Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana head coach Tom Allen was named the AFCA Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Allen met with the media to discuss the award, share final thoughts on the 2020 season, and look forward to the 2021 campaign. Now turning towards his fifth season, Allen is 24-22 as the head coach at IU. The Hoosiers should start spring practice in less than two months. https://youtu.be/oC4rmInHuqo Video credit – IU Athletics Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no…

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Indiana’s much improved defensive line took a hit. Jovan Swann posted on his Twitter account on Tuesday evening that he has decided not to use the extra year of eligibility granted to all athletes and play professionally after one season with the Hoosiers. “I would like to thank Coach Allen and Indiana University for giving me another opportunity to play college ball at a high level in the Big Ten,” Swann said in a graphic attached to his post.  … “I am thankful to have been able to be part of such a historical team this past season.  Even with…

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Indiana head coach Archie Miller joined IU radio voice Don Fischer Monday night on their “Inside Indiana Basketball” radio show. Miller and Fischer reviewed last week’s games and looked forward to Indiana’s Thursday tilt with Purdue. IU Sports Information Director J.D. Campbell joined Fischer in the final segment. The Hoosiers (8-5, 3-3) and Purdue (8-5, 3-3) will tip at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday night in Bloomington.  The game will be televised on FS1. Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free…

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First team All-Big Ten safety Jamar Johnson has decided to pursue his NFL career after a breakout junior season. The Sarasota, Fla. product announced his plans in a post on his Twitter page on Monday afternoon. In a graphic attached his post, Johnson thanked God, his family and the IU football program. “I would also like to thank Coach Allen, and all of my coaches for believing in me and providing me with an opportunity to further my education and career at Indiana University,” Johnson wrote.  “It has most definitely been an amazing journey over these past three years at…

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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ injuries have become former IU star Yogi Ferrell’s latest opportunity. The Cavaliers have signed Ferrell to a 10-day contract, the team announced on Monday. Cleveland was granted a hardship exception by the NBA in order to acquire Ferrell. The hardship exception is a temporary roster spot granted by the league. It allows a team to exceed the 15-man maximum roster when it has at least four players who are sick or injured for longer than two weeks. Ferrell played in 50 games for the Sacramento Kings in 2019-20, averaging 4.4 points, 1.4 assists and 1 rebound in…

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Indiana did what it had to do in a game it had to have. Despite a discouraging complete reversal of what was once an 18-point lead, IU found a way on the road for an 84-76 win over Nebraska in Lincoln. Now the fun begins.  Every opponent remaining on the Hoosiers’ schedule is ranked inside the KenPom top-60.  And it starts with Purdue.  Indiana’s rival has won seven in a row in the series dating back to 2016. Indiana (8-5, 3-3) will host the Boilermakers on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Bloomington. OVERALL (B- / C+) Indiana played some…

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Indiana head coach Archie Miller met with the media after an 84-76 win over Nebraska on Sunday night in Lincoln. Joining Miller on the post-game Zoom conference was junior point guard Rob Phinisee, who had a career-high 18 points. Indiana (8-5, 3-3) will host Purdue on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Bloomington. See also:  Three keys, highlights and final stats https://youtu.be/rv4rRfElBZA https://youtu.be/2jpoHaCUY5o Video credit – IU Athletics Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost…

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Indiana defeated Nebraska by a final score of 84-76 on Sunday night in Lincoln. The Hoosiers had four in double figures and were led by a career-best 18 points from Rob Phinisee. The three keys to the game, highlights and expanded stats are below. Indiana (8-5, 3-3) will host Purdue on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Bloomington. See also:  Miller and Phinisee discuss the win over Nebraska https://youtu.be/qKdJ8BYbSc4 THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Several contributors beyond TJD.  A theme throughout the season has been where IU will get points beyond sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, especially with Armaan Franklin…

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This is it.  IU can’t slip up now. Indiana will play its third and final game of the season against a team outside of the KenPom top-100 when it travels to Nebraska for a Sunday night showdown. After Sunday the Hoosiers will play 14 straight to close out Big Ten play against KenPom top-60 teams, including 13 against the top-45. But IU had better not look ahead.  Nebraska has several new faces — and they are long, fast and dangerous. GAME DAY ESSENTIALS Indiana (7-5, 2-3) at Nebraska (4-7, 0-4) Tip time:  6:00 p.m. ET Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln,…

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Indiana basketball forward Jerome Hunter met with the media on Saturday afternoon. A redshirt sophomore, Hunter discussed a number of topics including his mid-season development. Through 12 games the Pickerington, Ohio product is averaging 4.8 points and 3 rebounds in 17 minutes of action per contest.  He is shooting 39.7 percent overall, and 36.7 percent from 3-point range.  Hunter matched career highs in both points (12) and rebounds (7) on Thursday at Wisconsin. Indiana (7-5, 2-3) and Nebraska (4-7, 0-4) will tip at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday in Lincoln.  The game will be televised by BTN. https://youtu.be/AofAjuuGw3I Video credit…

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