The Daily Hoosier Report: The Latest in IU News and Recruiting Notes (12/21)

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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

• Terry Hutchens has passed away at the age of 60.
  • His spot in the IU media room is secure.
• The Daily Hoosier says it’s time for patience after Tom Allen secured another quality recruiting class.
• Rob Phinisee will miss Saturday’s game against Jacksonville as he remains in concussion protocol.
• Archie Miller met with the media on Friday afternoon along with Zach McRoberts and De’Ron Davis.
• Watch Live:  IU women’s basketball vs. South Dakota from 4-6 p.m. eastern on Friday or replay the stream later.
• The Hoosier:  The staff predicts the final score against Jacksonville.
• The Herald Times:  Tom Allen gives Juan Harris a second chance.
• Thomas Bryant is making the most of his opportunity.
• Tom Crean appears to like it at Georgia better than Indiana.

HOOSIER SIGHTS

From a few years ago.  Watch as John Mellencamp discusses his passion for IU basketball.

TWEET OF THE DAY

And the Hoosier State was transformed forever…

On this day, 127 years ago, ? was born!

Pictured: Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, practicing with his wife Maude pic.twitter.com/gvy1whOhYN

— FIBA (@FIBA) December 21, 2018

FREE IU AND BIG TEN RECRUITING NEWS

• Trendon Watford was a headliner at this week’s City of Palms event.
• Missouri is in hot pursuit of class of 2020 guard Caleb Love.
• Minnesota class of 2020 Dawson Garcia is generating a lot of buzz lately and IU coaches watched him earlier this week.  You can see video from the AAU season here:

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