The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

IU-Marian Exhibition Postgame Show Nov 02, 2024

Indiana defeated Marian on Friday night in Pat Knight's return to Assembly Hall. The Knights were no match for Indiana's size and athleticism, but there were still some interesting takeaways from the Hoosiers' final preseason tuneup.

With Coach and Ryan on the mic (and a drop-in from Jerod midway through), we highlight the Banner Moment, key storylines, meaningful moments, and important stats from this game -- including Jakai Newton's long-awaited debut, the strong play of Indiana's bench, and many more moments from Myles Rice that have IU fans excited about their new point guard.

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IU-Tennessee Exhibition Postgame Show Oct 28, 2024

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana traveled to Knoxville for a charity exhibition against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Hoosiers were without Trey Galloway, Jakai Newton, and Bryson Tucker, but the remaining Hoosiers were able to eke out a comeback victory in both teams' first non-scrimmage public performance.

Indiana was led by newcomer Myles Rice and veteran Malik Reneau, and we got our first-look at several other Hoosiers. How did the new-look offense look? How did the defense look? We convened an exhibition edition of The Assembly Call immediately following the game.

On the mics: Coach Tonsoni and Coach Moats

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The Home Stretch of the Basketball Offseason (Plus IU-Nebraska) Oct 18, 2024

We discuss a wide range of Indiana basketball topics -- including the preseason rankings, how recruiting has changed in college basketball, Hoosier Hysteria, Indiana's potential offensive changes this season -- and dabble in a bit of football talk with IU-Nebraska this weekend.

Also: the sudden retirement of Tony Bennett at Virginia.

On the mics: Jerod, Coach Tonsoni, and special guest Zion Brown

Plus, another fun AI song at the end .. which commemorates a memorable individual performance and victory, and the epic porch celebration in inspired from one AC host and his son.

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Emergency Pod: Trent Sisley Commits to Indiana Sep 23, 2024

The first recruiting domino for IU in the class of 2025 has fallen.

On Monday, Mike Woodson and his staff received a commitment from Trent Sisley, coming on heels of his official visit to Bloomington.

Sisley, who played three high school seasons at Heritage Hills H.S. and will play this season at Montverde, is an important commitment for Woodson on a number of levels, all of which we break down in this emergency podcast.

On the mics: Jerod, Coach Adragna, and Alex Bozich from ITH.

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Schedule Release, Media Day, and Indiana Hoosiers Football! Sep 20, 2024

In this offseason episode, we discuss the latest in Jalen Harralson’s recruitment, react to Wednesday's Media Day, and break down the full Big Ten schedule, which was released Thursday.

We also discuss the hot start by IU football and discuss this week's "talent tax" initiated by Tennessee.

Plus, a little something fun at the end for folks who listen all the way through on the podcast feed.

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Atlantis Bracket Breakdown, Coach’s Questions, and Mailbag Aug 23, 2024

Coach and Ryan kick things off, with Jerod and Andy joining soon thereafter.

We dive into a bunch of different topics, including:

The ever-increasing influence of money in college sports
The Battle for Atlantis bracket — and what Indiana must do to consider it a successful trip
A series of questions Coach was asked on a recent podcast appearance, which he wants to hear us answer
A bunch of interesting mailbag questions from our audience — including one that leads to an in-depth conversation about the conflicts many of us our feeling here in the new era of college sports.

Plus a fun little music thing at the end.

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Offseason Catch-Up Episode (Plus: Why We Went Away For a While) Jul 19, 2024

We’re back! And happy to be back.

On this offseason catch-up episode of The Assembly Call, we discuss all of the following:

The IU TBT team, which tips of play on Friday
Kel'el Ware's strong play so far in NBA summer league
A deep dive on Indiana's non-conference schedule and whether it's good, bad, or too soon to tell
Some mailbag questions, including who the most hatable players in the Big Ten are and a GREAT idea on how Indiana could honor the great Bill Garrett
Then we discuss the reasons for our 7-week hiatus and what to expect from the show moving forward

And then it's time for AC After Dark, which includes a discussion about the Hysterics-Woodson situation and replaying one of Bob Thompson's greatest musical creations.

All that and much more on this episode ... which opens with a few musical hiccups since Jerod wasn't able to join the show until about halfway through.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, Coach ... and eventually Jerod

Thanks for sticking with us while we were away!

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AC Radio: Making Sense of the Tectonic Shift in College Sports May 31, 2024

Join us on Thursday evening at 9 ET to discuss the latest Indiana basketball news, as well as a wide-ranging conversation with Galen Clavio about the massive changes coming to the college sports as the artifice of collegiate "amateur" sports continues to crumble.

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AC Radio: Langdon Hatton Scouting Report May 17, 2024

Join us on Thursday night for our weekly discussion about Indiana men's basketball. This week, we'll focus on the newest Hoosier: Langdon Hatton. What skills and experience does Hatton bring to Bloomington? How is he likely to be used? We'll discuss all of that and much more on this week's episode.

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AC Radio: How to Be a Fan in the Portal Era (Plus: Mailbag!) May 10, 2024

Coach is back!

We roll through some Hoosier Headlines and discuss what Indiana is likely to do with one of its final two scholarships. Then we dive into a conversation about how to be a fan in the portal era. What does so much roster turnover mean for the connections we feel with our programs and players?

And then we answer a satchel full of listener questions, including one about how Indiana can get (and take) more good looks from 3, which recent IU role player would be the best fit on this year's roster, and more.

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AC Radio: Luke Goode Scouting Report and Fun With Lineup Combinations May 03, 2024

Join us on Thursday evening for our weekly chat about Indiana University men's basketball. We'll provide our scouting report of Indiana's newest transfer, Luke Goode, and then have some fun discussing some different lineup combinations this IU team will be capable of rolling out there.

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Special Edition: Kanaan Carlyle Scouting Report and Fit Apr 23, 2024

Join Jerod Morris and Tony Adragna for this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, wherein we will break down the official commitment of Kanaan Carlyle, who is transferring to IU from Stanford.

We’ll discuss:

What he brings to Indiana in terms of strengths and weaknesses
His fit alongside Myles Rice and Trey Galloway
How to contextualize his freshman numbers from Stanford.
And more.

Plus, we'll touch on some of the bench shooters Indiana has been in contact with and step back to take an overview look at how the roster is shaping up.

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AC Radio: Projecting How the New Roster Pieces Fit Together Apr 19, 2024

Join us for our weekly discussion about IU basketball on Thursday night at 9 ET. We'll roll through some Hoosier Headlines then dive into a discussion about how all the committed (and projected) roster pieces fit together.

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Emergency Pod: Oumar Ballo and Myles Rice are Hoosiers Apr 16, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon, Indiana got a commitment from former Arizona center Oumar Ballo -- ranked by 247Sports as the #1 overall transfer portal prospect. Ballo joins Myles Rice and Bryson Tucker in a recruiting class that is giving Indiana fans legitimate hope of a bounce-back season in 2024-25.

In this emergency pod, Jerod Morris is joined by Tony Adragna of IU Film Room, Rick Bozich of WDRB in Louisville, and Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall to break down the Ballo and Rice commitments.

Among the topics discussed:

• Ballo's strengths and weaknesses

• How Ballo fits alongside Malik Reneau both offensively and defensively

• Why concerns about the two-big lineup are legitimate, but a few reasons why they may be a bit overblown in this case

• The strengths and weaknesses that Rice brings to the table

• The impact of improved guard play like what Rice projects to bring

• What else Indiana needs to look for as it continues to shop in the portal

• The impact of NIL on these commitments and the changing landscape of college hoops

And much more.

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AC Radio: How Certain Portal Targets Might Fit and Title Game Takeaways Apr 12, 2024

Join us at 9 ET on Thursday evening for our weekly chat about Indiana basketball. We'll take a look at some of the portal visitors Indiana has lined up and discuss how a few notable ones might fit. We'll also reflect on Monday night's title game, the Kentucky-Cal situation, and answer some mailbag questions.

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AC Radio: Bryson Tucker Scouting Report, Portal Stuff, and Final Four Talk Apr 05, 2024

In this week's edition, we give our thoughts on Bryson Tucker's game and how he might fit with what we know of Indiana's roster, discuss the recent news of visits for portal recruits, and look ahead to this weekend's Final Four.

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Transfer Priorities, NCAA Tournament, and Mailbag Mar 28, 2024

It's been a while!

With the Sweet 16 games taking over Thursday night again, we decided to hop on a day early to discuss a wide range of topics:

• The big win over Oklahoma for the women's team

• Our observations and favorite players from the NCAA Tournament

• A whole bunch of stuff about the portal: Indiana's priorities, a few early names that have emerged, how we're approaching portal season differently this season, and more

• We also meander into a conversation about the key intangible ingredients that were missing last season, and how coaches can go about trying to build rosters that include them

• Plus we answer a bunch of mailbag questions

It's a fun conversation that will feel much more like and episode of CrimsonCast than Assembly Call. We didn't have much time to prep, so we ditched most of the music and segments and just talked. If you enjoy this format, let us know and we can work it in more. If you don't, please accept our apologies ... but hopefully the conversation is fun and enjoyable anyway! We'll most likely be back to normal next episode.

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IU-Nebraska BTT Postgame Show Mar 16, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's quarterfinal matchup in the Big Ten Tournament against Nebraska. The Hoosiers season came to an end at 19-14 overall following a 93-66 blowout loss to Nebraska.

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IU-Penn State BTT Postgame Show Mar 15, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's Big Ten Tournament opener against Penn State on Thursday night. The Hoosiers won 61-59 as Anthony Leal hit a game winner on an offensive rebound in the final five seconds. They face Nebraska at 9pm Friday.

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IU-Michigan State Postgame Show Mar 11, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's Sunday home matinee with Michigan State for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. We went live AFTER the senior speeches in a game IU won in a thriller 65-64.

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AC Radio: What's Next for Mike Woodson and Indiana? (with Xs and Joes) Mar 08, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week, Coach Tonsoni will welcome Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth from Xs and Joes to linger on the Minnesota win and then address what's next for Mike Woodson and Indiana basketball. There is a clear path to success for next season ... but how narrow is it? And how can short-term concerns be balanced with long-term ones?

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show Mar 07, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's late-night Wednesday battle at The Barn with the Golden Gophers. Indiana used a dominant second half to pull away for a 70-58 victory.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show Mar 04, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's Sunday afternoon visit to College Park, Maryland to face the Terrapins. The Hoosiers made a huge second half comeback and beat the Terps 83-78 for their second straight win.

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AC Radio: The State of the Program Mar 01, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll look ahead to IU-Maryland, dip in the mailbag, and spend our main segment discussing the current state of the program under Mike Woodson.

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show Feb 28, 2024

Join us on Tuesday night following Indiana's home battle with Wisconsin. The Hoosiers won 74-70 to end a four game losing streak and beat the Badgers in back-to-back years for the first time since the 05-06 and 06-07 seasons.

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show Feb 25, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's Saturday afternoon battle in Happy Valley with Penn State which the Hoosiers lost 83-74.

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Special Edition: IU-Iowa Women's Postgame Show Feb 23, 2024

Thursday night's incredible IU victory over Iowa inside of a raucous Assembly Hall was so much fun that we decided to hop online for an impromptu postgame show, since the Doing The Work postgame show had to be rescheduled to Friday.

So Jerod and Coach do their best to break down the tough, passionate, smart performance Indiana delivered against Caitlin Clark and Iowa -- turning one of the greatest women's basketball players of all-time into the most inefficient version of herself. Every starter -- led by Mackenzie Holmes -- contributed a big performance, and the bench stepped up as well.

Honestly, it's just a fun, free-wheeling, happy postgame show. For those of you longtime listeners, it may remind you a bit of the early years for ... a variety of reasons. ;-) But man, it's just a fun conversation about a damn fun basketball game to watch between two damn good teams. And that felt good again.

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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show Feb 22, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's 85-70 Wednesday night home loss against Nebraska for another edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show Feb 20, 2024

Join us on Sunday afternoon following Indiana's home game against Northwestern for another edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. The Hoosiers lost 76-72 as their season continues to go in the wrong direction as they fell to 14-12 overall and 6-8 in the league.

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AC Radio: Holtmann, Postseason Projections, and a Super-Mega Late-Season Mailbag! Feb 16, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana men's basketball. We'll discuss Chris Holtmann's firing and what it might mean for Indiana, where the Hoosiers stand in terms of the NIT, and then dive into a super-mega mailbag with questions ranging from what Indiana needs to do down the stretch to rebuild some optimism in Woody's tenure, what IU's pitch to portal guards will be, how we'd approach the offseason if we were Scott Dolson, and much more.

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show Feb 11, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's rivalry rematch with Purdue in West Lafayette on Saturday evening where the Hoosiers were dominated 79-59 against the no. 2 Boilermakers.

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Coach's Corner: IU-Purdue Preview with Joe Jackson of Feed The Post Feb 09, 2024

Join us at 4 ET for a special edition episode of The Assembly Call. Coach Tonsoni will chat with Joe Jackson, who covers Big Ten hoops for Feed The Post and also hosts a Purdue postgame show. They'll reflect on the first meeting, discuss the keys to victory on Saturday night, assess what paths IU must take to make it a 40-minute game, and talk more generally about where each program is at in a macro sense.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show Feb 07, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's Tuesday night road trip to Columbus where Indiana beat the Buckeyes 76-73 in a thriller. Anthony Leal hit the go-ahead three pointer in the final 30 seconds and Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau had huge nights as the Hoosiers rallied from an 18 point second-half deficit. We'll break down everything we see in another edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Special Edition: Live Postgame Show at Upstairs Pub Feb 06, 2024

What a weekend it was.

On the one hand, the basketball was terrible. Indiana got drilled on its homecourt by a Penn State team that played smarter, harder, and more together. Indiana was good for 15 minutes, then listless thereafter.

On the other hand, for us personally, it was an incredible weekend filled with friends, great food and drinks, and time spent in the best college town on earth. So it may not have been a win for the Hoosiers, but it sure was a win for us!

In this episode, you'll hear a few pieces of audio:

To start, a quick intro setting up the audio and getting a few housekeeping notes out of the way (including why you won't be seeing Jerod as much over the next month).

Then (8:15) you'll hear the live reaction audio Jerod and Ryan recorded in the car while making their way to Upstairs.

And finally (30:03), you'll hear the live audio from Upstairs, which includes some additional postgame reaction, audience Q&A, and brief chats with all of the Back Home Network show hosts -- including Galen in rare form that you won't want to miss.

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AC Radio: More Takeaways and Lingering Questions From Iowa Feb 02, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. Coach Adragna will join Andy Bottoms and Coach Tonsoni to highlight a few more takeaways and lingering questions from Indiana's win over Iowa. They'll also preview IU-Penn State and dip into the mailbag.

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show Jan 31, 2024

On Tuesday, Indiana gritted out a 74-68 win over Iowa, despite blowing a 17-point first-half lead and losing Xavier Johnson and Malik Reneau to injury. Anthony Leal had the best game of his IU career scoring 13 points off the bench while Kel'el Ware led the team with 23 points.

IU took the lead for good at 69-68 on a Gabe Cupps three-pointer in the final two minutes. This was after Iowa's Payton Sandfort gave the Hawkeyes the advantage on a ridiculous fade away jumper in the corner as the shot clock was expiring. The Hoosiers improved to 13-8 overall and 5-5 in the league and take on Penn State Saturday at 12 pm on FS1.

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show Jan 28, 2024

On Saturday, Indiana played their best road game in a while but still fell to Illinois 70-62. While the defense was much better, the Hoosiers were done in by 12-22 from the line and not hitting a single three-pointer on the afternoon.

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AC Radio: Important Storylines to Track Down the Stretch of This IU Season Jan 26, 2024

Join us on Thursday night for our weekly chat about Indiana basketball. We'll discuss some details of next weekend's meetup, preview IU-Illinois, dip in to the mailbag, and spend time highlighting the most important storylines to track down the stretch of this IU season. Also, a special of AC After Dark in which Ryan shares the story of the infamous Facebook Group that bears his name. You won't want to miss this.

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show Jan 20, 2024

Join us immediately following Indiana's 91-79 loss at the Kohl Center on Friday night. Indiana struggled all night and still has not won in Madison since 1998.

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AC Radio: Identifying the Positives in an Otherwise Frustrating Season Jan 19, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll look ahead to IU-Wisconsin, roll through some Hoosier Headlines, pick up the mailbag questions we couldn't get to last night, and also dive into a frank discussion about the positive developments we're seeing on this team even through the season's frustrating results.

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show Jan 17, 2024

On Tuesday, IU was dominated by arch-rival Purdue 87-66 in a game the Boilermakers thoroughly dominated.

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show Jan 13, 2024

On Friday, IU dominated Minnesota 74-62 where they were in control from start to finish. The team improves to 12-5 overall and 4-2 in the league.

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AC Radio: 1,000th Episode! Jan 12, 2024

On this very special edition of The Assembly Call, our 1,000th episode, we (mostly) set aside discussion about this year's Indiana basketball team and instead spend time hanging out with several guests who have meant a lot to our show over the years -- including Connor from Homefield, Megan the ChatMob Queen, Chronic Hoosier, and Mike DeCourcy. We do get into a little IU hoops talk with Mike, which you'll enjoy.

In addition we answer a bunch of mailbag questions from our community members, and sprinkle some special old audio from when we get started. This includes Coach Tonsoni's first appearance on the show, which you won't want to miss.

But the thing you REALLY don't want to miss is the new song by Bob Thompson, who cooked up something special for our 1,000th episode. We play it about 95ish minutes in, but then close the show with it at the very end. If you're crunched for time and only have a few minutes to spare, at least skip to the very end of the show listen to Bob's masterpiece. It's the clear highlight of the episode. (You can even let him know what you think of it on Twitter: @BobThompson82)

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Again, there isn't a ton of basketball talk, but there are a lot of stories, a whole lot of laughter, and some sincere thank you's and descriptions of what the experience over these last 12+ years has meant to us and what we've learned. We feel so fortunate to have found each other and come together to host this show, and we've become even more fortunate to have such an incredibly supportive and generous audience and community.

Thank you!

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show Jan 10, 2024

On Tuesday, IU's inconsistency and struggling offense showed up as they fell to Rutgers 66-57 in a game neither team shot well. IU is 11-5 overall and 3-2 in the league now.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show Jan 07, 2024

On Saturday, IU picked up their best win of the season by defeating a solid Ohio State team 71-65 at home. Xavier Johnson finally looked healthy and had his best game of the year with 18 points. Malik Reneau led the Hoosiers with 23 points and hit a critical layup late to give Indiana a two possession lead. They are now 11-4 overall and 3-1 in the league.

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AC Radio: Mega Mailbag and IU-Ohio State Preview Jan 05, 2024

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll preview Saturday's important home game against Ohio State, then dive into the mailbag to answer some panicked-but-reasonable questions from our community members.

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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show Jan 04, 2024

On Wednesday, IU suffered its third blowout loss of the season and first in Big Ten play to fall to 10-4 overall and 2-1 in league play. The final was 80-64 in a game that was not close throughout most of the night.

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IU-Kennesaw State Postgame Show Dec 30, 2023

On Friday, IU closed out their non-conference season with a 100-87 win to improve to 10-3 overall. It was a rollercoaster of a game as the Hoosiers jumped out to a big lead early, only to have the Owls cut into it at halftime and take a four point lead about midway through the second half. From there, Indiana took control led by Malik Reneau's career high 34 points to win going away.

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AC Radio: That's True, That Might Be True, That's Ridiculous Dec 29, 2023

Join us for this week's edition of AC Radio, tipping at our usual time on Thursday nights of 9 ET. We'll be paying an homage to one of our favorite basketball podcasts, The Mismatch, by playing a game of That's True, That Might Be True, That's Ridiculous. We'll also discuss Trayce's NBA breakthrough, preview IU-Kennesaw State, and dip into the mailbag

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IU-North Alabama Postgame Show Dec 22, 2023

On Thursday, the Hoosiers easily beat North Alabama. In doing so, Indiana finally took care of a mid-major team in dominant fashion for the first time this season. The final was 83-66 as the team made a season-high 12 three-pointers and controlled the game from start to finish.

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IU-Morehead State Postgame Show Dec 20, 2023

On Tuesday, IU narrowly avoided disaster against Morehead State with a 69-68 win. The Hoosiers trailed much of the night and were down 64-49 before a a 20-4 run and final defensive stop allowed Indiana to escape. The team improves to 8-3 and in doing so continues to not have a bad loss on their resume (although no great wins either).

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IU-Kansas Postgame Show Dec 17, 2023

On Saturday, IU led most of the game but succumbed to a late comeback by top-five Kansas in a 75-71 loss. While the team has no bad losses in pre-conference play, they don't have a signature win either and at 7-3 will need a strong conference season to make March Madness.

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Mike DeCourcy on IU and the Big Ten's Up-and-Down Start Dec 15, 2023

We’re excited to welcome Mike DeCourcy back for this Friday conversation on IU and Big Ten hoops.

We cover a number of topics:

What does he think of IU’s play so far this season, and their potential for improvement?
What does he make of the Big Ten’s overall struggles in non-conference play?
Is he seeing anything different from the Big Ten’s one true elite team, Purdue?
Where does IU stack up in the current Big Ten hierarchy?
How many bids will the Big Ten get come March?
Is there actually an inverse relationship between how deep a conference is with good teams and how much success the conference has in March?

And more. It's always a fun and insightful episode when Mike is involved.

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AC Radio: Quarter Pole Reset and IU-Kansas Preview Dec 15, 2023

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about IU basketball. Galen Clavio of Crimson Cast will join us as we assess what we have learned (or think we have learned) about this IU team at the quarter mark of the season. Then we'll look ahead to Saturday's big game against Kansas and answer your mailbag questions.

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AC Postgame: Auburn Dec 10, 2023

On Saturday, Indiana started strong and led 22-10. However, everything collapsed after that and were blown out 104-76 to fall to 7-2.

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AC Radio: IU-Auburn Preview with James R. Hansen Dec 08, 2023

In this week's edition of AC Radio, we reflect on Indiana's 2-0 start in Big Ten play, discuss the importance of the next two games from a bracketology perspective, and then welcome NYT bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee James R. Hansen for an in-depth preview of Saturday's IU-Auburn matchup in Atlanta. Turns out, James is a lifelong IU fan and a professor emeritus of history at Auburn. Perfect!

In fact, Jim was so good as a guest that Jerod was getting texts about how good the segment was while the show was live.

Plus: answers to mailbag questions.

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IU-Michigan Postgame Dec 06, 2023

On Tuesday, Indiana won their second straight Big Ten contest to improve to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference. It was a turbulent performance that had ups and downs. However, the Hoosiers made more plays down the stretch to win their first road game of the year in as many tries.

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IU-Michigan Preview with Ant Wright Dec 04, 2023

On Monday afternoon, Jerod and Coach Adragna were joined by former Michigan basketball player and current Big Ten analyst Ant Wright to preview Tuesday night's big matchup in Ann Arbor. (The Ant conversation starts around the 25:00 mark.)

Among the topics discussed:

• Why the individual trajectories of Kel'el, Malik, and Mackenzie are all positive ... even if the lineup construction is still imperfect.

• What's up with Indiana's guards? What does Trey Galloway need to do for Indiana to take the next step?

• Is Indiana's defensive philosophy at odds with Mike Woodson's desire to play faster?

• What are the key matchups for Tuesday night's game?

• Why Michigan's defense has been so bad this season.

• Ant's surprising choice for best freshmen class in the Big Ten.

• Other thoughts from around the conference

All that and much more.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show Dec 02, 2023

On Friday, Indiana played its best game of the season so far by defeating Maryland 65-53 in its Big Ten opener to improve to 6-1 overall. Kel'el Ware continued his elite early season play and led IU with 18 points and 14 rebounds to record a double-double. They continue conference play at Michigan on Tuesday night.

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AC Radio: Buy/Sell Early-Season IU Trends Nov 29, 2023

Join us on a special night -- Tuesday night -- at our usual time, 9 ET, for this week's edition of AC Radio. (We're going two days early because the women play on Thursday night.) We'll reflect on Indiana's start, look at the upcoming schedule, play a game of buy-or-sell with some early-season trends, and dip into the mailbag.

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IU Harvard Postgame Nov 27, 2023

While it was not perfect, IU had its most comfortable win of the season over Harvard 89-76 to improve to 5-1. The Hoosiers were dominant in the post as Kel'el Ware led IU with 28 points as the team shot nearly 60%.

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IU-Louisville Empire Classic Postgame Show Nov 21, 2023

The Hoosiers closed out Louisville 74-66. IU nearly put the Cards away early in the second half. However, the team from Kentucky turned the tables after that and took a late lead. However, IU coach Mike Woodson switched to a zone to stifle UL in the last few minutes and Indiana closed out the contest late with near-perfect FT shooting.

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IU-UConn Empire Classic Postgame Show Nov 20, 2023

In episode #980 of The Assembly Call, we break down Indiana's 77-57 loss to UConn. On mic: Jerod, Coach, and our student intern Josh Pos (who was live at Madison Square Garden).

There were many issues in this game for Indiana: lack of guard production, poor rebounding, stagnant offense, and a collapse over the final 10 minutes. One key second half play seemed to change the game for good.

But there were a few positives to discuss as well, most notably the play of Malik Reneau and CJ Gunn.

We break it all down on this edition of The Assembly Call, with a quick turnaround coming tomorrow as Indiana faces Louisville.

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IU-Wright State Postgame Show Nov 17, 2023

We discuss another closer than expected victory as IU defeats Wright State 89-80. Despite the close results and some concerns, the Hoosiers are 3-0 heading into a brutal part of the schedule starting with Connecticut on Sunday.

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IU-Army Postgame Show Nov 13, 2023

Join us immediately following Indiana's closer than expected home win against Army.

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AC Radio: Our Annual Mediocre Over-Under Extravaganza! Nov 10, 2023

This week on AC Radio we'll share a few lingering takes on Indiana's season-opening performance against FGCU and then Jay Horrey will present this year's Over-Unders. Each of our hosts will go on record with their choices.

Want to submit your picks? Here you go! https://forms.gle/Fq7qCPtDDED2y4zW7

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IU-FGCU Postgame Show Nov 08, 2023

IU edged out Florida Gulf Coast 69-63 in what was a struggle throughout. However, in the end the Hoosiers emerged victorious in their season opener.

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IU-Marian Postgame Show Nov 04, 2023

Indiana easily dominated Marian 94-61 in their final exhibition game before the regular season begins next week. Assembly Call breaks down the contest in detail on tonight's postgame show.

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AC Radio: Remembering Coach Knight Nov 03, 2023

This week, there is really only one topic on the docket: the life and legacy of Bob Knight. Special guest Rick Bozich will join us to share stories of his time covering Knight, and we'll all share our own recollections and memories as well.

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IU-UIndy Postgame Show Oct 29, 2023

It's the first postgame show of the 2023-24 season! Indiana's exhibition game on Sunday afternoon was the first unofficial contest. Join Assembly Call for a complete breakdown of the first public basketball performance of the season by Mike Woodson's ball club.

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AC Radio: What To Pay Attention To in Exhibition Games (And What To Ignore) Oct 27, 2023

This week, we'll roll through some Hoosier Headlines, including recruiting updates. Then we'll look ahead to Indiana's two exhibition games and discuss what's worth paying attention ... and what's not.

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AC Radio: Planting Our Flags for the 2023-24 Season Oct 20, 2023

On this week's edition of AC Radio, we'll run through some Hoosier Headlines, including tomorrow's big recruiting announcement, and then spend some time planting our flags for the 2023-24 season. What do we feel strongest about? We'll go on record. Plus, your questions.

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Special Edition: Liam McNeeley Commitment Day Oct 15, 2023

Liam McNeely chooses Indiana and we'll celebrate and break down one of the most important commitments in the last decade for IU.

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AC Radio: Recruiting Home Stretch and Big Ten Media Day Oct 13, 2023

On Tonight's AC Radio, we'll get you ready for the recruiting home stretch, with important decisions expected soon. Then we'll react to Big Ten Media day and the release of the Big Ten media poll. Plus your questions in the mailbag.

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AC Radio: Recruiting, Kentucky Series, and Indiana's Wild TV Schedule Oct 06, 2023

This was a busy week of news and rumors, and we'll address it all. Is there renewed optimism about Indiana's 2024 recruiting class? How in the hell do you actually watch IU games this season? Plus: our take on the resumption of the IU-Kentucky series.

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AC Radio: Strengths and Weaknesses Heading Into 2023-24 Season Sep 29, 2023

This week on AC Radio we'll roll through some Hoosier Headline, update recruiting, and then have a deep dive discussion into the strengths and weaknesses of the IU basketball program as we head into the 2023-24 season.

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AC Radio: Media Day and Schedule Release Sep 22, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll update the latest on Indiana's recruiting efforts, then react to this week's two big news items: the schedule release and media day.

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AC Radio: The B1G's Top 25 Players and Catching Up with Connor From Homefield Sep 15, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll provide a brief update on Indiana's big recruiting weekend, discuss the annual Inside the Hall/UMHoops Big Ten Top 25 list, and welcome in old friend Connor Hitchcock from Homefield Apparel to talk hoops, football, and what it's like commanding a licensing and apparel rocket ship headed straight for the moon.

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AC Radio: Previewing a Massive Recruiting Weekend for IU Sep 08, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll look ahead to the massive recruiting weekend coming up for the Hoosiers, and answer a bevy of listener questions.

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AC Radio: Eamonn Brennan on IU, the Big Ten, and the College Hoops Landscape Sep 01, 2023

We roll through a few Hoosier Headlines and then welcome special guest Eamonn Brennan, formerly of ESPN and The Athletic, to discuss his alma mater (IU), the Big Ten, and where Indiana sits in the current college hoops landscape

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AC Radio: 5 Burning Big Ten Basketball Questions Aug 25, 2023

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly conversation about Indiana basketball. We'll roll through Hoosier Headlines and mailbag questions, with a deep dive into five burning questions that will define the upcoming Big Ten basketball season.

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AC Radio: IU Basketball Trivia Showdown Aug 18, 2023

Join us tonight at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll roll through some Hoosier Headlines before engaging in a fun round of Indiana basketball trivia. Chris Williams (IU Artifacts) will be on hand with 20 questions, and Jerod, Coach, and two AC community members will compete for trivia supremacy. Play along!

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AC Radio: Buy/Sell the Most Prominent National Narratives About IU Basketball Aug 11, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll cover some Hoosier Headlines, answer mailbag questions, and play a fun little game of buy or sell with some of the most prominent narratives making their way around the national college basketball conversation this offseason. Link to referenced offseason video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-z4SV-_nws

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AC Radio: Recalling the Best IU Players and Performances Since 2011 Aug 04, 2023

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week, we'll update the latest on IU recruiting, dabble in a little conference expansion talk, and then take some trips down memory lane to remember the best players, performances, and games since we launched The Assembly Call in 2011.

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AC Radio: Assessing Player Strengths and Weaknesses Jul 28, 2023

In this week's Coaches Corner edition of AC Radio, Coach Tonsoni and Coach Moats do a deep dive into each IU player's strengths and weaknesses -- with a focus on non-obvious traits that haven't already been discussed at length.

Plus: Hoosier Headlines and mailbag.

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AC Radio: Recruiting Update and Offseason AMA Jul 21, 2023

On this week's edition of AC Radio, we provide the latest recruiting updates -- including a very important official visit set for early September. Then we dive into the mailbag for some fun questions about IU hoops ... and other stuff.

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AC Radio: How College Basketball Players Train in the Offseason (with Brent Tonsoni) Jul 14, 2023

Join us tonight at 9 ET for this week's edition of AC Radio. We'll discuss TJD's summer league debut, and then welcome Brent Tonsoni to the show to get some insight on how college basketball players train in the offseason.

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AC Radio: C.J. Gunn Offseason Player Preview Jul 07, 2023

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week we breakdown C.J. Gunn.

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Damon Bruce on TJD, Bob Knight, and the New Media Landscape Jul 06, 2023

In this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, Jerod is joined by IU alum and Bay Area radio veteran Damon Bruce for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation about a number of topics of interest to IU fans and grads -- chief among them, why Damon is so excited about Trayce's fit in Golden State.

Note: there are a few short instances of the connection breaking up during the first 25 minutes of the interview with Damon. They're quick and a bit awkward but don't interfere too much with the flow of conversation. Just fight through them because the conversation on the other side is worth it!

Among the topics covered:

• Why Golden State is such a good fit for Trayce

• Why Trayce is uniquely qualified to succeed in Golden State where other rookies have failed

• The impact Draymond Green and Kevon Looney can have on Trayce's development

• Jalen's fit in L.A.

• Why Damon had horrible timing in terms of when he arrived in and left Bloomington

• The challenges and opportunities of the new media landscape

• Why fellow Back Home Network podcaster Galen Clavio is so great

• Damon's experience following IU basketball during his time at IU

• Anecdotes from taking Bob Knight's coaching class

• Why Keith Smart, Calbert Cheaney, and Chris Mullin all wanted to see Damon's notebook

And much more.

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As he mentions, he'll be doing a lot of Trayce-centric content moving forward, so it's definitely a resource worth subscribing to and following.

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AC Radio: Big Ten Hoops Talk with Ant Wright Jun 30, 2023

This week, former Michigan basketball player and current Big Ten hoops analyst Ant Wright (@ItsAntWright) joins us for an offseason discussion about the Big Ten basketball.

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AC Radio: An IU-Centric NBA Draft Preview Jun 22, 2023

Join us on Wednesday night for this week's edition of AC Radio, recorded one day earlier than usual due to tomorrow's NBA Draft. We'll have some special guests on to help us preview the NBA Draft, and specifically how things are shaping up for Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis. We'll also look at the situations of other IU players in the NBA and what's next for them.

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AC Radio: Projecting Minutes for the 2023-24 Season Jun 16, 2023

This week, we roll through some Hoosier Headlines, try to project minutes for the upcoming season, and answer mailbag questions.

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AC Radio: Malik Reneau Offseason Analysis and IU's Scalding Recruiting Hot Boards Jun 09, 2023

This week, we'll take a look at Indiana's recruiting Hot Boards, which are loaded with high profile prospects. Then we'll take a deep dive on Malik Reneau and what IU fans should expect from him as a sophomore.

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AC Radio: Coaches Corner Fun with Lineup Combinations Jun 02, 2023

On Assembly Call Radio we react to yesterday's stay/go decisions and then dive into the many fun lineup combinations Mike Woodson will be able to (theoretically) play with this season.

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AC Radio: Calbert Is Back! May 26, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have our our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. Calbert Cheaney is back, so we'll react to the week's biggest news. Plus: is Jeff Goodman right about the question marks that still surround the roster Mike Woodson and his staff are building? That and much more on this week's episode.

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AC Radio: One Final Burning Offseason Roster Question Plus NIL Talk May 19, 2023

This week, we'll reflect on Mackenzie Mgbako's commitment, assess what Indiana should do with its final roster spot, and talk NIL with the host of the new NIL Hotline podcast, Galen Clavio.

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🚨 Emergency Pod: Mackenzie Mgbako Commits to IU! May 12, 2023

5-star, McDonald's All-American forward Mackenzie Mgbako committed to Indiana over Kansas today. Minutes later, we convened our latest emergency pod to break it down.

Rob Cassady from Rivals and Rick Bozich from WDRB in Louisville joined us to discuss their impressions of Mgbako from having seen him play in-person numerous times. (You'll really like what you hear.) And Ryan and Tony joined Jerod to discuss what the commitment means, how it all played out, and how Mgbako fits with Indiana's current projected starting.

All of that and so much more on this celebratory offseason episode!

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AC Radio: Mackenzie Mgbako Decision Primer May 12, 2023

The big news this week is the impending announcement of Mackenzie Mgbako, who will decide between Indiana and Kansas tomorrow. We'll discuss his decision, plus the other options Indiana may still have in the transfer portal. That, and much more.

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AC Radio: How College Basketball Scheduling Really Works with Rocco Miller May 05, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, special guest Rocco Miller will join fellow bracketologists Andy Bottoms and Brian Tonsoni. They'll discuss the realities of college basketball scheduling and how it impacts teams' seasons and ultimate bracket fates. Plus, updates on IU's transfer portal targets and more.

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🚨 Emergency Pod: Anthony Walker Commits to IU Apr 29, 2023

Mike Woodson and Indiana secured another transfer portal commitment on Saturday afternoon when grad transfer Anthony Walker announced his intention to play for IU. Walker played the last four seasons at Miami, getting double-digit minutes in the Hurricanes' Round of 32 win over Indiana this season.

While it's easy to be underwhelmed by the pickup based on Walker's stats, peeling back the layers of the onion reveals the logic for why IU's staff wanted a guy like Walker. We discuss that on this episode, including some lingering questions we have about the pickup as well.

We also discuss today's announcement of a matchup with Auburn in Atlanta, and Jordan Geronimo's decision to attend Maryland.

On the mics: Jerod and Coach

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AC Radio: X is Officially Back! Apr 28, 2023

The NFL Draft may have the attention of most sports fans, but IU fans will still be celebrating the official return of Xavier Johnson, who had his medical hardship waiver granted. We'll discuss the impact of X's return plus much more.

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AC Radio: What's Next for IU in the Portal? Apr 21, 2023

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week's big news was Chris Ledlum surprising many by committing to Tennessee. We look at his decision from several angles, focusing especially on what's next for Indiana in the transfer portal as the Hoosiers look to complete their roster for 2023-24.

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AC Radio: Dissecting the Obvious (and Not-So-Obvious) Roster Voids Left to Fill Apr 14, 2023

Join us at 9 ET on Thursday night for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week we'll discuss -- what else? -- the transfer portal, and the voids still remaining on IU's roster as Mike Woodson and his staff look to fill the three remaining scholarships

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What All IU Fans Need to Know About Kel'el Ware with Nate Olson of SBLive Apr 12, 2023

When Kel'el Ware committed to Indiana, a two-part narrative quickly emerged about his one up-and-down season at Oregon:

One, Ware has undeniable physical gifts and basketball talent. That has never been in question. But the other part of the narrative is that Ware might be a player with effort or "motor" concerns, and could those prevent him from reaching his full potential at Indiana and beyond?

Many IU fans found a story written by Nate Olson of SB Live and Best of Arkansas Sports that did a great job of trying to contextualize Ware's season in Eugene. The story is titled "Accusations of Laziness Dogging Indiana Commit Kel’el Ware Deserve Deeper Look," and you can read it here: https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-basketball-kelel-ware-transfer-portal-oregon/

In this special edition of The Assembly Call, Jerod is joined by Olson to provide that deeper look on Ware as a player and person. Olson has covered Ware since his high school days as a prep superstar in Little Rock and knows Ware and his game as well as anyone in the media.

We discuss how, as a young player, Ware faced similar concerns about his motor and how he and his high school coach worked through them. What does that story suggest about the best way for the IU coaching staff to reach him and get the most out of him?

(Additional suggested reading: https://news.scorebooklive.com/oregon/2022/03/04/north-little-rock-big-man-kelel-ware-finally-letting-game-do-the-talking)

We also dive into what (probably) went wrong in Oregon, and why a surface level view of the two situations suggests that Indiana has a chance to be a much better fit.

Plus, Olson shares some anecdotes from Ware's high school career that suggest he only scratched the surface of what he's capable of offensively at Oregon. What kind of player could he become as soon as this season if Mike Woodson is able to fully unlock his confidence?

All of that and much more in this very insightful conversation with Nate Olson.

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🚨 Emergency Pod: Kel'el Ware Commits to IU Apr 11, 2023

Mike Woodson and Indiana secured another big transfer portal commitment on Monday night as Kel'el Ware made his intention to play for IU official. Let's react!

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Kel'el Ware Scouting Report with Spencer McClaughlin Apr 11, 2023

Jerod chats with Spencer McClaughlin of Locked on Ducks about the newest Hoosier, Oregon transfer Kel'el Ware.

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AC Radio: Transfer Portal Madness Apr 07, 2023

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll discuss the latest news from the transfer portal -- nationally, in the Big Ten, and, of course, for our Hoosiers.

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AC Radio: Payton Sparks Scouting Report and Impact of Tamar Bates' Departure Mar 31, 2023

Our team will discuss the latest roster comings and goings, including Ryan's patented post-commitment scouting report of Payton Sparks, plus our thoughts on the departure of Tamar Bates.

