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Ep 1206 - Bracket Update and Some Coaching Search Thoughts Mar 11, 2025

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We had some technical issues with the live Sunday podcast, so here's a make-up show! Catch up on the latest news and analysis on Indiana's place in the NCAA tournament field, where they look to be seeded, and what impact the Big Ten Tournament might have on the Hoosiers' tourney chances. Plus, some talk on the coaching search, the keys for IU in the process, and the lack of available information.

Ep 1205 - Examining IU Coaching Candidates Part IV Mar 04, 2025

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We recap the weekend's action against Washington, discuss the black uniforms, and take a look at the seeding picture for the Big Ten Tournament. We then continue our evaluation of the ongoing search by going in-depth on four IU coaching candidates - Dusty May, Grant McCasland, Shaka Smart, and Todd Golden.

Ep 1204 - Indiana and the Current Bracketology Mar 02, 2025

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Indiana men's basketball continued their streak of effective play on Saturday, walloping Washington in Seattle and moving their overall record to 18-11. The win moved the Hoosiers into good position all the way around, as a single-digit seed in the Big Ten Tournament is still on the cards, and an NCAA Tournament bid looks more and more like a reality. We discuss the win, the implications, and what lies ahead this week for IU.
The bracketology picture becomes clearer by the day, and we talk about the placement of Indiana compared to other teams in and around the bubble --- and what the Hoosiers need to do over the next two weeks to secure their spot in March Madness.

Ep 1203 - Three Wins in Four Games, and Evaluating IU Coaching Candidates Part 3 Mar 01, 2025

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On the newest CrimsonCast, we take a look at Indiana’s most recent victory against Penn State, and discuss the lineup and coaching changes that have led the Hoosiers to some recent success — and whether what we’re seeing is sustainable.
We then dive into the next round of coaching candidates for evaluation. In this batch we tackle some younger candidates, discussing Northwestern’s Chris Collins, Vanderbilt’s Mark Byington, McNeese’s Will Wade, and Ole Miss’s Chris Beard. We also talk about the recent news of TJ Otzelberger’s contract extension.

Ep 1200 - Where Do Coaches Come From? Feb 16, 2025

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We start off Episode 1200 by discussing IU's loss to UCLA, the malaise that a lot of fans find themselves experiencing in not particularly caring about the outcome of the individual games, and the reality that IU is likely going to keep playing past the regular season due to some new contractual items with the Big Ten.
We then move on to talking about the coaching search - discussing the origin of many of the coaches in the KenPom Top 20, how hires generally work out, and why the idea that Indiana has to go hire a coach from a top program is out of step with the realities of the college basketball coaching world.

Ep 1199 - Looking Back At Past Hires Feb 11, 2025

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We're joined by Tony Adragna, our BHN teammate, to talk about his most recent article on Assembly Call and discuss the IU men's basketball job. One of the main narrative points that has come up during recent searches has involved the relative qualtiy of the Indiana job --- with many media members outside of the IU sphere (and even a few in it, along with some fans) claiming that there's something inherently flawed with the job, and that it's not actually that attractive or that good as a destination. We explore that perspective by looking back at the past four-ish coaching hires, discussing the tenures of each coach, and evaluating some of the factors that have led to each tenure ultimately not being successful.

Ep 1198 - Coaching Search Week One Early Thoughts Feb 11, 2025

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It's the first full week of Indiana men's basketball's coaching search, and speculation is rampant about who the Hoosiers might be targeting and what type of coach might be the best fit for Bloomington. We've heard several names bandied about already, but one that has been mysteriously absent --- and who I think deserves some special consideration.

Ep 1197 - The Slog Feb 09, 2025

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We start off the show by reflecting on an enjoyable day at The Upstairs Pub with IU fans and our friends from across the Back Home Network, before talking about the Michigan loss and the overall vibe in Assembly Hall and Bloomington. We talk through the Woodson news, the things IU needs to immediately address in the hiring process, and reflect on how challenging the next 6-8 weeks may end up being for fans.

Ep 1196 - Some Quick Woodson Resignation Thoughts Feb 08, 2025

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IU announced on Friday that Mike Woodson would not be returning as IU basketball coach next year, setting off an avalanche of speculation on who the new IU coach might be. Here's some quick thoughts on the announcement, the timing of things, and Indiana's status as a job in the college basketball landscape.

Ep 1195 - Post-Wisconsin Update Feb 06, 2025

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Indiana lost at Wisconsin, and things continue to not work for this team. We talk about the performance issues, the miles being put on one particular group of players, the postgame comments, and the road ahead.

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