Indiana will face its stiffest test yet with a return trip to the Elite Eight on the line. The No. 3 seed Hoosiers are in Bridgeport, Conn. to face No. 2 UConn on Saturday in the regional semifinal. The tip is set for 2 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The Hoosiers will face the 11-time national champions for the first time ever. “We have a tremendous amount of respect for Geno (Auriemma) and his staff and players,” IU head coach Teri Moren said on Friday. “They’ve (UConn) been the bar for women’s basketball for some time. … We know the task. …
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Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson announced on Friday afternoon Brian Walsh, the program’s team and recruiting coordinator, will be elevated to the position of assistant coach. Assistant coaches Kenya Hunter and Yasir Rosemond will assume new roles as associate head coaches. “I think it’s extremely important for our program that we continue to build on what we were able to accomplish this season and my first priority was to heighten the roles of Kenya and Yasir and allow Brian to broaden his responsibilities with an on-floor coaching role,” said Woodson in a release by IU Athletics. “I like…
Ball State men’s basketball has appointed a new head coach, and he’s back home again in Indiana. Director of athletics Beth Goetz announced the hiring of current UCLA assistant coach and Jasper, Ind. native Michael Lewis Friday. The former Indiana University standout will begin the job in Muncie once the Bruins have concluded their season. “Basketball in our state is personified in Michael Lewis,” Goetz said in a release by the school. “His outlook on the game, relationship building, recruiting network, pedigree and proactive approach to engagement with our stakeholders resides at a high level. Additionally, his program values and…
After four seasons playing for Indiana, point guard Rob Phinisee will look to spend his final season of eligibility elsewhere. He thanked the Indiana fans on his Twitter page. “Hoosier nation, I’d like to thank you all for all your continued support through all the ups and downs these last four years,” Phinisee wrote. “Through it all you have stuck with me and supported me to continue my journey.” “After talking with my family, I have decided I will be entering my name in the transfer portal as a grad transfer for the 2022-23 season. I’d like to thank all…
Redshirt senior guard Parker Stewart will not return to Indiana for his final season of college eligibility. He broke the news on his Twitter page on Thursday evening. “Every stop was a blessing, I’m forever grateful,” Stewart wrote. The Daily Hoosier attempted to reach Stewart via text message for comment but he did not immediately respond. Stewart started 31 games and appeared in 34 in his lone season with the Hoosiers. He averaged 6.2 points and shot 39.3 percent from behind the 3-point arc, leading the Hoosiers from long range. He participated in Indiana’s Senior Night ceremony, signaling his decision…
For the second straight day a member of Indiana’s 2021-22 team has entered the transfer portal. And for the second straight day, the news does not come as a major surprise. Center Michael Durr has put his name in the portal after one season at IU. The news was first reported by Verbal Commits, and later confirmed by Durr on his Twitter page. “Indiana and Hoosier Nation thank you for a memorable year. It has been a crazy experience and I have made relationships that will last a lifetime,” Durr wrote. The 7-foot big man appeared in 30 games for…
For the second straight offseason, guard Khristian Lander is in the transfer portal. Lander broke the news on his social media accounts on Wednesday afternoon. “First of all, I want to thank Hoosier Nation and fans for all of the support these last two years,” he wrote. “After talking with my family I have decided to enter the transfer portal. I will always have love for Hoosier Nation.” He also addressed his teammates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/khristianlander/status/1506728347610537986?s=20&t=gIp7-WeP9F3htD_GeNSVKw The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard played in 39 games over two seasons with Indiana and averaged 2.4 points in 9.7 minutes per contest. The Evansville,…
Assistant coach Dane Fife will not return to IU basketball for the 2022-23 season. Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Woodson announced his plans today for a change with his coaching staff, as Fife will move on after one season back in the program. “I am committed to doing what I believe is best for the continued growth of our men’s basketball program as we collectively work toward returning it to the upper echelon of college basketball,” said Woodson in a release. “Sometimes, that commitment can result in some very difficult decisions, and that is the case today. Ultimately, I believe…
Indiana enters the 2022 season with little doubt about who will start at cornerback this fall. Program veterans and leaders Tiawan Mullen and Jaylin Williams return to form a dynamic duo of anchors on the edge. Cornerbacks coach Brandon Shelby enters his 12th season at Indiana in 2022. He was named assistant head coach on March 8, 2021. Beyond Mullen and Williams, Shelby will need to develop six young and inexperienced players, some of who must be ready to play this year. Mullen will be a limited participant at spring practice as he continues to rehab a lower body injury. …
After a six months no one should have to experience, Adam Henry just needed a minute. Two days before he left for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 training camp, he buried his mother. A week after the conclusion of their 2021 season — a disappointing January home playoff loss to San Francisco — Henry learned his father had passed away. Altogether over the last two years, Henry lost eight family members due to the pandemic. The death of his parents bookended the grueling demands of life as an NFL assistant coach, and Henry managed to lead the Dallas Cowboys wide receivers…