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🚨 Emergency Pod: Payton Sparks Commits to Indiana Mar 29, 2023

Indiana received its first addition from the transfer portal on Wednesday morning as Ball State transfer Payton Sparks announced his commitment to Indiana. Jerod and Coach Tonsoni break down Sparks' game, what this means for Indiana's overall roster, and what to expect from Sparks in the Big Ten. They also explain how their feelings about Sparks as a Hoosier have evolved since he was first mentioned as a possibility.

Also joining us is Evan Wilson, who plays at Akron, and has seen Sparks up close the last two seasons. He has some excellent insight into what Sparks brings to the table from a skills standpoint and, perhaps more importantly, from a mentality and culture standpoint. Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ewilly02

If you want to really dive deep on who Sparks is as a player and what he'll bring to the table for IU, this episode is for you.

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AC Radio: Offseason Primer and Early Transfer Portal Scouting Reports Mar 23, 2023

Join us for a special edition of AC Radio on Wednesday night (not our normal Thursday night) as we reflect on Indiana's 2023 season while looking ahead to a massively important offseason that will dictate how the 2024 season goes.

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IU-Miami NCAA Tournament Postgame Show Mar 20, 2023

On Sunday, IU's season came to an end with an 85-69 loss to Miami. It was a game where the Hoosiers struggled at the start, came alive in the middle, and faded at the end. The season ends at 23-12 and as by far the best one the Hoosiers have had in seven years. The team will lose several key players to graduation including All-American center Trayce Jackson-Davis. It will be a very different roster in 2023-2024 but the first couple of years of the Mike Woodson era has seen strides that included returning Indiana to the NCAA Tournament after a long absence. Where the program goes from here remains to be seen.

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IU-Kent State NCAA Tournament Postgame Show Mar 18, 2023

On a night when IU's arch-rivals suffered the biggest upset in tournament history, the Hoosiers had no such problems. Indiana easily controlled an overmatched Kent State team enroute to a 71-60 victory in the round of 64 of March Madness. They move on to face Miami (FL) on Sunday at 8:40 pm on TNT.

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AC Radio: IU-Kent State Preview and Bold Bracket Predictions Mar 16, 2023

This week's AC Radio took place a day early, on Wednesday night, to avoid conflicting with one of the best nights on the sports calendar Thursday with March Madness. Our panel will preview IU's matchup with Kent State, offer bold bracket predictions, and much more.

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IU-Kent State Scouting Report with Akron's Evan Wilson Mar 13, 2023

Akron basketball player Evan Wilson joins Jerod to provide a unique take on IU's first round opponent, Kent State. Evan grew up in Noblesville as an IU fan and still follows the Hoosiers closely. His Akron Zips team has played Kent State six times across the last two seasons. So Evan understands the intersections between the two teams as well as anyone.

We discuss his impressions of IU this season, the strengths and weaknesses of Kent State, what IU needs to worry about and where the Hoosiers have an advantage, plus his gut feeling for how the game may play out. We also get his perspective as a mid-major player on the possibility for NCAA Tournament expansion.

This is a fun, engaging conversation that will get you properly calibrated for the challenge Indiana faces on Friday night.

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Instant Reaction: Men's Selection Show Mar 13, 2023

On Sunday night Assembly Call discusses IU's selection as a four seed in the Midwest Region against Kent State in the first round on Friday at 955 pm on TBS.

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IU-Penn State BTT Semifinal Postgame Show Mar 12, 2023

On Saturday, IU made furious rally late against Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament Semi Finals 77-73. However, the Hoosiers will head into Selection Sunday tomorrow (6pm on CBS) comfortably in the field for the first time in seven seasons as likely a four or possibly a five seed. The teams is 22-11 heading into March Madness which is there most wins since 2016.

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IU Maryland Postgame Show Big Ten Tourney Mar 11, 2023

On Friday, IU advanced to their second straight Big Ten Tournament Semi-Final with a 70-60 victory over Maryland. After a struggle in the first half, the Hoosiers played arguably their best final 20 minutes to pull away for the win. Trayce Jackson-Davis led IU with 24 points while Jalen Hood-Schifino added 19 points including a game clinching three-pointer as the shot clock was running out with under two minutes left to go up nine. It is the seventh all-time appearance on Saturday for the team in the conference tourney and the they will look to end a five game losing streak in the semi's when they play Penn State at 3:30 pm on CBS.

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AC Radio: BTT Preview, Bracketology, and Mailbag Mar 10, 2023

On AC Radio, we'll look at IU's BTT path, get the latest Bracketology updates from our bracketologists, and then dive deep into the community mailbag.

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IU Michigan Postgame Show Home Mar 06, 2023

On Sunday, IU went to overtime and edged out Michigan in a rollercoaster of the a game 75-73. The Hoosiers led by double digits early but also trailed by a similar margin part way through the second half. They then rallied to tie and force overtime where they held on for the victory. The team finishes the regular season 21-10 overall and 12-8 in the league to tie for second place. This is by far the highest finish in conference since the Tom Crean era began outside of the two Big Ten titles. Indiana will get the double bye and be the three seed in the Big Ten Tournament where they fill face either Maryland, Nebraska, or Minnesota on Friday at 9pm eastern on BTN.

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AC Radio: Big Ten Reset and The Legacy of TJD Mar 03, 2023

On AC Radio we discuss Indiana's place in the rapidly changing Big Ten standings as the final weekend of regular season play approaches, then we'll spend some time assessing the legacy of Trayce Jackson-Davis as he prepares for his final home game in an Indiana uniform.

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Talking Jalen, Trayce, and the NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie Mar 02, 2023

With a four-day gap between games, this was the perfect time to invite on friend of the show Sam Vecenie to talk about the rising draft prospects of Jalen Hood-Schifino and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Sam covers the NBA Draft for The Athletic and also hosts the Game Theory podcast. https://theathletic.com/podcast/208-game-theory-podcast/

We cover a number of topics in 30 minutes:

• How NBA teams view skill development with prospects

• The biggest plusses and minuses on Jalen's scouting report

• How much credit does Mike Woodson deserve for Jalen's development?

• The biggest plusses and minuses on Trayce's scouting report

• Trying to find an NBA comp for Trayce

• Who else on Indiana's current roster is Sam paying attention to?

And more.

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show Home Mar 01, 2023

On Tuesday the Hoosiers turned in easily their most disappointing performance of the season of the season as they were dominated by Iowa 90-68. Only Trayce Jackson-Davis had a good night and finished with 26 points while recording another double-double. In doing so he became Indiana's all-time leader in rebounds. His efforts were nowhere near enough though as he got little help around him. The Hoosiers fall to 11-8 in the league and 20-10 overall. They are still a lock for the NCAA Tournament but now have some work to do to get a double-bye in the conference tourney and a top-four seed seed in March Madness and need a bit of help to achieve these goals.

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Hoosiers Sweep Boilers For First Time In A Decade Feb 26, 2023

On Saturday, the Hoosiers went into Mackey Arena and beat their arch-rivals for the first time in 10 years on the road 79-71. After a slow first half, Indiana played arguably their best final 20 minutes of the season and held off every Purdue run they attempted late. Jalen Hood-Schifino had the game of his life with 35 points while Trey Galloway and Miller Kopp added 13 points each with terrific nights. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed just 10 points and was taken out of his rhythm by national player of the year frontrunner Zach Edey. However, it hardly mattered as the guards and wings were excellent for all 40 minutes. The team improves to 20-9 overall and 11-7 in the league. They also put themselves in excellent position for both a top-four finish in the Big Ten and double bye in the conference tourney as well as a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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AC Radio: IU-Purdue Preview and Mailbag Feb 24, 2023

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball starting at 9 ET. This week, we'll discuss the latest on Xavier Johnson's possible return from injury, preview Saturday's rematch in West Lafayette (with a special guest!), and answer mailbag question.

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IU-Michigan State Postgame Show Feb 22, 2023

On Tuesday, the Hoosiers fell 80-65 in East Lansing after a strong start. IU was unable to overcome an emotional Spartans team who was playing their first home game since the tragedy on their campus last week. With the loss Indiana falls to 10-7 in the league and 19-9 overall and have an even tougher matchup at Purdue next on Saturday at 7:30pm on Fox.

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show Feb 18, 2023

On Saturday, IU struggled for much of the day but found a way to beat Illinois for a second time this season for a two-game sweep, 71-68. The Hoosiers trailed from the time the score was 24-23 until Jalen Hood Schifino hit two clutch FT's in the last minute to make it 69-67. The Illini were fouled on the next possession but only hit one of the two foul shots and Indiana broke a press for a layup to go up three before Illinois missed a tying three-pointer at the buzzer. The Cream and Crimson improve to 19-9 and 10-6 in the league.

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[Bonus!] Banner Friday: Mike DeCourcy, John Gasaway, and Mailbag Feb 17, 2023

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This week, Jerod and Coach talk to Mike DeCourcy about IU's loss at Northwestern, officiating, and where IU stands in his bracket. Then John Gasaway from ESPN stops by to preview IU-Illinois and provide his unique brand of insight on what really matters in college coaching and how to view analytics.

Finally, Jerod and Coach dip into the mailbag and answer a variety questions, starting with their ideas on how to help Tamar Bates bust out of his funk, their IU basketball Mount Rushmores, Indiana's likelihood of getting a Big Ten Tournament double bye and much more.

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IU-NW Postgame Show Feb 16, 2023

IU fell behind by 19 points at halftime but made a furious rally. Egged on by a split crowd full of Hoosier alum in Chicago, Indiana came all the way back to tie the contest at 62 before Northwestern hit a game winning shot in the final few seconds for a 64-62 victory. The Wildcats are having their best season in program history and tonight's environment mimicked a Big Ten and NCAA Tourney atmosphere both teams will see throughout postseason, With the loss the Cream and Crimson fall to third place 9-6 in the league and 18-8 overall. They play Illinois at Noon Saturday on ESPN in Assembly Hall.

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IU-Michigan Postgame Show Feb 12, 2023

On Saturday, the Hoosiers pulled out a gutsy win against the Wolverines 62-61. Indiana trailed for much of the game but came back every time UM looked like they might pull away. IU took the lead for good on two Jalen Hood-Schifino free throws with just under three minutes left and then neither side scored again as the Cream and Crimson got several key stops down the stretch. Hood-Schifino had 21 points while Trayce Jackson-Davis led the squad with 28 points. No one else did much but the heroics of this dynamic duo was enough to escape Ann Arbor on the winning end for the first time in seven years. The team improves to 18-7 overall and 9-5 in the league and is now in sole possession of second place behind Purdue.

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[Bonus!] Banner Friday: Mike DeCourcy, Brendan Quinn, and Mailbag Feb 10, 2023

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In this edition, Jerod and Coach Tonsoni talk to Mike DeCourcy about Indiana's recent run and other Big Ten topics. Then they welcome Brendan Quinn from The Athletic and The Moving Screen Pod to get you ready for Indiana's game against Michigan on Saturday night. After that, we dive into the mailbag and answer a bunch of questions submitted by community members.

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show Feb 08, 2023

On Tuesday, IU stopped a long losing streak to Rutgers by grinding out a 66-60 win. Trayce Jackson-Davis led the Hoosiers with 20 points and 18 rebounds as they finally defeated the Scarlet Knights for the first time in his career (Rutgers was only Big Ten school TJD had yet to defeat during his time at Indiana). Jackson-Davis also surpassed 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds while on the team. The squad as a whole moves to second place in the league at 8-5 behind only Purdue and is now 17-7 overall.

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Hoosiers Knock Off No. 1 Purdue Feb 05, 2023

On Saturday, the Hoosiers knocked off the highly-ranked Boilermakers in a raucous Assembly Hall for the second straight season. Indiana jumped out to a 15-point lead but Purdue rallied behind elite big man Zach Edey who scored at will in the post after halftime. However, when the Boilers cut the lead to 71-70, IU made critical free throws and Jalen Hood-Schifino knocked down huge shots in last few minutes to hold on 79-74. The team improves to 16-7 overall and 7-5 in the league.

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AC Radio: IU-Purdue Preview and Mailbag Feb 03, 2023

Join us on Thursday night for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll look ahead to Indiana's Saturday matchup with Purdue and catch up on some mailbag questions.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show Feb 01, 2023

No. 21 IU's five game winning streak was stopped in College Park against a solid Maryland team who has been elite at home. It was a rough offensive night for the Hoosiers who scored just 55 points and missed a ton of shots in a 66-55 defeat. Indiana falls to 15-7 and 6-5 in the Big Ten and have their biggest game of the year so far on Saturday at 4pm on ESPN against the countries top ranked team in arch rival Purdue.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show Jan 29, 2023

On Saturday, IU used a 15-0 run to close the first half to pull away from Ohio State and easily held on from there for an 86-70 win. It was the Hoosiers fifth straight victory as Indiana improved to 6-4 in the league 15-6 overall. Jalen Hood Schifino led a red-hot night for the team from 3 point range with six triples and scored 24 points while Trayce Jackson-Davis had another double-double with 18 points.

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show Jan 26, 2023

On Wednesday, IU struggled mightily against an undermanned Golden Gopher team. However, the Hoosiers were willed over the finish line by Trayce Jackson-Davis who had 25 points and 21 rebounds in a 61-57 win. Indiana was without head coach Mike Woodson who was recovering from COVID. TJD scored the game winning layup with under a minute left on an offensive rebound to break a 57 all tie.

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IU-MSU Postgame Show Jan 22, 2023

On Sunday, Indiana out toughed a physical Michigan State team by taking control in the second half for an 82-69 win. Trayce Jackson-Davis had another huge game with 31 points and 15 rebounds while the team shot 9-15 from three-point land and 21-24 from the free throw line. The Hoosiers improve to 13-6 overall and 4-4 in the league as they rolled to their third straight victory.

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show Jan 20, 2023

Behind Trayce Jackson-Davis' 35 point dominant performance, IU rolled 80-65 in one of their most dominant road wins in a long time. The Hoosiers took control early and responded to every Illini run to pull away for the victory. The team is now 12-6 overall and 3-4 in the league and has steadied their proverbial ship with their last two impressive performances.

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show Jan 14, 2023

On Saturday the Hoosiers got back on track with a big second half to pull away for a 63-45 win over Wisconsin. It is just the fourth victory over the Badgers since the 2008 and the first positive outcome against them that did not come down to the wire since 2005. Indiana improved to 11-6 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten to get out of the basement of the league and brighten their postseason hopes a bit.

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AC Radio: Andy and Ryan's Penn State Reaction Plus Mailbag Jan 13, 2023

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we will provide further thoughts about Indiana's loss to Penn State. Then we open up the mailbag for your questions.

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show Jan 12, 2023

The Hoosiers stayed close early but were eventually crushed by Penn State 85-66 in another blowout as the team continues to struggle. IU is now 1-4 in league play and 10-6 overall.

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show Jan 09, 2023

On Sunday, the Hoosiers continued to struggle and fell into a big early deficit at home versus Northwestern and were unable to rally late in an 84-83 defeat. The team is now 10-5 overall and 1-3 in league play.

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show Jan 06, 2023

On Thursday, Indiana jumped out to a huge 21 point lead early but Iowa came back to win a nail biter 91-89. The Hoosiers also lost Race Thompson to a potentially serious injury and plenty of questions can be raised now about where this season is headed? IU is now 10-4 overall and 1-2 in the league. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Dec 30, 2022

Join us on Thursday night for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week, we'll roll through some Hoosier headlines, answer some burning audience questions, and take stock of the current state of the Hoosiers with a discussion about whether the glass is currently half full or half empty

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IU-Kennesaw State Postgame Show Dec 24, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's game against Kennesaw State for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: What's Next After 3 Bad Losses and X's Injury? Dec 23, 2022

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. Chronic Hoosier will join Coach Tonsoni and Andy Bottoms to reflect on the last two weeks, which have seen Indiana suffer a handful of bad losses and a potential season-ending injury to Xavier Johnson. Where do the Hoosiers go from here?

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IU-Elon Postgame Show Dec 21, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's game on Tuesday night against Elon for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Kansas Postgame Show Dec 17, 2022

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AC Radio: Vegas Reflections and IU-Kansas Preview with Tate Frazier Dec 16, 2022

Join us on Thursday at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. We'll reflect on Indiana's experience in Las Vegas and look ahead to this weekend's big game against Kansas.

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IU-Arizona Postgame Show Dec 11, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's battle in Vegas against Arizona for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: IU-Arizona Preview Extravaganza Dec 09, 2022

Join us on Thursday night at 9 ET for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms will be on hand with special guest Matt Cox from Three Man Weave to reflect on Indiana's first two Big Ten games and look ahead to Saturday's epic tilt in Vegas against Arizona.

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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show Dec 08, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's home tilt with Nebraska for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show Dec 04, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's Saturday afternoon battle with Rutgers for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Coaches Corner Breakdown of IU-UNC Dec 02, 2022

Join us for our weekly discussion about Indiana basketball. This week, Coach Tonsoni and Coach Adragna do a deep dive into what worked for Indiana in the Hoosiers' big win over North Carolina.

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IU-North Carolina Postgame Show Dec 01, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's final Big Ten/ACC Challenge game against North Carolina for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Special Edition: IU-UNC Preview with Mark Titus Nov 30, 2022

On the eve of Indiana's big game against North Carolina, Mark Titus from the world's best college basketball podcast (Titus & Tate) joins Jerod to preview Wednesday's matchup.

The game has taken on a bit of a different tenor now that North Carolina has lost twice and fallen in the standings. We discuss whether this is actually a good thing for Indiana, and how the atmosphere at Assembly Hall might (or might not) affect a group of players that has seen it all in college basketball.

Plus, Big Ten talk and why Mark's analysis of Purdue in their latest podcast episode made Jerod want to throw up.

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IU-Jackson State Postgame Show Nov 25, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's post-Thanksgiving home game against Jackson State for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU Little Rock Postgame Nov 24, 2022

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IU-Miami (Ohio) Postgame Show Nov 21, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's Sunday matchup in Indianapolis against Miami (Ohio) for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Xavier Postgame Show Nov 19, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's road test at Xavier for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Xavier Preview and Early Big Ten Impressions Nov 18, 2022

Join us on Thursday night for our weekly discussion on Indiana basketball. We'll preview IU-Xavier and provide early impressions of what we've seen from the Big Ten so far. Plus: mailbag!

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IU-Bethune Cookman Postgame Show Nov 11, 2022

Join us immediately following Indiana's Thursday night game against Bethune Cookman for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Morehead State Postgame Show: Hoosiers Fly Away from Eagles In Season Opener. Nov 08, 2022

On Monday, Indiana pulled away in the second half for an easy 35 point victory after a slow start at the beginning. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Saint Francis Postgame Show Nov 04, 2022

Join us after today's second exhibition game against St. Francis for another edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Marian Postgame Show Oct 29, 2022

We recap Indiana's exhibition game against Marian for The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Ready for Season 2 Oct 28, 2022

In the 11th episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we look ahead to Scoop’s much-anticipated sophomore season.

And while many pundits view Tamar as a prime “breakout” candidate, he’s not thinking that way, at least as it relates to individual accolades. He’s focused on learning from his freshman season, taking steps forward physically and mentally, and doing whatever it takes to help a talented Indiana team win.

In this episode we discuss:

• How his daughter is doing (of course)

• What it was like bringing her to Hoosier Hysteria

• An update on his brother Trey’s hoops career

• His physical transformation

• What he learned from his up and down freshman season

• The pride he takes in his work ethic

• How the pick-and-roll will continue to be featured in Indiana’s offense

• The essential lesson he and his teammates learned down the stretch last season

• His thoughts on the internal leadership on the team

And so much more.

Plus, Tamar reveals the individual player skill among his teammates that has progressed the most this offseason. You’ll LOVE his answer.

Here is the link to the Hoosier Hysterics podcast interview mentioned: https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Hoosier-Hysterics-Podcast-Tamar-Bates-195703605/

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AC Radio: Our Annual IU Over-Under Extravaganza! Oct 28, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, join us for our annual Over-Under episode. Jay Horrey has a list of over-unders ready to go, and our intrepid hosts will courageously make their picks ahead of the season tipping off.

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AC Radio: Indiana (Mens and Womens) Basketball Is The Sh*t Oct 21, 2022

Join us for this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio. We'll break down the AP's preseason rankings for both the men and women, roll through some Hoosier headlines, and answer listener questions.

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DTW: B1G Contender Breakdown Part 2 Oct 20, 2022

This week on Doing The Work, join Kathy and Jeff as they take a deeper look at Nebraska and Maryland's roster and schedule!

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AC Radio: Coaches Corner on Offense, Rotations, and Preseason Prep Oct 14, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod hosts a Coaches Corner panel to discuss some burning IU basketball questions as we approach the season.

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DTW: Big Ten Contenders Schedule Breakdown Part 1 Oct 13, 2022

Join Jeff and Kathy as they look at the Big Ten schedules of Iowa and Ohio State as the season approaches.

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AC Radio: Burning Questions Ahead of Hoosier Hysteria Oct 07, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we preview Hoosier Hysteria and answer burning question about it before it takes place Friday Night.

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DTW: Media Day Recap Oct 06, 2022

Join Kathy & Jeff as they recap IU Women's Media Day.

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AC Radio: Who Are The Big Ten's Best Players? (with Special Guest Alex Bozich) Sep 30, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, special guest Alex Bozich from Inside the Hall joins us to discuss their recent series laying out the Top 25 players in the Big Ten. Where do we agree and disagree? Plus: Hoosier Headlines and answers to your questions.

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AC Radio: Media Day Sep 23, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll have instant reactions to Thursday's Media Day festivities, and take listener questions.

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AC Radio: Recruiting Reset and Big Ten Coach Talk Sep 16, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod and Coach will take a macro look at Indiana's recruiting efforts, and then dive into a fun conversation about Big Ten coaches.

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DTW: IU Women's Basketball Schedule Breakdown Sep 15, 2022

Join Jeff and Kathy, along with our guest, Amanda Foster from Inside The Hall as we discuss the 2022-23 IU Women's Basketball Schedule that was released last week by the Big Ten office.

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AC Radio: Big Ten Schedule Release! Sep 09, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we'll hit all the relevant headlines and then do a way-too-deep dive into Big Ten schedule, which was released on Thursday afternoon.

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AC Radio: Listener Mailbag on Football Eve Sep 02, 2022

This week's edition of AC Radio will feature a look at the week's news, some thoughts on the upcoming IU football season, and then a deep dive into the listener mailbag. All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Special Guest Matt Cox of 3-Man Weave Aug 26, 2022

This week we'll have a special guest: Matt Cox from 3-Man Weave. He'll give his insight on IU, the Big Ten, and some of the biggest college basketball storylines of the upcoming season.

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DTW: Title IX 50 Years Old Aug 25, 2022

This week on Doing The Work we discuss the history of Title IX.

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AC Radio: Minutes Projections and Big Ten Media Rights Deal Aug 19, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio we break down the massive Big Ten media rights deal and give their best minutes projection for Indiana's deep, talented, roster.

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AC Radio: What's At Stake Statistically in 2022-23? Aug 12, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we look at what's at stake statistically for a few Hoosiers -- most notably Trayce Jackson-Davis, who has a chance to rewrite the IU record books.

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AC Radio: Power Ranking IU's Intriguing Roster From 1-13 Aug 05, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we rank IU's entire roster.

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Recruiting Roundup with Rob Cassidy of Rivals Jul 28, 2022

In place of Assembly Call Radio this week, we have an expert guest who can give us on insight on the topic everyone cares about during the last week in July: recruiting.

Rob Cassidy is the Director of Basketball Recruiting for Rivals, and he gives his analysis and opinion on a variety of topics, including:

• Is Malik Reneau actually better that most people think?

• Why recruiting evaluators had a hard time assessing Kaleb Banks

• The early impact Mike Woodson is having on the recruiting trail

• The steadiness of Gabe Cupps and potential of Jakai Newton

• Are the classes of 2023 and 2024 as down as everyone seems to believe?

• Thoughts on Indiana’s high priority targets in the classes of 2023 and 2024

• Why Dylan Harper (Ron Harper Jr’s brother) is such an interesting prospect

And much more — including the most interesting thing Rob saw out on the recruiting trail during the most recent live period.

On the mics: Jerod and Rob Cassidy of Rivals

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AC Radio: Hoosier Trivia with IU Artifacts Jul 22, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we try something fun and new: Hoosier Trivia! Good friend Chris Williams, the man behind the IU Artifacts Twitter account, is on hand to try and stump us with trivia questions from the Crean/Miller/Woodson era. And while Jerod didn't enjoy the segment very much, Ryan and Coach had a great time. We hope you do too.

Also: some recruiting talk, mailbag, workshopping hot takes, and one of our signature deep dive discussions into shooting forms, including Ryan critiquing ... Jordan Hulls? What?

All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, Coach, and Chris Williams

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Doing The Work: The Radio Voice of IUWBB Jul 20, 2022

Join Kathy and Jeff as they have a fun offseason conversation with Austin Render, the radio voice for IU Women's basketball. They talk about Austin's background, the upcoming team and season and a few fun questions for Austin on broadcasting. Hope you enjoy!

On the mics: Jeff Marlow, Kathy Amos, and special guest Austin Render

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AC Radio: In-Game Coaching Tweaks We'd Love to See Jul 15, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss this week's article about IU in The Athletic, react to some more player media interviews, and then spend some time discussing in-game coaching tweaks we'd love to see this season as IU looks to build upon last season's late success.

Plus, answers to community questions.

All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

On the mics: Ryan and Coach

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Doing The Work: IUWBB Mid-Summer Update Jul 14, 2022

Kathy and Coach Marlow are back with another update on your IU women's basketball team. They discuss the latest news and headlines, the impact of USC/UCLA joining the Big Ten, and answer a handful of questions from our private community.

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AC Radio: Big Ten Expansion Talk! Jul 01, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we heatedly debate the bombshell news of the Big Ten adding UCLA and USC.

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The Inside Scoop: Tamar, Fino, Malik, Kaleb, and CJ Jun 27, 2022

The Inside Scoop is back!

The tenth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, began with this text message from Tamar to Jerod: “The freshman want to hop on an episode with us.”

So they did. And the resulting episode is filled with insight from four freshmen getting their feet wet in Bloomington and a now-grizzled sophomore who is ready for his second go-around.

The best part about this episode is the moments when it stops feeling like a podcast episode and instead feels like a brief peek into what the locker room banter is like between five guys who clearly have built quick chemistry.

Highlights include:

• Tamar’s reaction to being named a top-25 breakout candidate in college basketball

• What it’s like playing for Mike Woodson

• The time one of them decided it would be a good idea to talk trash to X in the locker room

• The evolution of Scoop’s trash talk

• Thoughts on playing such a marquee schedule

• An impassioned debate about Indiana high school basketball. (You’ll never hear the word “tiddlywinks” the same way again.)

And so much more. Plus a game of “Teammate Trivia” to wrap things up.

I was mostly just a fly on the wall for this one. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

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AC Radio: Breaking Down the Big Ten Home & Away Opponents Jun 24, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we break down the recently released slate of home and away opponents for IU. All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Trey Galloway Injury and Coach's Corner (on Wednesday!) Jun 16, 2022

This week, we are hosting AC Radio one day early, on Wednesday, to avoid conflicting with Game 6 of the NBA Finals. In this episode we discuss Trey Galloway's surgery, then do a Coach's Corner where we answer listener questions about IU basketball. Also, Back Home Network is doing a fundraiser for a good cause at this link: https://t.co/bRPUf1DvEo

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AC Radio: Assessing the Post-Deadline Big Ten Jun 10, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss IU's preseason hype from national reporters and what realistic expectations are for next year and where the Hoosiers stack up in the conference.

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Doing The Work Podcast: A Look Ahead Jun 09, 2022

This week on Doing The Work, we look at the WAY too-early top 25, the possible 22-23 schedule, and any questions that you may have for us.

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Doing The Work: Incoming Freshmen Jun 02, 2022

This week on Doing The Work we discuss the incoming freshmen for next year and briefly touch on other news in IU Women's Basketball

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AC Radio: Reacting to Trayce and Woody's Comments May 27, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio we'll dissect this week's comments by Trayce Jackson-Davis and Mike Woodson, and answer your questions.

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🚨 Emergency Pod: TRAYCE IS BACK May 20, 2022

On Friday afternoon, Indiana fans got exciting news as Trayce Jackson-Davis announced he is returning for his senior season in Bloomington.

As we do, we immediately pulled together an emergency podcast with respected voices to break down the news and what it means.

Featured in this episode:

• Rick Bozich on why Trayce's return makes Indiana a Big Ten contender

• Scott Agness on the behind-the-scenes story at the Combine and what Trayce needs to show NBA scouts next season

• Tony Adragna on how Mike Woodson might alter the offense to make Trayce less of a fixture on the block

• Ryan Phillips on what this means for Malik Reneau's freshman season and what a fair bar for success will be

Plus Jerod Morris hosting and pulling it all together.

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AC Radio: The Bracketology Boys Talk Trayce, Woody, Schedule, and More May 20, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we mention Trayce Jackson Davis' absence from the NBA combine and what that could mean in terms of his decision to come back to IU. We then focus on what we think IU's ideal schedule would be for next season.

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AC Radio: Offseason Catch-Up Episode May 13, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a variety of topics after a three-week of hiatus and catch up on all the IU news we have missed in that time.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 12 May 09, 2022

In the 12th and final episode of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow dig in to Grace’s experience with NIL, how Indiana prepares its athletes to navigate the NIL landscape, how she plans to approach this offseason, and then they answer a bunch of listener questions.

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Doing The Work: Let's Talk Basketball With Seth Tow! May 05, 2022

This week on Doing The Work, we have a special guest in the Herald Times IU Women's Basketball beat reporter Seth Tow. We discuss with him last season in review and look ahead to next season.

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AC Radio: Full Malik Reneau Scouting Report and Mailbag Apr 22, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we look at next year's roster and discuss Jay Wright's retirement at Villanova and what if anything it means for College Basketball. Ryan than gives a detailed scouting report on new IU five-star recruit Malik Reneau and the shows ends with taking listener questions.

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Doing The Work: Interview With Tyler Harris of Hoosiers For Good Apr 21, 2022

On Wednesday, Doing The Work interviewed Tyler Harris who is spearheading the Hoosiers For Good effort with NIL for IU athletes.

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Emergency Pod: Malik Reneau Commits! Apr 19, 2022

On Tuesday, Assembly Call did a special episode to discuss the huge commitment of Malik Reneau

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 11 Apr 15, 2022

In episode #11 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow reflect on Indiana’s NCAA Tournament run, discuss Grace’s plans for the offseason, touch on the incoming transfers that have everyone excited about a reloaded IU roster for next season. And more.

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AC Radio: Race is Back!!! Apr 15, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Race Thompson announcing he is returning to IU for another season.

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Doing The Work Show: Big Transfer News!! Apr 13, 2022

We discuss the team's three huge transfer pickups for next season on tonight's show.

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AC Radio: Big NIL News and Ask Us Anything Apr 08, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Thad Matta leaving, the Xavier Johnson incident, and the new announced NIL deals for IU Athletes.

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AC Radio: The Brian Walsh Hire and Offseason Mailbag Apr 01, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, the Brian Walsh hire is discussed and further talk about Dane Fife leaving. We then take questions about the team in the final segment.

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Doing The Work: Season Wrap-Up Mar 31, 2022

On Wednesday we did a show looking back at the women's basketball season which has now concluded.

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Doing The Work Postgame: UConn Mar 27, 2022

IU was overwhelmed a terrific Huskies team in the Sweet 16 75-58. The Hoosiers end the season at 24-9 to conclude the most successful three-year stretch in program history.

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AC Radio: 3-23 Mar 24, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Dane Fife and Khristian Lander's departure from IU.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Princeton Mar 22, 2022

In one of the most thrilling games in Assembly Hall history, IU advanced to their second straight Sweet 16 with a 56-55 victory. The game was played in front of over 9,000 fans which was third largest in program history and the atmosphere was top notch. The Hoosiers advance to play powerhouse UConn next Saturday.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Charlotte Mar 20, 2022

On Saturday Indiana dominated an overmatched Charlotte team to advance to the round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament where they will face a dangerous Princeton team.

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AC Postgame: St. Mary's Mar 18, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana's first season under Mike Woodson came to an end after a successful step forward that saw the Hoosier's first NCAA Tourney appearence in six years. A tired IU team though that had to fly cross country after Tuesday's victory, ran out of gas tonight in an 82-53 loss in the Round of 64 to St. Mary's.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 10 Mar 17, 2022

In episode #10 of The Grace Berger Show (recorded on Wednesday, March 16th), Grace and Coach Marlow look ahead to the NCAA Tournament, discuss what it will mean hosting NCAA Tournament games, reflect on being named an All American, and much more.

Among the topics discussed:

• Grace being named All-American

• Coaching Staff Skill Development

• Reaction to being a 3 seed and hosting at SSAH

• Charlotte Preview

• Offense and Defense

• Preview possible 2nd round opponent Princeton

• Any superstitions Grace has on Game Day

• Different Ball used than during the Regular Season

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Get to Know Saint Mary's with Steve Kroner of S.F. Chronicle Mar 16, 2022

On Wednesday afternoon, Steve Kroner from the San Francisco Chronicle was kind enough to give us about 20 minutes of his time talking about the Saint Mary’s team that Indiana will face in the Round of 64 on Thursday night.

We cover:

• The broad context of Saint Mary’s basketball, and why they won’t be feeling like an “underdog” of any kind against Indiana

• What we learned from their three games, including one win, against Gonzaga

• What to expect stylistically from the Gaels on both sides of the ball

• What kind of big man is Matthias Tass? And will he be matched up against Trayce Jackson-Davis?

• The interesting story of Tommy Kuhse and the challenges he will present for Indiana

• Logan Johnson’s change-of-pace role on offense and his potential as a defensive matchup on Xavier Johnson

• What it’s looked like when Saint Mary’s has struggled this season

• What does Saint Mary’s do defensively to force so much isolation ball?

• Why this Saint Mary’s team is so comfortable at the end of the shot clock

And more.

It’s an insightful discussion, and we really appreciate Steve taking the time to share his knowledge with us ahead of Thursday’s game.

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AC Postgame: Wyoming (The Trayce and Jordan Show) Mar 16, 2022

On Tuesday night, Indiana won its first NCAA Tournament game since 2016, beating Wyoming 66-58. The game may have been ugly from an aesthetics and shooting standpoint, but that was beauty in Indiana’s grit and togetherness, and in the continued dominance of Trayce Jackson-Davis.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach

Among the topics discussed:

— Trayce’s fantastic performance on both ends

— The critical impact of Jordan Geronimo in both halves

— Why this was a strong performance from X despite lower scoring output.

— Why did Parker Stewart play 37 minutes? (There are two very good reasons.)

— Can Indiana get Race and Trey back on track?

— Why this was one of the best-coached games of the season.

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 9 - First Four Day Mar 15, 2022

In the ninth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we catch up with Tamar ahead of the team’s pregame meal on the day of its First Four game against Wyoming.

Among the topics discussed:

• What it’s like living a dream he’s had since he was a kid

• The vibe in the room on Selection Sunday during the prolonged wait for Indiana’s name to be called

• How he stayed mentally ready to come in and hit his big 3-pointer against Iowa

• How he prepared mentally to not press and try to do too much with his recently limited minutes

• What changed for the team in the second half against Michigan

• What it’s been like watching X and Trayce take their games to a new level

• The team’s mindset heading into the Wyoming game

• What game prep has been like on a short turnaround against a new team

• And could anyone take Coach Woodson in a game of HORSE?

And more.

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Get to Know Wyoming with Cody Tucker of 7220Sports Mar 15, 2022

On Tuesday afternoon, Cody Tucker from 7220Sports.com was kind enough to give us about 25 minutes of his time talking about the Wyoming Cowboys team that Indiana will face in the First Four tonight.

We cover:

• The broader context of Wyoming hoops, and why they are “ahead of schedule” under their second-year coach

• The vibe around the team, which started strong but struggled late in the season

• Their unique style of offense and the challenges it poses to defenses

• What teams have done to cause problems for Wyoming’s offense

• How Cody anticipates Wyoming will try to defend Indiana’s emergent pick-and-roll game

• Who the X-factors are for Wyoming

• The game-to-game fear that both Indiana fans and Wyoming fans seem to share

And then, right before we’re about to sign off, Cody tosses in a hilarious Bob Knight story for good measure.

It’s a great chat, and we really appreciate Cody taking the time to share his insight with us, especially with such a hectic recent travel schedule.

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AC Show: Selection Sunday Edition Mar 14, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana found out where it was going for the NCAA Tournament. The men are in the field for the first time since 2016 and draw a play-in game in Dayton as a number 12 seed Tuesday at 9pm on truTV against Wyoming. The women were given a three seed and will begin their first two rounds of play at home in Assembly Hall beginning next Saturday against Charlotte. Assembly Call will have postgame shows following each tournament game for the men and women as long as they can stay alive.

The first 41:25 are spent with Morris, Bottoms, and Tonsoni looking at the men’s draw. Between 41:25 and 60:35 Marlow and Amos come on to discuss the women’s draw. At 60:35 both Bozich’s come on and the show returns to looking at the men’s team.

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AC Postgame: Iowa Mar 12, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana's exciting run came to an end on a crazy shot from Jordan Bohannon. However, the Hoosiers had a terrific conference tournament for the first time since the Mike Davis era and played their way into March Madness for the first time in six years. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 9 Mar 11, 2022

In episode #9 of The Grace Berger Show (recorded on Wednesday, March 10th), Grace and Coach Marlow reflect on Indiana’s run in the Big Ten Tournament, the personal accolades she’s received, look ahead to Selection Sunday, and discuss some of the more memorable moments from the regular season.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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IU-Illinois BTT Postgame Show Mar 11, 2022

On Friday afternoon, Indiana did what no Hoosiers team has done since 2003: win two games in a single Big Ten Tournament. And Indiana did it by exorcising more demons: the losing streak to Illinois is over, as is any notion that there are "bad matchups" for Trayce Jackson-Davis. Not when he plays like he did today!

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan

We highlight the Banner Moment, point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)

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IU-Michigan BTT Postgame Show Mar 11, 2022

On Thursday afternoon, Indiana flipped several frustrating, enduring narratives on their head en route to a thrilling 17-point comeback victory over Michigan. After the game, Jerod and some special guests broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Jerod, with guest appearances by Rick Bozich, Chatmob Chad, and Tony Stuckey

We discuss the plays of the game, point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Iowa Mar 07, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana ran out of gas in the Big Ten Championship game despite a hard fought game. However, IU used the Big Ten Tournament to regain its early season elite form and set themselves up with an advantageous path to Final Four and hosting tournament games in Assembly Hall for first two rounds. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Ohio State Mar 06, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana defeated Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament Semi Finals to advance to the championship. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Purdue Mar 06, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana played hard against rival Purdue but fell in a heartbreaker at the end 69-67. The Hoosiers will need to win at least two games in Big Ten Tournament to make NCAA Tournament for first time in six years. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Maryland Mar 05, 2022

On Friday, Indiana returned to their early season form and star center Mackenzie Holmes looked strong for the first time since coming back from her knee injury. As a result of the win the Hoosiers will almost certainly be hosting NCAA Tournament games in Assembly Hall. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Rutgers Mar 04, 2022

On Thursday Indiana pulled away late from a struggling Rutgers squad for their 20th win of the season.

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AC Postgame: Rutgers Mar 03, 2022

On Wednesday, Indiana suffered a crushing defeat on senior night on a buzzer beater that may end the Hoosiers NCAA Tournament hopes. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 8 - Learning How to Win Mar 02, 2022

In the eighth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we discuss the feeling inside the locker room as Indiana heads down the stretch, why Tamar’s minutes and production have picked up over the last five games, and what it means to “learn how to win.”

Among the other topics discussed:

How classes are going, and what his favorite class has been
Why he removed social media from his phone, and how it impacts other players
How he has seen Coach Woodson adjust during his first year coaching college basketball
What Kobe Bryant’s famous quotes about haters mean to him
Why it’s so hard for even highly touted freshmen to become consistent scorers
The team and player in the Big Ten that most surprised him
What it was like watching the Northwestern game from the bench
How much he and his teammates pay attention to bracketology
Race Thompson’s impact

And more.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

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AC Postgame: Minnesota Feb 28, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana built a big lead against Minnesota and barely held on to put themselves a step closer to their first NCAA Tournament in six years. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Maryland Feb 26, 2022

On Friday, IU lost to Maryland in a hard fought game putting their hope of hosting NCAA Tournament games in jeopardy.

