With question marks at the tight end position, Indiana has added experience and depth to its 2020 roster. The school announced on Wednesday that South Alabama graduate transfer Khameron Taylor will join the program for the 2020 season. With a massive 6-foot-4 and 270 pound frame, Taylor will provide a big body in the running game. “We are really excited about adding Kham to our program, head coach Tom Allen said in a release by the school. “He brings experience to the tight end room. Other than Peyton Hendershot, we have a young group that needs some depth. Kham is…
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Former Indiana forward Will Sheehey joined IU sports information director J.D. Campbell to discuss IU’s memorable 2012 NCAA Tournament round of 32 win over Virginia Commonwealth. Sheehey started the game and played 31 minutes. He scored 8 points and dished out 4 assists as IU advanced to the Sweet 16 on his game winning shot. Sheehey scored 1,120 points for his IU career that spanned from 2010 to 2014. 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…
Former Indiana running back Ernie Thompson joined The Ride with JMV to discuss graduating from college at the age of 50 and much more. Thompson played for the IU football program from 1989 to 1990. He rushed for 311 yards at Indiana and was selected in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Thompson spent the 1991 season with the Rams and 1993 with the Kansas City Chiefs. For his NFL career Thompson rushed 13 times for 37 yards and scored a touchdown. He also caught 6 passes for 68 yards and added another…
The win total is not the only thing trending favorably for the IU men’s basketball program. Men’s basketball posted a perfect Academic Progress Rate (APR) score of 1,000 for the 2018-19 academic year, and that comes on the heels of a 980 score for 2017-18. After inheriting a challenging situation, head coach Archie Miller has led the program’s multi-year APR rise from 944 in the 2017-18 academic year up to 959 for 2018-19. Under former head coach Tom Crean the 2016-17 APR reached a low point of 920, and Indiana’s four year average at the time Miller took over had…
In a spring devoid of sports news, the IU basketball program got a shot in the arm this week with the announcement that in-state point guard Khristian Lander had signed his national letter of intent and will be on the 2020-21 Hoosier roster. Lander was the top rated point guard in the class of 2021 according to most recruiting services, and he is still a five-star recruit and top-25 overall prospect as a member of the class of 2020. Those kind of lofty credentials can created unrealistic expectations for a player like Lander. Hoosier fans should know by now that…
The latest member of the Indiana basketball class of 2020 was on the radio on Monday afternoon. Listen to 5-star point guard Khristian Lander on Sports Rush with Brett Rump on ESPN Radio in Fort Wayne after the Evansville, Ind. product announced his reclassification. The segment with Lander starts at the 16 minute mark. See also: Archie Miller comments on Lander | Updated scholarship grid Want us to share your interview with a current or former IU athlete, coach or recruit on our platform? Message us. Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana…
Indiana basketball forward Joey Brunk joined Andy Katz of The Big Ten Network for a Q&A session. Brunk discussed a number of topics including the abrupt end of the season, his workouts during the pandemic, the prospects for the 2020-21 season, and more. Brunk averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds (tied for second on the team) in 19.6 minutes per contest and shot 52.2 percent from the field. The 6-foot-11 Indianapolis native shot just 44.6 percent from the free throw line and averaged .3 blocks per game. https://twitter.com/IndianaOnBTN/status/1262533576664453121?s=20 Find us on Facebook: thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter: @daily_hoosier The Daily…
The Indiana University men’s basketball current and projected scholarship table is below. We will update this periodically as necessary. Last Updated: May 18, 2020: Khristian Lander’s reclassification into the class of 2020 is confirmed. 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.
As reported by The Daily Hoosier on Monday morning, Evansville, Ind. five-star point guard Khristian Lander has officially reclassified into the class of 2020. IU released quotes from head coach Archie Miller on Monday discussing Lander’s decision. Also included in the release is confirmation that Lander has already signed his national letter of intent. Here are the statements by Miller: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Khristian and his family to Indiana University.” “He is a tremendous addition to our program not just as a basketball player, but a great person, and terrific student.” “I knew when I first saw…
The most significant open question on Indiana’s roster for the 2020-21 season has been answered. According to sources, Khristian Lander has met all of the requirements to reclassify and will be part of the IU team for the upcoming season. (Update: Lander confirmed the news on his Twitter page.) https://twitter.com/khristianlander/status/1262387779612409859?s=20 Now the top rated recruit in IU’s 2020 class, Lander has signed his national letter of intent and will join his teammates when the relevant NCAA/Big Ten/IU COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are removed. Lander committed to Indiana in February and has had reclassification on his mind for more than six months.…