Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana has struggled as a program to build on big wins and establish momentum under head coach Archie Miller. On Tuesday night, the Hoosiers managed to play a game that perfectly illustrated their overarching shortcomings as a team under their fourth-year leader.  IU played an excellent first half, and had the look of a team well on its way to a second major statement win in three games.  Instead, the wheels came off in the second half against Illinois. Now losers of three straight on its home court, IU once again has the look of a team that just might…

Indiana redshirt sophomore Jerome Hunter was with the team on the bench on Tuesday night against Illinois but not uniform. Prior to the game IU released a statement indicating that Hunter was not playing due to a “coach’s decision.” Head coach Archie Miller expanded on the situation after the Hoosiers’ 75-71 overtime loss to the Illini. “There is nothing to really talk about with Jerome. Jerome was a coach’s decision and it’ll continue to be a coach’s decision as we continue to go through the next 33 days that we have left in the regular season,” Miller said.  “He has…

Indiana head coach Archie Miller met with the media after a 75-71 overtime loss to Illinois on Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. Joining Miller for the post-game Zoom conference was Indiana sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis. Indiana (9-8, 4-6) will host Iowa at noon ET on Sunday. See also:  Three keys, highlights, final stats https://youtu.be/_qj2ihP8jWY https://youtu.be/xbLrhoAY7Y4 Video credits – 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 to you.

Indiana lost to Illinois on Tuesday night by a final score of 75-71 in overtime at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers were led by Trayce Jackson-Davis with 19 points and 14 rebounds.  Race Thompson added 18 points and eight rebounds.  IU led 41-34 at halftime but struggled offensively after the break. The three keys to the game, highlights and final stats are below. Indiana (9-8, 4-6) will host Iowa on Sunday at Noon. See also:  Miller and Jackson-Davis post-game | Notes, numbers and trends | Miller expands on Hunter situation https://youtu.be/_dXqbhrtBkU THREE KEYS TO THE GAME…

(UPDATE:  Archie Miller expanded on Hunter’s situation after the Illinois game) Indiana redshirt sophomore forward Jerome Hunter is not in uniform for pregame warm-ups for Tuesday night’s game against Illinois.  IU Athletics released the following on Hunter’s status: “Sophomore forward Jerome Hunter will not suit up tonight against Illinois (Coach’s Decision).” A source told The Daily Hoosier that Hunter practiced with the team earlier in the day on Tuesday.  The reserve forward has appeared in all 16 games and is averaging 5.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per contest. Indiana and Illinois tip at 9 p.m. ET in…

High-end receivers are lining up to play with Michael Penix, Jr. in the class of 2021. Indiana picked up its third class of 2021 wide receiver commitment on Tuesday when Alabama-based senior Malachi Bennett announced his intent to play for the Hoosiers. Bennett made the announcement on his Twitter page.  “To be continued,” Bennett wrote in his post and included the following graphic: According to the 247Sports Composite, Bennett is a higher-end 3-star recruit, the No. 431 overall player in the 2021 class, and the No. 68 receiver.  Along with Jaquez Smith (No. 263 / 41 / 4-star) and Jordyn…

Coming off a nine-day layoff, Indiana will face a major home court challenge on Tuesday night. Losers of two-straight conference games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana will look to get right at home as it welcomes No. 12 Illinois to Bloomington for a rematch.  But the Illini’s potent inside-out dynamic duo of Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn will present a major challenge. Fresh off a Friday night win over Iowa, Illinois is hitting the road for the first time in nearly a month.  They will be looking for their first win in Bloomington in more than a decade. It…

IU basketball head coach Archie Miller joined legendary radio voice Don Fischer on their Inside IU Basketball radio show Monday night. The pair discussed Indiana’s nine-day layoff since their loss to Rutgers, and a daunting week ahead that includes home games against No. 12 Illinois and No. 8 Iowa. Redshirt junior forward Race Thompson joined Fischer in the final segment. Indiana (9-7, 4-5) and Illinois (11-5, 7-3) will tip at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.  The game will be televised on ESPN. Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on…

IU basketball head coach Archie Miller met with the media prior to the Hoosiers’ Tuesday evening game against Illinois. Joining Miller for the Zoom session was junior point guard Rob Phinisee. After more than a week off, Indiana (9-7, 4-5) and No. 12 Illinois will tip at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. See also:  Report Card from first meeting with Illinois https://youtu.be/F4GAslhgxeU https://youtu.be/oLNz5p2TU7g 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…

To a certain extent, Indiana has had to earn its respect on the recruiting trail with results on the field.  And now after a 2020 season that saw IU ranked in the top-10 and competing for a spot in the New Year’s Six bowl games, there are some early signs that the Hoosiers are gaining the attention of a different caliber of recruit. How high is this coaching staff going to aim in an attempt to capitalize on that recent success and further advance the program?  New defensive coordinator Charlton Warren recently summarized his approach. “We are not going to…