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AC Postgame: Maryland Feb 25, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana got back in the win column against Maryland behind huge nights from Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Iowa 2 Feb 24, 2022

On Monday, Indiana Fell To Iowa after a strong start to end their conference regular season championship dreams. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 8 Feb 23, 2022

In episode #8 of The Grace Berger Show (recorded on Tuesday, February 22nd), Grace and Coach Marlow discuss her decision to return for another season, the team’s grueling stretch of six games in 14 days, and much more.

Topics:

Grace’s decision to return for another year
Why her shoulder was wrapped for a couple of games
Mackenzie’s rehab to return
How to get open when closely guarded
The Iowa games
Competitive and physical basketball
Incoming recruits
The schedule, including 6 games in 14 days

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Postgame: Ohio State Feb 22, 2022

On Monday, Indiana fell in an overtime heartbreaker to Ohio State putting their NCAA Tournament chances in even further jeopardy.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Iowa Feb 21, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana fell to Iowa despite a late rally putting their Big Ten Title hopes in danger. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: AC Radio: Ask Us Anything Feb 18, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take questions from listeners and discuss the state of the program.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Northwestern Feb 18, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana defeated Northwestern 69-58 to stay atop the Big Ten with three games left. Also, star center Mackenzie Homes came back after after a length absence from knee surgery. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Wisconsin Feb 16, 2022

On Tuesday, Indiana suffered a late game collapse and fell 74-69 putting their NCAA Tournament hopes in serious jeopardy. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Nebraska Feb 15, 2022

On Monday, Indiana suffered an ugly loss to Nebraska 72-55 to make a dent in their Big Ten Title hopes. The Hoosiers can still clinch the title by winning out in their last four games, but the schedule is extremely tough. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Michigan State Feb 14, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana easily beat Michigan State 76-58 to take a firm two game lead in the loss column in the conference race. A title would be the Hoosier's first in 39 years. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call Doing The Work IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Michigan State Feb 13, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana was soundly defeated by Michigan State 76-61 as their season teeters on the brink. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Promising Season Reaches Fork in the Road Feb 11, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the suspensions from the Northwestern game, break down the numbers on the court for different IU lineups, and take questions.

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IU-Illinois Doing The Work Postgame Show: Hoosiers Run Over Illini Feb 10, 2022

On Wednesday, Indiana ran out to a big lead and easily dispatched a struggling Illini team 93-61 to stay even for the Big Ten lead in the loss column. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame; Northwestern Feb 09, 2022

On Wednesday, Indiana was missing five players to suspension at Northwestern in front of a pro IU crowd and lost 59-51. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 7 Feb 08, 2022

In episode #7 of The Grace Berger Show (recorded on Friday, February 3rd), Grace and Coach Marlow reflect on the team’s COVID pause, the tough game at Michigan, the win over Minnesota, and much more.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Purdue Feb 07, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana build a big lead and held on to defeat Purdue 64-57 in front of the fifth largest crowd in program history 7,891. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show at Switchyard: Hoosiers Fade Late Against Illini Feb 06, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana played a strong first half but faded in the second 20 minutes to league leader Illinois in a 74-57 loss. After the game, Assembly Call was live at Switchyard Brewery in Bloomington for its annual meetup. The show included live a appearence by IU players Anthony Leal, Jordan Geronimo, and Khristian Lander.

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AC Radio: The Bracketology Boys Assess IU's Best & Worst Case Scenarios Feb 04, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss IU's NCAA Tournament chances with resident bracketologists Andy Bottoms and Brian Tonsoni. Also, this Saturday's meetup in Bloomington is promoted and we close the show by taking questions.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Minnesota Feb 04, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana struggled most of the contest against Minnesota but found a way late with a big run to finish and win 80-70. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Michigan Feb 01, 2022

On Monday, Indiana was in a near impossible situation, coming off a 15 day COVID layoff minus star center Mackenzie Holmes against a top-10 Wolverines team. The obstacles were to much to overcome in a 65-50 loss. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Maryland Jan 30, 2022

On Saturday, Indiana won at Maryland for the first time since they joined the Big Ten in 2014-2015 with a terrific performance. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Where IU Stands Entering Back Half of Big Ten Play Jan 28, 2022

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we look at the season so far and what might happen going forward.

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AC Postgame: Penn State Jan 27, 2022

On Wednesday, Indiana jumped out quickly against the Nittany Lions and cruised to an easy 74-57 win. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 7 Jan 25, 2022

In the seventh episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we got caught up on what’s happened since Big Ten play begin, including the epic Assembly Hall environment against Purdue and how Tamar is adapting to reduced playing time in Big Ten play.

Among the other topics discussed:

What it was like playing on MLK Day
What it's like playing for a coach who has his players' backs like Mike Woodson does
His typical pregame routine
What life is like on the road in the Big Ten
Why the transition from high school to college is so much harder on the defensive end
The mindset Indiana’s bench takes to keeping its energy up
How Tamar works out when he goes to Cook Hall after hours
Plus lingering thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ huge win over Buffalo

And more.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

Speakeasy Sales copy was founded in 2020 by award-winning copywriter Clay Manley, formerly the “voice of Petco.” After years of watching entrepreneurs suffer from mediocre copy, Clay now helps them turn their words into leads, sales, and loyalty by leveraging the billion-dollar secrets he uncovered writing for the world’s biggest brands.

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AC Postgame: Michigan Jan 24, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana suffered a major letdown after the emotional win over Purdue falling in dominating fashion 80-62 to Michigan. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Purdue Jan 21, 2022

On Thursday, Mike Woodson picked up his first signature win as IU coach knocking of No. 4 Purdue 68-65, defeating the Hoosiers' archrival in his first try. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 6 Jan 18, 2022

In episode #6 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow reflect on the comeback win at Purdue, the COVID issues currently affecting the team, what it’s like to play without Mackenzie Holmes, and much more.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Postgame: Nebraska Jan 18, 2022

On Monday, The Hoosiers finally got a win outside the state of Indiana beating Nebraska 78-71. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show

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Doing The Work Postgame: Purdue Jan 17, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana was down two starters in Nicole Cardano-Hillary and Mackenzie Holmes. However, they still found a way to beat arch-rival Purdue on the road in an overtime thriller, 73-68 to remain perfect in conference play. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Iowa Jan 14, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana had its road woes continue with another second half collapse, this time against Iowa 83-74. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Nebraska Jan 14, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana held on to defeat a solid Nebraska team 72-65 despite the absence of star center Mackenzie Holmes to a knee injury (extent not known). The Hoosiers continue to lead the Big Ten at 5-0 and are now 13-2 on the year. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Minnesota Jan 09, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana remained undefeated at home with a 73-60 victory behind a balanced scoring effort and more strong defense. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show

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AC Postgame: Ohio State Jan 07, 2022

On Thursday, Indiana played its best game of the season and got their first signature victory with a 67-51 win over no. 13 Ohio State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Wisconsin Jan 06, 2022

On Wednesday, Indiana easily beat Wisconsin 76-53. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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Doing The Work Postgame: Maryland Jan 03, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana picked up perhaps its biggest win in program history knocking off Maryland in overtime 70-63. It was the first win program history over the Terps. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show

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AC Postgame: Penn State Jan 03, 2022

On Sunday, Indiana suffered the most disappointing loss of the early part of the Mike Woodson era 61-58. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 5 Dec 31, 2021

In episode #5 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow reflect on some recent wins, discuss Sunday’s huge matchup against Maryland, look ahead to Big Ten play, and much more.

Among the questions asked and topics discussed:

How her Christmas break went
COVID and its impact on the schedule
A look back at the four games prior to Christmas break, including the big win over Ohio State
A look ahead to the big Maryland game
A look ahead to the upcoming Big Ten schedule
Grace’s favorites
And more

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

Learn more and contact Greg: https://www.farrallwealth.com/

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AC Radio: What We (Think We) Know About This IU Team Dec 31, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we talk about recruiting and the recent run of games cancelled by Covid. We then break down the season so far in detail.

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Christmas with the Bates Family Dec 27, 2021

In the sixth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we unwrap a special holiday treat: a roundtable discussion with the entire Bates family: Tamar, Trey (who has been on the show before), Tamar’s mom and dad, and his two sisters, Trinity and Tamia.

The interview took place on December 24th. You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJZ4hESMECA

Among the topics discussed:

Tamar’s dad responds his sons’ trash talk from Episode 3
Tamar’s parents celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary
Why Clif Marshall didn’t put any food restrictions on Tamar over the holiday break
An update on how Trey’s team is doing
Why Trinity may be the best basketball player of the bunch!
What Trinity and Tamia have learned from their older brother
So what did Tamar’s mom really think about the officiating at the Syracuse game?
What game night is like at the Bates house
Tamar’s dad analyzes Indiana’s defense
Trinity and Tamia grade Tamar’s play through the first part of his freshman season
What have we not seen from Tamar yet in an Indiana uniform?
Who wins the basketball GOAT debate in the Bates household?
Why music is another big source of debate
And much more … including Tamar’s general thoughts on where the team is at with Big Ten play just one game away.

It’s another insightful, enjoyable conversation with not just Tamar, but his entire family.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

Speakeasy Sales copy was founded in 2020 by award-winning copywriter Clay Manley, formerly the “voice of Petco.” After years of watching entrepreneurs suffer from mediocre copy, Clay now helps them turn their words into leads, sales, and loyalty by leveraging the billion-dollar secrets he uncovered writing for the world’s biggest brands.

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AC Postgame: Northern Kentucky Dec 23, 2021

On Wednesday, Indiana jumped out to a big lead and won easily, 79-61 over Northern Kentucky. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame Women: Western Michigan Dec 21, 2021

On Sunday, Indiana defeated Western Michigan in a closer than expected game, 67-57. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Notre Dame Dec 19, 2021

On Saturday, Indiana defeated Notre Dame 64-56 to finish the final Crossroads Classic. The Hoosiers finish the event with an 8-3 record. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Mega Mailbag! Dec 17, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the final Crossroads Classic, the IU-Kansas matchup that is replacing it, and then empty out the mailbag to answer all of your questions. Also, a special appearence from Josh Bruick as he promotes his new IU ticket service "Hoosier Ticket Connect".

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AC Postgame Women: Ohio State Dec 14, 2021

On Sunday, No. 10 Indiana dominated a ranked Ohio State team from start to finish and solidified their status as a Big Ten and National Title Contender. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Merrimack Dec 12, 2021

On Sunday, Indiana came out slow and struggled in the first half. However, they were dominant in the second half and pulled away for an 81-49 win. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 5 - Lessons From the Road Dec 10, 2021

In the fifth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we look back at the recent three-game stretch that produced two difficult road losses and a Scoop-led home victory to open Big Ten play.

Among the topics discussed:

How and he team are feeling after nine games and a couple of recent losses
How the coaching staff has responded to the first two losses of the season
Was it different playing in a dome and against Syracuse’s unique zone?
What happened on that final play against Syracuse
Tamar’s mindset when he was checking in against Nebraska after a sluggish opening by the starters
Were he and the team aware of Indiana’s losing streak against Wisconsin?
How does he process losses with both good and bad stretches of play
What’s better: a big-time 3 at home or silencing a road crowd?
How he’s adjusting academically to disruptive mid-week travel
Plans for Christmas break
His favorite Christmas move
What he’s thinking about studying at IU
Why IU fans haven’t seen the real Michael Durr

And much more. It’s another insightful, enjoyable conversations with one of the most engaging young Hoosiers in recent memory.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

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AC Radio: Woodson Era S1/Q1 Assessment Dec 10, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue to break down last nights loss to Wisconsin and look at how IU has done so far this season.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 4 AMA Dec 09, 2021

In episode #4 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow discuss a series of questions submitted by our private community members.

Among the questions asked and topics discussed:

Her thoughts on high school hoops in Louisville
Grace’s academic major and post-college plans
What it’s like playing with international teammates and learning their culture
Her “go-to” workout when in a funk
Areas of improvement for her and the team
Reflections on the Bahamas trip
Her thoughts on the Stanford/NC State games
Her favorite TV show
A glance ahead at the upcoming schedule
And more.

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Postgame: Wisconsin Dec 09, 2021

On Wednesday, Indiana suffered an epic meltdown in the second half after building a 22 point lead and lost 64-59. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame Women: Penn State Dec 07, 2021

On Monday, the Indiana Women dominated Penn State 70-40 to open Big Ten Play. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Nebraska Dec 04, 2021

On Saturday, Indiana overcame a slow start to easily defeat Nebraska 68-55. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame Women: NC State Dec 03, 2021

On Thursday, Indiana played a terrific game proving their worth as the no. six team in the country. They ultimately lost in the final minute 66-58 to the no. 2 NC State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Is Indiana Ready for Conference Play? Dec 03, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we further breakdown IU's loss to Syracuse. We then discuss whether the Hoosiers are ready for Big Ten play before taking listener questions.

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AC Postgame: Syracuse Dec 01, 2021

On Tuesday, Indiana battled back from a huge deficit to create a photo finish. However, they fell in double overtime in an instant classic. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Marshall Nov 28, 2021

On Saturday, Indiana pulled away from Marshall late behind an Assembly Hall record 43 points from Trayce Jackson-Davis. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Jackson State Nov 24, 2021

On Tuesday, Indiana defeated Jackson State with another suffocating defensive effort 70-35. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Louisiana Nov 22, 2021

On Sunday, Indiana dominated Louisiana 76-44. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 4 - Reflections On a 3-0 Start Nov 19, 2021

In the fourth episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales we Copy, reflect on the many positives (and a few struggles) from the first three games of Tamar’s college basketball career.

Among the topics discussed:

The insanity of Assembly Hall for the St. John’s game
What it’s like coming off the bench for the first time in his basketball career
His own critical self-analysis of his early defense
Does he agree with us that his shot mechanics were off in the first two games?
His and the team’s mindset heading three straight games against sub-100 opponents
How he views his own role as a leader this early in his career
How Trayce’s leadership is showing up on and off the court

And much more. It’s another insightful, enjoyable conversations with one of the most engaging young Hoosiers in recent memory.

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About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

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AC Radio: Gabe Cupps Scouting Report and More IU-St. John's Talk Nov 19, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue to break down last night's win against St. John's. Ryan then gives his scouting report on new IU recruit Gabe Cupps.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 3 on Beating UK, Hitting 1K, and Inspiring Young Basketball Players Nov 18, 2021

In episode #3 of The Grace Berger Show, Grace and Coach Marlow discuss Indiana’s hot start to the season, what it means to join the 1,000-point club, how much she enjoys inspiring young basketball players, and much more.

Among the topics discussed:

The Pro Camp with Hoosier Hysterics
Joining the 1,000-point club
Recap of the Butler win
Alumni Day at the UK Game
Beating Kentucky
Her half-court buzzer beater
Norfolk State Recap
Wearing red at home v. Norfolk
Aleksa Gulbe
Their upcoming schedule

And more.

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About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

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AC Postgame: St. John's Nov 18, 2021

On Wednesday, Indiana defeated St. Johns in a nail biter of a game 76-74. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Postgame: Northern Illinois Nov 13, 2021

On Friday, Indiana dominated Eastern Illinois. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Jakai Newton Scouting Report and Lingering IU-EMU Thoughts Nov 12, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue to discuss the season opening win against Eastern Michigan. We then breakdown recent IU commit Jakai Newton.

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AC Postgame: Eastern Michigan Nov 10, 2021

On Tuesday, Indiana edged out Eastern Michigan. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the show we discuss the close call in the Mike Woodson debut against the Eagles, where IU built a big lead only to let it nearly evaporate before holding on.

We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call

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The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates Episode 3: Community AMA Nov 05, 2021

In the third episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we do the first of several community AMA (Ask Me Anything) episodes.

We gathered questions from our private community members and Tamar answered them.

Among the topics discussed:

How he’s feeling health-wise with the season fast approaching
What he gained from the secret scrimmage even without playing
How they are preparing for Eastern Michigan
The mentality he’s taking into the season with regard to his role on the team
The key component that has solidified his belief that Indiana is the right place for him
His scouting report of Mike Woodson, the player … and the trash talk that goes on between them
The impact Rob Phinisee has had on him as he transitions to college
Current and past players he patterns his game after
One non-basketball thing he wants to get better at this year
The story behind his nickname, Scoop

And much more.

(Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.)

About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

Speakeasy Sales copy was founded in 2020 by award-winning copywriter Clay Manley, formerly the “voice of Petco.” After years of watching entrepreneurs suffer from mediocre copy, Clay now helps them turn their words into leads, sales, and loyalty by leveraging the billion-dollar secrets he uncovered writing for the world’s biggest brands.

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AC Radio: Biggest Questions, Bold Predictions, and a Big Announcement Nov 05, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we make a huge announcement about the future of the show and site as we are joined by Crimson Cast's Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield. We then answer some burning questions about the upcoming season and make some bold predictions.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 2 AMA Nov 03, 2021

In episode #2 of The Grace Berger Show, members of our private IU sports discussion community get the opportunity to ask Grace anything. It leads to a lively and insightful conversation between and Grace and Coach Marlow.

Among the questions asked:

Does Grace worry about any burnout or fatigue after playing for Team USA this offseason?
Who will be the surprise player this year?
Who is her favorite basketball players? And who did she pattern her game after? (She reveals why she wears the number 34.)
Is it more stressful to enter a season with such high expectations, as opposed to being more of an underdog?
What led to a player from Kentucky committing to Indiana?
What is the bar for success for this year’s team?
Any thoughts of revenge against Kentucky after getting “hosed” there last year?
Is there one game she has circled on the calendar for this season?

And much more, including a bunch of great follow-up questions from Coach Marlow. Enjoy!

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About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Radio: Coaches Roundtable Oct 29, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a panel of coaches from various levels on the show to discuss IU

basketball and rank the Big Ten and top 25 teams.

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The Grace Berger Show: Episode 1 Oct 25, 2021

Today, we are excited to introduce another new show made possible by the new NIL rules: the Grace Berger Show, presented by Farrall Wealth.

This episode begins with an intro from Jerod, who explains how the show came about, what you can expect, and why Coach Jeff Marlow from our community was the obvious choice to host this show.

Then, around the 6:00 mark, Coach Marlow’s first discussion with Grace begins.

They cover a wide range of topics, including:

• What it will be like playing in front of fans again

• How expectations for this season feel a little different

• When Grace and her teammates started to realize they could have a special team

• How having so many experienced returnees affects practice and preparation for the the new season

• What it feels like to be in the midst of a tripe-double

• How Grace’s handles those nights when shots just aren’t falling

• How she and her teammates handled last year’s winning streak

• Grace’s memories of last season’s big win in Iowa City

• How she uses (and, importantly, doesn’t use) social media

• How long it took to get over the Elite 8 loss to Arizona

• How the opportunity to play for USA basketball came about (and where she stores her gold medal)

• What is was like playing for Dawn Staley on Team USA

• How Grace assesses her strength and weaknesses as a player

• What Grace has been working on this offseason — including her 3-point shooting

• Who influenced Grace to develop her midrange game as a young player

• What she learned from her teammates playing on Team USA

• How Teri Moren is approaching this season from a mindset perspective

• What Ali Patberg is like as a leader, and the impact Ali had on Grace as a young player

• Grace’s prediction for which players will take a big step forward this season

• Grace’s favorite road venue to play in

• And more

Theme music provided by Bob Thompson.

About our presenting sponsor, Farrall Wealth

Farrall Wealth was founded by former IU All Big Ten defensive end Greg Farrall, who uses many of the principles he learned playing for Bill Mallory (like trust, integrity, and the importance of having a plan) to help high net worth individuals and business owners pursue financial success. Wealth planning is their passion so you can live yours.

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AC Radio: 2021-22 Season Over-Unders Oct 22, 2021

Episode 2: The Inside Scoop ... on Scoop (with Special Guest Trey Bates) Oct 20, 2021

In the second episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, we have a special guest.

It’s the person who knows Tamar, and his game, better than anyone.

His brother, Trey Bates.

So we take an entertaining trip down memory lane to get the best stories from their earliest days playing one-on-one, to teaming up for a state title in high school, to their goals of one day playing together again.

One of the most insightful sections of the conversation occurs when Trey gives his own scouting report on Tamar. If he was Tamar’s coach, what would he run to set him up for success? And on the flip side, if he was coaching against Tamar, what would he do to frustrate him? The answers are pretty telling for the kind of player we’re likely to see this season in the Cream and Crimson.

And while there is plenty of love and appreciation directed at their father, there also is some trash talk too … which means we may need to get him on a future episode to defend himself (since he apparently couldn’t defend Trey).

All of that and much more on Episode 2 of The Inside Scoop.

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About our presenting sponsor, Speakeasy Sales Copy

Speakeasy Sales copy was founded in 2020 by award-winning copywriter Clay Manley, formerly the “voice of Petco.” After years of watching entrepreneurs suffer from mediocre copy, Clay now helps them turn their words into leads, sales, and loyalty by leveraging the billion-dollar secrets he uncovered writing for the world’s biggest brands.

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AC Radio: Mike Woodson's Incredible but Incomplete Indiana Story (with IU Artifacts) Oct 15, 2021

This week on AC Radio, one of our favorite recurring guests hosts is here: Chris Williams aka @IUArtifacts.

Chris has some of his most prized Mike Woodson memorabilia possessions (well, all except for one) to show us and share the stories behind. We all know how amazing Mike Woodson's career at Indiana was, but it's still fun to linger on some of the incredible details, and to lament his few missing accomplishments -- one in particular that he undoubtedly hopes to achieve now as coach.

In addition, Coach shares his takeaways from being at Big Ten Media Day, the guys run through some Hoosier Headlines, and then they answer your questions -- including one about which home games should be the favorites in a ticket draft.

All of that and more this week on Assembly Call Radio.

On the mics: Coach and IUArtifacts

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AC Radio: Bold Big Ten Predictions (and a Big Community Announcement!) Oct 08, 2021

This week on AC Radio, we focus on the Big Ten conference with Big Ten Media Day occurring and the "official unofficial" Big Ten media poll recently being released. What do we make of the Big Ten this season? And what bold predictions are we willing to go on record with?

Also, we make a special announcement about a new content partnership that will take our private discussion community to the next level. Learn more at assemblycall.com/community

Plus, as always, answers to community member questions.

On the mics: Jerod (hosting again!), Ryan, and Coach Adragna

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Assembly Call Postgame Show: Hoosier Hysteria 2021 Oct 02, 2021

On Saturday, Indiana conducted Hoosier Hysteria. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Media Day Reactions and Hoosier Hysteria Preview Oct 01, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Ryan returns to the show newly engaged and we begin by congratulating him on the milestone. We then dive into basketball and begin by discussing this weekend's upcoming Hoosier Hysteria and end with listener questions, while touching on a few other topics in between. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates: Episode 1 Sep 29, 2021

In the first episode of The Inside Scoop with Tamar Bates presented by Speakeasy Sales Copy, Jerod and Tamar lay out their goals for the show and dig into Tamar's offseason transition to Bloomington.
Among the topics discussed:
• How the show came about
• What they want fans to take away from the series
• How Tamar reacts when his coaches and teammates call him "cocky."
• His relationship with Rob Phinisee (and how Rob is looking offensively)
• The impact of Clif Marshall
• His impression of what's different this year compared to before his arrival
• The lessons learned and confidence gained from the Bahamas trip
• The early leader for his favorite restaurant in Bloomington
• What he and his family will be doing before and during Hoosier Hysteria
• His goals for his freshman season -- team and personal
And much more.

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AC Radio: Rob Phinisee Offseason Player Preview Sep 24, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we look at expectations for the upcoming season, before doing a detailed preview on Rob Phinisee who did an exclusive interview with Assembly Call earlier this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob Phinisee Interview: Big Shots, Building Confidence, and Navigating a Senior Year Coaching Change Sep 22, 2021

Rob Phinisee has had an interesting, and in may ways contradictory, three years in Bloomington.
• He arrived as a headline member of one of the most celebrated IU recruiting classes of the post-Knight era … but is now the only one left and still hasn’t played in an NCAA Tournament game.
• He burst onto the scene as a freshman point guard with the kind of production that gave IU fans dreams of the next Yogi … but has struggled to recapture that efficiency and consistency since.
• He’s earned a reputation as a clutch shooter with a handful of memorable shots that decided games … but has been a part of three straight backcourts that notoriously couldn’t shoot the ball well enough to space the floor for talented interior scorers.
• His IU teams have struggled to just get their head above water in Big Ten play … but notched three straight wins against top-10 Michigan State teams.
It hasn’t really made a lot of sense.
But what does seem to make sense, at least IU fans hope, is that Rob and the entire IU program will have a chance to be reborn under the direction of a new staff and with a rebuilt roster.
In this wide-ranging conversation with Rob we discuss the many contradictory elements of his time at IU and look forward to what his fourth season may bring. Among the topics we get into:
• How he’s approaching his option to play a fifth year
• That time he scored 50 points in a high school game … and could have scored more
• Why he chose to leave Lafayette for Bloomington
• What Indiana needs to do to finally beat Purdue again
• The ups and downs of the Marquette and Arkansas games freshman year
• The game-winner against Butler and the anointing of “Big Shot Rob”
• Hypotheses for why he’s been able to come through more consistently in clutch situations than regular ones
• The ongoing relationship he developed with the young man who wrote him a letter after the Butler game
• What guarding Cassius Winston was like
• The toughest players he’s had to guard (his final answer on this one will stun you)
• What he learned about the impact of crowds during the COVID season
• What the experience of playing for Archie Miller was like
• The role does he expect to play this season
• What will be different about Indiana’s defensive approach this season
• What he wants to do after his basketball playing career is over
And so much more. We cover a ton while reliving some of his most memorable moments as a Hoosier.

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AC Radio: Talking Hoops and IU-Cincinnati Sep 17, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss who the top players in the Big Ten are for basketball and preview IU's big football match with Cincinnati this weekend See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Schedule Breakdown and Mailbag Sep 10, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss IU Football and tailgating, before doing a deep dive into analyzing the newly released basketball schedule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Talking Recruiting and ... IU Football! Sep 03, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we begin by discussing the official visit of Noah Clowney. The remainder of the show dives into a different sport as it discusses IU Football. This included bringing on former IU assistant Bob Morris (Jerod's Dad). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Jalen Hood-Schifino Scouting Report Aug 27, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we give a complete breakdown of new IU prized commit Jalen Hood-Schifino, before closing the show by taking viewer questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🚨 Jalen Hood-Schifino Commits to Indiana Aug 24, 2021

On Tuesday afternoon, coveted 4-star guard Jalen Hood-Schifino became the third commitment in the Class of 2022.
We convened an emergency panel featuring Jerod Morris, Galen Clavio, and Dustin Dopirak (of the Herald-Times!!!) to discuss Hood-Schifino's commitment, what it means, what type of player he is, and what it suggests about the program Mike Woodson is building in Bloomington.

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AC Radio: Coach's Corner on What We Learned in the Bahamas Aug 20, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the trip to the Bahamas and the Jalen Hood-Schifino recruitment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-BC Mega Postgame Show 2: Another Victory and More Live Player Interviews Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday, Indiana defeated BC Mega for the second time this weekend. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-BC Mega Game 1 Postgame Show: Great Win ... and Our Best Episode Ever? Aug 14, 2021

On Friday, Indiana defeated BC Mega 79-66 in the Bahamas in an exhibition game. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. We also had live appearances from coaches and players for first time ever courtesy of Chad Schwartzkopf who made the trip and did impromptu interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Preparing for Basketball in the Bahamas Aug 13, 2021

AC Radio: Kaleb Banks Scouting Report Aug 06, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the end of the Crossroads Classic, do a Kaleb Banks scouting report and answer listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Will Conference Realignment Affect the Big Ten? Jul 23, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss conference realignment and take viewer questions. The show concludes with a guest appearence by Jerod Morris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: All-In / All-Out Jul 16, 2021

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we roll through a few headlines (including one recruiting downer) and then discuss some popular all-ins and all-outs as fans look ahead to this year's basketball team. Finally, we hit up a bunch of questions -- some related to basketball, and several that are not.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and Ryan

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AC Radio: NIL Madness and Big Ten Stay/Go Decisions Jul 09, 2021

Assembly Call Radio returned this week for a discussion about the first week of players having control over their NIL rights. It's been a whirlwind. What are our initial thoughts and impressions?
Also: the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups, some important Big Ten stay/go decisions, a few recruiting updates, and plenty of fun listener questions.
On the mics: Coach and Andy.

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AC Radio: Schedule Discussion and Return of Fans Jun 25, 2021

his week on Assembly Call Radio, we begin with discussing the addition of St. Johns to the schedule and the return of 100% capacity to IU Athletic events in the fall. We continue with a much deeper dive into the non-conference schedule beyond that game. Eventually we take viewer questions to close the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Recapping Another Big Recruiting Week Jun 18, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we dive into the recruiting visits that have happened recently with special guests Alex Bozich and later Jay Horrey. We then take viewer questions and discuss a few other topics throughout the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Offseason AMA Jun 11, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the Bahama's Trip IU is taking later this summer. We then take questions about anything the viewers send in which may or may not be related to the basketball team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind the Scenes with Lynnea Phillips on IU's Social Media and NIL Strategy Jun 08, 2021

Talk to anyone at IU about Indiana’s social media output, and one name comes up more than any other: Lynnea Phillips. And with good reason. She’s the head of digital and social media for IU athletics.
With the ever-increasing importance of social media to sports programs across the country, we invited Lynnea onto the show to discuss how she is leading Indiana’s efforts to brand its programs, players, and coaches, and prepare the entire department for the seismic shift of NIL changes (whenever they actually come to the Hoosier State).
And much more. This is a fascinating peek behind the curtain at one of the most important athletic department functions in modern-day college athletics.
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AC Radio: Mark Titus on IU's Offseason and Coach K Jun 04, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, a discussion about Mike Krzyzewski's retirement and the changing of the guard in college basketball. We then talk about other offseason topics regarding IU Basketball and debate the Brad Stevens news. The shows ends with answering questions from viewers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Mike Woodson Media Takeaways and Recruiting Updates May 28, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Mike Woodson's press conference and talk about recruiting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking with Eric Pankowski, candidate for IU trustee May 21, 2021

We have something a little bit different for you to head into the weekend with.
As you probably know, Eric Pankowski of the Hoosier Hysterics podcast is a candidate for IU trusted. Voting begins on June 1st and goes through June 30th.
In this episode, Eric discusses the genesis of his candidacy, what his most important issues are, why building up athletics has a cascading impact on the rest of the university, and how he addresses concerns about how the persona he's developed as "a hysteric" will reflect on the trustee position and fit in the trustee boardroom.
And then, of course, there's a little hoops talk at the end.
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AC Radio: Talking IU and Big Ten Hoops with Rob Dauster May 21, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we give a brief shoutout to IU Soccer for their NCAA Tournament run. The show then goes in depth about new Hoosier Michael Durr and discuss other IU related topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hoosier Storytime: Talking 1992-93 with Brian Evans May 17, 2021

In this edition of Hoosier Storytime, we get the inside scoop on one of the greatest teams in IU basketball history from one of the greatest examples of player development: Brian Evans.
Brian played on the last few IU teams that were truly at the epicenter of college basketball. He was a redshirt on the 1992 Final Four team and a key rotation piece on the 1993 Elite Eight team that many people think would have won it all were it not for Alan Henderson's knee injury. We talk at length about what it was like playing with so many great players like Henderson, Calbert Cheaney, Greg Graham, Damon Bailey, etc.
Plus: why Brian wanted to kick the Fab 5's ass so badly, who from those early 90s teams would win in a shooting contest, and whether or not he felt threatened by Bob Knight's recruitment of Ivan Renko (or Bob Knight's offseason threats that there might not be a spot for Evans on the next year's team).
We also discuss player development in general, the shooting woes of the current program, and what it was like popping his shoulder back into place on the court.
All of that and much more in this edition of Hoosier Storytime.
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AC Radio: Tonsoni Takeover! May 14, 2021

On this special episode of Assembly Call Radio, it's a Tonsoni Takeover!
Coach is behind the wheel with his boys Brent and Brandon alongside for an in-depth discussion about what it's like behind the scenes of a Division 1 basketball program. (Brandon was a manager at IU under Tom Crean and Brent was a manager at Indiana State under Greg Lansing.)
The boys also discuss this week's headlines: Jerome Hunter's departure, the new grad assistant, and the Big Ten opponent announcement.
And stick around after Segment 3 for the debut of new Bob Thompson music! When he sent it to Jerod, he billed it as the best song he's created yet and ... it doesn't disappoint. Then, during AC After Dark, Jerod shares the story of his email exchange with Mark Cuban and explains why it's time for sports fans to start paying a little closer attention to NFTs.
All that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
Here is the link to the episode of the Unchained podcast with Mark Cuban that Jerod references: https://unchainedpodcast.com/mark-cuban-on-why-he-thinks-eth-is-a-better-store-of-value-than-bitcoin/

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Hoosier Storytime with Devonte Green (Part 2) May 10, 2021

Jerod had the opportunity to resume his chat with Devonte Green (find Part 1 in your feed from last week), one of the few players who straddled the Tom Crean and Archie Miller Eras, and a player who brought flashes of explosive offense during one of the more offensively challenged eras of IU basketball.
We cover a wide variety of topics in this follow-up conversation, including:
• Whether the media should be given more access to players while they’re in college
• How will more lenient NIL rules affect college players? Will it cause problems in locker rooms?
• His experience leaning on IU resources for mental health support
• What his childhood was like and when he started playing basketball.
• How is relationship with his brother has evolved over the years
• How he evolved as a young basketball player
• The two guys on the current team he thinks will thrive under Mike Woodson.
• What it’s like playing pickup games with guys IU is recruiting
• The time he dunked on OG (whether OG will admit it or not)
• The best shooter, players, dunker, leader, and passer he played with at IU
• What traditions meant the most to him at IU? And what should IU do to modernize the program?
And a lot more. We also talk about some of his lowest moments as a player, after celebrating the best moments in our last episode.
Our thanks to Devonte for being so generous with his time.
Part 1: https://assemblycall.com/episode-707-devonte-green/

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AC Radio: Miller Kopp Scouting Report and Hoosier Headlines May 07, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take an in depth look at Miller Kopp's game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hoosier Storytime with Devonte Green May 05, 2021

On May 5th, Jerod had the opportunity to chat with Devonte Green, one of the few players who straddled the Tom Crean and Archie Miller Eras.
We cover a wide variety of topics about his career at IU, including:
• The recent health diagnosis that ended his first professional season prematurely (and how it will impact his career moving forward)
• His memories of the Florida State game and the feeling in the locker room when that season was cut short by COVID
• Reflections on the Iowa game and how he views the way he fit in Archie Miller's offense
• What it's like to be scorching hot on the basketball court.
• His very strong opinions about the packline defense.
• His role in the two Michigan State wins his junior year, and the impact of his suspension prior to the first Michigan State win (and how that drove him moving forward)
• His relationship with Archie Miller and how it evolved over time.
• Archie Miller's surprising reaction to Devonte's famous shoe-in-hand steal ... and does he steal have the shoe??
• How he reacted to Tom Crean chewing him out after throwing an alley-oop to Freddie McSwain as a freshman
And so much more, including a hilarious story end to end the interview about an interaction he had with Archie ... and why his ex-coach still owes him a million dollars. It's a wide-ranging, fun conversation. Enjoy!
Here is the article by Eddie Koton that I mentioned: https://www.thehoosiernetwork.com/2019/04/01/devonte-green-more-than-just-a-cheat-code/
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Hoosier Storytime with Steve Green May 03, 2021

On April 28th, Jerod had the opportunity to chat with Steve Green, Bob Knight's first recruit and a member of the vaunted 1975 team.
If you've ever heard an interview with Steve, you know that he is gregarious, high-energy, and very engaging. He certainly did not disappoint in this conversation.
We cover a wide variety of topics:
• What he and Brian Evans are up to with Arora Sleep.
• The connection he made with Branch McCracken before ever meeting Bob Knight.
• How the 1976 team has welcomed he and John Laskowski as one of their own, even though they graduated in 1975.
• The story of his first technical foul, and why it was extra hypocritical for Bob Knight to chew him out that day.
• His IU recruiting story.
• His thoughts on why Mike Woodson will be such a good fit at IU
• How he would fix IU's program-wide shooting woes.
• The advice he would give to an incoming freshman.
And so much more. It's a wide-ranging, fun conversation that I think you'll really enjoy.
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AC Radio: The Rebranding of Indiana Basketball Apr 30, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Mark Emmert's extension and the NCAA, before diving into the recent tweets of the IU Basketball Account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Inside Story of the Greatest Tweet in IU Basketball History Apr 28, 2021

Wait, this a 90-minute episode about a tweet? You’re damn right it is. Because the viral tweet the IU mens basketball program sent yesterday isn’t just a great story on its own; it’s a microcosm of a dramatic shift within the athletic department that has Indiana sports poised to be a national leader for years to come.
First, Jerod Morris talks to longtime assistant AD Jeremy Gray (@IUJGray) about how IU’s epic troll of the most unreasonable elements of its fan base came about, and how it fits into a larger narrative about the departments commitment to NIL, having an engaging public persona, and putting athletes first.
Then, assistant director of video services Andrew Brown (@IUAndrew) joins to discuss how the tweet itself came about, the “branding meetings” going on behind the scenes with IU players, and how he and the other members of the department get their inspiration for the content that has been engaging Indiana sports fans for the last year-plus.
If you missed the tweet, rectify that now: https://twitter.com/IndianaMBB/status/1387087262073171971
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AC Radio: Tamar Bates Scouting Report Apr 23, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Ryan returns to the show and discusses the recent new editions to the team and goes into detail about recent commit Tamar Bates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kenya Hunter on The Tweet, Improving Shooting, and Working for Mike Woodson Apr 21, 2021

On Wednesday afternoon, we were fortune enough to get 30 minutes of time from IU assistant coach Kenya Hunter. He and Jerod cover a number of topics, including:
• Hot yoga?
• The Tweet he sent after Tamar Bates' commitment
• The enthusiasm around the program
• Tim Miles' hilarious story about trying to break into Assembly Hall
• His reaction to IU's players saying they want better relationships and more development
• What was up with the shooting last season? And what's being done to improve it moving forward.
• The impact of COVID on last season's team
• His pedigree as a defensive coach, and whether or not that will be his role under Mike Woodson
• The importance of relationships in recruiting
• Which players he expects to take the biggest steps forward with a full summer
And more.
It's a fun conversation, and you get a sense for why many people consider Kenya to be a future high-level head coach.
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Emergency Pod: Miller Kopp Picks IU! Apr 20, 2021

Another day, another emergency breaking news podcast.
Miller Kopp, formerly of Northwestern, has announced his intention to transfer to Indiana. We assembled our largest panel ever to discuss it!
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, Mike DeCourcy, Jay, Chatmob Chad, and lifelong Northwestern fan and former Assembly Call intern Michael Dugan

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Emergency Pod: Tamar Bates Picks IU! Apr 19, 2021

On this emergency episode of The Assembly Call, Jerod Morris and Galen Clavio break down the commitment of Tamar Bates. What is he like as a player? What does the backcourt rotation look like now? How awesome is Kenya Hunter? And what does Bates' commitment suggest about the budding level of swag in the IU basketball program? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Talking Dane Fife, Kenya Hunter, and Yasir Rosemond Apr 16, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the additions and changes to the coaching staff and Joey Brunk leaving the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Official: Yasir Rosemond is Indiana's 3rd Assistant Coach Apr 14, 2021

On this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, Jerod Morris provides his immediate reaction to Yasir Rosemond being announced as Indiana's 3rd assistant coach. Then he discusses the retention of Mike Roberts and Clif Marshall and the impact of Joey Brunk's departure.
All that and much more on this impromptu edition of The Assembly Call.
Here is a link to the YouTube video with Rosemond giving parents and players advice for how to navigate recruiting in a pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY1w75Eyab8

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AC Radio: How Will The Pieces Fit Together? Apr 09, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss all the major news in IU Basketball this week. We go in depth on new commit Xavier Johnson and talk about all the players who are back at IU after removing their names from the transfer portal (and bypassing the NBA draft in Trayce Jackson Davis' case). Also, Dane Fife's addition to the coaching staff and Armaan Franklin's departure are touched on in what was one of the biggest news weeks for the Hoosiers we have ever seen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Edition: Race Thompson is Back! Apr 08, 2021

Did you miss us?
It only took one day for more good news to echo throughout Hoosier Nation, as Race Thompson announced he is returning to Indiana. What is the impact of Race's decision? How does he fit into the new style of offense we're expecting under Mike Woodson? And what do the lineup permutations start to look like?
Plus ... is it possible to have TOO loaded of a roster in Mike Woodson's first season? (No, of course not. Don't be silly.)
We also spitball a bit on Armaan Franklin's decision.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod (solo for about a half hour), Coach, Jay, Scott, and Coach Marlow

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Special Edition: Xavier Johnson Picks IU Apr 07, 2021

On this impromptu, in-the-car edition of Assembly Call Radio, we break down the commitment of Pitt transfer Xavier Johnson. What does he bring to the table? What are the question marks? How might he fit with Armaan and Indiana's other returning guards? And much more.
On the mics: Jerod and Jay "Mediocre Question" Horrey

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Emergency Pod: Fife, Lander, and Geronimo are Back! Apr 05, 2021

On this emergency episode of The Assembly Call we react to the news that Dane Fife is joining Mike Woodson's staff and both Khristian Lander and Jordan Geronimo are returning to Bloomington.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Ryan, plus special guests Eric and Ward from Hoosier Hysterics (who have unique insight into Fife and potential assistant Mike Lewis)

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Trayce is Back! (With Galen Clavio and Sam Vecenie) Apr 03, 2021

Trayce Jackson-Davis is back, which means it's time to fire up a special edition live show. So we do, with two special guests: Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast and Sam Vecenie from The Athletic.
First, Galen joins (2:56) to break down the importance of Trayce's return, what to expect from him as a junior, what this suggests about the Mike Woodson Era, and much, much more.
Then, Sam joins (1:01:41) to give the NBA scouts' view on Trayce as a professional prospect and what he needs to show as a junior to get drafted. He also highlights some other Hoosiers on the NBA radar.
It's a fun, wide-ranging conversations with two astute basketball minds, befitting this triumphant day to be a Hoosier.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Woody's Here, Kenya and Parker Back ... What's Next? Apr 02, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we go in depth about the hiring of Mike Woodson and what it means for the future of the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Titus on Mike Woodson and Thad Matta at Indiana Mar 30, 2021

In this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, good friend of the show Mark Titus joins us to discuss why he’s “cautiously optimistic” about Mike Woodson as Indiana’s head coach, what he thinks his former head coach Thad Matta can bring to the table in Bloomington, and why everyone should just chill out about how hard the transition will be going from coaching in the NBA to coaching against Greg Gard, Fran McCaffery, and Chris Collins.
The interview begins around the 7:00 mark. We begin with a quick bit of housekeeping to tell you about two new IU-related products you may be interested in and a couple of ways you can support the show. Here are the links mentioned:
• New Homefield Apparel T-shirt: http://assemblycall.com/t (Code ASSEMBLY20 at checkout)
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• Assembly Call Donate page: http://assemblycall.com/donate
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On the mics: Jerod Morris and Mark Titus

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IU-Arizona Women Postgame Show: Historic Season Comes To End Mar 30, 2021

On this show, we discuss the loss to end a historic season in the programs first ever Elite 8. We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Instant Reaction: Mike Woodson is Indiana's Next Head Coach Mar 28, 2021

We have a coach!
As is our custom, we react real-time to the latest IU basketball news. Rick Bozich broke the news, so he gives us his perspective. Then Alex Bozich and Eric Pankowski join, and we discuss the unique upside of the choice. Finally, Ryan highlights all of the questions about the hire.
It's a wide-ranging conversation making sense of this breaking news.
On the mics: Jerod and Coach with Rick Bozich, Alex Bozich, Eric Pankowski, and then Ryan joins at the end.

