The timing for recruiting visits for college games was good on Friday as most high school seasons haven’t started and Indiana’s meeting with Northern Illinois fell on the weekend. Those variables helped IU basketball secure visits from several recruiting targets for the Friday night contest vs. NIU. Here is who The Daily Hoosier saw at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, all sitting directly behind the IU bench. Gabe Cupps was on his fifth visit to Indiana in just the last few months based on our unofficial count. The Ohio based class of 2023 point guard recently narrowed his list of suitors…
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Watch as Indiana head coach Mike Woodson met with the media after IU’s win over Northern Illinois on Friday night in Bloomington. Joining Woodson for the post-game press conference were IU players Trey Galloway and Jordan Geronimo. The Hoosiers (2-0) will face St. John’s on Wednesday. See also: Three keys, highlights and specialty stats https://youtu.be/uH5RJS9y1KE https://youtu.be/XjvY4JweVY0 Video credit – IU Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.
Indiana defeated Northern Illinois by a final score of 85-49 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Friday evening. The Hoosiers were led by Trayce Jackson-Davis’ 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 blocks. Xavier Johnson added 13 points and 3 assists. Race Thompson had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. IU (2-0) will return to action on Wednesday night when they face St. John’s in Bloomington. See also: Woodson, Galloway and Geronimo discuss win over NIU THREE KEYS TO THE GAME (Will be updated) 1. Jackson-Davis and Thompson dominate. The veteran frontcourt duo combined for 31 points,…
Just 2:37 into Indiana’s season opener against Eastern Michigan, all the questions were answered. Parker Stewart was making it rain 3-pointers, the defense was pitching a shutout, and a Trayce Jackson-Davis layup gave IU an 8-0 lead and forced a timeout by Eagles coach Stan Heath. Indiana fans were Googling Final Four tickets during the break. The delusions of grandeur continued into the second half, but eventually a certain reality unfolded over the final 14 minutes of the game. This Mike Woodson era of IU basketball is no overnight sensation. Stewart’s two 3-pointers in the first 119 seconds of the…
Watch as Indiana redshirt senior forward Race Thompson and freshman guard Tamar Bates met with the media on Thursday afternoon to discuss their Friday game against Northern Illinois and many other topics. Thompson had 5 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and a steal in the season opener against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday. Bates had 6 points and 2 rebounds in 15 minutes of action off the bench. Indiana will face Northern Illinois on Friday night at 7 p.m. Eastern in Bloomington. The game will only be available on BTN Plus. https://youtu.be/sSWzFr0pp4c https://youtu.be/z7brZXMZUPg Video credit – IU Athletics The…
Watch as Indiana head coach Tom Allen gives his final public remarks prior to IU’s meeting with Rutgers on Saturday. Allen discussed a number of topics including the quarterbacks and running backs, and the focus on perseverance throughout the remainder of the season. Indiana (2-7, 0-6) and Rutgers (4-5, 1-5) will kick at noon Eastern at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network. See also: Indiana to have “multiple quarterbacks” available | Tom Allen radio show https://youtu.be/bOzQgYjjfac Video credit – IU Athletics The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at…
It won’t save Indiana’s season, but the Hoosiers’ struggling offense could get a lift this weekend when they return home to face Rutgers. Head coach Tom Allen said he expects to have multiple quarterbacks available to play on Saturday when IU takes on the Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium (Noon Eastern, BTN). Starter Michael Penix, Jr. and his backup Jack Tuttle have both been rehabbing injuries suffered during the season. Allen hinted Tuttle is further along in his recovery, but did not specify whether both injured quarterbacks might be available. “They’re both further along,” Allen said on a Zoom conference…
Tight end Khameron Taylor is the latest departure from the IU football team via the transfer portal. Taylor transferred in to the program following the 2019 seasons after three years with South Alabama. He arrived as an immediately eligible graduate transfer. The 6-foot-4 and 270 pound Taylor never appeared in a game during his two seasons with Indiana. He dealt with injuries during both campaigns. Indiana brought in Taylor with the view that he would predominately be a blocker, but they also saw the athletic potential to make plays as a pass-catcher. The Alachua, Fla. product had seven catches for…
Listen as Indiana head coach Tom Allen and legendary IU voice Don Fischer preview this week’s game against Rutgers on their Wednesday evening radio show. Allen and Fischer discussed the loss to Michigan, fielded questions from fans, and previewed Rutgers. Indiana and Rutgers kick off at Noon Eastern on Saturday in Bloomington. The game will be televised by BTN, See also: Allen doesn’t expect his team to let up | Coordinators Sheridan and Warren – Rutgers week The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free…
The IU basketball program announced the signing of all three members of its recruiting class of 2022 on Wednesday. Indiana based shooting guard C.J. Gunn, North Carolina based combo guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, and Georgia based combo forward Kaleb Banks have all signed their national letters of intent. Videos released by the IU basketball Twitter page are below. Also below is the full release from IU Athletics including comments on each player by head coach Mike Woodson. Indiana Basketball Signs Three To National Letters of Intent Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced the signing of three players to…