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Here’s today’s latest IU Athletics and Big Ten coverage + recruiting news from around the net:
THE BEST IN FREE AND INDEPENDENTLY OWNED IU COVERAGE
- The Daily Hoosier profiles IU fifth year linebacker Reakwon Jones.
- IU Football Head Coach Tom Allen reveals the secrets to his success on the recruiting trail.
- Wizards’ Thomas Bryant developing early chemistry with new teammate Isaiah Thomas.
- Redskins’ Wes Martin is already busy making a difference in the community.
- James Blackmon, Jr. has signed with a new team in Europe.
- Rockets’ Eric Gordon pulls out of FIBA World Cup.
- IU Swim and Dive: Apple and Pieroni win gold at FINA World Championships.
- Lilly King qualifies for final in 100m breaststroke.
- King also signed a sponsorship deal.
- IU Base has a weekend update from the world of IU baseball.
- Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber — where has he been?
- Rival Watch: Kentucky legend Kyle Macy is critical of John Calipari’s philosophy.
HOOSIER SIGHTS
A little off topic, but Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s thoughts on the decline in college football attendance merit a couple minutes of your time.
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald puts NCAA football's attendance problem and really society's eventual downfall in perspective:
Phones.
I know you might be watching this on one, but couldn't agree more with @PatFitzgerald23 pic.twitter.com/lQfiyVmpmM
— Rick Tarsitano (@RickTarsitano) July 20, 2019
HOOSIER SOUNDS
Here is the full interview with 1975 Indiana Mr. Basketball Kyle Macy referenced above, including his take on the IU/Kentucky series and much more.
Also: Listen to Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier today on Indiana Sports Beat.
(Tip: Pull this post up every day on your commute and listen to the most relevant daily IU content rather than whatever happens to be on the radio)
TWEETS OF THE DAY
Reunion time at Cook Hall.
#HoosierFam pic.twitter.com/cNvoXIu2vJ
— Indiana Basketball (@IndianaMBB) July 22, 2019
Jay Bilas apparently liked our story on former IU managers turned Division One coaches.
Managers! Hardest working people in show business. https://t.co/mwIk21Ovyr
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) July 21, 2019
AJ Guyton liked it too…
Great article, great guys, all three earned the right to lead their respective programs. I wish them nothing but the best! #knightschool
— A.J. Guyton (@ajguyton) July 20, 2019
FREE IU AND BIG TEN RECRUITING NEWS
- IU basketball offered rising 2020 wing Jordan Geronimo over the weekend.
- Geronimo discussed the Hoosier offer and his recruitment.
- IU 2020 targets Geronimo, Jalen Bridges and Anthony Leal all stood out at this weekend’s Adidas Gauntlet Finale.
- Rivals was also impressed with Bridges and Geronimo.
- 2020 guard Trey Galloway proved his detractors wrong with a strong showing at the Adidas Finale.
- IU basketball recruiting names to know — 2020 point guard Andre Curbelo.
- Curbelo continued to boost his stock this weekend.
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