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AC Radio: Coaching Search Reset and Transfer Portal Madness Mar 26, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we start by briefly talking about the IU Women's Team making their first ever Sweet 16. The show then goes in depth about both the players in the transfer portal and the coaching search. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coaching Search, Armaan in the Portal, and B1G Struggles Mar 23, 2021

On this impromptu midweek edition of The Assembly Call, Jerod and Coach kick around the most urgent topics of the day: the latest on Indiana's search for a new coach, the breaking news that Armaan Franklin is in the transfer portal, and what the hell is up with the Big Ten in this year's NCAA Tournament.
Also, Jerod shares a story about watching the Michigan-LSU game with his daughter that all the parents in the audience will be relate to, or that might take you back to the first time watching a game with your mom or dad.
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AC Radio: Coaching Search Talk! Mar 19, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we spend nearly the entire show discussing the coaching search and potential candidates for IU. Brad Stevens is brought up a lot, but other names are discussed as well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🚨 Archie Miller Fired. What Comes Next? Mar 15, 2021

News broke earlier today that Archie Miller has been fired as Indiana's head basketball coach. We immediately went to live to make sense of it all.
In this episode: Jerod, Andy, Coach, and Ryan, plus appearances by Rick Bozich, Alex Bozich, and Eric from Hoosier Hysterics.

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: IU's Season Ends With A Thud In Big Ten Tournament Mar 12, 2021

On Thursday, Indiana fell in the Big Ten Tournament to Rutgers to end the season. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Hoosiers Fall Short In Regular Season Finale Mar 06, 2021

On Saturday, Indiana lost to Purdue for the ninth straight time. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Women Rise as Men Collapse Down the Stretch Mar 05, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discussed the elite play of the IU Women's Basketball Team with their radio announcer Greg Murray. We also touched on the Men's team and took listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-MSU Postgame Show: IU Comes Up Short In Rock Fight Mar 03, 2021

On Tuesday, Indiana fell in an ugly game to Michigan State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Michigan Postgame Show: Al Durham Leads IU on Senior Day Feb 27, 2021

Indiana fell to Michigan on Saturday afternoon, 73-57. This game was a reminder of what's been clear for a while now: the Wolverines are a Big Ten and national title contender, while the Hoosiers aren't even on that radar.
Al Durham led Indiana in scoring on Senior Day, but it wasn't nearly enough with Trayce Jackson-Davis bottled up and Armaan Franklin out with injury.
On the mics: Galen Clavio and Ryan Phillips

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AC Radio: Michigan and March Madness Preview with Ed Feng Feb 26, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discussed Michigan Basketball with Special Guest Ed Feng, went in depth with NCAA tournament talk, took listener questions and gave a brief shoutout to the IU Women's Basketball team's success at the beginning.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, Ed Feng

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: IU Falls Hard After Strong Start Feb 25, 2021

On Wednesday, Indiana lost a huge early lead and fell big to Rutgers. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan

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IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: IU Falls in Must Win Game Feb 21, 2021

On 2/20, Indiana fell to Michigan State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jeff Amos, Kathy Marlow and Jerod Morris

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AC Radio: Preparing for the Stretch Run to March Feb 19, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect on Indiana's win over Minnesota, take a trip around the Big Ten, and answer listener questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Tyler Tachman

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Sharp Shooting Propels Indiana to Important Victory Feb 18, 2021

On Wednesday night, Indiana did not play particularly well overall, especially on defense. But the Hoosiers shot well and played with better pace offensively, which was enough to beat a depleted Minnesota team. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Jerod, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why 3-point shooting keyed Indiana's victory, and has become a legitimate strength for this team
— The importance of Trayce Jackson-Davis' improved start and key buckets in the second half
— What is going on with Indiana's defense?
— The up and down night for Rob Phinisee and Al Durham
— Jerome Hunter!
— This was a good win. But how impressed should we be with it given the context?
And much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Holtmann's Buckeyes Get the Best of Miller's Hoosiers (Again) Feb 13, 2021

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana came up short in yet another measuring stick game for the Archie Miller Era. The Hoosiers fell behind early again, and never truly threatened Ohio State in a game where the guards, once again, didn't measure up.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and special guest Mark Titus from Titus and Tate
Among the topics discussed:
— Why slow starts keep plaguing this team
— What to make Trayce Jackson-Davis. He got his numbers, but did he play well?
— Why Jerome Hunter was one of the few bright spots for Indiana
— Some maddening decisions by Archie that left us baffled
— Why Mark continues to think Indiana is going in the right direction, even if it's taking too long to get there
— Mark updates us on his foundation (ClubTrillionFoundation.org) and what we can do to help
And much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Talking C.J. Gunn, Upcoming Schedule, and How to Start Games Better Feb 12, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect more on the good and bad of Indiana's win over Northwestern, Ryan gives his quick take on C.J. Gunn, and we look ahead to Indiana's upcoming schedule and how the Hoosiers can start games better.
Plus, a lot of Trayce Jackson-Davis talk ... and more.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Scott from CrimsonCast

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IU-NW Postgame Show: Al and Armaan Close Out Ugly But Necessary Win Feb 11, 2021

On Wednesday night, Indiana overcame a horrible start and 38 minutes of sluggish offense to find a way to win a double-OT battle against Northwestern. When someone needed to step up late, Al and Armaan made the plays (and free throws) needed for victory.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Chad, Ryan, and IU Artifacts
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Trayce struggled (again)
— Jerome's Big Shot
— The heroics of Al and Armaan
— Why the continued slow starts are unacceptable and need to change
— What this win means in the larger context of the season
— And much more
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Armaan's Dagger Secures Season Sweep of Iowa Feb 09, 2021

It's a belated edition of The Assembly Call! The day following Indiana's 67-65 win over Iowa, we convened to break the down game and discuss what it means for IU moving forward. There is plenty of Race Thompson love, and lots of discussion about the improved play of Indiana's young bench. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Give the Keys to Lander? (Then Ask Us Anything!) Feb 05, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a quick discussion about what Khristian Lander's role should be moving forward. Then we answer a bunch of listener questions -- many of which have nothing at all to do with IU basketball.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Galen Clavio

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Hoosiers Drop 4th Big Ten Home Game in Familiar Fashion Feb 03, 2021

On Tuesday night, Indiana let another winnable game against a good team slip through its fingers. Race Thompson and Khristian Lander's play was a bright spot, but otherwise it was more of the same for an Indiana team that doesn't seem to be able to get out of its own way. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Ryan vents all of the frustrations many IU fans are feeling
— What went wrong late as Indiana dropped another close game
— The bright spots: Khrstian Lander and Race Thompson
— Why Trayce struggled again in a matchup against Kofi Cockburn
— Is it time to give the keys to Lander?
— The deficiencies of Rob and Al rearing their unfortunate head again
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: State of the Program Jan 29, 2021

This week on Assembly Call Radio, our first since December 17th, we take a step back from the heat of Big Ten play to assess where the IU program is in Year 4 of the Archie Miller Era. What has to happen from here on out in 2021 to get fans back on Archie's side?
We also discuss Matt Cross, Parker Stewart, whether conference tournaments can/should happen, and answer a slew of listener questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Alex Bozich

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Another Home Letdown for Indiana Jan 24, 2021

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana backed up its big win over Iowa with a disappointing and all-too-predictable letdown performance against Rutgers. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, Andy, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the blame for this one falls on the shoulders of the star and the coach
— The story of the game: Rutgers out-toughing and out-hustling Indiana
— The positives to take from Armaan Franklin's performance
— A spark from Khristian Lander!
— A rough day for Indiana's upperclassmen guards
— What explains Indiana's consistent letdowns after big wins?
— A TON of stuff during the postgame show segment
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Hoosiers Bounce Back From Rock Bottom to Earn Signature Win Jan 22, 2021

On Thursday night, Indiana bounced back from its dispiriting loss to Purdue by earning one of the most impressive wins of the season in college basketball. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, Coach, and Jerod
Among the topics discussed:
— How proud we all are of the team for this bounce-back performance
— The terrific overall performance from Rob Phinisee
— The important lift Indiana got off its bench
— Al Durham's late-game leadership
— Why Race Thompson's performance was so much more important than his paltry scoring number
— And much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: A New Nadir for the Archie Miller Era Jan 15, 2021

On Thursday night, Indiana dropped its eighth straight game to Purdue. Archie Miller is now 0-6 against the Boilermakers. While this loss only counts as one in the record books, it casts a dark pall over Year 4 of the ever-scuffling Archie Miller era.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— The many reasons why another loss like this is totally unacceptable
— What Matt Painter did to expose Indiana's recurring weaknesses
— The macro flaws in Archie's basketball philosophy
— The few positives to be taken from Race and Armaan's consistent fight
— Trayce got his numbers, but his defense left Indiana exposed on the perimeter
— Where does Indiana go from here?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Hoosiers Claw Back to Even in Big Ten Play Jan 11, 2021

On Sunday evening, Indiana jumped out to a big lead on Nebraska, gave it all back in the second half, but then recovered down the stretch to earn an 8-point victory. The win got Indiana back to even in conference play after six games. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and IUArtifacts
Among the topics discussed:
— The key play by Jerome Hunter that helped Indiana avert disaster
— Another strong night by Al and Rob
— What did Nebraska do to slow Trayce down?
— Big plays by Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Execution in OT Costs Indiana Elusive Kohl Center Win Jan 08, 2021

On Thursday night, Indiana delivered its best-ever performance at the Kohl Center, but unfortunately still came up short of a win. Wisconsin had the best guard on the court, and it proved to be the difference. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Jerod
Among the topics discussed:
— Why this was such a missed opportunity for Indiana
— The atrocious officiating -- which didn't cost Indiana the game, but certainly increased the degree of difficulty
— What Trayce Jackson-Davis did so well tonight, but where we fell short in overtime
— Al and Rob continued their string of better play, but it just wasn't enough in this one
— The essential contributions from Jerome Hunter and Anthony Leal off the bench
— Plus a long, long after-show segment that twists and turns into a variety of different subjects.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Hoosiers Take Care of Business With Strong Second Half Jan 05, 2021

On Monday night, Indiana overcome an awful first half performance on offense to dominate Maryland in the second half an earn a much-needed home victory. Race Thompson kept Indiana in the game in the first half, and then Trayce Jackson-Davis took over in the second half. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— The keys to Indiana's second half offensive surge
— The importance of Race Thompson's first half energy and production to keep Indiana in the game
— What the hell was that on offense in the first half?
— The up and down night for Indiana's guards
— What to make of Jerome Hunter playing the 3
— Which freshmen played well, and which ones struggled
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Role Reversal as IU's Offense Bails Out Leaky Defense Dec 31, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana built 12-point second half lead to Penn State before blowing it and almost losing in regulation. But Rob Phinisee bailed Indiana out with some key defense at the end of regulation before hitting the game-winner in overtime as the Hoosiers survived.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, Andy, and Scott
Among the topics discussed:
— Rob and Al's big bounceback night
— What was wrong with Indiana's defense?
— The improvements, and importance, of Armaan and Trey
— What was up with Trayce?
— Why Joey Brunk's prolonged absence is difficult for Indiana to absorb
— What Jerome did tonight that we need to see more of
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Poor Late-Game Execution Results in 0-2 Big Ten Start Dec 27, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana fell to 0-2 in conference play with a 69-60 loss to Illinois. Indiana led midway through the second half, but poor late-game execution, and the brilliance of Ayo Dosunmo, were too much for Indiana to overcome.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy and Galen Clavio from CrimsonCast

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: A Disturbingly Familiar Home Loss to Open Big Ten Play Dec 24, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana put up a weak effort on both sides of the court against Northwestern. A few Hoosiers put up decent counting stats, but no one played well. After the game, our crew broke it all down, with plenty of ranting, on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and IUArtifacts

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IU-Butler Postgame Show: Disruptive D Keys Dominant Second-Half Comeback for IU Dec 19, 2020

On Saturday morning/afternoon, Indiana played a soft first half at the Crossroads Classic before storming back in the second half behind the dominant defense of Trayce and Race. Oh, and Armaan had another great shooting day at Bankers Life.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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AC Radio: Parker Stewart Reaction and Buy/Sell on Early Season Trends Dec 18, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to Parker Stewart's commitment (we got a shooter!) and then assess the most prominent early-season trends with a fun round of Buy or Sell.
All that and much more, including your questions, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-North Alabama Postgame Show: Armaan Leads Long-Awaited 3-Point Barrage Dec 13, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana dominated North Alabama after a sloppy start. The big story was Indiana's 3-point shooting, as the Hoosiers made 13 3-pointers (the previous season-high was 5). After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach and Ryan
We break down every angle of this game, including Armaan's terrific second half, Trayce' productive day, and how the freshmen looked.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Coach's Corner and Big Ten/ACC Takeaways Dec 11, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome special guest Tony Adragna from IU Film Room to break down the good and bad from Indiana's loss to Florida State. We also provide takeaways from the Big Ten/ACC Challenge and answer a bevy of listener questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Tony Adragna

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IU-Florida State Postgame Show: Indiana's Star Becomes Its Leader Too Dec 10, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana fell short in overtime against Florida State, 69-67. Trayce Jackson-Davis was spectacular for the Hoosiers in a losing effort, and showed during and after the game that while he may not be one of the four captains, he has emerged as the team's leader.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Trayce's outstanding night
— Why Indiana's guards gave it their all ... but it just wasn't good enough
— Why didn't Jerome Hunter play more?
— Indiana needs more from Race Thompson
— What should Archie do with the freshmen in a game like this?
— WHY CAN'T WE SHOOT!!??
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Maui Takeaways and How to Handle Khristian Lander Dec 04, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most pertinent takeaways from Indiana's performance in the Maui Invitational and analyze what Indiana needs to do to get the most out of Khristian Lander.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-Stanford Postgame Show: Hoosiers Bounce Back to Salvage Some Maui Momentum Dec 03, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, Indiana bounced back from its terrible performance against Texas to control Stanford from horn to horn. Trayce Jackson-Davis led the way with a career day, and Armaan Franklin showed that he's much more than just a defensive specialist.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach and Chad, with early cameos by Jerod and Ryan

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IU-Texas Postgame Show: Another Big-Game No-Show Under Archie Miller Dec 02, 2020

On Tuesday afternoon, Indiana frittered away all of the good feelings it had built up with Monday's impressive win over Providence. The Hoosiers were dominated from the tip by Texas, in yet another dispiriting effort in a big spot under Archie Miller.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and ChatMob Chad

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IU-Providence Postgame Show: Race Thompson Breaks Out Nov 30, 2020

On Monday afternoon in Asheville, Indiana dominated Providence from start to finish, earning a 79-58 victory. Race Thompson led the way with his best performance as a Hoosier, helping the compensate for a sluggish (but still productive) game from Trayce Jackson-Davis.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Jerod, and Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the variety of ways Race impacted the game was so encouraging.
— What to make of Trayce's uneven performance.
— Al Durham's terrific bounceback effort.
— Why Rob and Armaan were so important to Indiana's defense.
— The positive signs from Lander and Hunter in otherwise forgettable performances.
— Trey Galloway's impact and unique skillset.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Tennessee Tech Postgame Show: Potential on Display During Dominant First Half Stretch Nov 26, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana (finally!) opened the 2020-21 season with a breezy 89-59 victory over Tennessee Tech. The Hoosiers delivered the knockout blow with a 28-2 run to end the second half, and Trayce Jackson-Davis opened his sophomore season with a dominant 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy and Coach

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AC Radio: Schedule Breakdown and Women's Basketball Preview Nov 20, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we break down Indiana's schedule, which was finally released this week. We also welcome special guest Greg Murray to help us preview one of the most anticipated women's basketball seasons in school history.
Also: reactions to Virtual Hoosier Hysteria.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Greg Murray

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AC Radio: 3 More Burning Offseason Questions Nov 13, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss and debate three important questions for this year's IU team as the season opener (#fingerscrossed) approaches.
Topics include expectations for Trayce's sophomore season; what to make of the report that Trey Galloway is challenging for a starting spot; and whether IU fans should feel confident about the state of the program entering Archie's fourth season.
That and more on this week's edition of AC Radio.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: KenPom Preseason Projections and IU Athletes Voting Nov 06, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the importance of Indiana's athletes exercising their right to vote and break down the preseason computer projections now that KenPom's are out.
Plus: Hoosier Headlines, your questions, and the results of a VERY important election (not, not THAT one).
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: Ask Us Anything! (Plus: Big Ten/ACC Matchups) Oct 30, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a special treat: all four regular hosts here for the entire show! So we use the occasion to open up the mailbag and answer your hoops and non-hoops related questions.
We also discuss the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups, the latest in the Trey Kaufman recruitment, and convince Ryan why he was dead wrong to even consider benching Michael Penix when he was struggling early against Penn State.
That and so much more -- including a question submitted via song -- in this week's episode.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach
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AC Radio: Talking Trey Kaufman and Hoosier Beginnings with IUArtifacts and Ken Bikoff Oct 23, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome a couple of noted guests to the show to help us discuss Trey Kaufman's impending announcement and reflect on IU sports history.
Ken Bikoff is the author of Hoosier Beginnings: The Birth of Indiana University Athletics. We discuss his book and many of the great stories he wrote about.
All that and much more, including listener questions, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, IUArtifacts, and Ken Bikoff

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AC Radio: Rule Changes and Media Day Reaction Oct 16, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the rule changes that are going to have a big impact on roster management, plus the notable quotes and themes from Tuesday's media day. And much more.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Ryan

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AC Radio: Breaking Down the Maui (err, Asheville) Bracket Oct 09, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss this week's schedule news. There is a Maui bracket! And the Gavitt Games are off. What will that mean for IU's non-conference schedule?
Plus, De'Ron Davis' pro career begins, how well do Rob, Jerome, and Race fit together, and much more.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, Ryan ... and a special guest who just happens to stumble by

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AC Radio: Reactions to Inside the Hall's Big Ten Top 25 Oct 02, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to the annual list of top 25 players in the Big Ten that Inside the Hall and UMHoops collaborate on. Which Hoosiers made the list? What players were overrated and underrated?
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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What Statistical Profile Does It Take to Play Deep Into March? Sep 25, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a potpourri of topics with special guest Galen Clavio -- including what history tells us about the statistical profile that a team needs to have for any legitimate hope of hanging a banner.
We also discuss Andy Katz's preseason rankings, some scheduling topics, the pro potential of Indiana's best basketball and football players, and, sadly, the tragedy suffered by Damon Bailey's family.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Galen Clavio

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AC Radio: November 25th Can't Come Soon Enough Sep 18, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the big week news for both the basketball and football programs before delving into some other fun topics.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy and Scott from Crimson Cast

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AC Radio: Ask Us Anything (with Chronic Hoosier) Sep 11, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we combat a week without much news by opening the entire show up to your questions -- most of which centered around IU hoops. And we welcome a special guest: Chronic Hoosier.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Chronic

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AC Radio: Who is the 2nd-Most Indispensable Player on This Year's Roster? Sep 04, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we roll through a bunch of headlines to get you up to speed on the latest with IU's potential schedule, and then debate who joins Trayce as the two most indispensable players on this year's roster.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and Ryan

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AC Radio: Kenya Hunter Hired (Plus: Jerod's Back ... With Some Questions) Aug 28, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we assess Indiana's latest assistant coach hire and then kick around a few questions that have been burning in Jerod's mind while he's been away.
Plus: the possible start dates for a season, Blake Wesley cuts his list to 12, Trayce's new number, and some fun listener questions including which 1-on-1 battles we'd love to see if we attended a practice.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: Breaking the Big Ten Into Tiers Aug 21, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take another deep dive into the Big Ten by breaking the conference into tiers -- from contenders to cornhuskers. Where does Indiana land?
Also, which Big Ten venues are the best and toughest? What is the importance of Juwan Morgan's emergence in Utah to what Archie Miller is building in Bloomington? And your questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, and IUArtifacts

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AC Radio: Bruiser's Gone and What's Next for College Sports? Aug 14, 2020

Who says there's nothing to talk about!? This week on AC Radio, we discuss the wild week in college sports and what it suggests for the college basketball season. We also analyze Indiana's vacant assistant coach's chair now that Bruiser Flint has moved on to that awful place down south.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and special guest Galen Clavio
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AC Radio: Burning Big Ten Questions Aug 07, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss some Big Ten topics on the heels of all the stay-or-go decisions being made by some of the conference's best players. What do the returns of Luka Garza, Ayo Dosunmo, Aaron Henry and others mean for the conference power balance and IU's place in it?
Plus: discussion of the proposed Big Ten basketball bubble, another forward-thinking move by IU's athletic department, and much more.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Chad

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AC Radio: The Coach and The Shot Doctor Analyze IU Players' Shooting Forms Jul 31, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we dive deep on shot forms. What makes a good shot form? How do current IU players stack up? The Coach and The Shot Doctor nerd out on this all-important basketball skill.
Plus: reactions to Archie's comments, Ryan's rant about a major Emmy snub, and your questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach and Ryan

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AC Radio: Grading Archie's First 3 Seasons in Bloomington Jul 24, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take a deep dive into Archie Miller's first three seasons in Bloomington. What's gone right? What's gone wrong? And how do we grade him in the areas of results, offense/defense, roster management, and program ambassadorship?
Plus: IU loses another recruit to Villanova, some national hoops voices weigh in on Archie, how can the defense be better without Justin Smith, and what can Indiana import from the Euro leagues to make the offense better?
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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AC Radio: How Much Will Each Freshman Contribute This Season? Jul 17, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we complete our offseason player preview series by discussing the incoming freshmen. We've already done detailed scouting reports on each (they're in the archive), so this week we analyze the attribute that will help or hinder each player's quest for playing time, and what we project the minutes allocation to be.
Plus: Hoosier Headlines (including the passing of Steve Bouchie, Indiana's first positive COVID tests, and the triumphant Basketball Tournament for a couple of former Hoosier) and your questions, including about the freshman seasons we most enjoyed watching.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: TJD Offseason Analysis and What the College Football News May Mean for College Hoops Jul 10, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to how the pandemic's impact on fall sports my affect the college basketball season and then dive into our offseason analysis of the Hoosiers' undisputed most important player: Trayce Jackson-Davis.
All that and much more, including your questions, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: How Big of a Step Forward Will Jerome Hunter Take as a Sophomore? Jul 03, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we turn our attention to the most intriguing player on the IU roster: Jerome Hunter. With Jerome's obvious talent, and Justin Smith's minutes now available, everyone expects a major step forward for Jerome this season. But how big will that step be?
Also: Scott Dolson takes over, the Hoosiers arrive on campus, and a bunch of fun listener questions including one about what piece of IU memorabilia would be the centerpiece of an IU-themed basement.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and IUArtifacts

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Banner Monday: Big Ten All-Decade Team with Mike DeCourcy Jun 29, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins Coach Tonsoni to discuss the Big Ten Network's All-Decade Team. Obviously we have issues with Cody Zeller being left off. Mike addresses that and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Where Does Armaan Franklin Fit in Indiana's Rotation? Jun 26, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue our offseason player-by-player preview series with a discussion about Armaan Franklin. He showed flashes of being the kind of 3-and-D wing that Indiana has lacked in recent seasons. Where will he fit in the rotation as a sophomore?
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Coach and Ryan

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AC Radio: It's Race Thompson Time Jun 19, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we dive into our offseason player preview of Race Thompson. He's dealt with his fair share of injuries, but he's been an impact player when he's been on the court. What will his role be this season? And is he actually injury prone?
Plus: recruiting updates, practice updates, and questions about the future of sports media.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: Is Rob Phinisee Ready to Be a Consistent Force For IU? Jun 12, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we do our offseason player breakdown for Rob Phinisee. His career has been an amalgamation of big shots and tantalizing stretches mixed injury and inconsistency. Is he ready to be a consistent player for IU? And is his presence as the clear 2nd-most important player on this year's team a source of optimism or concern?
Plus:
• The importance of Trey Galloway's wrist
• Who is this 7-footer Indiana is interested in bringing in to redshirt?
• What famous IU fans should make more appearances at Assembly Hall?
• How will Phinisee and Lander function together?
• What will games without fans be like?
And what are the two biggest issues that Scott has with one of his favorite movies, Back to the Future?
Yes, all that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Scott (from Crimson Cast)

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AC Radio: The Lasting Impacts of Bill Garrett and George Taliaferro Jun 05, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we welcome special guest Bill Murphy to share the stories and of Bill Garrett and George Taliaferro -- two legendary IU athletes because of their supreme skill and athletic achievement, but more importantly because of their impact on racial integration at IU, the Big Ten, and college sports nationwide.
Plus, a reflection on how the current Hoosiers are handing the tumult of the last 10 days, and an update on when voluntary workouts will begin. And we also answer audience questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, Coach, and special guest Bill Murphy

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AC Radio: The Impact of Justin Smith's Grad Transfer May 29, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have our regularly scheduled offseason episode about Justin Smith ... just in a much different context than we were anticipating last week. How will Justin's departure impact Indiana on the court next season? We dissect it from several angles.
Plus:
• Two Hoosiers were on a 2021 NBA Draft Big Board
• What impact is the cancellation of the summer recruiting calendar going to have?
• Indiana announced its academic calendar for the upcoming school year.
• What pie-in-the-sky nonconference game would we like to see Indiana get on its schedule?
• Will Archie have to coach effort this year?
• How is Indiana likely to use its two open scholarships, if at all?
And stick around until the end, because we stumble upon a theretofore unmentioned element of Indiana's team that stands to get significantly better based on how the roster is now constructed.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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AC Radio: How Much Better Can Al Durham Be as a Senior? May 22, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we begin our offseason player deep dives by discussing Al Durham. He's clearly overachieved based on his recruiting pedigree. Is he now ready for a leading role on a deep IU team as a senior?
Plus: what Indiana's improving APR means; the impact of Khristian Lander officially reclassifying on Indiana's outlook for next season; what the recent positive trends in terms of getting sports going again mean for college hoops; some Al Durham over-unders; and a look at Archie's coaching history and whether he's ever had a player quite like Lander.
And then, for the YouTubers, our latest ChatMob induction ... the man they call Hooparazzi.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on Khristian Lander and The Last Dance May 18, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod Morris talks to Mike DeCourcy about what he expects from Khristian Lander as a freshman, the latest on how college sports are adjusting to the pandemic, and whether it really should have been the "last dance" for the Bulls after all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: Taking Stock of the Big Ten May 15, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss some pertinent NCAA news from the past week, and then take an in-depth swing around the Big Ten to see how Indiana stacks up with the rest of the conference.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach ... plus a special appearance from Jerod late.

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on Scheduling, Winning on the Road, and Best College Hoops Venues May 11, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Brian Tonsoni talks to Mike DeCourcy about the best scheduling strategies, what it takes to win on the road in the Big Ten, the best venues in college hoops, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: The Biggest On-Court Question Marks for the 2020-21 Season May 08, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we address the biggest question mark of all -- when will any games be played again? -- and then dive into the most high-leverage question marks on Indiana's roster heading into next season.
Plus:
• Jerod's Banner Moment delivers some powerful data to back up the belief of many fans that Archie Miller has really turned around Indiana's recruiting.
• Ryan delivers a well-deserved congratulations to a former IU player.
• Wait -- who was that doing the intro to Segment 2? And what did he say about Ryan?
• What lineup are we most looking forward to seeing play together next season?
• What grade do we give Archie for player development? How about coach development?
• Did we underestimate Al Durham in Segment 2?
• Coach's brilliant idea for a new podcast series ... and way to get free beer from Assembly Call listeners.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on Transfers, NIL, and Louisville May 04, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins Brian Tonsoni to discuss transfers, the NCAA's plan for name-image-likeness, and what's going to happen to Louisville. Plus other IU-specific topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: CrimsonCast Takeover (and TJD Talk) May 01, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, it's a podcast takeover! Galen and Scott from CrimsonCast are on the mics, and they react to the news that Trayce Jackson-Davis will officially be back in Bloomington next season.
Plus answers to mailbag questions, and then a long AC After Dark in which we discuss our new podcast partnership, break down what we think about the NCAA's recent announcement regarding potential changes to name-image-likeness rules, and some real talk about how the pandemic response is affecting IU and the people who depend on college towns for their livelihoods.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Galen and Scott (plus some production help from Jerod)

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AC Radio: Damezi Anderson is Transferring Apr 24, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the big news of the week: Damezi Anderson is transferring. What does this mean for the upcoming season? What does it mean for Damezi? What will it mean for recruiting? We break down every angle.
Plus discussion of some other big college basketball stories and answers to your questions.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and Chad

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy and Andy Bottoms Talk Big Ten, NCAA Hoops Apr 20, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Andy Bottoms grabs the host mic and chats with Mike DeCourcy about which Big Ten players who have declared for the NBA Draft are most likely to return and what the impact will be of the NCAA's one-time adjustment to eligibility standards for incoming freshmen.
Plus, reaction to The Last Dance, discussion about what Jalen Green's decision means for college basketball, and some bracketology talk.

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AC Radio: Defining Moments of the 2019-20 Season (Part 2) Apr 17, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the defining moments of the 2019-20 season for each of Indiana's regular starters and the coach.
Plus, we highlight the importance of Indiana landing another Mr. Basketball, the impact of 5-star players going directly to the G-League, our way-too-early Big Ten tiers, and another ChatMob induction for the guy they call Moose.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy ... plus Moose (and a special guest appearance by Coach)
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IU-Syracuse 1987 Rewatch Postgame Show: Keith Smart is One Hero Among Many Apr 13, 2020

On Sunday night, we rewatched Indiana's 74-73 victory over Syracuse in the 1987 National Championship game. Keith Smart took over down the stretch, culminating in the biggest shot in IU basketball history. But this was a total team effort in which Daryl Thomas, Dean Garrett, Joe Hillman, and, of course, Steve Alford all made massive contributions.
After the rewatch, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Galen
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Daryl Thomas deserves nearly as much credit as Keith Smart for the final shot.
— How Indiana was able to win despite Steve Alford not attempting a jump shot over the final 10 minutes of the game.
— The importance of Dean Garrett's defense after Syracuse's 15-3 run in the second half.
— The contrast between the first 30 minutes for Keith Smart, and the final ten after he sat on the bench.
— Why Joe Hillman made such a big difference in the second half, and the brilliance of Bob Knight to hold him back in the first half.
— What this game continues to mean in the larger context of Indiana basketball.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, hand out our game balls, and discussed what aged the best and worst from this game. All of that, and so much more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-North Carolina 1981 Rewatch Postgame Show: Hoosiers Complete Most Dominant Run in NCAA Tournament History Apr 11, 2020

On Friday night, we rewatched Indiana beating North Carolina 63-50 in the 1981 National Championship Game -- a game that almost wasn't played because of the shooting of Ronald Reagan. Isiah Thomas led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, while Randy Wittman added 17 of his own, as Indiana completed its 5-game NCAA Tournament run winning by an average of 20+ points per game.
After the rewatch, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Chris Williams from IU Artifacts, and Scott Caulfield from Crimson Cast

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AC Radio: Logan Duncomb Scouting Report and Commitment Reaction Apr 10, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we analyze the importance of Logan Duncomb's commitment and then dive deep with a scouting report. Ryan took pages of notes and Coach talked to Logan's coach.
We also break down the Elite 8 of the Greatest IU Basketball Player of All-Time Bracket and answer your questions, including whether IU needs to add another big in the next two recruiting classes and what past recruit we were most irrationally excited about.
Oh, and Jerod has a special audio treat planned for AC After Dark. It goes ... moderately well? If you want to listen to the whole thing, visit the show notes: http://assemblycall.com/episode-612-ac-radio-164
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-Michigan 1976 Postgame Show: Hoosiers Dominate 2nd Half to Complete First Perfect Season Since 1973 Apr 07, 2020

On Monday night, we rewatched Indiana defeating Michigan in the 1976 NCAA Championship Game to complete the last perfect season in the history of college basketball. The Hoosiers lost Bobby Wilkerson early in the game to injury, and were down six at the half, but stormed back in the 2nd half behind the scoring of Scott May and Kent Benson.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and IUArtifacts

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Banner Monday: Coach Tonsoni and Mike DeCourcy Talk Transfers and Coaching Apr 06, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Brian Tonsoni fills in for Jerod Morris and talks to Mike DeCourcy about transfers in the Big Ten and across college basketball, plus a wide-ranging conversation about coaching philosophy and the best coaches in college hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-UNLV 1987 Rewatch Postgame Show: Hoosiers Outrun the Runnin' Rebels Apr 05, 2020

On Saturday night, we rewatched Indiana defeating UNLV in the 1987 Final Four. While some experts thought Indiana should slow it down against the nation's most explosive offense, Bob Knight and Steve Alford had other ideas.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Galen
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the play of the bench was so important to Indiana winning.
— The many ways in which the concept of Indiana being a "slow it down" team was misguided.
— The greatness of Steve Alford.
— The importance of Dean Garrett.
— Why Bob Knight's gameplan against UNLV was so smart.
— And much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: Defining Moments from the 2019-20 Season (Part 1) Apr 03, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we do the first part of a two-part series that picks the defining moments from the 2019-20 season for each IU player. We begin with the bench guys: Devonte, De'Ron, Jerome, Race, Armaan, and Damezi.
We also run through some college basketball and Big Ten headlines, answer some questions (including making a starting 5 from out-of-state players in the post-Knight era), and do our first #ChatMob induction in a while for Richie Carter. So make sure you stick around for that.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Coach, and Richie

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Banner Monday with Mike DeCourcy: What Lessons Does IU Need to Learn From the 2019-20 Season? Mar 30, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy tells us how he is coping with no college hoops in March, his favorite IU NCAA Tournament game, what lessons Indiana needs to take from the 2019-20 season, and how he currently projects the top half of the Big Ten. And much more ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Kent State 2002 Rewatch Postgame Show: A Shooting Performance for the Ages (But How is Coverdale's Ankle?) Mar 30, 2020

On Sunday night, we rewatched Indiana delivering one of the greatest shooting performances in the history of college basketball as Dane Fife, Kyle Hornsby and the Hoosiers made 15-19 from deep in an Elite Eight victory over Kent State. Tom Coverdale played an incredible first half, but then was lost to an ankle injury, which did cast a cloud of concern over the postgame celebration.
On the mics: Jerod, @IUArtifacts, and Scott from Crimson Cast -- and we stay "in character" for the first two segments, as if we just watched the game live in 2002.
Among the topics discussed:
— Dane Fife's incredible clutch 3 in the second half and his defense and leadership throughout
— Why Tom Coverdale's first half performance is one of the best halves of basketball an IU guard has ever played in the NCAA Tournament.
— The play Jared Jeffries made in the 2nd half that was the best individual basketball play of the night.
— The understated brilliance of Kyle Hornsby.
— Kudos to Mike Davis for a well-coached game and a smart offensive gameplan.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, hand out our game balls, and discussed what aged the best and worst from this game and season. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Louisville 1993 Postgame Show: Calbert Takes Louisville's Manhood Mar 28, 2020

On Friday night, we hosted our live rewatch of the IU-Louisville Sweet 16 game in 1993. Andy Bottoms, Galen Clavio, and Chris Williams reflect on the final win for Bob Knight's last great team, which featured an iconic Calbert Cheaney moment within an iconic Calbert Cheaney game.
On the mics: Andy, Galen, and Chris

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AC Radio: 3 Lingering Questions About Devonte Green's Career at IU Mar 27, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we run through a few Hoosier headlines, then indulge in a counter-intuitive reflection about Devonte Green's time at IU, and then open up the Mediocre Mailbag to answer some of your questions.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-LSU 1992 Postgame Show: Calbert Cheaney Leads Indiana Past Shaq and LSU Mar 23, 2020

On Sunday night, we rewatched the 1992 Round of 32 game between Indiana and LSU. Shaq was the most dominant player on the court, but Indiana was by far the better team. Calbert Cheaney led the way, the rest of the frontcourt made shot after shot, and Damon Bailey hit two huge second half 3s.
After the rewatch, our crew broke down the game in detail.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Scott from Crimson Cast
Among the topics discussed:
— Calbert Cheaney's greatness.
— Indiana's defensive strategy against Shaq, and why it was smart even though Shaq had a dominant statistical line.
— Indiana's incredibly efficient offense.
— How Damon Bailey and Jamal Meeks stepped up during an off night for Greg Graham.
— What aged the best and worst in the 28 years since.
And so much more ...
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Oklahoma 1998 Rewatch Postgame Show: Andrae Patterson Prevents Total Late-Game Collapse Mar 21, 2020

On Friday night, we did our first rewatch of a classic IU NCAA Tournament game -- the 1998 first round battle against Oklahoma.
The Hoosiers led by 19 at one point in the second before collapsing, but they were able to pull out the win in overtime. Without Andrae Patterson's strong play down the stretch, Indiana likely would have lost in the first round for the fourth straight season.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast
Among the topics discussed:
— Why it was so heartening seeing Andrae Patterson play such a well-rounded game in such a big spot as a senior.
— The scintillating offensive strengths and frustrating defensive limitations of A.J. Guyton and Luke Recker.
— Why William Gladness was so valuable as a role player.
— The depth issues of the 1998 team, and why it was a microcosm of the biggest issue that plagued the final years of the Knight era.
— What the hell happened to Michael Lewis in the second half?
— Who is the better play comp for Devonte Green: Recker or Patterson?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Breaking Down Our Official NCAA Bracket and Mediocre Mailbag Mar 20, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we scratch our bracket itch by breaking down our official Assembly Call NCAA Tournament bracket, discuss Scott Dolson and Khristian Lander, and answer a bunch of fun listener questions.
All that and much more (including the debut of two new player intros) on this special 4-man edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on the Madness of This March Mar 16, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins us to make sense of the past week as it relates specifically to college basketball and the Big Ten.
Among the topics covered:
• What was it like being in the arena as the news of the cancellation came down?
• Was it wrong for Fred Hoiberg to coach in Nebraska's Big Ten Tournament game?
• Was the NCAA right in not releasing the bracket?
• Should seniors get an extra year of eligibility?
• Rick Pitino is back!
• At what point in the calendar could a lingering shutdown really start to impact next year's college basketball season?
• Will the proposed changes to the transfer rules still happen before next season?
• What lingering stay-or-go decisions will have the biggest impact on the Big Ten next season?
• We test Mike's encyclopedic knowledge of the Big Ten (and of course he passes the test)
• Finally, we end by talking about what this all matters so much ... even if other stuff still matters a lot more.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Banner Monday.

