations to the IU Football team. Way to beat up on Kentucky. It's nice to see that Coach Hep can get the guys to take care of business when playing your rivals. I hope Coach Davis can get the basketball team to beat up on Kentucky this year. Go Hoosiers. Indiana, oh Indiana, we're all for you!

Indiana Basketball - Dickie V says we're 15

2005-09-15T21:58:00.000-05:00

I always knew Dickie V was smarter than Andy Katz!

Indiana Basketball - Ranked #18

2005-09-15T20:14:00.000-05:00

Andy Katz has us at #18. Smart man.

IU Basketball - Indy Star Q&A

2005-09-14T07:03:00.000-05:00

Terry Hutchens has one of the best Q&A articles on the basketball team. Here is an example. Please click on the title or the link below.

IU Basketball - Charges Dropped Againt Henderson

2005-09-13T20:38:00.000-05:00

A surprising where are they now. Alan Henderson is smarter than this. I truly hope everything is all right.

Click on the title for the full story.

Indiana Basketball - Ankle Supports

2005-09-12T18:18:00.000-05:00

Ever wonder about the ankle supports that the players wear? Neither did I but it is an interesting story.

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050912/NEWS02/509120360

Indiana Basketball - Bracey Wright Signed by Timberwolves

2005-09-12T18:14:00.000-05:00

Bracey Wright signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. How will he do in the NBA? Probably as well as any other IU Alum.

http://www.insidehoops.com/wright-wolves-091205.shtml

Indiana Basketball - Coach Davis' Pivotal Campaign

2005-09-11T21:24:00.000-05:00

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050910/SPORTS0601/509100468

Another good Indy Star article. Coach Davis needs to succeed this year or else.

Indiana Basketball - 5 years without the General

2005-09-11T21:23:00.000-05:00

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050910/SPORTS0601/509100507/1069

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050910/SPORTS0601/509100469

Two good articles from the Indy Star.

Indiana Basketball - Big Ten Down?

2005-09-08T17:12:00.000-05:00

When isn't someone predicting a down year for the Big Ten? Give me a break!

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/3872666

Indiana Recruit - Did we lose one?

2005-09-08T17:06:00.000-05:00

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_3007183?rss

He choses IU. Doesn't go to IU. Ends up at Troy? Is this a lost recruit or do we end up winning in the end?

IU Adds another recruit

2005-09-07T21:40:00.000-05:00

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050830/SPORTS0601/508300389/1069/SPORTS0601

Cem Dinc is the new recruit for the Indiana University Basketball Team. He is a 6-10 Forward from Turkey.