Rob Phinisee can walk tall in Lafayette — “We finally beat Purdue”
From this day forward, Indiana’s 68-65 win over Purdue on Thursday will likely be referred to as “The Rob Phinisee game.” It seemed as if the Hoosiers’ hopes of breaking Read More
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IU basketball: Iowa presents several unique challenges for the Hoosiers
The Hoosiers may need to trade in their basketball shoes for running shoes before their matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes. It should be a fast-paced affair in Iowa City. The Read More
Solid point guard play makes Minnesota pay, defense and veteran big men do the rest
The game plan of Minnesota was simple. Pack the paint to limit Race Thompson and Trayce Jackson-Davis, and force others to make plays. However, Rob Phinisee and Xavier Johnson made Read More
Trey Galloway’s return can help boost IU’s tempo
When Mike Woodson became head coach of his alma mater, he said he wanted to play a fast-paced and well-spaced style and make a lot of three-pointers. So far, the Read More
Road woes: Hoosiers’ slow start and poor rebounding lead to loss at Penn State
As one problem seems solved, another one arises for the Hoosiers. Turnovers seem to be solved, at least for the time being, as IU only gave it away a season Read More
Top 5 Big Ten matchups on the Hoosiers’ schedule
The grit and grind of the physical Big Ten resumes on Sunday when the Hoosiers face the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Big Ten schedule offers plenty of opportunities for Read More
Mike Woodson on fans booing Xavier Johnson — “None of our players need that”
The Crossroads Classic came to end over the weekend, and if this kind of reception in Indianapolis continues, Mike Woodson might want to think twice about bringing his team back Read More
Defense, Phinisee and cutting down mistakes help Hoosiers survive another up-and-down game
Indiana still has not figured out how to play a full-40 minute game but managed to secure the 64-56 win over Notre Dame at the last Crossroads Classic. As we’ve Read More
Trayce Jackson-Davis taking leaps on both ends of the floor
Preseason All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis hasn’t just unlocked a new level on the offensive end of the floor with career bests of 24.4 points per 40-minutes and 61.2 percent from the Read More
IU basketball: The backcourt is improved this year but still the team’s biggest question mark
Guard play has been a major issue for Indiana over the last few seasons. Truth be told, the issue goes back to the departure of Yogi Ferrell, which not coincidentally Read More