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AC Radio: Reactions to the NCAA Tournament Cancellation (Plus Mailbag) Mar 13, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to yet another surreal day in the world of college basketball and just the world in general.
The NCAA Tournament is cancelled. What does it mean? What's next? Should there be a Selection Show and bracket reveal? Should seniors be granted a 5th year of eligibility?
And then we hit the mailbag for a range of questions about our favorite past NCAA Tournament games, whether Ryan was right about something (Yes, but no one tell him that), our favorite Devonte and De'Ron moments, and several others.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
Stick around for AC After Dark because Coach explains why it means so much to him that everyone calls him "Coach."
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach
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IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Armaan Franklin Steps Up on a Surreal Night in Sports Mar 12, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana defeated Nebraska to clinch its first 20-win season under Archie Miller. Armaan Franklin delivered another great performance in Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 17 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show, plus plenty of talk about the impact that coronavirus is having on the sports world ... and might even have on the rest of the Big Ten Tournament.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Coach (and a special guest appearance by Ryan)

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU-Wisconsin, BTT, and Big Ten Awards Mar 09, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins us to discuss Indiana's loss to Wisconsin, whether this regular season should be considered a success in Archie's third year, and what to expect from the Hoosiers in the Big Ten Tournament.
We also reflect on this incredible Big Ten regular season, assess wether the coronavirus will impact the upcoming tournaments, and then get Mike's Big Ten awards.

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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Another Second-Half Collapse Ensues as Hoosiers Fall to Wisconsin Mar 07, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana had another second-half drought that ended up allowing Wisconsin to take over the lead - and eventually the game.
Afterward, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Ryan and Chad
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Khristian Lander Scouting Report and Mediocre Mailbag Mar 06, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, it's our long-awaited Khristian Lander scouting report by Ryan. We dissect his strengths and weaknesses, project how he fits with Rob Phinisee, and asses the impact he can have on the program.
In addition: bracketology talk, IU-Wisconsin preview, and the Mediocre Mailbag featuring questions about what common traits Archie's recruits seem to share, whether the coaching staff should try to fix the hitch in Joey Brunk's shot, and what recent improvements could have the biggest impact on this team winning games in March.
And much, much more ... especially during AC After Dark.
All that on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: The Brunkyard Dog Returns (and Trayce Shines Bright Again) Mar 05, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana secured a much-needed home victory over Minnesota, outscoring then Gophers by 7 points in the second half after poor finish to the first half. While Trayce and Rob were solid from start to finish, Joey Brunk and Al Durham were major difference makers in the second half.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the improved play of Joey and Al in the second half, especially on offense, was so important for Indiana.
— Trayce Jackson-Davis' stellar night on a sore foot, and why his hustle was as impressive as his skill.
— What the recent improvements by Rob Phinisee potentially mean for Indiana down the stretch.
— The frustration of Indiana's inability to string together longer stretches of good play.
— The struggles of Indiana's bench.
— What this victory means from a bracketology perspective for Indiana.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU, the Big Ten Title Race, and Coach of the Year Mar 02, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins us to discuss IU's two road losses, the opportunity that awaits at home this week, the Big Ten title and Coach of the Year races, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Not Enough Trayce and Too Many Defensive Breakdowns Mar 01, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell short in Champaign to the Fighting Illini. It was one of the Indiana's best road performances of the season, but it wasn't enough to earn the win thanks to not quite enough Trayce Jackson-Davis and too much unimpeded dribble penetration for Illinois.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— The timely, aggressive playmaking of Al Durham.
— Why the officials were a legitimate storyline down the stretch.
— Trayce Jackson-Davis was good ... but not good or prolific enough for Indiana to win on the road.
— What are we to make of these performances from Devonte and Rob?
— The struggles of Indiana's defense to contain Illinois dribblers.
— The importance of Indiana's final two home games down the stretch, and why the real shame of today's game is that Indiana didn't give itself more chances like this on the road.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Historically Bad Offense Negates Solid Defensive Effort Feb 28, 2020

On Thursday night, Indiana fell yet again to Purdue. The Hoosiers played solid defense for most of the night, but a woefully inept offensive performance from everyone on the roster left Indiana with little chance of stealing a road victory.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Race Thompson's play was, yet again, one of the bright spots for Indiana
— How much credit do the Hoosiers get for fighting back in the 2nd half?
— What went wrong with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Indiana's offense.
— Issues with the coaching from offensive strategy to lineup decisions (with some kudos for the defense).
— The tantalizing second half stretch from Rob Phinisee in the midst of yet another disappointing game.
— How Indiana lost yet another game to Purdue thanks to a stretch in which it got out-toughed and out-executed.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, including an extra cranky AC After Dark, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU, Trayce, and Why the Big Ten is Not Overrated Feb 24, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy tells us what he learned about IU this past week, whether Trayce has Freshman of the Year locked up, how he power ranks the top of the conference, and why the Big Ten absolutely is not overrated.
All that and much more.

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show: The Race Thompson Breakout Tour Continues Feb 23, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana defeated Penn State to earn its third win in the last four games. The Hoosiers led by as many as 19 points early, then fell behind by six in the second half, before reasserting control and making winning plays down the stretch. It was yet another breakout performance by Race Thompson.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— The massive plays by Race and Jerome once Indiana fell behind by six in the second half.
— Why this was one of the most impressive outings of the season from Trayce, even if his numbers weren't particularly efficient.
— The big bounceback performance by IU's guards.
— Why on earth does Joey Brunk continue to start games and second halves?
— The huge closing plays made by Justin Smith down the stretch.
— Why Archie Miller deserves a ton of credit for getting this season turned back around.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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AC Radio: What IU Needs to Make the Tournament (And Even Win a Game or Two) Feb 21, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss four things that need to happen for Indiana to not just make the NCAA Tournament but actually make a little noise once they get there.
We also discuss Indiana's defensive adjustment against Minnesota, look ahead to Penn State on Sunday, and answer a mailbag full of questions including what we'd like to bottle from the Minnesota game for the rest of the season and who we'd want taking a last-second shot with a tournament berth on the line.
All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy Phillips, and Randy Bottoms

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IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Hoosiers Earn Huge Road Win at The Barn Feb 20, 2020

After Wednesday night's game, the Assembly Call team broke down a huge performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis, a near double-double from Race Thompson, and a few coaching adjustments, all of which contributed to a much-needed road victory for the Hoosiers.
On the mics: Ryan, Coach, and Andy

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU's Struggles, Maryland's Surge, and if Penn State is Built to Last Feb 17, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins us to discuss Indiana's struggles (and what Archie should be willing to do about it), the subtleties of Maryland's surge, whether Pat Chambers is building something lasting at Penn State ... and how to keep your long-term relationships happy and joyful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Michigan Postgame Show: Another Give-Up Effort From Indiana Feb 16, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana delivered one the worst defensive performance of the Archie Miller era. The Hoosiers were within five early in the second half before getting blitzed by Michigan in a second half demolition that has become all too familiar for IU fans.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod (barely), Ryan, and ChatMob Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Trying to diagnose why this keeps happening to Indiana
— The small bright spots provided by De'Ron and Al on the offensive end
— Why does Archie keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result?
— Why Michigan is a particularly bad matchup for Indiana's defense, especially with the personnel Indiana kept putting on the floor.
And a bunch of other stuff, but really it all comes back to the same thing: why does this keep happening and who is fault? There is no easy answer, but we do our best to figure it out.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Riveting Stuff From Devonte Green Feb 14, 2020

On Thursday night, Indiana faced what felt like a must-win game against the high-octane Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Hoosiers responded. Devonte Green lit Iowa up for seven 3-pointers, and Trayce Jackson-Davis showed that he has as much heart and hustle as he does talent and athleticism. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the timing of Devonte's two 3-point barrages was so important.
— The power of Trayce and Race playing together. (With a little bit of De'Ron sprinkled in for good measure.)
— How Al Durham's contributions transcended his statistical production.
— The good and bad for Rob Phinisee.
— The importance of Indiana's perimeter defense, which kept the Hawkeyes' outside shooting in check.
— And why the technical foul on Jerome Hunter was a bullcrap call.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
And we dedicate this show to Ed Campbell, a longtime IU fan who passed away earlier this week. Rest in peace, Ed.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on Bob Knight, IU, and the Big Ten Blender Feb 10, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy gives his thoughts on Bob Knight's return, Indiana's dreadful performance against Purdue, and then talks about the "blender" that most Big Ten teams are struggling to navigate.
Jerod hangs around for a bit after to provide a few lingering thoughts from the weekend trip to Bloomington.

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Live IU-Purdue Postgame Show at Switchyard: Bob Knight is Back; Indiana Basketball is Not Feb 09, 2020

What a day Saturday turned out to be.
Indiana hosted Purdue in a pivotal Big Ten matchup, and the Hoosiers were outplayed by Purdue en route to a 74-62 loss. The biggest storyline of the game, of course, was what happened at halftime when Bob Knight made his first return to Assembly Hall since being fired.
After the game, the Assembly Call crew and some good friends hosted a live show at Switchyard Brewing breaking down the game, discussing the meaning of Knight's return, and answering audience questions.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach ... plus Galen Clavio and the Hoosier Hysterics
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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Bob Knight Returns to Assembly Hall as Hoosiers Fall in Fourth-Straight Feb 08, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana could not hang in at home against Purdue. After the game, Chad Schwartzkopf and Noah Freeman, who filled in for the usual crew, broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AC Radio: IU-Purdue, Bracketology Talk, and Mediocre Mailbag Questions Feb 07, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we look ahead to this Saturday's big game against Purdue, analyze the bracketology landscape with two of the best bracketologists in the business, and then answer a handful of mailbag questions.
Oh, and we debut new intro songs for Andy and Ryan from Bob Thompson -- who definitely earns our music game ball.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach (with a special appearance by Ryan)

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU's Road Losses, IU-Purdue, and Underrated B1G Players Feb 03, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy reflects on Indiana's two road losses, what to expect on Saturday when Purdue comes to town, and then he power ranks the Big Ten and discusses underrated players in the Big Ten. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Mark Titus Helps Us Break Down Another IU Road Loss Feb 01, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana never really threatened Ohio State en route to a 9-point victory that didn't feel nearly that close. After the game, our crew and a special guest broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Mark Titus (aka @ClubTrillion)
Among the topics discussed:
— Jerome Hunter being Indiana's lone bright spot.
— The continued troubles of Indiana's guards to make plays.
— Further explanation of Indiana's struggles with effort and focus and what, if anything, can be done about it.
— The recruiting conundrum Archie Miller faces being at school like Indiana and trying to run the packline defense.
— The rough days for Indiana's bigs.
— And why, despite how bad the last two games have been, things are still ... fine.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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AC Radio: Indiana's Frustrating Penchant for Casual, Unfocused Play Jan 31, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we highlight the recent strong showings of Indiana's younger players, preview this weekend's pivotal matchup at Ohio State, and then explore Indiana's repeated periods of casual and unfocused play trying to figure out what needs to be done to fix it.
And then we answer a bunch of your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach

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IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Another 2nd Half Collapse on the Road Jan 30, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana turned a halftime tie into another road blowout thanks to the usual suspects: casual turnovers, poor shooting, and slump-shouldered effort once things starting going bad. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and ChatMob Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Why De'Ron Davis was one of the lone bright spots.
— Indiana's guards were not good, and that's putting it gently.
— What should Archie do with the lineup when all of the guards are playing this poorly and he's dealing with frontcourt injuries?
— The play in the second half where the tide turned, and why it was indicative of this team's biggest issue.
— A solid performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Hoosiers Collapse Late on a Sad Day for Basketball Jan 26, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana played terrific basketball for 18 and a half minutes, turning a 9-point halftime deficit into a 7-point lead late in the second half. But a series of a miscues and bad decisions down the stretch cost Indiana a huge home victory.
After the game, our crew broke it all down, and also reacted to the tragic news about Kobe Bryant, on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— They key stretches in the second half featuring Trayce Jackson-Davis down low, one with Joey Brunk and the other with De'Ron Davis.
— What led to Indiana's collapse and where the blame lies.
— Jerome Hunter's breakout game finally came, on both ends of the court.
— Devonte Green's up and down day.
— Why Rob Phinisee had a good game ... except when it mattered most.
— How to process the conflicting feelings of Indiana playing well and continuing to improve, but pissing away a victory in winning timing.
And our thoughts on Kobe Bryant's sad, shocking death in a helicopter accident.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Hoosiers Hang On For Third Straight Victory Over Michigan State Jan 24, 2020

On Thursday night, in front of a raucous Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall crowd, Indiana stayed committed to playing through the post on offense while harassing Cassius Winston on defense. It culminated in yet another close victory in which the ball was in Winston's hands at the end but the Hoosiers made the final big play defensively.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Joey Brunk's key late rebounds and his importance as the anchor of the offense.
— Another impressive performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis, especially given the skill of the defenders he was facing.
— The essential timeliness of Armaan Franklin's buckets.
— A slew of coaching moves by Archie Miller that put his team in position to win (and one that we questioned).
— The importance of Race Thompson's first half impact.
— Al Durham and Rob Phinisee weren't great, but did what was necessary to lead Indiana to victory.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy on IU, The Big Ten, and If Rutgers is Built To Last Jan 20, 2020

We discuss whether Joey Brunk shooting more needs to be a thing and how IU matches up against Maryland and Michigan State. Plus: whether Rutgers is built to last, if Iowa will have another late-season swoon, and how many Big Ten backcourts he would take over IU's. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Making Shots Makes Everything Better Jan 19, 2020

On Saturday night, Indiana earned its first road win of the season by dominating down low against Nebraska. The Hoosiers also made some shots, both from 3 and from mid-range, that were a welcome sight after the brickfest at Rutgers. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Alex Bozich from Inside the Hall
Among the topics discussed:
— Trayce Jackson-Davis and Joey Brunk controlling the game for Indiana from the inside.
— An uneven night for Indiana's guards overall, but some especially encouraging play from Armaan Franklin mixed in.
— The major impact Jerome Hunter made in his short stint.
— Some important plays Indiana made down the stretch that kept Nebraska at arm's length.
— The importance of Justin Smith's production and presence.
— Why this win mattered so much with the schedule that is coming.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Why Can't Indiana Shoot (Again)? Jan 17, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the urgency of Saturday's game at Nebraska, and then take another deep dive into trying to figure out why this Indiana basketball program can't shoot. We also look at Archie Miller's history to see if he has a track record of poor shooting teams and poor development of individual shooters. And then we discuss whether IU fans should lower their expectations for this season given what has already happened and the gauntlet of a schedule that lies ahead.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan

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IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Dreadful Shooting Sabotages Indiana's Chances at The RAC Jan 16, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana fell behind 12-0 right out of the gate and lost 59-50 on the road at Rutgers. While it was better than Indiana's previous two road performances, that isn't making anyone feel better after watching Indiana brick shot after shot after shot. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— What's up the shooting? Seriously.
— Indiana's inability to get the ball inside.
— No seriously, what's up with the shooting?
— Another struggling performance from the guards.
— No, FOR REAL: what does this program need to do to have better shooting?
— Why Justin Smith's performance wasn't quite as good as his box score numbers suggest.
— Probably more about the shooting, but also some talk Indiana's solid (albeit not enough) defensive effort.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Big Ten Roundup with Mike DeCourcy Jan 13, 2020

On this week's abbreviated edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy stops by for his weekly chat about IU and the Big Ten. What did he make up Indiana's win over Ohio State? Why are Big Ten home teams so dominant this year? What should IU fans expect on the road at Rutgers and Nebraska this week?
All that and more (plus a special guest appearance at the very end) on this edition of Banner Monday.

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IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Guards, Team Defense Lead Indiana to Impressive Victory Jan 11, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana delivered its best 40-minute defensive effort of the season to beat Ohio State. The Hoosiers also got much-needed production from Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green in the backcourt.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— The importance of Indiana's upper-classmen -- especially Devonte Green -- bouncing back in the second half after an unproductive first half
— Rob Phinisee's impact in helping Indiana get off to good starts in each half
— Why this was the best game of Jerome Hunter's career
— The strong post defense of Joey Brunk, De'Ron Davis, and Trayce Jackson-Davis
— The importance of Indiana delivering this performance on this particular day
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: What Might a Shortened IU Rotation Look Like? Jan 10, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect on Indiana's victory over Northwestern, kick around some ideas for what shortened rotations might actually look like for Indiana, and then we answer a bunch of listener questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Ryan, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: Hoosiers Grind Way to Win Despite More Droughts of Poor Play Jan 09, 2020

On Wednesday night, Indiana faced what felt like a must-win home game against struggling Northwestern and found themselves down 10 in the 2nd half. But the Hoosiers overcame another midgame malaise to storm back for an essential albeit ugly win.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and COach
Among the topics discussed:
— The effort of Joey Brunk and Al Durham, which set the tone for Indiana's comeback
— The roller coaster night for Justin Smith
— Why Trayce Jackson-Davis was, yet again, the best player on the floor for Indiana
— Devonte Green's extremely disappointing performance
— The good and bad from Archie Miller
— What do Archie's postgame comments mean big-picture for this team?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Getting IU's Offense Back on Track Jan 06, 2020

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy joins Jerod to discuss Indiana's struggles on offense, his current top four teams in the Big Ten, and why a coach's ability to make in-game adjustments is overrated.
Then Ryan Phillips joins for a jam-packed mailbag that covers Indiana's anemic offense, what's wrong with Rob Phinisee, how Indiana's future recruits project as shooters, how Indiana can compensate for its poor shooting, and why the discussions about Khristian Lander's current leaderboard are fairly meaningless.

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IU-Maryland Postgame Show: The Cycle of Second Half Collapses Continues Jan 04, 2020

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana received another Big Ten road butt kicking, losing to Maryland 75-59. Indiana cut it to 3 at one point in the second half, before Maryland became the latest team to go on a massive second half run that the Hoosiers had no answer for.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Joey Brunk was the lone bright spot for Indiana
— What does Indiana need to do -- besides just get better shooters -- to run more effective offense?
— The leadership issues that are being highlighted by the these big opponent runs
— What's up with Rob Phinisee?
— What's the bigger issue for Archie Miller: the message or his ability to communicate the message? (Or both?)
— Why does Coach Tonsoni chase his wife around the living room after shows? (Seriously, make sure you listen to the after-show stuff. You won't want to miss it on this show.)
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Gator Bowl Reaction and End-of-Decade Stuff Jan 03, 2020

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we deliver our immediate reactions to Indiana's crushing Gator Bowl loss, preview Saturday's game at Maryland, and then dive into a bunch of end-of-decade topics like our all-decade teams, the best wins and losses, and fairly simply answer to this question: "Was this a successful decade of Indiana basketball?"
Plus a bunch of after-show talk with Coach about Indiana's issues with guard play and consistency from the upperclassmen.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Arkansas Postgame Show: Hoosiers Collapse Late in Dispiriting Home Loss Dec 30, 2019

On Sunday evening, Indiana built a double-digit second half lead against visiting Arkansas before getting dominated late and eventually losing by seven. Trayce Jackson-Davis was dominant in the first half but was unable to get enough touches in the second half, so the Hoosiers were unable to counter the Razorbacks' second half 3-point barrage.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Another impressive performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis, despite his inability to get involved in the second half.
— Why didn't Archie Miller make more lineup changes in the second half when things were going wrong?
— What impact did Al Durham's first half ejection have on the final result?
— What could/should Indiana have done to get Trayce more touches?
— Was Indiana's defense actually a moderate bright spot?
— Why Indiana will struggle in every game when its guards play as badly as they did on Sunday night.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Are These IU Players Getting Closer to Playing Up to Expectations? Dec 27, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect on Indiana's victory over Notre Dame, take stock of where the team sits with one non-conference game left, and then discuss a few individual players whose development over the next couple of months will be key if Indiana is to end its NCAA Tournament drought.
And then we open up the mailbag to answer a bunch of listener questions -- including giving our All-Decade IU Team.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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IU-Notre Dame Postgame Show: Freshmen Come Through Late as Hoosiers Overcome Second Half Collapse Dec 21, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana built a 17-point second half lead on Notre Dame thanks to excellent defense and a commitment to going inside. Then it all evaporated, including the lead. But Armaan Franklin and Trayce Jackson-Davis rescued Indiana late as the Hoosiers secured another important non-conference win.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Armaan Franklin's mentality in this game was so encouraging for the type of player he can be for Indiana moving forward.
— So ... what happened there when Indiana collapsed in the second half? And who is to blame?
— Why this was one of Indiana's best overall defensive performances of the season.
— What Justin Smith needs to do more consistently to take the next steps as an offensive player.
— How Joey Brunk set the tone for Indiana with this strong first half, which Trayce continued in the second half.
— A few areas for improvement that were highlight by Al and Devonte's play.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: What Indiana Needs to Accomplish Over the Next 2 Weeks Dec 20, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the retirement of Fred Glass, the importance of the next two weeks for Indiana with the Big Ten gauntlet awaiting thereafter, and we answer a whole bunch of your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Coach, Andy, and Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Fred Glass Retirement Talk Dec 16, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod Morris is joined by Mike DeCourcy for his regular chat about IU and the Big Ten, then Ryan Phillips stops in to discuss Fred Glass' sudden retirement and answer a bevy of mailbag questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Defense Wilts (Again) but Trayce Rescues Indiana From Potential Disaster Dec 14, 2019

On Friday night, Indiana played some of its worst defense of the season that nearly led to a disastrous home loss to hapless Nebraska. But Trayce Jackson-Davis' fantastic second half, and strong work on the glass and at the line, allowed Indiana to escape with the win.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— How Trayce Jackson-Davis recovered from a poor first half to put Indiana on his back in the second half and overtime
— The defense. What the hell?
— How Nebraska's gameplan was well-suited to taking advantage of Indiana's weaknesses
— How Justin Smith paired nicely with Trayce in the second half to give Indiana the inside scoring it needed
— The key plays from Rob Phinisee and Damezi Anderson down the stretch
— Some coaching decisions that just didn't make sense
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Can an 11-Man Rotation Really Work Long Term? Dec 13, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Trayce Jackson-Davis finally showing up on a 2020 Big Board and assess the benefits and drawbacks of an 11-man rotation, which Archie Miller has said he's committed to rolling with (at least for now).
We also provide some important perspective on Indiana's strong start, look at the dominance of home teams in the very early stages of Big Ten play, and answer a wide range of questions about the following topics:
• Why is Ryan such a coward?
• Would Archie have recruited a player like Devonte Green?
• Do we need better 3-point shooting to win in Big Ten play?
• How many minutes should Indiana play with Trayce at the 5?
• What's an acceptable win/loss record over the next six games?
• What will help our half court offense become more productive?
• Which Big Ten teams will perform better/worse than their non-conference play suggests?
• How do our big men compare to other teams in the conference?
• Should we go with a smaller lineup to start games?
• Would you feel comfortable laying 17 points against Nebraska on Friday?
Yeah, there were a lot of questions. We had fun answering them!
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
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IU-UCONN Postgame Show: Rob's Return Helps Hoosiers Rebound For Hard-Fought Win Dec 11, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana overcame a tough start and poor shooting to grind out a hard-fought victory over UCONN in Madison Square Garden. Rob Phinisee made a huge impact in his return to the lineup, helping to bring Indiana back in the first half and then closing out the win in the second half.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Rob Phinisee had such an outsized impact in only 13 minutes of play.
— The tale of two halves for Joey Brunk and Al Durham.
— What are we to make of Archie's lineup decisions? (And how great are his baseline out of bounds plays?)
— Why Justin Smith was Indiana's unsung hero
— More encouraging minutes from Jerome, Armaan, and Damezi
— Why Devonte Green played better than his shooting line might lead you to assume.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Horrid Defense Leads to Yet Another Kohl Center Loss Dec 08, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana was non-competitive against one of the least imposing teams Wisconsin has fielded in the last two decades. The supposedly defensive-minded Hoosiers allowed the 112th-ranked offense in the country to score north of 1.4 points per possession. And Indiana's offense wasn't much better.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
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AC Radio: Keys to Beating Wisconsin and Predictions for Big Ten Play Dec 06, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss what must happen for Indiana to end its losing streak at Wisconsin against a Badgers team that is just 4-4 on the season. We also discuss the importance of the Big Ten's strong start to non-conference play and go on the record with some over/under predictions for Big Ten play.
And then we answer questions about the following topics:
• Is Devonte best suited to coming off the bench, even if he still plays starter minutes?
• Who has impressed us more: Armaan or Damezi? (Do we really have to choose??)
• Which Wisconsin players concern us the most?
• What Big Ten victory in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge was the most impressive?
• If we win on Saturday, where will we be ranked?
• Why does Race not play in the second halves of games?
• Does the Florida State win impact recruiting?
• What underrated storylines will have an outsized impact on Indiana's season from here on out?
And a question from Luke that drew the ire of Coach.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Florida State Postgame Show: Devonte Goes Off as Hoosiers Out-Tough the Seminoles Dec 04, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana finally faced a good opponent and the Hoosiers rose to the challenge. The Hoosiers led by 11 at the half, then saw Florida State steadily grind the lead down. But Indiana responded with impressive toughness and effort down the stretch, which paired nicely with the scintillating display of Devonte Green's play-making and shot-making skills that put the game away.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Devonte Green led Indiana with more than just his shooting and play-making, but also with this toughness and effort.
— Another performance from Justin Smith that suggests he's truly turned over a new leaf as a junior.
— The critical two-minute stretch in the second half that Trayce Jackson-Davis owned for Indiana, which saved the lead against Florida State's last gasp.
— Why it was a tale of two halves for Al Durham.
— Armaan Franklin's performance, and how he contributed mightily by doing the little things again and again, all night long.
— The best performance of Damezi Anderson's young career.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Florida State Preview Dec 02, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy joins us to talk about IU and the surging Big Ten; then Ryan stops by to help Jerod answer mailbag questions; and finally Jerod gives his thoughts on Tuesday night's matchup against Florida State ... and why he's uncharacteristically pessimistic about the Hoosiers' chances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-SDSU Postgame Show: Trayce and Justin Lead Hoosiers to 7th Straight Win Dec 01, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana defeated South Dakota State in a game that can best be described as ... meh. The Hoosiers lacked focus and felt lethargic at times, but strong individual performances by Justin Smith and Trayce Jackson-Davis allowed Indiana to overcome the lackluster overall team performance and complete November undefeated.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— How Trayce fought through defense designed to slow him down and deliver yet another stat-sheet-stuffing performance filled with highlight plays.
— How Justin Smith refused to simply take what SDSU's defense was giving and impressed with his offense decision-making.
— The struggles of Indiana's guards to get anything going toward the basket and to make good decisions with the basketball.
— What are we to make of Jerome Hunter after seven games?
— Why this game was a positive one for Damezi Anderson as he looks to solidify his bench role.
— How the issues present over the last 60 minutes of basketball will really hurt Indiana in upcoming matchups if they aren't fixed.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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IU-Louisiana Tech Postgame Show: Trayce's Dominant Second Half Helps Hoosiers Hang On Nov 26, 2019

On Monday night, Indiana exploded out of the gate to a 23-point lead midway through the first half before losing some focus and intensity thereafter. But thanks to Trayce Jackson-Davis' outstanding second half, the Hoosiers were able to nurse a double-digit lead all the way until the final buzzer.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Coach and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— The differences between how Indiana started and finished the game.
— The importance of what Trayce Jackson-Davis brought to the table for Indiana, especially in the second half.
— How Al and Devonte set the tone for Indiana in the first half, but then struggled (especially with their passing) in the second half.
— Some positive signs from Jerome and Damezi in the first half.
— Justin Smith didn't stuff the stat sheet offensively, but he did stay locked in on the defensive end.
— Why Armaan Franklin's biggest contribution didn't show up in the stat sheet.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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AC Radio: Strong Opinions, Weakly Held Nov 22, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we dig deep to figure out what gut feelings and opinions from Indiana's five cupcake games we actually feel strongly about ... with the explicit caveat that everything is subject to change until we see the Hoosiers actually play someone good. This leads to discussions about Race Thompson's playing time, Devonte Green's ceiling, who will lead Indiana in scoring, and whether the offense or defense will be ranked higher come season's end.
In addition, we discuss Juwan Morgan's new NBA contract (and what it means for Archie Miller), Dawson Garcia's decision, what lineup combinations we haven't seen yet that we're intrigued by, what new wrinkles in the offense we like best, and whole lot more.
It's a jam-packed edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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IU-Princeton Postgame Show: Halftime Adjustments and Devonte's Playmaking Spark Dominant 2nd Half Nov 21, 2019

On Wednesday night, Indiana outscored Princeton by 21 points in the second half after leading by just four at halftime. Adjustments to the offensive scheme and defensive intensity, along with the playmaking of Devonte and Trayce, led the way to the Hoosiers' dominant second half performance.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why another flurry of Trayce Jackson-Davis' competitiveness and playmaking sparked the Hoosiers early in the second half.
— How Devonte Green impacted the game in all of the ways that he's uniquely suited to do so on this IU roster.
— Why the coaches deserve a major hat tip for the adjustments IU made in the second half.
— This was the best game of Joey Brunk's young IU career, and why Indiana will need performances like this from him moving forward.
— The understated but highly effective and efficient game from Justin Smith.
— Why Jerome and Damezi didn't see much playing time in the second half, and why patience will continued to be needed with both.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Princeton Preview Nov 18, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy stops by for his weekly chat about IU and the Big Ten (plus a great rant about scheduling), then Jerod and ChatMob Chad answer a handful of mailbag questions before diving into a brief preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Princeton.
Among the topics we hit during the mailbag segment:
• What needs to improve the most between now and Florida State?
• What are the best individual defensive metrics to look at
• How much should we buy into the overall engagement and chemistry these Hoosiers have exhibited through four games?
• Will Coach Knight attend a game this season?
• Why is Justin Smith's defensive rebounding percentage down?
Plus, Jerod offers up a Banner Moment about Damezi Anderson's ... defense? Yes. His defense.
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IU-Troy Postgame Show: Hoosiers Deliver Best Stretch of the Season in Blowout Nov 17, 2019

On Saturday night, Indiana blitzed Troy 100-62 in a game the Hoosiers dominated from the opening tip. In fact, for the first 24 minutes of the game, the Hoosiers looked as smooth and locked in as they have all season.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Yet another strong performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis
— Why Trayce and Race seem to play so well together
— Justin Smith's efficient and versatile offensive performance
— Why Damezi's shot form isn't one you'd ever teach to someone, but it works for him
— The impact Joey and De'Ron had as passers
— Al Durham's quiet but effective night, plus the return of Devonte
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Indiana preps for another undersized opponent Nov 15, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A look at the Troy Trojans
• Anthony Leal, Trey Galloway and Jordan Geronimo sign their NLIs to Indiana
• Dawson Garcia updates recruitment
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AC Radio: How Concerned Should We Be About Indiana's Defense? Nov 15, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we highlight the most glaring issues that have plagued Indiana's defense through three games, discuss the reasons why these issues may be presenting themselves, and assess what level of concern is reasonable to have at this early stage of the season.
We also pinpoint three specific areas that Devonte Green will impact whenever he returns -- two of them on the defensive end of the court.
In addition, we talk about Indiana's 2020 recruiting class, the early results of the Gavitt Tipoff Games, and then answer another intriguing plethora of listener questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Trayce Jackson-Davis leads Indiana to 3-0 Nov 14, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Trayce Jackson-Davis dominates the paint
• Indiana's defense continues to struggle
• Devonte Green's status
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IU-North Alabama Postgame Show: Hoosiers Cruise But Defensive Struggles Continue Nov 13, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana scored another double-digit victory against an overmatched opponent in a game that was a tale of two halves. The Hoosiers shot well but didn't play well (especially on defense) in the first half, but they executed much better in the second half to turn a 7-point lead into a 26-point victory.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Trayce Jackson-Davis' six-point flurry in the second half was the pivotal moment in the game and put Trayce's magnificent potential on full display
— Archie Miller didn't have his team ready to go from the tip, but whatever he said at halftime certainly proved effective.
— Assessing the struggles of Al Durham and Justin Smith
— Another encouraging night from Jerome Hunter
— Why Race Thompson is earning himself more minutes
— Rob Phinisee's understated but pivotal play in leading this IU team through some rough patches.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Taking a look at North Alabama Nov 12, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Scouting North Alabama
• How Indiana's frontcourt will fare against the Lions
• Other Indiana teams in the AP Poll
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Load Management Nov 11, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday (episode #544 overall), Mike DeCourcy stops by for his weekly discussion about IU and the Big Ten, and then Ryan Phillips drops in to help Jerod answer mailbag questions. We also discuss load management, North Alabama, and seemingly outlandish player comps that really aren't that outlandish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana tested against Portland State Nov 11, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's defense struggles in second game
• Freshmen continue to grow
• Juniors lead the way once again
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IU-Portland State Postgame Show: Rebounding and Ball Security Compensate for Underwhelming D Nov 09, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana defeated Portland State 85-74 in a game that was closer than it needed to be. The Hoosiers executed on their keys of rebounding and ball security, but the defense took another concerning step back.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show (episode #543).
On the mics: Jerod and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Rob Phinisee's defense against Boo Boo Woods for a 4-minute stretch in the 2nd half was the key to Indiana putting Portland State away for good.
— The encouraging play from Jerome Hunter and Race Thompson off the bench -- including a player comp for one element of Race's game that may make you spit out your drink.
— Al Durham and Justin Smith scored well and had some bright moments offensively, but were two of the key culprits in Indiana's defensive struggles.
— Why didn't De'Ron play more? Should we be concerned?
— The issues with on-ball defense and undisciplined fouling that persisted throughout the game.
— Another strong performance from Trayce Jackson-Davis, who continues to impress.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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What to know about Portland State Nov 08, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Portland State preview
• IU's guards against the Portland State press
• Who will play in the IU frontcourt?
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AC Radio: Buy or Sell Opening Week Narratives Nov 08, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we play a fun game of buy or sell with some of the most prominent narratives from the opening week of the IU basketball season.
In addition, we discuss Al Durham's leadership, the home stretch of Dawson Garcia's recruitment, and the rough opening night for the Big Ten.
We also answer your questions about Indiana playing two bigs, what the lineup will look like when Devonte returns, our favorite Thomas Bryant memory, and many more.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Banner Morning: Indiana displays depth with multiple lineups Nov 07, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's smaller, quicker lineup excels in season-opener
• Juniors lead the way
• Phinisee getting his rhythm back
• Miller not pleased with defense
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IU-Western Illinois Postgame Show: Al Durham Returns With a Bang Nov 06, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana vanquished visiting Western Illinois 98-65. Al Durham returned to the lineup and sparked Indiana's offense early, and fellow junior Justin Smith was dominant around the basket in tying his career high in points. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Al Durham's uber-efficient return to the lineup.
— Another confident and explosive performance from Justin Smith.
— More positives from Indiana's rock-solid freshmen.
— Rob Phinisee rebounded from a slow start to alleviate some concerns of IU fans.
— The positives and negatives of Joey Brunk's performance
— What to take out of Jerome Hunter's 16 minutes on the court.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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What you need to know as Indiana begins season Nov 05, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
- IU opens the season against Western Illinois
- Who is and isn't healthy for the season opener
- Lofty expectations for Trayce Jackson-Davis
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy and Listener Mailbag Nov 04, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy begins his second season of weekly insight on IU and the Big Ten. And then Jerod rolls through a handful of listener questions about Indiana's backcourt injuries, what's most improved/least improved from last season, and what percentage he projects each of IU's primary 3-point shooters to hit this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scouting IU's first opponent in Western Illinois Nov 04, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Kobe Webster leads the way for the Leathernecks
• Indiana frontcourt to be tested with 7-foot freshman
• WIU coach Billy Wright has Indiana basketball in his blood
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Former player Derek Elston leaves Indiana program Nov 01, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
- Derek Elston leaves the IU men's basketball program
- Romeo Langford makes NBA debut
- ESPN releases Big Ten season projections
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Season Over-Unders, Coach's Gannon Reaction, and Listener Mailbag Nov 01, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode #539), we go on the record with some predictions for then upcoming season. Frequent question submitter Jay provides us with a series of intriguing over-unders, and we make our picks.
In addition, we highlight the positives from Rob's performance against Gannon, get Coach's thoughts from being there in person, discuss Derek Elston's departure from the program, and then answer a whole bunch of listener questions ... which spill into AC After Dark.
Make sure you stick around for the discussion about the NCAA's toothless announcement about players profiting off of their name, image, and likeness, as well as what IU player past or present we'd most like to dress up as.
All of that and more on this week's special Halloween edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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IU-Gannon Postgame Show: Armaan Steps Up and Shows Out Oct 30, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana defeated Gannon 84-54 in its lone exhibition game of the season. The Hoosiers were without Devonte Green and Al Durham, and only had a limited Rob Phinisee, so Armaan Franklin handled the bulk of the ball-handling duties ... and impressed everyone with a well-rounded Assembly Hall debut.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Armaan's impressive performance
— What particular skill improvements seemed to manifest themselves in Justin Smith's efficient night (and where he left a bit to be desired)
— More examples of Trayce Jackson-Davis' athleticism and competitiveness
— Why you can only take so much from an exhibition game in which Indiana didn't have its three top guards
— Where Jerome Hunter looked rusty, and where he seemed to find his comfort zone (albeit briefly)
— Are Joey Brunk and De'Ron Davis setting up too far away from the basket?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Dawson Garcia makes official visit to Bloomington Oct 28, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana loses secret scrimmage to Marquette
• Dawson Garcia visits Bloomington
• Indiana football defeats Nebraska, becomes bowl eligible
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What Impact Will De'Ron Davis Have In His Senior Season? Oct 25, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode #537), we continue our player preview series by discussion De'Ron Davis. For three years now, he's made a major impact for Indiana when he's been on the floor; but as we all know, the problem has been keeping him on the floor. How important is his presence for this year's team? How big of an impact can he have? We look ahead to De'Ron's final go-around in this week's episode.
In addition, we reflect on the secret scrimmage results, discuss Dawson Garcia's upcoming official visit, and answer a bunch of your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Remembering Victor Oladipo at IU Oct 21, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
- Remembering Victor Oladipo's on and off-court antics at Indiana
- The dunk contest Oladipo had with Maurice Creek on his official visit
- Oladipo's singing habits inside Assembly Hall
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Which Path Will Justin Smith's Junior Season Take? Oct 18, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, the speeding locomotive of our player preview train stops at Justin Smith. He's not getting nearly as much hype this offseason as he was last offseason. Is that a mistake? There are plenty of indicators that suggest he could be due for a junior year breakout ... but also some others that suggest caution is wise. We assess which direction we think is most likely for his junior season.
In addition, we discuss Trayce Jackson-Davis' big first week as a Hoosier, celebrate the academic success of Indiana's athletic department, discuss John Calipari's comments on renewing the IU-Kentucky series, and then answer your questions about Indiana's defense, Race Thompson, and the best Big Ten game for a road trip.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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The Rob Phinisee effect Oct 14, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• Rob Phinisee turns 20
• Assembly Call Radio talks about Phinisee's importance
• Romeo Langford returns to the court
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Is Rob Phinisee Ready to Be Indiana's Offensive and Defensive Catalyst? Oct 11, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue with our player profile series by looking at Rob Phinisee. He showed flashes of great promise last season wrapped around the debilitating effects of a concussion. How good can he be as a sophomore? And does Indiana's success depend on it?
We also reflect a bit on Hoosier Hysteria, hold a moment of silence for Ryan's bum ankle, and answer a bunch of your questions -- including which hip hop artist we would invite to Hoosier Hysteria, what we think of Purdue's decision to ban students and faculty from betting on Purdue events, how many Hoosiers we project to play 25% of minutes, and what moment in IU basketball we would change if given the chance.
And stick around after the radio show ends for another off-the-rails edition of AC After Dark that consists of Ryan debating the #ChatMob about the Kelvin Sampson hire and Jerod pulling up old audio from the infamous Jeremiah April Turnaround Jumper game.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Jerome Hunter makes return at Hoosier Hysteria Oct 07, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• Jerome Hunter and others return to the court at Hoosier Hysteria
• Recapping the 3-point, skills and dunk contests
• Al Durham and Devonte Green join Archie Miller at Big Ten Media Day
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Hoosier Hysteria: Jerome Flashes His Skills and Trayce Respects His Elders Oct 05, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana held its annual Hoosier Hysteria festivities. Immediately afterward, our crew discussed what they saw on this special edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Trayce Jackson-Davis' fantastic dunk contest tribute to Calbert Cheaney ... and then the encouraging competitiveness he showed in the scrimmage.
— Jerome Hunter tantalizing everyone with his offensive skill during the scrimmage.
— Why it's important to not take anything at Hoosier Hysteria too seriously.
— Damezi Anderson's unique jumpshot.
— Ideas for how Indiana can improve Hoosier Hysteria. (Ryan has some really good ones.)
— Why Bill Self's reaction to the Snoop Dogg controversy was so lame.
— Why the hell doesn't Jerod play more drops of himself?
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Are Devonte and Al Ready For Their Leading Roles? Oct 04, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Indiana's newly minted captains, Devonte Green and Al Durham, and whether they are ready to provide the leadership and production Indiana will need from them this season.
We also react to Big Ten Media Day, preview Hoosier Hysteria, and answer a bunch of your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Indiana's roster gives input on upcoming season Sep 30, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• Devonte Green says Hoosiers will have more off-ball movement
• Jerome Hunter cleared for all basketball-related activities
• Archie Miller hints at playing "old school" ball with multiple bigs
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Offseason Fun with Chronic Hoosier and DoctorGC Sep 27, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, special guest co-hosts Chronic Hoosier and DoctorGC (Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast) join The Coach to react to IU's Media Day and provide their offseason thoughts on IU basketball.
And yes, we kept the AC After Dark stuff at the end ...

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Two IU basketball legends receive honors Sep 23, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• Eric Anderson enters the IU Athletics Hall of Fame
• Don Fischer receives the IU Bicentennial medal
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How Good Can Indiana's Defense Be in Archie's Third Season? Sep 20, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Indiana's defense and the reasons why it's realistic to expect the D to take another step forward in Archie's third season. We analyze the question marks that will determine how much the defense can improve.
We also take a look at Indiana's current recruiting priorities, talk lineups for opening night, and provide more analysis of the California law that aims to allow players to profit from their name, image and likeness.
Plus, we honor two Hoosiers who embodied the IU spirit this week.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Archie Miller gives offseason update Sep 16, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller emphasizes better 3-point shooting
• Devonte Green expected to be main scorer for the team
• Updates on former and future Hoosiers
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What IU's Modest Preseason Projections are Missing ... and Getting Right Sep 13, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the recent onslaught of preseason Big Ten projections -- none of which have been particularly bullish on the Hoosiers. Some of the analysis is reasonable, but there also seems to be some important context being left out.
Also: Jerod delivers his Banner Moment on a few recent tidbits of recruiting news, we discuss another reason to be excited about Mike Roberts, and in the after-show discussion we talk about the potential impact of the recent legislative act in California to give athletes the legal right to profit from their name, image, and likeness.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and Dylan Wallace -- one of our two students for this season, making his Assembly Call debut.

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Jordan Geronimo Will Bring Defensive Intensity to Bloomington Sep 09, 2019

In this week's edition of Banner Morning:
• 2020 wing Jordan Geronimo commits to Indiana
• Geronimo explains his decision and his high school coaches offer analysis
• Indiana offers another guard in the Class of 2020
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Jordan Geronimo Scouting Report and Commitment Reaction Sep 06, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the newest member of Indiana's 2020 recruiting class: electric wing Jordan Geronimo. Ryan is on hand for one of his patented in-depth scouting reports, and Andy and Coach give their thoughts as well.
We also cover some Hoosier Headlines (including the announcement of Indiana's lone public exhibition game) and answer your questions
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Schedule Breakdown and Reaction to Archie's Comments in Evansville Aug 30, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we analyze the recently released 2019-20 schedule (with an eye on bracketology implications) and also react to Archie Miller's comments from his appearance in Evansville.
In addition, we provide some thoughts on the recent IU basketball fantasy camp and answer your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Andy, Coach, and Ryan
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Reacting to Mike Roberts Being Named Indiana's New Assistant Coach Aug 23, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take a deep dive into analyzing Indiana's new assistant coach, Mike Roberts.
• In segment one, Jerod discusses the meaning of Indiana's massive recruiting budget, and then we discuss a few Hoosier headlines, including the new 247Sports rankings and AJ Moye being back in town.
• In segment two, we discuss Mike Roberts. What were our initial reactions to the news? How have those reactions changed? What does Roberts' history suggest about what he'll be able to bring to Archie Miller's staff?
• And then we answer your questions, almost all of which are about the Roberts hire ... plus one truly ridiculous one at the end.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach
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Anthony Leal Scouting Report and Commitment Reaction Aug 16, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to Anthony Leal's commitment and Ryan delivers an outstanding, in-depth scouting report of Leal's strengths and weaknesses and how he projects to the next level.
We also discuss the importance of accumulating in-state players who stick around beyond a year, and we tell you whether you should be at all worried about the Yahoo Sports report that mentions Romeo Langford. Plus, your questions.
Questions include: who we would handpick to fill out the 2020 and 2021 recruiting classes; the biggest question we'd like to see answered before the season starts (non-Jerome Hunter and assistant coach category); and what leads us to believe that we'll be a better shooting team this season.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Offseason Listener Mailbag Extravaganza! Aug 09, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Anthony Leal's college decision, the recently announced Hoosier Hysteria date, and then open up the listener mailbag.
We answer questions about the packline defense; why the offense might be better than we think ... if we can ever get some shooting; which recruits are must-gets in 2020 and 2021; who will score 8 or more points for IU this season; the impact of Race Thompson, our level of concern with only having one true point guard on the roster; Jerome Hunter; the possibility of Davis and Brunk playing together; and more.
It's a fun, wide-ranging episode and we hope you enjoy.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
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Trey Galloway Scouting Report and Commitment Reaction Aug 02, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss this week's Hoosier headlines, react to Trey Galloway's recent commitment, and answer your questions.
• In segment one, Jerod delivers his Banner Moment (which is NOT about Trey Galloway) and the guys pick out then most notable Hoosier headlines from the week -- including a great Rob Phinisee profile and a 2021 offer that piqued Jerod's interest.
• In segment two, we dive into our Trey Galloway scouting report. Ryan has been watching lots of tape and breaks down Trey's strengths and weaknesses and how they project to the college level. And, of course, we toss out a few player comps.
• And then we answer your questions, including one about a unique solution to concussions in basketball, another about the offseason schedule for players, and a really fun one about a hypothetical world in which the Assembly Call team and IU team up for a 2-on-2 tournament.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Our Annual IU Artifacts Offseason Extravaganza! Jul 26, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a few Hoosiers headlines from another slow offseason week: Lake Day for the team; the now-annual vertical jump update video; and, of course, Anthony Leal cutting his list to two.
Then we dive into the main event: Chris Williams (aka @IUArtifacts) doing his annual round of show-and-tell with some of his favorite pieces of IU basketball memorabilia.
And then we answer your questions, including what our IU memorabilia holy grails would be, and who we have the most irrational offseason confidence in right now.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio ... which you should definitely consider watching on YouTube. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxf0zGoLoGw
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Picking (and Debating) the Indiana All-Decade Team Jul 19, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
• Khristian Lander's interesting comments from this week, plus a few other prime IU recruiting targets getting offers from Big Ten competitors.
• Our choices for the IU All-Decade Team (hat tip to Dustin Dopirak of The Athletic for the idea), with our own little twist on the criteria. We have a lively debate about the fifth starter, as well as who are bench guys would be.
• And then we answer your questions, including whether we should be concerned about Indiana's depth and the lack of a new assistant coach.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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How IU Can Beat Expectations in 2019-20 (w/ Chronic Hoosier) Jul 12, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the following:
• Jerod's Banner Moment on the potential impact on the current program of having 8 players with NBA contracts for next season, plus discussion of this week's Hoosier Headlines ... including Bob Knight moving back to Bloomington.
• We all know the many reasons why next year's IU team may struggle. But what are the reasons why next year's IU team might be able to beat what are sure to be low preseason expectations? We break down a number of them.
• And then we answer your questions, including the best rumor Chronic heard around Bloomington this offseason and how IU fans can "keep it together" if next season does go south.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Chronic Hoosier
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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AC Extra: The Hoosier Hysterics guys share their origin story Jul 04, 2019

This edition of AC Extra is pulled from the June 6th, 2019 recording of The Assembly Call. Jerod and Andy are joined by Ward and Eric from the Hoosier Hysterics podcast, and they share the story of how their podcast got started ... and how it quickly pivoted from its initial iteration.
Episode produced and hosted by Chad Schwartzkopf (@GeneralChadwick)
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Reacting To Ed Schilling's Departure and Recruiting News Jun 28, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
• Ed Schilling's departure, the timing of it, and what kind of replacement Indiana should look for.
• A couple of recruiting names that popped up this week.
• Reacting to Juwan and Romeo's fits in Utah and Boston.
• And then we answer your questions, including where we think the outside shooting will come from next season, the team chemistry, and who would we rather fight: one Greg-Oden-sized Isiah Thomas, or ten Isiah-Thomas-sized Greg Odens.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan and Michael Dugan
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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NBA Draft Reaction and Romeo's 10 Best Moments at IU Jun 21, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
• Romeo Langford being drafted at the end of the lottery at #14 by the Boston Celtics. How good of a fit is this for Romeo and his development? Jerod also highlights a few reasons to feel good about the Trey Galloway recruitment.
• In Segment Two, we count down Romeo's top 10 moments from his freshmen season. You might not remember just how many big plays and big shots Romeo made in some of Indiana's biggest victories. You'll enjoy reliving them in this segment.
• And then we answer your questions, including one about who we think will take the biggest jump in production next year, another about which Big Ten players we would pluck from other teams if we could, and then one about what level of winning Indiana needs to get to for Archie to be able to pull in top recruits from outside the state of Indiana.
Then you get some bonus content from after the final buzzer ... which features Coach in rare form. (It's a sound drop bonanza.)
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach -- plus Ben Ladner for a special report on Romeo's fit in Boston
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Predicting Breakout Players and Leading Scorers for Next Season Jun 14, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
• A roundup of Hoosier headlines -- including Trayce and Armaan arriving on campus, Romeo getting invited to the Green Room, Juwan's comments about Romeo's buy-in during his freshman season, and Joey Brunk's impressive (aren't they all?) workout video.
• Our predictions for who the breakout players and leading scorers will be for a team that will be completely reshuffling its scoring hierarchy this season.
• And then we answer your questions, including one about Indiana's decision to save two scholarships (as of now, at least) and what can be done to improve the in-game experience at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and special guest host Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast.
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How Will the Longer 3-Point Line Impact IU? (With Hoosier Hysterics) Jun 07, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
• The ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchups and what they do (or don't) say about Indiana's status in college basketball
• The rule changes coming to college basketball, including the longer 3-point line and how it will impact Indiana given next year's roster and Archie's system
• And then we answer your questions, including one about whether it's time for fans to recalibrate expectations heading into this season.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and special guests Ward and Eric from Hoosier Hysterics.
To listen to the Hoosier Hysterics podcast, go here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-hoosier-hysterics-podcast
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Talking Huber's, Romeo's Draft Stock, and Favorite Assembly Hall Memories May 31, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we dissect a few of Archie's most notable comments from Huber's, discuss Romeo's draft stock and projections to the next level, and then answer questions about what offensive and defensive styles work best in college basketball and what our favorite Assembly Hall memories are.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Ben.
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AC Radio: Hoosier Headlines and Assessing the Impact of the Big Ten's Two New Coaches May 24, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we run through a handful of notable Hoosier headlines from the week, then assess the impact of the Juwan Howard hire at Michigan and Fred Hoiberg at Nebraska, and finally we close by answering your questions.
On the mics: Andy and Coach.

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AC Radio: Big Ten Power Rankings for Next Year ... and Beyond May 17, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio we roll through a few IU and Big Ten headlines (including whether we support the move to push the 3-point line back), assess the Big Ten power structure for next year and the next five years, and then answer listener questions ... including one about why Darius Garland is appearing so much higher on NBA mock drafts than Romeo.
All of that and much more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Snoop D-O-double-Ryan (Listen all the way through and this will make sense.)
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AC Radio: Talking Recruiting, Schedule, APR, and More May 10, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we go through a potpourri of offseason topics. We talk about the latest recruiting news (the Hoosiers lost a priority prospect to Purdue on Thursday night), the interesting schedule nugget that was revealed this week, and then encouraging APR news. Plus we answer your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach
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AC Radio: Archie Miller Report Card Part 2 -- The Offense and Defense May 03, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode 512 overall), we ...
• Assess the latest on Lester Quinones' recruitment, as well as the recent flurry of offers to players in the class of 2020.
• Resume our discussion of Archie Miller's performance in Year 2 by assessing the progression/regression of the offense and defense. This includes a statistical deep dive by Jerod that uncovers some really interesting shooting numbers.
• Finally, we answer your questions. This includes one about changes we'd like to see in college basketball, another about who we think will lead the team in rebounding, and finally a discussion of the best dunk in IU basketball history ... which old school fans will appreciate.
On the mics: Jerod and Coach
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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AC Radio: Grading Archie Miller's Second Year at Indiana Apr 26, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode #511 of The Assembly Call) … we assess how to view Indiana’s recent recruiting misses; guess at the feedback Al, Devonte, and Justin are likely to get from NBA teams; grade Archie Miller’s performance during his second year at Indiana; and then answer mailbag questions — including one about Indiana’s crowded frontcourt and another about which Bloomington restaurant is the best one to take recruits to.
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach (now our official fourth co-host!)
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AC Radio: Joey Brunk Scouting Report and Big Ten Schedule Reaction Apr 19, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode 510 overall), we dive deep on what the addition of Joey Brunk means for Indiana -- starting with a detailed scouting report and then moving into some mixing and matching of lineup combinations.
We also discuss a trio of important upcoming recruiting visits, react to Indiana's Big Ten schedule for the 2019-20 season, and answer a handful of mailbag questions.
On the mics: Coach Tonsoni, Ryan, and special guest Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast.
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AC Radio: Lessons From This Year's Final Four Apr 12, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio: we assess the pertinent IU-centric lessons from this year's Final Four, discuss Bob Knight's return to campus and how important a reuniting of the entire IU family would be, and then we answer your questions.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach.
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AC Radio: Roster Turnover Season Heats Up Apr 05, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode 508 overall) ... we deliver our Banner Morning on a few encouraging recent recruiting notes and discuss the transfers of Clifton Moore and Jake Forrester [00:30]; we prioritize Indiana's current recruiting targets and reflect on Romeo's one season [20:44]; and then we answer your questions, including one about scheduling and another about favorite Calbert Cheaney memories [38:10].
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
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Banner Monday: Mailbag and Big Ten Roundup Apr 01, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday (episode 507 overall), Jerod reflects on the meaning of Indiana's two victories over Michigan State before and Ryan dive into this week's mailbag [2:14]. Then Mike DeCourcy joins for his weekly Big Ten Roundup to discuss what expectations should be for Archie's third season as well as the Elite 8 performances by Purdue and Michigan State [33:25].
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AC Radio: Requiem For a Season and Offseason Wish List Mar 29, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio (episode #506 overall), we reflect on the disappointing season that just ended and take our first look into what promises to be a fascinating and question-filled offseason.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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As in 1985, High Hopes End in NIT Defeat Mar 27, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Wichita State outshot Indiana from 3 and the free throw line.
• Juwan Morgan and Zach McRoberts have fitting ends to their IU careers.
• A few player tweets
• Thoughts from Ryan Corazza and Zach Osterman
• Happy birthday to another Hoosier whose senior season ended in NIT disappointment.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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IU-Wichita State Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan’s Valiant Effort Not Enough Mar 27, 2019

On Tuesday, Indiana's season came to an end with a 73-63 loss to Wichita State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni
Among the topics discussed:
— Juwan's great final effort
— Devonte Green's play
— Rob Phinisee's defensive game
— How the team's roster construction affected this game
— Justin Smith's first half versus his second half
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Wichita State Preview Mar 25, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday (episode #504 overall), Jerod and Ryan answer your questions, Mike DeCourcy finds some precedent for Devonte Green's apparent late-career lightbulb flick, and Jerod previews what will be a tough game against Wichita State.
• [2:30] Jerod leads off with a Banner Moment from the Arkansas game, and then Ryan joins to answer your questions in this week's mailbag.
• [34:01] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss Indiana's NIT victories, whether there is precedent for Devonte Green emerging as a star this late in his career, which Big Ten teams that lost in the NCAA Tournament are most likely to return next season, and the roads to the Final Four for Michigan, Michigan State, and Purdue.
• [1:00:30] Jerod delivers an in-depth preview of Wichita State -- and explains why this game is likely to be much more challenging than the disparity in seeds and season-long KenPom rankings might indicate. Oh, and why Justin Smith's performance is critical for Indiana to win.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[503] IU-Arkansas Postgame Show: Devonte's Surge Continues and Bench Provides Huge Boost Mar 23, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, in front of a large and raucous crowd, Indiana avenged its early-season loss to Arkansas thanks to another big game from Devonte Green, a solid effort on both ends from Rob Phinisee, and a huge boost from the bench.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— How Devonte Green compensated for a few bad turnovers and shots with one of the most complete games of his career, and yet another in his encouraging late-season surge.
— The importance of De'Ron Davis responding to Archie's challenge and leading a strong bench effort.
— Rob Phinisee's understated by enormously impactful day on both ends of the court.
— Why Al Durham played well even if he didn't shoot well.
— Another rough outing for Justin Smith, who could not get going on either end.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[502] AC Radio: IU-Arkansas Film Session and Keys to Victory Mar 22, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we highlight then great work being done by @TheMopLady, dive into a film session and keys to victory for Saturday's game against Arkansas, and then discuss why Indiana will (or won't) be a better shooting team and will (or won't) be better at starting halves.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ben Ladner
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Recent NIT History Not on IU's Side in Round 2 Rematch with Arkansas Mar 21, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Gameday info for IU-Arkansas.
• The main reason why the first meeting between these two teams may not tell us much about the rematch.
• What recent NIT history suggests is the likely outcome for this game (hint: it's not good for Indiana).
• 5 IU players were named Academic All-Big Ten.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[501] IU-Saint Francis Postgame Show: Improved Effort, Approach Lead to Dominant 2nd Half Mar 20, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana fell behind by six points at halftime of its NIT opener before emerging from the locker room with a renewed commitment to playing hard and getting the ball inside. It worked, as the Hoosiers outscored Saint Francis by 23 points in the second half.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— How Indiana's approach on offense early in the second half set the tone for a dominant 20 minutes.
— It was a tale of two halves for Juwan Morgan, and Indiana ebbed and flowed as he did.
— Al Durham stepped into the void left by Romeo Langford's absence and was productive behind the arc and driving to the basket.
— Why this was a solid in-game performance from Archie Miller, who pushed the right buttons to guide his team past their initial malaise
— Wait -- did Coach really have high praise for Devonte Green on a night when he shot 4-13 from the field?
— Why the second half showed more reasons why IU fans should be excited about Rob Phinisee, even if everyone needs to try their best to stay patient with him.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[500] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Saint Francis Preview Mar 18, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, we answer your questions, discuss IU and the Big Ten with Mike Decourcy, and preview Indiana's first round opponent in the NIT.
• [2:30] Jerod tries to make sense of the NIT actually representing a small step forward for Indiana. Then Ryan joins to help answer your questions in this week's mailbag.
• [35:09] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten and how the conference was treated by the Selection Committee. Also included in this segment is Jerod's preview of IU-Saint Francis, which includes several reasons why the Hoosiers should dominant ... and one specific skill the Red Storm possess that could potentially give Indiana trouble if the Hoosiers aren't locked in and ready to go.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[499] Selection Sunday Special Edition: NCAA and NIT Bracket Reaction Mar 18, 2019

Soon after Indiana was announced as a 1-seed in the NIT Tournament, we convened our panel of expert bracketologists (plus special guest Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast) to react to this nail-biting and ultimately disappointing Selection Sunday for IU fans.
Coach Tonsoni, Andy, and Galen provided their reactions to the NCAA Tournament bracket -- where they think the committee got it right, where the committee got it wrong, and what it means for how coaches may schedule moving forward.
And spend a good chunk of time talking about Indiana's NIT bid. We discussed how we'll approach it as fans, how we hope the team approaches it, and why it's a fraught but potentially rewarding opportunity for the team.

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[498] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Despite Devonte's Heroics, Another Bitter BTT Defeat Mar 14, 2019

On Thursday afternoon, Indiana added another chapter to its ever-thickening tome of Big Ten Tournament disappointments. Despite a remarkable shooting performance from Devonte Green, Ohio State delivered a tough, mature performance that was too much for Indiana to overcome.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan.
Among the topics discussed:
— Why the play of Devonte Green and, to a lesser extent, De'Ron Davis, was one of the positive takeaways for IU fans already looking toward next season.
— The inability of Romeo and Juwan to exert their will on the game for any extended stretch.
— Why one of the key factors in this game was Ohio State having mature senior guards, and Indiana relying on young players who weren't able to rise to the occasion.
— The impact of Kaleb Wesson's return, and why Ohio State's game plan was better and more properly executed than Indiana's.
— Props for Al Durham and Evan Fitzner, even in a losing effort.
— What happened to Rob Phinisee and Justin Smith?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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3 Reasons to Believe Indiana Will Avenge Its February Loss to Ohio State Mar 14, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU-Ohio State gameday information.
• These are two evenly matched teams.
• 3 reasons to believe this result will be better for Indiana than the first game.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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These Trusted Bracketologists Have Indiana IN ... But Don't Get Too Comfortable Mar 13, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo earns more postseason accolades.
• Devonte Green has been on a tear.
• 3 trusted bracketologists have Indiana in the field as of today, but that shouldn't give IU fans a false sense of security.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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B201: Indiana's Transition Offense versus Wisconsin Mar 12, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Indiana's transition offense against Wisconsin, look at an example of good halfcourt offense from the first Ohio State game, and also spend some time discussing Rob Phinisee's notable strengths ... and even how he projects to the next level.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcbcfQ3gUV4
Watch our previous episode about IU's performance against Ohio State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Redljv3CdU

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Juwan and Romeo Earn Big Ten Honors (Plus: A Stat the Selection Committee Needs to See) Mar 12, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week.
• Juwan and Romeo both made it onto the All Big Ten teams.
• Ohio State is getting its star back.
• Someone make sure the selection committee sees this stat about Indiana's record with and without De'Ron Davis.
• Happy birthday to one of the best IU big men of all time.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[497] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Ohio State Preview Mar 11, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod highlights the importance of Indiana's junior class before answering your mailbag questions. Then Mike DeCourcy joins us for his weekly Big Ten Roundup, followed by Jerod and Josh Wilson previewing Indiana's Thursday game against Ohio State.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[496] IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan Shines on Senior Day Mar 10, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana won its fourth straight game to close the regular season (and keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive). Juwan Morgan led the way with 25 points, setting the tone from the get-go and delivering one of the most efficient and dominant performances of his career.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Juwan Morgan's tone-setting stretches early in the first and second halves.
— Romeo Langford's outstanding all-around game ... in what is surely his last regular season home game as well.
— The strong performances off the bench from Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis.
— Why the lackluster overall defensive numbers aren't particularly concerning.
— Why this performance was the template for how Al Durham can be a huge piece of the puzzle for Indiana in tournament play.
— What the bracketology outlook is right now for Indiana.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[495] IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Indiana Dominates Paint To Cruise Past Illinois Mar 08, 2019

On Thursday, Indiana blew by Illinois 92-74. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni
Among the topics discussed:
— Really good, smart plays from the point guard
— Romeo had a quiet offensive night, and that was okay
— De'Ron asserting himself
— A balanced scoring attack thanks to great looks
— An all-around impressive performance
- Bracketology and a look ahead at Rutgers
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Two (Maybe Three) Hoosiers Who Missed First Illinois Game Will Be Key Tonight in Champaign Mar 07, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU-Illinois gameday info.
• Reflecting on the first matchup with Illinois.
• Two Hoosiers who didn't play in the first matchup (and potentially three) will be key tonight for Indiana to get a win.
• Happy birthday to one of the most legendary end-of-bench IU fan favorites of all time.
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We'll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Latest IU Bracketology Updates and Big Ten Tournament Simulator Fun Mar 06, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Andy Katz bestows an honor upon IU.
• Where the top bracketologists currently have IU.
• What has to happen for Indiana to get a Wednesday bye in the Big Ten Tournament.

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[494] Banner Monday (on Tuesday): Mailbag, B1G Roundup, Illinois Preview Mar 05, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, we answer your questions, go around the Big Ten with Mike DeCourcy, and provide an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming matchup with Illinois.
• [3:20] Jerod delivers his Banner Moment about Robert Phinisee's defense and then dives into the mailbag to answer a bunch of questions about Phinisee's defense, Tom Izzo's press conference, the importance of these next two games, and more.
• [29:40] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's two recent victories, his thoughts on the Cassius-Phinisee battle, why the Hoosiers' still have a strong NCAA Tournament resume, and what teams and players caught his eye this week.
• [1:04:00] Jerod is joined by Josh Wilson to deliver an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Illinois. We break down some important numbers, and then tell you why the numbers don't matter a ton because one thing matters more than any other in dictating whether this will be a win or a loss for Indiana.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Keion Brooks Jr Decision Date, Notes From Archie's Radio Show Mar 05, 2019

On today's Banner Morning:
• Notes and quotes from Archie's radio show
• Justin Smith's confidence and attitude have improved
• Keion Brooks Jr announced his decision date
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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Indiana's Resumé Improves After 2-0 Week Mar 04, 2019

On today's Banner Morning:
• Indiana's impressive wins improve record in quad 1
• Bracketologists are taking note
• Why the Illinois game is vital, despite not being a chance at a quality win
• A couple of Hoosier birthdays
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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[493] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Justin Smith and the Hoosiers Down Spartans Again Mar 02, 2019

On Saturday, Indiana took down Michigan State for the second time this season. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Josh Wilson, Chad Schwartzkopf, and Jerod and Andy call in.
Among the topics discussed:
— Justin Smith's career day
— How IU responded to the slow start
— Andy and Jerod report on Assembly Hall's atmosphere
— Rob Phinisee's defensive performance
— Indiana's performance on the offensive boards
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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[492] Fun With Moderately Realistic End-of-Season Scenarios Mar 01, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio we discuss what Indiana needs to do to complete a season sweep of Michigan State, asses the tournament implications (NIT and NCAA) of various end-of-season scenarios, and then discuss which players we feel most confident in as future building blocks of the program.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach.
• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod leads off with his Banner Moment highlighting the impact of Race Thompson versus Wisconsin. Then Andy and Coach give their opening statement, we talk a little Comfort Option, thank Kent Sterling, and dive into the keys to victory against Michigan State.
• [20:10] In Segment Two, you get to hear another hilarious sound byte of Ryan not understanding how this show works (after 8 years). Then we answer a question about what Indiana needs to do from here on out to consider this end-of-season stretch a success, and we assess the tournament implications of the various end-of-season scenarios.
• [35:50] In Segment Three, we each provide the three players that we feel most confident in as building blocks for the future. No suspense: we all picked Rob Phinisee. What's interesting is that -- without planning to do so -- we each picked different guys for the other two. That's a good sign for the future ... right?
• [49:30] In Segment Four, we answer an important question from a new IU father.
And then stick around for Segment Five, because we talk about most hated Big Ten players of all time.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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[491] IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Romeo Delivers Final Dagger as Hoosiers Survive in Double-OT Feb 27, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana took a double-digit lead in the second half, then saw Wisconsin erase it quickly, and ultimately survived through two overtimes -- thanks to a number of timely buckets from Romeo Langford -- to snap a five-game losing streak. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Romeo's final bucket was exactly what we've all been wanting to see from him in clutch situations (and why, at times, that isn't what occurs)
— The tremendous lift provided off the bench by Race Thompson
— The curious decision by Archie Miller to pull Rob, Romeo, and Juwan all off the court at the same time, which coincided with Wisconsin's second-half run
— Questions about some of Indiana's late-game offensive execution ... but also some plaudits for the coaching staff for getting this season turned around post-Minnesota
— The understated but stellar night from Rob Phinisee
— What are we to make of this performance from Juwan Morgan?
And so much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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B201: IU's Defense v Purdue and Offense v Iowa Feb 26, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Indiana's excellent defense against Purdue and some of its better offensive possessions against Iowa.
To watch on YouTube so you can see the clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2OlgtUbQdQ

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Jerome Hunter's Recovery Takes A Small But Important Step Forward Feb 26, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Wisconsin gameday info.
• 3 important comments from Archie Miller's radio show -- including one about Jerome Hunter.
• Add a new name to Indiana's Class of 2019 targets.
• Congrats to Armaan Franklin.
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[490] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and a Repetitive Wisconsin Preview Feb 25, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer your questions, Mike DeCourcy takes us around the Big Ten, and then Jerod offers up a preview of the Wisconsin that will sound a lot like the Purdue and Iowa previews.
• [3:10] Jerod opens by looking ahead to next season and identifying the one stat that may make the difference in whether Indiana becomes an NCAA Tournament-caliber team again. Then Ryan joins to answer your questions in this week's mailbag, including one about how much long-term damage Archie Miller is doing to his relationship with IU fans during this losing skid.
• [29:38] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's loss to Iowa and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten -- including the new leader of his power rankings.
• [57:08] Then Jerod closes with a short preview of the Wisconsin game, which isn't very complicated. If Indiana can do a couple of things they haven't done consistently well, they'll have a good chance to win the game. If not, it is likely to end as so many other games have ended in Big Ten play this season for the Hoosiers.
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Indiana Involved in Tight Battle for #10 Seed in BTT Feb 25, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• What does Indiana need to do to avoid a Wednesday game in the Big Ten Tournament?
• How bad has the Hoosiers' 3-point shooting been in Big Ten play? THIS bad. (Historically bad.)
• And happy birthday to five IU legends (of varying degrees), plus a future Hoosier who hopes to one day stand alongside a couple of them in the record books.
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[489] IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Hoosiers Play Well, Shoot Poorly, Lose Again Feb 23, 2019

On Friday night, Indiana brought the same intensity and togetherness to Iowa City that they had Tuesday night against Purdue. Unfortunately, the Hoosiers also brought the same shooting and late-game offensive execution; and thus the final result was the same. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— The play that gave Indiana a six-point lead late ... and what went wrong thereafter for the final result to be a loss.
— Why the late-game officiating actually mattered in this one.
— Rob Phinisee's strong performance, and why his absence in overtime may have cost Indiana the game.
— What Indiana should have done differently on offense late to get better shots.
— Indiana's excellent 3-point defense all night long ... even on most of those crazy Jordan Bohannon shots late.
— The importance of Evan Fitzner and Race Thompson in giving Indiana a chance to win.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[488] The 7 Reasons Why Indiana Can't Shoot This Season (Again) Feb 22, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take a deep dive into the many factors behind Indiana's second straight season of woeful outside shooting. Perhaps more importantly, we gaze ahead to offer some reasons for optimism that the shooting will get better starting next season. And much more.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod delivers his Banner Moment about IU's sterling defense against Purdue, Andy recognizes Juwan Morgan in his opening statement, and Ryan rants about ... something. Then we talk Comfort Option (with new sound drops!) before diving into keys to victory over Iowa.
• [17:46] In Segment Two, we highlight the seven reasons why this IU program has fielded two straight teams that are among the nation's worst in outside shooting.
• [36:53] In Segment Three, we look ahead and discuss some reasons for optimism that the shooting will improve moving forward.
• [46:31] In Segment Four, we answer your questions about the NIT, Race Thompson, and whether Archie's first recruiting class should still be viewed as a foundational class.
And in the bonus time after the outro (52:23), we briefly touch on where IU's talent and experience stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten.
All of that and more -- including new music from our loyal listener Bob Thompson! -- on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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IU-Iowa Rematch a Battle of Which Weakness Will Be Worse? Feb 21, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU-Iowa gameday info for Friday night.
• Indiana's offense numbers are staggering ... and not in a good way.
• Friday night's game will come down to which team's extreme weakness is less weak.
• Happy belated birthday to one of the great point guards in IU history.
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[487] IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Drastic Change in Effort But Same Crushing Final Result Feb 20, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana turned in an intense and physical performance, and certainly played their best defensive game of the season. But a sputtering offense fell one score short in a crushing home loss to Purdue. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Romeo Langford's terrific overall performance, and why his missed minutes to start the second half were crucial.
— Why the offensive struggles in this game fall squarely on the coaching.
— Archie stressed the need for "drastic changes" after the Minnesota game ... did we see them?
— The outstanding defense of Al Durham, who harassed Carsen Edwards into one of his worst nights of the season.
— How De'Ron Davis took over the game at a key point in the second half.
— Why Juwan Morgan took a few too many 3's and didn't get enough good looks in the post.
— How Indiana, again and again, seems to be on the wrong side of the tough shots and bouncing balls during this losing streak.
— A few words about the erroneous narrative that the packline defense doesn't defend 3-pointers well.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Archie Explains One "Drastic Change" Already Taking Place Feb 19, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Purdue is the favorite in tonight's rematch.
• The recent history in the rivalry favors the Boilers.
• Archie Miller described one "drastic change" already taking place.
• The Hoosiers will honor two legends at halftime tonight.
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[486] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and IU-Purdue Preview Feb 18, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday: Jerod opens by explaining why Tuesday night is so pivotal for Archie Miller as IU's head coach; then he and Ryan answer your questions, Mike DeCourcy takes us around the Big Ten, and Jerod provides a preview of Tuesday's battle with Purdue.
• [2:23] Jerod kicks things off with his Banner Moment, which describes why Tuesday night is such a big moment for Archie Miller as IU's coach. Then Ryan joins to answer a bevy of listener questions in this week's mailbag.
• [31:50] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's loss to Minnesota, the impact of 3-point shooting in the Big Ten this year, and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [1:03:33] Jerod delivers an in-depth preview of Tuesday night's IU-Purdue game, which includes some keys to the game that chart a realistic path to victory for Indiana ... if, you know, certain things happen that haven't happened in any of Indiana's most recent four home games.
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3-Point Line Tells Story of This Big Ten Season Feb 18, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana faces a daunting three-game gauntlet over the next seven days.
• Is this stretch an opportunity for a turnaround for IU?
• You could basically predict the Big Ten standings simply by knowing a few simple 3-point metrics.
• In related news, Indiana's 3-point metrics are the worst in the conference.
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[485] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Indiana Comes Undone At 3-Point Line Yet Again Feb 16, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana was outscored by 30 points on 3-pointers by Minnesota en route to a lifeless 21-point loss that didn't even feel that close. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Chad
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Race Thompson's brief but productive appearance was the one bright spot on an otherwise gloomy afternoon.
— Who is to blame for Romeo only getting six shots?
— Where the game turned in the first half -- and why it was indicative of a recurring Indiana problem.
— Why the 3-point discrepancy tells the story of this game, and not just because one team made shots and the other one didn't.
— Archie's postgame comment that at least offers some hope that something will change moving forward.
— Why Al Durham didn't play well today, but at least showed the kind of fight in the face of adversity that you want to see.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[484] Talking Poor Starts, the Lackluster Home Atmosphere, and Keys to Beating Minnesota Feb 15, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the recent impact of De'Ron Davis, highlight some keys to beating Minnesota, and try to fix Indiana's issues with poor starts and lackluster home crowds. And much more.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni (and then #ChatMobber Megan for the post-show festivities!)
• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod uses his Banner Moment to highlight De'Ron Davis' remarkable run of assists over the last three games. Then the guys dive into Indiana's keys for beating Minnesota on Saturday.
• [16:49] In Segment Two, the guys discuss Indiana's poor starts to first halves and, since the calendar turned, to second halves as well. What can be done to fix this? We offer our ideas, and Coach shares some insight from his experience dealing with it on his own teams.
• [31:17] In Segment Three, we address the most common question from this week: what, if anything, can be done to address the lackluster atmospheres Indiana has had at home this season? It's a complicated question with a multi-layered solution. We share some of our thoughts.
• [45:51] In Segment Four, we answer your questions: Who is our IU valentine? And why does it seem like Archie is getting outcoached so often during Big Ten play?
And then hang around after the final segment for a special AC After Dark guest appearance by Megan, who recounts her experience with Comfort Option ... which eventually leads to some feisty Coach remarks that will almost assuredly come back to haunt him as sound drops in future episodes.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Indiana Was Good at Starting Second Halves ... Not Anymore Feb 14, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Looking ahead to the Minnesota game.
• Indiana will be playing in the somewhat ... friendly? ... confines of The Barn.
• Three things you need to know about Minnesota
• Earlier in the season, Indiana was riding good second half starts to comeback victories. Not anymore.
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Hoosiers Have Work to Do to Avoid Wednesday Game in BTT Feb 13, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Recapping Archie Miller's most interesting comments from his Monday night radio show.
• Andy Bottoms finally dropped Indiana out of his bracket projections.
• Is Indiana really in danger of having a Wednesday game in the Big Ten Tournament?
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B201: How OSU Exploited IU's Defensive Strategy (Plus: De'Ron's Passing) Feb 12, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Indiana's two-game losing streak to Iowa and Ohio State.
First, they review a couple of clips that show how Ohio State knew exactly what Indiana was going to do defensively and ran specific actions to exploit it. This led to a larger conversation about what it takes to succeed with a defense like the packline that requires intricate precision.
Then, they look at a couple of clips from the Iowa game that show how effective De'Ron is as a passer, and how his vision and subtle set of passing skills helped to create open looks for his teammates.
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Was Sunday the "Knockout Punch" for Indiana's NCAA Tournament Hopes? Feb 12, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's two home losses didn't drop the computer rankings as much as you might expect.
• Some bracketologists have IU out ... and some still have the Hoosiers (barely) in.
• Zach Osterman is not buying the notion that Indiana still has a realistic shot at the NCAA Tournament.
• Happy birthday to one of the all-time great scorers in IU history.
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[483] Banner Monday: Mailbag and Big Ten Roundup Feb 11, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod answers a flurry of mailbag questions and then Mike DeCourcy joins for his weekly segment talking IU and Big Ten hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Offensive Woes Lead to Another Critical Home Loss Feb 11, 2019

On today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan's quiet offensive output hurts Hoosiers
• Romeo's impressive recent performance from three
• More cold shooting as a team
• Remembering Bill Garrett
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[482] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Slow Starts, Sluggish Offense Doom IU to 4th Straight Home Loss Feb 10, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell short in a critical, close-to-must-win game against Ohio State. Slow starts to each half and sluggish offense throughout the doomed the Hoosiers to their fourth straight loss and ninth loss in ten games.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and special guest host Chad Schwartzkopf
Among the topics discussed:
— The strong play off the bench by Indiana's junior duo of Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis.
— The not-so-good day for Justin Smith.
— Why Juwan Morgan didn't score well today, but still did a lot of good things for Indiana.
— Breaking down the rough days for Indiana's young backcourt of Al Durham and Rob Phinisee.
— Did Archie makes some tactical mistakes down the stretch that hurt Indiana's chances of winning?
— Another weird day for Romeo, who started and finished well but really drifted out of the game in the middle.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[481] Mark Titus on Playing for Archie, IU-Ohio State, and How Fans Can Make a Difference Feb 08, 2019

On this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, Mark Titus from One Shining Podcast joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Indiana basketball.
Before he was a famous walk-on with a blog at Ohio State, Mark was an Indiana native who grew up a fan of the Hoosiers. And while he was at Ohio State, Mark got to play for a young assistant coach named … Archie Miller. So he has a unique perspective on the Hoosiers, their coach, and their upcoming matchup with the Buckeyes.
We also talk about a bunch of other topics:
— Why teams sometimes play without the effort and toughness fans want
— How Mike Davis botched the recruitment of Mike Conley
— How his good friends Greg Oden and Thad Matta are doing
— Small things fans can do that will actually have a big impact on college athletes
— What guys who have never played college basketball sometimes miss when analyzing players and teams
— His favorite IU basketball memories and players
And much, much more.

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[480] IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Another Disappointing Home Loss for Indiana Feb 08, 2019

On Thursday night, Indiana fell behind by 10 at the half to Iowa and then found that even a strong second half effort wasn't enough to overcome the Hawkeyes on a night when Jordan Bohannon made seemingly every big shot. It was the third straight home loss for the Hoosiers.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
Among the topics discussed:
— The strong second half play of Rob Phinisee and Romeo Langford.
— Why both Juwan Morgan and Archie Miller share responsibility for Morgan not getting more minutes.
— Ryan's extreme disappointment in Justin Smith.
— Another solid game for Al Durham -- who has become the third scorer Indiana needed.
— So ... are we disappointed in the team's play? Or encouraged that it was better than the last two home debacles?
— De'Ron Davis stepped up (again) off the bench, but no one else did.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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4 Keys to Victory For Indiana v Iowa Feb 07, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan appears ready to go tonight.
• What's up with Zach and Race?
• Iowa presents unique challenges on both ends of the court.
• Two keys Hawkeyes to watch out for tonight.
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All-Time Great Hoosier to Be Honored on Sunday Feb 06, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A few notes about Thursday's game against Iowa.
• The announcers for Thursday's game.
• How to listen to Don Fischer's radio broadcast.
• A new IU social media video is out ... and it's a must-watch.
• Indiana is honoring one of its all-time great players and celebrating Black History Month with special-edition jerseys this Sunday.
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B201: Indiana's Improved Offensive Rhythm at Michigan State Feb 05, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Saturday night's upset victory at Michigan State.
The Hoosiers hit 10 out of 20 three-pointers and were able to count on strong post play from De'Ron Davis, but it was the consistent rhythm and continuity of Indiana's offense that made the improved efficiency possible.
We highlight several plays that show this, and discuss whether we think the offensive improvement is sustainable.
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Some IU 3-Point Shooting Data That Might Surprise You Feb 05, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie updated the status of Juwan Morgan on his radio show Monday night.
• He also had a few interesting comments about De'Ron Davis, Justin Smith, and the team's newfound mindset.
• Peering inside the numbers, Indiana has actually been an above-average 3-point shooting team ... when these guys are on the floor.
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[479] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Iowa Preview Feb 04, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan dip into the listener mailbag, Mike DeCourcy recaps a wild week in Big Ten hoops, and Jerod provides an in-depth preview of Indiana's Thursday night game against Iowa.
• [2:45] Jerod begins with a Banner Moment celebrating Romeo Langford's clutch play at Michigan State, and then Ryan joins to answer your questions in this week's mailbag. We tackle questions about the impact of De'Ron and Devonte's return, whether Indiana's improved 3-point shooting from Saturday is sustainable, and what Archie's history tells us about the likelihood that he'll have Indiana ready to go on Thursday night after Saturday's emotional win.
• [29:33] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss what he learned (or had reinforced) by Indiana's loss to Rutgers and victory over Michigan State. He also recaps the crazy results we saw around the conference this week and the shuffled his Power Rankings, and then he tells us what to expect Thursday night from Iowa.
• [56:55] Jerod goes in-depth on Iowa, highlighting the key areas that the data suggests will determine this game.
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3 Reasons For Optimism About Juwan's Injury Feb 04, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A few reasons why Indiana fans should be cautiously optimistic about Juwan's availability for Thursday night.
• Indiana did something on Saturday that only two other teams have done this season.
• The Hoosiers' computer rankings finally ticked back up.
• Happy belated birthday to one of the stars of Saturday night's game.
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[478] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Complete Team Effort Leads to Season-Changing Road Victory Feb 03, 2019

On Saturday night, Indiana captured one of the most unexpected victories in school history -- knocking of Michigan State 79-75 in East Lansing despite being 14-point underdogs and losing Juwan Morgan to injury in the first half.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on a jubilant edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni
Among the topics discussed:
— The incredible plays by Justin Smith, De'Ron Davis, Romeo Langford, and others that helped seal the victory for IU.
— The impact Devonte Green and De'Ron Davis made in their return to lineup.
— Why Juwan Morgan's impact on the game before he got injured was monumental.
— How Justin Smith and Al Durham took huge steps in their maturation.
— What this win can mean going forward for Indiana, in terms of correcting the issues that plagued Indiana during the losing streak (and in terms of bracketology).
— Why this was a total team effort in which everyone who played contributed to the victory.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[477] Interesting Lineup Data and The Shot Doctor Examines IU's 3-Point Woes Feb 01, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio: we take a quick look ahead to IU-Michigan State; analyze some interesting lineup data about how Indiana's offense performs when Juwan and Romeo are on/off the court; our very own Shot Doctor diagnoses the issues with three players' struggling outside shots; and we discuss whether Archie undervalues the 3-point shot. And more.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan "The Self-Proclaimed Shot Doctor" Phillips
• [00:28] Segment One: Banner Moment; Andy on lessons learned from the turnaround at Baylor and struggles at Kansas; a very special Comfort Option ad read starring Coach; and keys to competing in East Lansing.
• [17:22] In Segment Two: Andy rattles off some data about how Indiana performs when Al, Juwan, and Romeo are on/off the court, then we analyze whether there is anything Indiana can or should do with this knowledge.
• [35:32] In Segment Three: Ryan breaks down the shooting mechanics of Romeo Langford, Justin Smith, and Evan Fitzner to diagnose why they can't make outside shots with any consistency; then we look at some historical data to surmise whether Archie Miller undervalues the 3-point shot or not.
• [49:03] In Segment Four, we answer your questions: how many wins Indiana will need to have a prayer at a tournament berth; what to watch for if the losses keep piling up; the issue of Indiana not stepping up and taking charges; the difference between confidence and concentration.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[476] IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Indiana Gets Knocked Down and Can't Get Up (Again) Jan 31, 2019

On Wednesday night, Indiana dropped its seventh straight game (and second in a row to Rutgers). The Hoosiers got off to a good start, but, as has become this team's unfortunate habit, couldn't get up off the mat after Rutgers delivered a haymaker during the middle 10 minutes of the game.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy.
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Al Durham was the lone bright spot for Indiana on this night.
— Why, once again, the stats accumulated by Romeo and Juwan don't absolve them from responsibility for being better in the game's most important moments.
— The up and down night for Damezi Anderson, who made a ton of mistakes but also at least showed some fight at the end of the game.
— What was up with Rob Phinisee?
— A general discussion about Archie's coaching, this team's issues, and where exactly to lay the blame.
— And Jerod delivers but a highly questionable take about Archie ... that shows just how on tilt losing seven straight can make an IU fan.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Rutgers On a Roll Heading Into Matchup With Indiana Jan 30, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Gameday info for IU-Rutgers.
• Several reasons why this is the best Rutgers team Indiana has ever faced.
• Why ANY type of win tonight will be one worth celebrating for struggling Hoosiers.
• Sam Vecenie's latest mock draft is up. It includes Romeo ... and another Hoosier.
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B201: Reflecting on Better Times for Indiana's Offense Jan 29, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod look at back at what Indiana's offense looked like earlier in the season in games against Marquette and Louisville, and then compare it to how things looked in then Purdue game. They also discuss the impact of De'Ron Davis' absence and why tomorrow night's game against Rutgers will be a major challenge.
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Archie Updates the Status of Indiana's Injured and Suspended Players Jan 29, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller updated the status of Indiana's injured and suspended players during his radio show.
• Archie also revealed one reason why we might see some different guys get playing time on Wednesday.
• The computer rankings continue to fall.
• Indiana's national efficiency rankings since January are ... well, cover your ears and eyes.
• Victor Oladipo updates everyone on his surgery.
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[475] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Rutgers Preview Jan 28, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, we dive into the mailbag, take a look around the Big Ten, and preview Indiana's upcoming trip to Rutgers.
• [2:20] Jerod talks about the moment from Archie's post-Michigan press conference that he found particularly revealing, and then answers your questions in this week's mailbag.
• [27:06] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on which IU problems are fixable and which ones aren't, and he provides insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [50:20] Josh Wilson joins Jerod to deliver an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Rutgers, which is far less rosy than their recent previews of Nebraska and Northwestern. But, on the bright side, those two previews fell amazingly flat when compared to the game's actual result, so hopefully this preview will prove erroneous as well!
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Slumping Hoosiers Face Another Difficult Week on the Road Jan 28, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Wednesday's game at Rutgers no longer looks so inviting.
• Saturday's game at Michigan State looks even more challenging.
• ESPN makes an unfortunate decision ... given the timing and current state of the team.
• Happy belated birthdays to a reserve who had a big role in 1976 and a trailblazing Hoosier who had a long career as a Globetrotter.
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[474] IU-Michigan Postgame Show: Indiana Suffers Another Complete System Failure at Home Jan 26, 2019

On Friday night, Indiana spotted Michigan a 17-0 lead and then proceeded to get outscored by six more points thereafter. It was yet another noncompetitive home debacle for an Indiana team that seems to be searching for answers that never come. After the game, our crew tried to make sense of the loss on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show -- with blame spread pretty evenly all around.
On the mics: Jerod and Andy
You can imagine what the topics were for this discussion.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and, yes, hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[473] Al's Emergence, Coach's Corner, and Archie's Crisis Point at Dayton Jan 25, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most urgent stories in the never-dull world of IU basketball -- including why Jerod is ready to make a bold prediction about Al Durham, Coach's ideas for how Indiana can get more space and flow on offense, and what we can learn from the four-game losing streak Archie endure at Dayton in his third season there.
Oh, and Coach reads some poetry.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni
We also discuss our keys to victory against Michigan, and answer questions about whether Indiana's recent slide will affect Keion Brooks' decision and whether Archie can afford to play Justin and Zach (two non-shooters) on the court at the same time.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Michigan Presents Big Challenge, Great Opportunity for Reeling Hoosiers Jan 24, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• What Devonte Green's suspension means for Indiana's remaining ball-handlers.
• What the computers predict for Friday night's game.
• The two different ways to view the Michigan game.
• Is Indiana catching Michigan at the right time?
• ESPN updated its top 100 recruits for the Class of 2019.
• Happy birthday to a reserve on one of IU's national championship teams.
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[472] IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: Late Rally Only Makes Accumulation of Deficit More Frustrating Jan 23, 2019

On Tuesday night, Indiana lost its fifth straight game, falling by seven to Northwestern in a game the Hoosiers absolutely had to have. A fast start and furious rally late only served to make the Hoosiers' mid-game doldrums more bewildering.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
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[471] Banner Monday (on Tuesday!): Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, N'Western Preview Jan 22, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ...
• [2:40] Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in this week's mailbag.
• [29:45] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [58:25] Jerod and Josh Wilson deliver an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming game against Northwestern.

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B201: Indiana's Ball Screen D Breakdowns at Purdue Jan 22, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod discuss Indiana's breakdowns defending ball screens at Purdue. Some of this was because Indiana wasn't good defensively, and some of it was because Purdue ran outstanding offense sets ... emphasis on the word RAN.
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Improving This Fading Defensive Metric Is Key to Turning IU's Season Around Jan 22, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana faces Northwestern tonight.
• Why this game is a virtual must-win for each team.
• The fading defensive metric that tells the story of Indiana's defensive struggles.
• Why this is a more favorable matchup for Indiana than any of its recent opponents.
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Jimmy Rayl, IU's Single-Game Scoring King, Passes Away Jan 21, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's computer rankings continued to slide in the wake of another loss.
• Tomorrow night represents an important opportunity.
• Jimmy Rayl scored 56 points TWICE ... and should have scored more!
• The IU legend passed away over the weekend.
• Happy birthday to one of the most rugged players in IU history.
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[470] IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Romeo's Worst Game, Poor Shooting Sink Hoosiers at Mackey Jan 19, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana dropped its fourth game in a row to Purdue. The Hoosiers shot terribly from 3-point range and the free throw line, and endured Romeo Langford’s worst game as a collegian.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Rob Phinisee showed some positive signs that he’s ready to resume being a consistent force at point guard.
— What went wrong for Romeo?
— Justin Smith delivers his best offensive performance of the season … with a few mistakes off the dribble that still need to be cleaned up.
— The positives and negatives from a day of spurts for Juwan Morgan.
— Why this team’s biggest issues right now may be more about chemistry and cohesion than execution.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[469] Keys to Beating Purdue, Offensive Tweaks, and Social Media Nonsense Jan 18, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we highlight a few keys to beating Purdue on Saturday, try to figure out how Indiana can squeeze more efficiency out of the offense, and then discuss the unintended impact of some fans’ irrational and unreasonable reactions on social media.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
To watch the unedited live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2rUZ7xiKgw
• [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod looks to the future in his Banner Moment, Andy and Ryan deliver their opening remarks, we highlight why you should order a mattress from Comfort Option, and then dive into our keys to beating Purdue — including why taking and making 3s will be so important.
• [21:07] In Segment Two, we look at the catch-and-shoot data from Synergy to see which IU players might be best equipped to handle a heavier load of 3-point volume. Then we look at what the data tells us about play types IU players have been successful in, and how those play types might (or might not) fit into the offense moving forward.
• [37:06] In Segment Three, we use a Twitter exchange between the moms of Armaan Franklin and Keion Brooks to highlight an IU basketball-centric reason for fans to act with decency and reasonableness on social media … you know, just in case generally being decent and reasonable isn’t enough (which it clearly isn’t for some people).
• [47:55] And in our final segment, we get to a couple of questions about what it will take to feel good about IU’s performance in West Lafayette on Saturday and which bench player most needs to step up and produce more.
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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The Good and Bad of Indiana's Upcoming Schedule Jan 17, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• What is the status of Al Durham's leg?
• Andy's latest bracket projections are out.
• Purdue is a decisive favorite over Indiana heading into Saturday.
• Looking ahead to the rest of Indiana's schedule.
• Happy belated birthday to noted Purdue killer.
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Computer Rankings Tumble and Thoughts From Around the IU Beat Jan 16, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's once lofty KenPom rating took a tumble after Monday's debacle.
• The Hoosiers' efficiency margin in Big Ten play is a growing concern.
• Zach Osterman has some useful perspective for IU fans to chew on.
• Ben Ladner dissects Indiana's spacing issues.
• Dustin Dopirak teaches us about Bruiser Flint's background and why he decided to come to Bloomington.
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B201: The Impact of Shooting on Floor Spacing Jan 15, 2019

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod discuss the impact of shooting on floor spacing in light of last night's IU-Nebraska game. The 'Huskers had it, and the Hoosiers did not.
We also spend some time at the end talking about some of Archie's coaching philosophies and giving our armchair point guard ideas for tweaks that might help this particular group of players.
And a bunch of other stuff that you have to be a hoops nerd to appreciate.
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[468] IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: They Were Just Toying With Us By the End Jan 15, 2019

On Monday night, Indiana started flat and finished flat, with only a few whimpers of good play in between. It was enough to compel Bill Raftery to say the 'Huskers were "toying" with Indiana at the end, and he was absolutely right.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Our bewilderment at Indiana's flat, lethargic, uninspired effort.
— Why this was a complete system failure from the coach to the players all the way down (hell, Ryan even tries to pin it on the fans!)
— Why Nebraska's gameplan was perfect to take advantage of what Indiana lacks on offense.
— Should Clifton Moore have gotten more minutes based on how he performed in limited action?
— Some real talk about Indiana's roster issues.
— Thoughts on Rob Phinisee as he works his way back from injury.
— Oh, and Ryan angers the #ChatMob ... again.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and (barely) hand out our game ball. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[467] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Nebraska Preview Jan 14, 2019

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ...
• [2:16] Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in this week's mailbag.
• [30:09] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU's loss to Maryland, put IU's injury issues into perspective, and then provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten -- including the difficult task of picking a midseason All Big Ten Team.
• [58:06] Jerod and Josh Wilson delivers an in-depth preview of tonight's opponent, Nebraska. There is one action in particular that Nebraska really struggles to defend in the half court ... and Indiana happens to be elite at it.
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3 Keys to Beating Nebraska and Holding Serve at Home Jan 14, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana hosts Nebraska tonight -- so get all the basic gameday info.
• The Hoosiers and Huskers have similar records, with Nebraska having the edge in KenPom ranking.
• Nebraska is a good team with few obvious weaknesses, but two in particular stand out.
• Why attacking the paint and even crashing the glass will be key for Indiana offensively.
• Indiana needs to make this Nebraska player inefficient offensively.
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[466] IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Romeo's Supernova Final Stretch Not Enough to Rescue Hoosiers Jan 12, 2019

On Friday night, Indiana flipped the recent script. The Hoosiers roared out of the gates against Maryland, but then fell flat in the middle. Romeo Langford's late scoring outburst almost brought Indiana all the way back, but it wasn't enough as the Hoosiers dropped their second game in a row.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on a feisty edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Romeo's improving three-point shot and ever-increasing assertiveness is a great sign for Indiana moving forward.
— Should Romeo and Juwan be even more assertive on offense? And are they even partially responsible for Maryland's big runs because they weren't assertive enough?
— The importance of Rob and De'Ron returning to action, even if they weren't able to give Indiana much tonight.
— Indiana's bench, yet again, was mostly a non-factor, and we desperately try to figure out what the solution might be.
— So ... did Devonte Green have a good game or a bad one?
— Putting this game into the larger context of what it means for Indiana, and why Monday at home v Nebraska is so important.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[465] Talking Concussions, Bracketology, and the Importance of a Consistent Third Scoring Option Jan 11, 2019

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we react to Archie's media availability (and the continued bad injury news), address some of the ridiculous fan responses to Indiana's concussion issues, assess Indiana's current bracketology status, and then dissect the issue of a consistent third scoring option. And more.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
• 00:30 In Segment One, Jerod takes the Wooden Award to task for leaving Juwan off their midseason list, Andy and Ryan provide their opening takes, and then we react to Archie's media availability -- which included some bad injury news but also some interesting comments about Clifton, Justin, Devonte, and Al.
• 19:10 In Segment Two, Ryan kicks things off by rehashing the discussion about concussions in between segments. Then Andy comes in with an update on how Indiana's NCAA Tournament resume is shaping up and should stay that way, assuming Indiana can simply win more than it loses moving forward.
• 31:05 In Segment Three, we answer two important questions. One, does Indiana need a consistent third scoring option to emerge? And two, who is most likely to be the guy who fulfills that role?
• 44:05 And in our final segment, we answer your questions. One is specifically for Ryan ... and his answer will anger you. Then we answer questions about IU's poor transition offense and offer NBA player comps for Romeo and Juwan.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
To watch the unedited live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX2-OtHWSJ8
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Did Yesterday's Twitter Image Reveal Important Injury News? Jan 10, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Maryland is on a roll heading into Friday night's game.
• Archie Miller has media availability this afternoon.
• Did yesterday's Twitter image reveal important injury updates?
• And Indiana fans won't be excited by the announcing crew for Friday night.
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3 Key Reasons Why Indiana Needs Rob and De'Ron at Maryland on Friday Jan 09, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We should find out Thursday if Rob, De'Ron, and Jake can play on Friday
• The specific roles De'Ron and Rob would fill on Friday that makes their presence so important.
• Andy Bottoms and the Delphi Bracketology Club have new bracket projections out ... and you'll be happy with where Indiana sits.
• Thomas Bryant has broken out in Washington.
• An interesting note to end on.
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[464] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, B201, and Maryland Preview Jan 08, 2019

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday, we answer your mailbag questions, talk to Mike DeCourcy about IU and the Big Ten, dive deep on how Indiana improved during the course of the Michigan game, and provided a detail preview of the Hoosiers’ upcoming matchup with Maryland.
• 2:40 Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in this week’s mailbag. This includes discussions about IU’s concussion protocol, how to get off to better starts, and a reflection on Jerome Hunter’s scouting report.
• 31:50 Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten. We also discuss his thoughts on the recent Pat Chambers incident at Penn State.
• 1:00:40 Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201. We go through six clips from Indiana’s loss at Michigan to show how the team’s defense and offense evolved throughout the game.
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• 1:43:02 Finally, Jerod goes in-depth on Maryland, providing his keys to Indiana being able to win game against a young but talented Maryland team that will pose a few particular matchup issues for the Hoosiers.
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This Stat Says So Much About Romeo's Game ... But Doesn't Show Up In the Box Score Jan 08, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo Langford earned yet another Big Ten honor.
• His stats are impressive, but it's a stat that's not in the box score that may be the most impressive.
• How far did Indiana fall in the human polls and NET after its 1-1 week?
• Some thoughts from around the IU beat
• Archie Miller's opinion on why Indiana starts off so damn slow.
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Slow-Starting Hoosiers Finally Ran Into Another Unforgiving Foe Jan 07, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's poor start was inexcusable and insurmountable, but there are reasons to feel okay about the way the Hoosiers played from there on out.
• The Hoosiers' defensive rating took a hit after Sunday's game ...
• ... but the offensive rating went up.
• Happy birthday to one of the smoothest Hoosiers of all time, who is now a legend in Japan.
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[463] IU-Michigan Postgame Show: 30 Good Minutes After Another Horrendous, Game-Sealing Start Jan 07, 2019

On Sunday afternoon in Ann Arbor, Indiana played the #2 team in the country toe-to-toe for the final 30 minutes of action. Unfortunately, the first 10 minutes of the game count also, and Indiana got off to another horrible start that proved to be a deficit too steep to recover from.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— Why there are reasons to be simultaneously encouraged and bewildered by how this game played out — if you’re willing to put the final result within the larger context of this developing season.
— The positives from Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford, who put Indiana on their backs offensively.
— The negatives from Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford, whose first half foul trouble and early-game struggles directly led to Michigan’s scorching start.
— Justin Smith’s strong play defensively on Ignas Brazdeikis.
— Another forgettable, and mostly unproductive day, from Indiana’s beleaguered and diminishing bench.
— Some good things to take away from the performances of Devonte Green and Al Durham.
— Why Archie Miller gets strong reviews for his performance … not for having the team ready to play out of the gates, but for pushing a lot of the right buttons after being dealt a 30-13 deficit.
— Plus a rant about why some IU fans are being ridiculous in their comments about how Indiana is handling the concussions of Rob Phinisee and Race Thompson.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[462] IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Romeo Takes Over Jan 04, 2019

On Thursday night, Indiana reopened Big Ten play with an 8-point victory over Illinois. Once again, the Hoosiers started slow, but Romeo Langford shook Indiana out of its offensive doldrums and set a new career high in leading the Hoosiers to victory.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Romeo’s terrific night offensively.
— The struggles of Devonte Green.
— The emerging issue of Indiana’s mostly unproductive bench (outside of McBob, who delivered a vintage McBob performance).
— Why Justin Smith was better than the box score indicates.
— Juwan Morgan’s quietly outstanding night.
— Why we were impressed with Al Durham’s performance.
— And for some reason (we apologize) … Ryan’s nasty old AC sweatshirt
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Update on Rob Phinisee and Two Keys to Beating Scuffling Illini Jan 03, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana hosts Illinois tonight at SSAH.
• What Illinois does well ... and not so well.
• Two things Indiana needs to do to secure a win.
• Archie Miller updated the status of Rob and Zach.
• Happy birthday to one of the smoothest scorers in IU history.
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Andy's Biggest Takeaway From Indiana's Non-Conference Resume Jan 02, 2019

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Another fun IU social media video.
• The tip time is set for this Sunday's showdown in Ann Arbor.
• Indiana moves up in the human polls.
• There is quite a bit of variance in IU's computer rankings.
• What is Andy Bottoms' biggest takeaway from Indiana's non-conference resume?
• Happy birthday to two Hoosier newcomers.
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IU's Next Opponent Just 'Achieved' a Dubious Big Ten First Dec 31, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A new Hoosier is wearing the gold practice jersey for the first time.
• Get caught up on the IU social media videos.
• IU's signed recruits continue to have strong senior seasons.
• Indiana's next opponent just "achieved" a dubious feat that no other Big Ten has ever done.
• We get caught up on birthdays, including a current Hoosier, a Sampson role player, a freshman phenom, an all-time legend, and one of the greatest dunkers in school history.
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We’ll be off tomorrow since it’s New Years Day, but then back on Wednesday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[461] Big Ten Expectations, Romeo Talk, Minutes Projections, and More Dec 28, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we use Indiana's long holiday layoff to take a step back and discuss a potpourri of topics including our expectations for Big Ten play, Romeo's freshman season (and who it reminds us of), how we project minutes to be doled out moving forward, and much, much more.
On the mics: Jerod and our special guest host Galen Clavio (@doctorgc) from Crimson Cast.
• [00:27] In Segment One, Jerod the discusses the importance of Indiana finally getting back into the top 25 polls, Galen provides his big picture thoughts on this IU team so far, and then we roll through a number of FAQs (the health of Rob, Zach, Race, and Jerome, plus Keion Brooks' recruitment) before assessing how this IU team stacks up nationally.
• [17:46] In Segment Two, we focus on the Big Ten. Have our expectations for how Indiana fares in the Big Ten standings changed? What do we make of the conference as a whole? What teams have we changed our opinions on? And is Michigan overrated?
• [32:48] In Segment Three, we project how minutes will be doled out moving forward (which leads to a discussion of the importance of Justin Smith and Devonte Green), then we assess Romeo's freshman year and discuss what IU player his freshman season is most like, and finally we discuss the biggest changes this IU team has made from the beginning of the season to know.
• [48:34] And in our final segment, we answer your questions. We got a few about the quadrant system and KenPom, so we hit those quickly.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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[460] IU-Jacksonville Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan's Spectacular Passing Takes Center Stage Dec 23, 2018

On Saturday night, Indiana dominated Jacksonville in a game that will go down in history for Juwan Morgan's triple double -- only the second in Indiana history.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Juwan Morgan's remarkable night, focusing especially on his passing and the key stretch in the first half when Juwan dominated without scoring.
— Al Durham set a career high in points, so we discuss the variety of ways he was able to put the ball in the hoop (and also the glaring issue that still on display tonight).
— Devonte Green's rough start and poor night shooting, but why it's important that he was able to turn things around and play well overall.
— The unselfishness of Romeo Langford (and why that really matters).
— What we took away from the play of Damezi and Jake
— A macro look at where Indiana finds itself after 13 games and with Big Ten play on the horizon.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[459] Fixing Turnovers, IU's Big Ten Schedule, and Christmas Presents for Archie Dec 21, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we take a look at Indiana's turnover issue, look ahead to the Big Ten schedule, try (and fail?) to pick out some useful Christmas gifts for Archie, and then answer your questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy.
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Two Huge Runs Propel Blowout Win Over Central Arkansas Dec 20, 2018

On today's Banner Morning:
• Perhaps Devonte's best game as a Hoosier
• A career milestone for Juwan
• Romeo's double-double
• How Indiana got out from another slow start with two enormous runs
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[458] IU-Central Arkansas Postgame Show: Devonte and Romeo Lead Hoosiers to Comfortable Victory Dec 20, 2018

On Saturday, Indiana overcome sluggish starts in both halves against Central Arkansas to still ultimately dominate an overmatched opponent -- led by outstanding performances by Devonte Green and Romeo Langford. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Devonte Green's improved decision making has been key to his recent resurgence.
— An excellent all-around night from Romeo Langford, who seemed especially focused early to get his teammates involved offensively.
— The latest on Rob Phinisee's head injury, which was the only real negative on the night ... but it's a big one.
— A tale of two halves for Justin Smith that was instructive in terms of what he's comfortable doing offensively and what he's struggling with.
— What's up with the slow starts? And do we have any bright ideas for how to fix it?
— Thoughts on Zach, Al, and Evan
— Was there anything to take away from the minutes Clifton, Damezi, and Jake got once the game was out of hand?
Oh, and why absolutely no one should be concerned that Juwan Morgan took a back seat tonight.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Will Indiana Be Able to Go Deep Into Its Bench Tonight v Central Arkansas? Dec 19, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana is expected to dominate Central Arkansas tonight ... but we know how that worked against UTA and UC-Davis.
• Juwan Morgan received more recognition for his Crossroads performance.
• Archie Miller made some interesting comments about Clifton, Damezi, Jake, Romeo ... and his own shooting prowess.
• Corey Evans updates the recruitments of Trendon Watford and Keion Brooks.
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Juwan Morgan Recognized For Big Performance Against Butler Dec 18, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana moved up in the AP poll.
• The Hoosiers have a rock-solid NCAA Tournament resume.
• Juwan Morgan was recognized by the Big Ten and one national writer for his dominant performance this weekend.
• What accounts for Juwan's improved free throw shooting?
• Happy birthday to a two-way star and one of the best shooters in school history.
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[457] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and B201 on Justin Smith's Defense Dec 17, 2018

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ...
• [3:04] Jerod answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag.
• [26:15] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU (he was at Banker's Life for the Crossroads Classic) and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [50:39] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 -- talking about Justin Smith's solid, fundamentally sound defense.
• [1:17:03] And Jerod delivers a short preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Central Arkansas.
To watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62XEJNyISHw
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Juwan's Remarkable Efficiency and Archie's Impressive Record in Close Games Dec 17, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan entered an exclusive club on Saturday.
• Morgan's efficiency numbers are close to being off the charts.
• The IU legend who saw Morgan's breakout well before it happened.
• Is Indiana lucky or good to have won four straight close games?
• Archie's record in close games places him among elite company.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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[456] IU-Butler Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan Takes Over at the Crossroads Classic ... Again Dec 16, 2018

On Saturday, Indiana won yet another close game, coming back to beat Butler in the Crossroads Classic on a last-second shot by Big Shot Rob Phinisee. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Marveling at Rob Phinisee making yet another clutch shot, and also assessing the importance of the big play Indiana had out of Archie Miller’s final timeout to go up 68-66.
— Another monster day for Juwan Morgan at the Crossroads Classic, which Indiana needed every ounce of.
— Romeo Langford’s up and down day, and why this is a really important game for him to learn from moving forward.
— Why Devonte Green’s play was probably better than many IU fans will want to give him credit for.
— Did Justin Smith shows more signs of growth today?
— Analyzing the rough days for Al Durham, De’Ron Davis, Evan Fitzner, and, to some extent, Zach McRoberts.
— Why this Indiana team needs to be able to lean on its ability to win close games, not rely on it.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[455] Trayce Jackson-Davis Scouting Report and Quarter-Term Grades Dec 14, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Ryan delivers his long-awaited TJD scouting report, we hand out our quarter-term grades, and we analyze the bracketology impact of the Butler game. And much more.
On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Andy … and Randy?
• [00:27] In Segment One, Jerod discusses the impact of Jerome Hunter’s loss in his Banner Moment, and also reminds you of the details of the contest we’re running for Pacers-Hornets tickets. Then Andy analyzes the bracketology impact of the Butler game.
• [15:00] In Segment Two, Ryan takes a deep dive into Trayce Jackson-Davis’ game. It even includes an IU player comp! What are Trayce’s strengths and weaknesses? Is he a one-and-done or two-and-done type player? What impact can he have as a freshman? You’ll have a much clearer idea after listening to this segment.
• [29:30] In Segment Three, we go player-by-player (plus Archie) and hand out our grades after 10 games. And yes, the grades are on a curve — against expectations.
• [45:49] And in our final segment, we answer your questions. Why has Butler been able to sustain its success? What are the redshirt rules in college basketball? Have the lowered the ceiling on this team based on some of the issues we’ve seen over the first 10 games?
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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3 Keys to Indiana Beating Butler on Saturday Dec 13, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana faces Butler on Saturday in the Crossroads Classic.
• These three keys will likely determine the outcome of the game.
• A Hoosier player received his second gold jersey of the season.
• On this date in IU history ... three players were dismissed and five more were placed on indefinite probation.
• Happy birthday to a former Hoosier player and coach who now works for another program.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And be sure to join us at our website tonight for the live broadcast of our weekly Assembly Call Radio recording.
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We’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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The 'Astonishing' Impact of Juwan Morgan's Passing Out of the Post Dec 12, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller provides updates on Race Thompson, IU's free throw shooting, and this week's practice schedule.
• Ben Ladner details the "astonishing" impact of Juwan Morgan's passing out of the post.
• More praise for Rob and Romeo.
• An initial cause of the death has been reported for Eric Anderson.
• Happy birthday to a key player on a title team ... who finished his career elsewhere.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Remembering Eric Anderson -- An Underrated IU Great Dec 11, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana is back in the top 25!
• Romeo Langford wins another Freshman of the Week honor.
• We reflect on the underrated, productive, successful IU career of the late Eric Anderson.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[454] Banner Monday: Mailbag, B1G Roundup, B201 on IU's Inside-Out Offense, Butler Preview Dec 10, 2018

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday …
• [2:31] Jerod and Ryan answer your lingering IU basketball questions in this week’s mailbag.
• [28:52] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [55:01] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 — talking about Indiana’s inside-out offensive philosophy and why it works so well with Juwan and De’Ron as the focal point. (To jump directly to this spot in the video, so you can see the plays Ben discusses use this link: https://youtu.be/WjdlYLtHp0I?t=3538)
• [1:23:31] Josh Wilson of the Inside Out Podcast delivers an in-depth preview of Indiana’s upcoming opponent in this weekend’s Crossroads Classic, Butler.
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IU One of Only 3 Big Ten Teams To Accomplish This Early-Season Feat Dec 10, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Will Indiana be in this week's top 25?
• Indiana is one of three teams to accomplish this impressive early-season feat.
• The Hoosiers have a long, and much-needed, week of practice in the lead up to the Butler game.
• How did IU targets fare at this weekend's Forum Tip-Off Classic?
• Two IU birthdays from the weekend.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And join us at our website this afternoon at 3 Eastern for this week’s live broadcast of Banner Monday.
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We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[453] IU-Louisville Postgame Show- ‘Big Shot Rob’ Strikes Again Dec 08, 2018

On Saturday, Indiana defeated Louisville in a close one, 68-67. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Zach McCrite.
Among the topics discussed:
— How Rob Phinisee came up huge, again, for Indiana in a clutch situation.
— Romeo Langford’s ability to rebound from a difficult start to make huge plays down the stretch.
— Why Juwan Morgan was less aggressive than usual early in the game … and why that was absolutely okay.
— The impressive and essential contributions from De’Ron Davis and Justin Smith
— Why a particular type of matchup seems to be giving Al Durham trouble.
— The important aftermath of Archie Miller going apeshit about Indiana missing more free throws late.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[452] Did Clifton Moore Show He's Ready for More Minutes? Dec 07, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most important stories from the past week in Indiana basketball.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
• [00:27] In Segment One, we deliver our opening thoughts, provide the details of the content we're running with Comfort Option for Pacers-Hornets tickets, and then take a look around the Big Ten with each team's first two games in then books.
• [15:29] In Segment Two, we analyze Clifton Moore's performance at Penn State and whether it suggests he deserves more playing time moving forward. There were certainly some good plays, but a closer look at the tape also revealed some deficiencies that may explain why Archie has been reluctant to play him more.
• [29:47] In Segment Three, we discuss how you get players like Clifton, Jake, and Damezi time on the court to develop when you're trying to play and win close games against good opponents. And then we discuss how you handle some of your top players -- like Devonte Green and Justin Smith -- struggling with correctible errors like turnovers. How much leeway do you give them to work through their struggles?
• [43:46] And in our final segment, we answer your questions. What is the former Hoosier who is closest player comp for Ryan (as a player)? What is Zach McRoberts' role moving forward? And should you design your offense to prioritize your star player or for everyone to be able to find shots?
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
To watch the unedited live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDkJmnoquQI
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One Key Metric to Track Saturday When Louisville Visits Bloomington Dec 06, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana is favored over Louisville this Saturday.
• This metric may determine who wins the game.
• Indiana's defense continues to show signs of growth.
• The FORUM Tip-Off Classic takes place this weekend.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And join us at our website tonight at 9 Eastern for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio.
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We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Hoosiers Grind Out A Road Win Dec 05, 2018

On today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Rob Phinesee takes a step forward
• Romeo leads the away again
• Another strong defensive performance leads the way
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Jerod will be back tomorrow with a Thursday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[451] IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Rob Phinisee Carries IU Across Finish Line Dec 05, 2018

On Tuesday night, Indiana overcame a poor start and a shaky finish to grind out an important road win over Penn State in Happy Valley. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Andy and Ryan.
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Rob Phinisee’s play late in the second half saved IU’s bacon, and further solidified him as IU’s point guard.
— The tale of two halves for Romeo Langford.
— What to make the surprising (and somewhat encouraging) Clifton Moore sighting in the first half.
— How free throw shooting actually worked out in Indiana’s favor for once.
— The importance of Indiana’s strong defensive effort.
— The ups and downs of Devonte Green, and the continued impressive play from Al Durham.
— Justin Smith’s poor offensive production contrasted with his strong defensive effort.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Penn State Presents Tricky, Dangerous Road Matchup for IU Dec 04, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Penn State presents a tricky matchup for an IU team that has struggled on the road.
• Keys to victory for IU.
• Will Juwan Morgan play?
• Indiana not in either top 25 poll ... how far did they drop?
• What is the latest on Keion Brooks' current thinking?
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And join us at our website immediately following tonight’s IU-Penn State game for our live postgame show.
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[450] Banner Monday: Mailbag, B1G Roundup, B201 on Romeo's Defense, Penn State Preview Dec 03, 2018

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ...
• [2:25] With Ryan a late scratch, Jerod answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag.
• [24:24] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU (he was at the Northwestern game) and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [47:47] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 -- talking about Romeo Langford's play against Northwestern.
To see the video for this segment: https://youtu.be/SVa9Gg5-Ocw?t=2828
• [1:21:37] Then Jerod closes with an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Penn State.
To watch the full unedited live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVa9Gg5-Ocw

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It's Not Just IU -- Indiana's Opponents Aren't Making Free Throws Either Dec 03, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana's first Big Ten road game is tomorrow.
• We await word on whether Juwan Morgan will be available to play.
• KenPom continues to like the Hoosiers a bit more than the human polls.
• Indiana's defensive turnover percentage and opponent free throw percentage are helping to offset the Hoosiers' biggest weaknesses.
• With Trayce and Armaan in the fold, what will Keion do?
• Happy birthday to one of the best players in IU history and one of the best athletes in IU history.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[449] IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: Romeo Leads Late as Hoosiers Survive Big Ten Opener Dec 01, 2018

On Saturday, Indiana opened Big Ten play with a victory by surviving a tough, defensive-minded Northwestern team and a late-game injury to Juwan Morgan. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Andy and Ryan.
Among the topics discussed:
— The importance of Romeo’s late-game heroics on the offensive end after Juwan Morgan went out … and why Romeo’s terrific all-around game wasn’t limited to just the offensive end.
— Why the turnovers were much improved, especially if you account for the many bad moving screen calls.
— The meaningful contributions from Devonte Green and Zach McRoberts off the bench.
— Juwan Morgan’s strong game offensively and on the glass before his injury.
— Why Indiana is being smart taking its time with Race Thompson’s recovery from a concussion.
— And much, much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[448] Why Justin Smith’s Breakout Season Hasn’t Materialized (Yet) Nov 30, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most important stories from the past week in Indiana basketball.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
• [00:27] In Segment One, we deliver our Hoosier Proud Banner Moment, opening thoughts, explain the details of our contest to receive Pacers-Hornets tickets (see below), and then discuss the importance of the tough four-game stretch that awaits the Hoosiers.
• [16:26] In Segment Two, we discuss Justin Smith’s struggles so far this season. Jerod opens with a rant about some of the negative fan commentary about Justin’s play, and then we go in-depth to assess why he has been struggling, what may need to happen for him to turn it around, and why there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic that he will.
• [33:38] In Segment Three, we talk about expectations. Have our expectations for this team changed based on what we’ve seen through seven games? We also dissect the important difference between explanations and excuses.
• [46:04] And in our final segment, we answer your questions. We predict what Archie’s first marquee win will be (and debate what constitutes a “marquee win”), and then we quickly discuss the last time we saw this team having fun.
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Ultra-Competitive Big Ten Schedule Begins This Weekend Nov 29, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana didn't tumble quite as far in the computer rankings as you might have expected.
• Some IU numbers are good, others are frighteningly bad.
• Indiana opens Big Ten play against Northwestern and Penn State.
• The Big Ten schedule is shaping up to be a night-in, night-out bloodbath.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And join us at our website tonight for this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, which will be broadcast live beginning at 9:00 ET.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Hoosiers Pay the Price for Sloppy Start Nov 28, 2018

On today's Banner Morning:
• Indiana's offensive struggles across the board
• Turnovers plague the Hoosiers...again
• More sloppy passing
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Jerod will be back tomorrow with a Thursday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[447] IU-Duke Postgame Show: Hoosiers Walk Into Bear's Mouth at Cameron ... and Get Swallowed Whole Nov 28, 2018

On Tuesday night, Duke demolished Indiana with a first half blitzkrieg of length, defensive pressure, and dunks that Indiana had no answer for. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan
Among the topics discussed:
— Why Indiana needs to respond to this loss at Durham like the team did the last time this happened.
— The horror of the first eight minutes.
— How concerned, big picture, should we be about the turnovers and overall bad play?
— Why De’Ron Davis was one of the lone bright spots for Indiana.
— The rough nights for Rob Phinisee, Romeo Langford, and Juwan Morgan.
— Much, much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Devonte and Zach Are Back Practicing ... Will They Play Tonight? Nov 27, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana plays Duke tonight at 9:30 ET ... with the Blue Devils a heavy favorite.
• Devonte Green and Zach McRoberts returned to practice. Will they be ready to play tonight?
• The new AP poll is out.
• The NCAA's new NET rating system debuted ... with odd results.
• Cathedral High School hosts a game this Friday that IU fans will be interested in.
• Happy birthday to the center of one of IU's national championship teams.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[446] Banner Monday: IU-Duke Preview, Big Ten Roundup, Listener Mailbag Nov 26, 2018

On this week’s special (Ryan’s back!) edition of Banner Monday …
• [2:17] Jerod and Ryan answer your IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag.
• [24:57] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU, the Duke matchup, and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten and the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
• [45:30] Ryan returns to provide an in-depth preview of Duke after watching them play three times out in Maui.
Two programming notes: First, no Basketball 201 this week with Ben Ladner on Fall break, but it’ll be back next week. Second, we apologize in advance for Jerod’s voice. He’s battling a cold, but vows to be better by tomorrow night.
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One of Indiana's Injured Players Proclaims Himself #Back Nov 26, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana has seen its KenPom ranking steadily fall since reaching #16 after beating Marquette.
• One of Indiana's injured players has proclaimed himself ready to go.
• The Hoosiers put the full-court press on Trayce Jackson-Davis' game on Saturday night
• Happy birthday to one of the best guards in IU history, who had a senior season for the ages.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[445] IU-UC Davis Postgame Show: Good Thing Juwan Is a Badass Nov 24, 2018

On Friday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana defeated UC-Davis 76-62 despite being in the lead for just over five minutes of game action.
While most of Indiana's players struggled through frustrating ups and downs, Juwan Morgan was sensational ... leading to the text that Andy sent Jerod midway through the first half that now serves as this episode's title.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod and Coach.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Indiana's defense was the driving force behind their dominant finish to the game.
-- The strong play of Juwan Morgan, who showed a terrific inside-outside game and was Indiana's one consistent defender throughout then night.
-- Romeo's continued defensive struggles, and why even his easy 20 points can't overshadow them.
-- How Rob Phinisee battled through a rough start to still deliver a strong performance.
-- The absolute zero (literally) that Indiana got from its bench.
-- Should Juwan Morgan start asserting himself more at the beginning of games?
-- Why turnovers are now officially a concern.
-- The impact Al Durham's emerging 3-point stroke can have on his offensive game ... so long as he doesn't forget what his bread-and-butter is.
And much more.
To watch the replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfLsBwA3WPA

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A Few Early Statistical Trends Worth Paying Attention To Nov 22, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana returns to the court Friday night against UC Davis.
• The biggest storyline: who will be available to play?
• A few early-season statistical trends on offense are concerning ...
• ... But most of the defensive trends are encouraging.
• What will it means if these trends continue?
• Happy birthday to two of the best shooters in IU history, and one of the best all-around players.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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I’ll be back Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and have a happy Thanksgiving.

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A Late Rally Helps Put Mavericks Away Nov 21, 2018

On today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan's hot night
• Romeo just keeps scoring
• Damezi Anderson's help down the stretch
• Despite being thin, the Hoosiers found a way to win
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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Jerod will be back tomorrow with a Thanksgiving edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[444] IU-UTA Postgame Show: Hoosiers Get A Short-Handed, Sloppy Win Nov 21, 2018

On Tuesday, Indiana defeated UT-Arlington by a score of 78-64. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Andy Bottoms and special guest Galen Clavio.
Among the topics discussed:
— What a weird game it was, with the injuries limiting Indiana’s rotation to just 6 players.
— Why this game was a shining example of Juwan Morgan’s talent and leadership.
— The biggest struggle Romeo Langford is having adjusting to college hoops
— The continued steady play of Rob Phinisee
— Is Justin Smith engulfed in the dreaded sophomore slump?
— What’s up with all the turnovers?
— How should we view the minutes Damezi Anderson is getting, and what he’s doing with them?
— What can we expect from Evan Fitzner moving forward?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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3 Keys to Dominating Undersized, Inexperienced UT-Arlington Nov 20, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU faces UT-Arlington tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
• UT-Arlington has no size or experience ... but somehow they get to the FT line a lot.
• 3 keys to for IU to fulfill the KenPom prediction and dominate UT-Arlington
• Archie updates the status of the injured players
• The top 25 polls are taking notice of the Big Ten
• A Hoosier was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
• Happy birthday to a future Hoosier and a current one
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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[443] Banner Monday: Mailbag, B1G Roundup, B201, UTA Preview Nov 19, 2018

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ...
• [2:30] Jerod answers your IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag -- including whether Archie was speaking to one player in particular with his offseason comments about players needing to be ready to accept lesser roles.
• [26:06] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten -- and explains why IU fans should probably be rooting for even Purdue right now.
• [46:54] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 -- talking about how IU's offense functioned much better running through Juwan Morgan in the second half on Sunday.
• [1:12:47] Then Jerod closes with a short but in-depth preview of Indiana's opponent for Tuesday: UT-Arlington.
Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHPMBdrEGUY
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Hoosiers Fall Short After Final Possession Falls Flat Nov 19, 2018

In this edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo's solid performance
• The second half emergence of Juwan Morgan
• What went wrong on the final possession
• Reaction from the heartbreak
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[442] IU-Arkansas Postgame Show: Hoosiers Can't Overcome Mistakes in Tough Road Loss Nov 19, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell 73-72 in Fayetteville to the Arkansas Razorbacks. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Coach.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Romeo Langford was the runaway winner of the game ball (despite his inconsistent ball-handling and defense)
-- Juwan Morgan's impact in the second half.
-- Why Rob Phinisee showed us what he's made of in the final few minutes of this game.
-- The poor performances from Al Durham, Evan Fitzner, Justin Smith, and Damezi Anderson
-- De'Ron Davis' strong play and what it means going forward.
-- Why despite the disappointment of this loss, there is still probably more to be encouraged about than discourage about ... especially given the context of all the guys IU is missing.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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[441] In Praise of Al Durham (Plus: A Game of ‘Fair or Too-Soon-to-Tell?’) Nov 16, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we …
• [0:30] Deliver our opening thoughts and discuss the unfortunate news about Jerome Hunter’s injury.
• [14:23] Break down Al Durham’s outstanding game on Wednesday night and what it means (or doesn’t mean) moving forward.
• [29:28] Introduce a fun game called “Fair or Too-Soon-to-Say?” in which we assess some of the most common and interesting reactions to IU’s play thus far.
• [46:08] And then we answer your questions about what has surprised us the most thus far, what our early impressions of the Big Ten have been, and whether the Marquette win changes our expectations for the season.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and our Basketball 201 presenter Ben Ladner.
Watch the unedited live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgG5Yj21HKs
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An Impressive Win Through A Balanced Attack Nov 15, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A very balanced attack from the Hoosiers in a big win
• Romeo's big night
• Rob Phinesee turns in his best performance
• Short-handed? No problem
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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[440] IU-Marquette Postgame Show: Undermanned Hoosiers Dismantle Marquette's High-Efficiency Offense Nov 15, 2018

On Wednesday night at raucous Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana overcame a slew of injuries to crush the visiting (and ranked) Marquette Golden Eagles. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Coach
Among the topics discussed:
— How Indiana’s defense right from the tip set the tone for what the night would be like for Markus Howard and Marquette’s high-octane offense.
— The stellar two-way play of Romeo Langford.
— Why Juwan Morgan’s impact goes so far beyond his solid stat line.
— The impact of Evan Fitzner’s early offense.
— The all-around awesome play of Al Durham, who did a great Zach McRoberts impression on defense and was productive on offense too.
— Why Rob Phinisee is clearly this team’s point guard … and what it means for Devonte Green.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
Watch the replay of the live video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUTedJGE51A
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3 Keys to Beating Marquette and Trayce Clarifies His Recent Comments Nov 14, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• All the basics you need to know for tonight's IU-Marquette game
• The latest injury updates on Race, Jerome, Devonte, and Zach
• 3 keys to beating the Golden Eagles
• Trayce provides clarity on when he plans to make a decision
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Race Thompson Suffers Yet Another Injury Nov 13, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller updated Indiana's injury situation, and it continues to be concerning.
• The new AP poll is out. Indiana isn't in it, but their next opponent is.
• The 4th annual Gavitt Games begin tonight.
• Look at IU's early-season statistics and having a little fun with small sample sizes.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[439] Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Basketball 201, Marquette Preview Nov 12, 2018

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday …
• [2:25] Jerod delivers his Banner Moment and answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week’s mailbag.
• [22:51] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [42:37] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 — talking a little bit more about the packline D and 3-point defense, and then showing how IU excelled zone offense against Montana State. (For the video of this segment: https://youtu.be/H6jBiHv4Yyo?t=2701)
• [1:09:20] Josh Wilson delivers an in-depth preview of Indiana’s upcoming opponent, Marquette.
And here is the unedited video of the live broadcast of this week’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jBiHv4Yyo
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Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.
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After Historic Performance, IU Defense Is About to Be Tested Nov 12, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana had a record-setting defense performance on Friday night ...
• ... but Archie Miller still sees plenty of room for improvement.
• Marquette's top player put up insane numbers in their second game.
• The Jerome Hunter injury news doesn't sound good.
• Happy birthday to a player who is still making shots in Dick Vitale's dreams.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[438] IU-Montana State Postgame Show: Defense Shines in Final Regular Season Tune-Up Nov 10, 2018

On Friday night, Indiana demolished Montana State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Andy and Coach.

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[437] IU's Guard Situation, Trayce Jackson-Davis' Recruitment, and Montana State Nov 09, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the biggest thing we’re each looking for in IU’s game against Montana State, analyze the play and potential future roles of Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green, and offer our perspective on Trayce Jackson-Davis’ recruitment. Plus we answer your questions.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni. (Think some kind thoughts for Ryan, who came down with an unfortunate case of food poisoning.)
Link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flFPuFCWL5w
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Indiana's Final Pre-Marquette Tuneup Beckons on Friday Nov 08, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• KenPom predicts a big IU victory on Friday night.
• Additional reaction to Indiana's victory over Chicago State
• Jon Crispin offers unique insight into Indiana's free throw shooting woes and Zach McRoberts' three-point shooting confidence
• Happy birthday to an all-time great 3-point shooter and a guard whose solid career was underwhelming given his high school reputation.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. Join us at our website tonight for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Archie Miller Displeased With Indiana's Defense in Season-Opening Blowout Nov 07, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo Langford had a strong college debut.
• Archie Miller was not pleased with Indiana's defense.
• Free throws linger as an issue.
• Robert Phinisee's steady hand will likely keep his playing time high.
• Evan Fitzner did exactly what Indiana recruited him to do.
• The Hoosiers are clearly still getting comfortable with the finer points of the pack-line.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[436] IU-Chicago State Postgame Show: Romeo Puts Offensive Arsenal on Display in Debut Nov 07, 2018

On Tuesday night, Indiana opened the Romeo Langford Era with a 104-55 drubbing of overmatched Chicago State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and a Segment 3 pop-in by Zach McCrite
Note: this episode begins with a couple brief minutes of Jerod talking about this past week’s successful listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.
Among the topics discussed:
— Romeo Langford put his full offensive arsenal on display in a magnificent first half performance.
— Juwan Morgan looked … just not like himself.
— Zach McRoberts took #ZachMcRobertsThings to a new level tonight.
— Robert Phinisee continued to be impressive, especially on defense, as he started over Devonte Green.
— Evan Fitzner had a solid night on both ends of the court.
— Free throw shooting. Dear lord, the free throw shooting.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Injury Updates on Devonte Green, Al Durham, Race Thompson Nov 06, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana hosts Chicago State tonight on BTN
• Chicago State is ... not good.
• Archie Miller provides updates on Indiana's injured players.
• Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford named to another watch list.
• Trayce Jackson-Davis is doing something IU fans everywhere would prefer he not do.
• An NBA draft analyst was at practice on Monday.
• Happy birthday to an Indiana walk-on.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[435] Mailbag, Burning B1G Questions, Basketball 201 on Packline D, and Chi State Preview Nov 05, 2018

On this week's edition of Banner Monday:
• Ryan Phillips is on hand to tackle your mailbag questions with Jerod.
• Mike DeCourcy joins us for his Big Ten Roundup in which we answers six questions submitted by Assembly Call community members.
• Ben Ladner leads us through another edition of Basketball 201, talking about the basic principles of the packline defense.
• Josh Wilson provides a brief overview of Chicago State, Indiana's season-opening opponent on Tuesday night.
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Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.
Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.
THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:00], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Jerome Hunter’s recent acquisition of the gold practice jersey, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.
Among the topics they cover:
• Why you shouldn’t be concerned about Romeo’s shot selection in the exhibition game.
• What are Archie’s weaknesses as a coach?
• What is worth paying the most attention to in Indiana’s season opener against Chicago State?
• How long will it take for Indiana to find its offensive identity?
• Which player improved their stock the most in the exhibition game?
In Segment Two [26:10], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
He answers these six burning Big Ten questions:
• Besides Romeo Langford, which freshmen will have the biggest roles and be counted on the most by their teams?
• What do you think Archie could most improve upon has as a head coach?
• What team in the Big Ten has the most game ready depth?
• What are the five strongest defensive teams in the league?
• Last year essentially everyone over-projected Minnesota and Northwestern. Both underwhelmed for different reasons. Who are national analysts making that same mistake on in the BIG this year?
• What team in the Big Ten that doesn’t have a true star player could most benefit from having one?
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
In Segment Three [49:39], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we want to provide insight and education and some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.
This week we talk about the packline defense — its basic principles, its goals, its vulnerabilities, and why it’s a much better defense at the college level than the NBA.
Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/vkNaS6Hxbzs?t=3122
And in Segment Four [1:16:00], we preview Indiana’s upcoming opponent for this week.
Josh Wilson, host of the new Inside Out podcast joins us to provide some insight on a Chicago State team that is undoubtedly one of the nation’s worst.
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.

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Victor Oladipo Is Even More Clutch Than You Think Nov 05, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The Hoosiers' season-opening opponent is ... not good.
• Indiana's shooting stats through two exhibition games are impressive.
• Archie Miller announces which charity he'll be supporting.
• Pressure? Romeo Langford doesn't feel pressure.
• Keion Brooks took another official visit over the weekend.
• Victor Oladipo is even more clutch than you think.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 off your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new gameday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[434] IU-Southern Indiana Postgame Show: Rob Phinisee Impresses in IU Debut Nov 02, 2018

On Thursday night, Indiana defeated Southern Indiana in the Hoosiers’ first and only public exhibition game. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
Note: this episode begins with a few minutes of Jerod talking about this week’s listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.
Among the topics discussed:
— Rob Phinisee’s strong debut performance, starting in place of the injured Devonte Green.
— Romeo Langford’s impressive defense, which helped compensate for his struggles to get in rhythm on offense.
— How much should we read into Damezi Anderson’s hot shooting performance in the second half?
— Why Juwan Morgan’s dominance at the beginning of the second half was the clearest sign of what this team’s current offensive identity is.
— The importance of Zach McRoberts letting it rip from deep.
— Umm, what the hell with free throw shooting? Not this again …
Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7i9Xgca0w
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
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Devonte Green, Race Thompson Will Not Play in Tonight's Exhibition Game Nov 01, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• You have to have a BTN Plus account to watch tonight's game v Southern Indiana.
• Devonte Green and Race Thompson (and maybe a few others) will mis tonight's game with injuries.
• A few other nuggets from Archie Miller's visit with the media on Wednesday.
• Zach McRoberts is exactly who you think he is.
• Andy Bottoms' preseason bracket projections are out.
• Trayce Jackson-Davis updates his recruitment.
• Happy birthday to a great shooter, an immortal voice, and an all-time fan favorite.
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More Details on Loyola Scrimmage (Plus a New Gold Jersey Recipient!) Oct 31, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana released more details about the Loyola scrimmage.
• The Hoosiers play tomorrow night!
• A new Hoosier has been awarded the gold practice jersey.
• Romeo Langford made two preseason All-America teams.
• Two unique skills will get De'Ron Davis on the floor this year.
• Zach McRoberts is pesky.
• Happy (belated) birthday, Coach!
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Archie Reveals Two Players Were Held Out of Scrimmage with "Nagging Injuries" Oct 30, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller's first radio show was last night, and he revealed a few interesting nuggets.
• Student seating will be a little different this year.
• Two national writers have praise for Indiana.
• Is De'Ron Davis best suited to come off the bench for Indiana?
• Five questions with Race Thompson.
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[433] Mailbag, B1G Best Case/Worst Case, Basketball 201, and USI Preview Oct 29, 2018

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in our Monday mailbag, Mike DeCourcy joins us to go best case/worst case for each Big Ten team, Ben Ladner returns for another edition of Basketball 201 breaking down ball screen defenses, and Jerod provides a quick preview of Indiana's exhibition opponent for Thursday night.
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RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:10], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Indiana’s alleged strong play in its Sunday exhibition against Loyola Chicago, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.
Among the topics they cover:
• Three signs they are looking for early in the season to show IU is on the right track.
• What they would name the inevitable movie about the recent FBI college basketball corruption trial.
• How Indiana matches up against Marquette and Arkansas.
• What role we envision Race Thompson having this season.
• Whether we’ll see lineups with Rob and Devonte on the court at the same time.
• Can coaching impact free throw shooting?
In Segment Two [24:57], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
This week, Mike provides his thoughts on closed scrimmages, and then gives us his best case and worst case for each Big Ten team.
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
In Segment Three [49:13], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we provide insight and education on some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.
This week, we turn our attention back to ball screen defense and cover a few more defensive strategies: icing, dropping, and trapping.
Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/z9k7tA1_XPc?t=3122
And here is the link to Ben's article about De'Ron Davis at Inside the Hall: https://www.insidethehall.com/2018/10/29/2018-2019-player-profile-deron-davis/
And in Segment Four [1:17:37], Jerod provides a quick preview of what to expect this week from Southern Indiana. They have some shooters who could provide a challenge for Indiana’s perimeter defense.

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Reports Indicate Indiana Played Well in Closed Scrimmage Against Loyola Chicago Oct 29, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana participated in a closed scrimmage yesterday against Loyola Chicago, and reportedly fared very well.
• SI.com has praise for Archie Miller as he heads into Year Two.
• Inside Indiana Basketball resumes tonight!
• Indiana offers a top player in the Class of 2021.
• Stay away from our in-state 5-stars, Kansas. Haven't you learned your lesson?
• Trendon Watford updates his recruitment.
• Happy birthday to one of the best all-around players in IU history.
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[432] Chronic Hoosier Talks Rotation, Corruption Trial, and IU Memories Oct 26, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by Chronic Hoosier to discuss a variety of topics, including:• Who we project to be the 9th and 10th men in Indiana’s rotation• Whether the offense or defense will be the bigger strength of this team• What the verdict in the corruption trial means (and our thoughts on IU’s name being mentioned)• Plus our favorite IU basketball memories ... and so much more.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:19], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo winning the gold jersey in his Banner Moment, Andy and Chronic give their opening thoughts, and we have fun figuring out how Archie should manage the wealth of talent he will have on the bench this season. (NO PLATOONS.)In Segment Two [18:36], we respond to a listener who wants to know whether the offense or the defense will be more efficient this year. There are arguments to be made on both sides.In Segment Three [26:21], we dive into the weeds a bit on the college basketball corruption trial, discussing what the verdict means and why it came back guilty. Then we also address Indiana and Tom Ostrom’s names popping up in the sidebar conversation.Here is a link to the Rob Dauster podcast we mention: https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/10/25/cbt-podcast-attorney-coaches-rep-jason-belzer-on-the-details-of-wednesdays-guilty-verdict/In Segment Four [44:25], it’s Q&A time.• What are our favorite IU basketball memories?• What will be the first event of the season that will cause overreactions from IU fans?• What will be more valuable to IU this season: Romeo or the improved depth?• What will improve more — the free throw shooting or 3-point shooting?All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Analyst Calls Juwan Morgan Indiana's "Best, Most Valuable Player" Oct 25, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Inside the Hall's Big Ten Power Rankings are out.
• Matt Norlander ranked all 351 college basketball teams -- where were the Hoosiers on the list?
• Romeo is high on a new NBA Draft Big Board.
• Justin Smith is named a sophomore who appears poised to breakout.
• Clifton Moore describes the impact working with Clif Marshall has had on his body.
• The verdict is in for the college basketball corruption trial.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And be sure to join us at our website tonight at 9:00 for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio with special guest Chronic Hoosier.
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Someone New Is Wearing the Gold Practice Jersey Oct 24, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Someone has taken the gold practice jersey from Juwan Morgan.
• IU and Tom Ostrom surface in a sidebar conversation at the college basketball fraud trial.
• The AP All-America team was announced, and one Hoosier received a vote.
• Another Hoosier has made the finals of the March Madness preseason All America fan vote.
• Justin Smith's defense is an underrated asset for Archie Miller and the Hoosiers.
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Archie Miller Invites IU Students to Practice Oct 23, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller is inviting IU students to a practice.
• A new practice video is out ... complete with IU's stars doing exactly what you expect them to be doing.
• Indiana is #28 in the preseason AP poll ... and yes, preseason polls matter.
• Damezi Anderson opens up in 5 Questions.
• Inside the Hall profiles Race Thompson.
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[431] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and Defending the Pick-and-Roll Oct 22, 2018

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer a handful of your questions in our mailbag segment, we get Mike DeCourcy’s preseason thoughts on IU and the Big Ten at large, and then Jerod and Ben Ladner take a deep dive into two different methods of defending the pick-and-roll.
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THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:18] ...
Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about what Indiana’s preseason rankings mean, and then he and Ryan dive into answering a handful of listener questions, including:
• Has anything over the last month or so increased or decreased our confidence in this team?
• Who will give Indiana its first loss of the season?
• Who is Jerod’s favorite Hoosier since Calbert? (He and Ryan have the same answer.)
• What IU player has the national media not been talking about enough this offseason?
• Will Phinisee, Hunter, and Forrester all find consistent spots in the rotation?
• Might Archie alter his philosophy about sitting a guy with two first half fouls this season now that he has more depth?
In Segment Two [27:34] ...
Mike DeCourcy joins the show for his first weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
He and Jerod cover the following:
• What did Mike glean about Indiana from Big Ten Media Day?
• When he attends an IU practice, what will he be most interested in seeing?
• His preseason Big Ten Power Rankings Top 4 — does Indiana make the cut?
• What team out of these three is most likely to surprise: Penn State, Minnesota, or Iowa?
• What did he learn about other Big Ten teams from Big Ten Media Day?
• What player in the conference is flying under the radar that people need to be more aware of?
• Jon Beilein’s comments about cheating at Big Ten Media and Mike’s general thoughts on the FBI trial and what, if anything, then NCAA might be able to do about what has been revealed.
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
And in Segment Three [50:31] ...
Ben Ladner joins us for our first edition of Basketball 201, in which we want to provide insight and education and some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.
In this first installment, we discuss pick-and-roll defense. Ben explains why ball screens have become so much more prevalent in recent seasons, and then we dive into two common strategies for defending them — hedging and switching.
Indiana did a lot of hedging last season, and Archie Miller has discussed trying to switch more this season. What are the pros and cons of each approach?
To watch the video of this segment (which includes the visuals), use this link: https://youtu.be/qgOCK7vtSz8?t=3172
Here is a link to the article Jerod mentions from The Ringer: Is It Possible to Know Too Much About Basketball? (https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/19/17999336/los-angeles-clippers-second-spectrum-courtvision-steve-ballmer)
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.

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Highlights From the Initial KenPom Rankings Oct 22, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The preseason KenPom rankings are out ... and Indiana makes a significant jump from where they ended last season.
• Troy Williams has a new home, which includes a familiar face.
• Freddie McSwain got drafted.
• Happy birthday to a two-sport Hoosier and one of the all-time legends in the history of basketball in the Hoosier State.
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[430] The NBA's Big Announcement, Another Coach K Rant, and a Silly Preseason Debate Oct 19, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we debate Ryan’s oft-uttered assertion that Indiana might actually be better next season than they will be this season. Plus, we discuss the NBA’s big announcement from Thursday and Coach K’s asinine comments regarding what we’re learning about how high-level college basketball recruiting really works.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
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This week’s rundown
In Segment One [2:20], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo and Juwan both being listed among the top 50 players in the nation in CBS Sports’ Top 101 players in college basketball, Andy and Ryan provide their opening remarks, and then we discuss the NBA’s new initiative to offer elite high school seniors a path to professional basketball through the G-League.
In Segment Two [17:00], we take Coach K and Roy Williams to task for outright lying to college basketball fans everywhere in their comments this week about the FBI case. And yes, Ryan goes another Coach K rant.
In Segment Three [26:14], we use a listener email as a jumping off point for a new segment that Jerod and Andy are calling “Ryan’s Being Stupid Again,” but that Ryan refuses to recognize. Regardless, the listener takes Ryan to task for his assertion that Indiana might actually be better next year than this year. Ryan makes some compelling arguments, but Jerod and Andy aren’t totally buying it, so they debate.
In Segment Four [41:14], we answer your questions — and we roll through a lot of them.
• What would surprise us most if does/doesn’t happen this season?
• How many wins will it take to win the Big Ten this season?
• How does this year’s team compare to the 2007-08 team when you start going player-by-player down the roster?
• When will Trayce Jackson-Davis announce his decision?
• What is something we are really looking forward to about the upcoming season that we haven’t talked about much yet this offseason?
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Keion Brooks Sets His 5th and Final Official Visit Oct 18, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• CBS announced its top 101 players in college basketball -- with Romeo and Juwan high on the list.
• Damezi Anderson was Indiana's first commit in 2018 and may have exactly the skills Indiana needs to rebound next season after Romeo and Juwan depart.
• Keion Brooks has set his 5th and final official visit (sorry Boilers).
• Archie Miller visited a top-40 guard in the Class of 2020.
• Troy Williams' season didn't start out quite like he expected.
• Slick Leonard was back on the mic for the Pacers despite a bunch of recent health issues.
Programming note: Tonight’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio will begin a half hour later than normal. We’ll go live at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.
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Victor Oladipo's Junior Year Improvement, Summed Up In One Amazing Stat Oct 17, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo Langford receives more preseason recognition.
• Archie Miller discusses IU's point guard situation.
• Rob Phinisee looks to contribute as a freshman.
• ESPN announces its 2018-19 college hoops schedule.
• John Gasaway tries to quantify player development ... and in the process unearths an incredible stat about Victor Oladipo's junior season improvement.
Also, one quick programming note:
This week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio on Thursday night will begin a half hour later than normal at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.
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Jerome Hunter Flying Under the Radar as Season Approaches Oct 16, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• People may be overlooking Jerome Hunter, but he has the talent to contribute as a freshman.
• Juwan Morgan is out to an early lead over a Duke freshman in one preseason player of the year fan poll.
• Armaan Franklin discusses his college choice and his senior year goals.
• Keion Brooks hosted an in-home visit over the weekend.
• The Jim Gatto trial continues to rope in some of college basketball's biggest names.
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TJD's Final 3 and Positive Early Reports on Rob Phinisee Oct 15, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Trayce Jackson-Davis announced his final 3 on Friday night. There were no surprises.
• 8 Hoosiers appear poised to start the season on NBA rosters.
• An IU legend has used art to aid in his recovery from a stroke.
• Happy birthday to Rob Phinisee, who continues to impress in practice.
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[429] Big Ten Predictions and B1G Media Day Takeaways Oct 12, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we react to the comments made by Archie, Juwan, and Zach and Big Ten Media Day, and then we deliver our predictions for the Big Ten standings, surprise team, and All-Conference team.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
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This week’s rundown
In Segment One [2:20], Jerod describes why Juwan winning the first Gold Jersey was so important, Andy discusses whether he’ll be joining Joe Lunardi on his “Bracketology Cruise,” Ryan gives the football team some love for flipping a 4-star Ohio State commit, and then we discuss the Big Ten’s official preseason All-Conference team … which includes way too many guys.
In Segment Two [15:10], we dissect the most interesting comments from Big Ten Media Day — including the growing practice competition between Devonte Green and Rob Phinisee, Archie’s positive comments about Justin Smith, how Romeo is responding to Juwan’s dominant practice play, and why it continues to look like Zach McRoberts is entrenched as a major player for this team.
In Segment Three [26:17], we each provide our projected top 4 teams in the Big Ten, pick our surprise team, choose an All-Conference team, and then discuss whether this is an up or down year for the Big Ten.
In Segment Four [43:26], we answer your questions.
• Why was Indiana’s in-state recruiting so down prior to Archie’s arrival?
• If we had to pick one … would we rather see the team spring some upsets but lose some head-scratchers, or take care of business but not beat any of the top teams on the schedule?
• If we had to pick one … would we rather see the team win a Big Ten title but lose early in the tournament, or have a so-so regular season but then make a deep tournament run?
• If the point guards struggle, could we see extended time for Romeo at the point this season?
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Could Romeo Become "The Face of College Basketball"? (One ESPN Expert Thinks So) Oct 11, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU posted a new practice video to its social media accounts -- we provide three quick takeaways.
• Where does IU fall in the annual unofficial Big Ten media preseason poll?
• One ESPN expert predicts Romeo Langford could become "the face of college basketball."
• Eric Bossi discusses Juwan's growth since his freshman year.
• Happy birthday to three Hoosiers who played on championship* teams.
* - One is a hypothetical banner, but damnit it's real to me!
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What Are The Chances Indiana Lands Both Trayce and Keion? Oct 10, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Big Ten Media Day is tomorrow.
• De'Ron Davis has learned from his time in rehab.
• Keion Brooks is feeling then pull if staying in-state.
• What are the chances both Trayce and Keion end up at IU?
• The Wildermuth Intramural Center will be getting a new official name.
• Indiana football will honor the late, great George Taliaferro this weekend.
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Trendon Watford, Matthew Hurt Still Considering Indiana Oct 09, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Matthew Hurt describes what he'll be watching this season when it comes to Indiana.
• Trendon Watford looks to set his official visits -- and Indiana remains on the list.
• A top in-state prospect in the Class of 2021 took another visit to Bloomington yesterday.
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Juwan Morgan's Captaincy Off to a Golden Start Oct 08, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan's captaincy is off to a great start.
• What's the latest on Trayce and Keion?
• Matt Hurt provides an update on who the main schools are in his recruitment.
• Happy belated birthday to a recent Hoosier great.
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[428] Buy/Sell the Most Common Post-Hysteria Narratives Oct 05, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the benefits of “secret” scrimmages and publicly announcing captains, then play a fun game of buy or sell with some of the most common narratives coming out of Media Day and Hoosier Hysteria.
On the mics this week: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, and Brian Tonsoni
Listen to the edited podcast here (rundown with time stamps below):
This week’s rundown
In Segment One [02:18], Jerod discusses some intriguing comments by Don Fischer in his Banner Moment, Coach and Ryan provide their opening thoughts, and then we discuss the many benefits of participating in a secret scrimmage over a public exhibition game. The athletic department loses the money from the gate receipts, but does the team gain more from the experience?
In Segment Two [15:52], we discuss the importance of having captains, in the wake of Juwan and Zach being named captains for this season. Why was it important to announce it publicly? What message does it send in the locker room and to recruits?
In Segment Three [26:10], we go buy or sell on some of the most common narratives being bandied about since Media Day and Hoosier Hysteria. Is Devonte Green ready to be consistent? Is Al Durham the most improved player on the team? Will Evan Fitzner start? Will Race Thompson and Jake Forrester be rotation players?
In Segment Four [44:00], we answer your questions.
• How important is Rob Phinisee’s development?
• Will the free throw shooting improve this season?
• What 3-5 guys will be left out of the rotation?
• Could Keion Brooks, Justin Smith, and Jerome Hunter all play together?
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Victor Explains the Motivation Behind His Donation Oct 04, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• All signs are pointing toward a more consistent Devonte Green manning the point for IU this season.
• Victor Oladipo shares more insight on why he donated to the locker room renovations.
• Happy birthday to one of the best players on one of Indiana's greatest teams ever.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. You can also join us at our website tonight at 9:00 for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio.
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Keion Brooks Discusses His Official Visit and What's Next Oct 03, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Jeff Rabjohns and Brian Snow of 247Sports talked to Keion Brooks after his official visit -- what did they learn?
• Updates on a couple of former IU targets.
• Chris Holtmann lands another top-50 recruit for Ohio State.
• The first trial from the FBI's investigation into college basketball begins.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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Don Fischer Singles Out This Hoosier for High Praise Oct 02, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie announces this year's team captains.
• Don Fischer makes some interesting comments during a radio appearance.
• Jeff Goodman reports on Indiana's "secret scrimmage"
• Trayce Jackson-Davis dishes about his official visit.
• Yogi Ferrell gets off to a great start in Sacramento.
• Learn how to get your IU schedule poster.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase.
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The Most Important, Enduring Moment From Hoosier Hysteria Oct 01, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We recap one of the most hyped Hoosier Hysterias ever.
• Romeo Mania moves from the prep ranks to his college campus.
• The most important, enduring moment from the weekend.
• Trayce and Keion finally have their official visit.
• A quick rundown of the important upcoming dates on the calendar.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase.
I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning -- recorded from quiet, familiar confines of my home studio. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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[427] Hoosier Hysteria Reaction Show: The Most Important Takeaways From a Fun Day in Bloomington Sep 30, 2018

On this edition of The Assembly Call, we provide instant reaction to the official kickoff the 2018-19 season -- Hoosier Hysteria. We discuss what stood out, in terms of the overall experience (Jerod was there in person) and in terms of individual performances in the scrimmage.
On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.

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[426] Media Day Takeaways and Hoosier Hysteria Preview Sep 28, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss what comments stood out the most from Wednesday’s Media Day and also look ahead to Hoosier Hysteria this weekend.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach.
Rundown with timestamps below.
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In Segment One [2:17], Jerod discusses why the Romeo/Juwan relationship is so important, Andy and Coach provide their opening thoughts, and Andy delivers some important tips about signing up for your BTN Plus account if you can't attend Hoosier Hysteria live.
In Segment Two [13:50], the guys discuss what they are most looking forward to seeing at Hoosier Hysteria, and they give their darkhorse picks for the dunk and 3-point contest (since the favorites are obvious).
In Segment Three [26:20], we have perhaps our longest segment ever -- breaking down the most interesting comments from Media Day.
In Segment Four [46:00], we answer your questions, which include the possibility of Indiana switching more this season, our thoughts on Al Durham, and whether or not there will ever be another Tim Priller at IU.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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5 Comments That Stood Out From Archie's Media Day Press Conference Sep 27, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We run down some highlights from media day, including a great quote from Romeo and five interesting observations by Archie.
• We learned what the increased Hoosier Hysteria budget is going toward.
• Indiana appears twice on the list of college basketball's best rivalries.
• A current Hoosier and one of the most inspirational Hoosiers of all time celebrate their birthdays on Sunday.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com
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Keion Brooks Announces Final 6 and Happy Birthday to the GOAT Sep 26, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A few more details about Hoosier Hysteria trickle out.
• One analyst has high praise for how good this Indiana team can be.
• How many points will Juwan Morgan average?
• Keion Brooks lists his final 6 schools.
• A former IU wing and the GOAT of his profession celebrate birthdays.
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Practice Begins as Big Recruiting Weekend Looms Sep 25, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Practice is officially here!
• Indiana just missed the cut of another preseason top 25.
• The Hoosiers' top two recruiting priorities will be at Hoosier Hysteria ... but another 5-star target will not be.
• A simple (but overlooked) reason why Indiana should be better this season.
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Hoosiers Host 4-Star 2020 Guard on Official Visit Sep 24, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Inside the Hall completed its list of the top 25 players in the Big Ten ... where did Romeo and Juwan end up?
• Michigan State got a big commitment in the Class of 2019
• Archie Miller and his staff hosted a 4-star guard from Pennsylvania on an official visit over the weekend.
• Two Hoosier big men from the '90s celebrated birthdays over the weekend.
• An IU legend, and community leader, died recently at 85.
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[425] Juwan Morgan’s Guarantee and 3 Teams Stats That Must Improve in 2019 Sep 21, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we react to Juwan Morgan’s many interesting comments from his podcast appearance with Andy Katz before breaking down three team stats that Indiana needs to improve upon this season to make good on Juwan’s NCAA Tournament guarantee.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni
In Segment One [2:17], Jerod delivers his Banner Moment, and then Andy and Coach gang up pretty viciously on Ryan for sleeping through the first half of last week’s show. Then the guys run through a few Hoosier Hysteria headlines and discuss whether the early start time will be good or bad for attendance.
In Segment Two [14:27], the guys dissect Juwan Morgan’s comments on Andy Katz’s podcast — including his praise for Romeo Langford, his belief in what Evan Fitzner can bring to the team, and the surprising biggest thing he learned from the NBA Draft exploration process.
In Segment Three [26:21], the guys break down three high-leverage team stats that Indiana needs to improve upon to be better this season. Fortunately, there are reasons to believe improvement can happen for all three stats. They discuss 3-point shooting, defensive rebound, and assist-turnover ratio from the guards.
In Segment Four [44:26], two listener questions dominate discussion: 1) which coach from the “golden triangle” will have the most success over the next few years; and 2) which former IU player is the best player comp for Ryan. (He’ll HATE this discussion.)
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Juwan Morgan Included In Yet Another Impressive Preseason List (He's #2) Sep 20, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller will have a role at Saturday's football game.
• Juwan Morgan makes another impressive preseason list.
• Former in-state IU target Brandon Newman made his college choice.
• Why Indiana needs to (and should be able to) improve its 3-point production this season.
• Happy birthday to a certified IU legend and a notable reserve player.
For the links referenced in this edition of Banner Morning, visit bannermorning.com.
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BM: Juwan Morgan Makes a Strong Statement Sep 19, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan appears on Andy Katz's podcast ... and makes a couple of strong statements.
• Blue Ribbon doesn't consider IU to be a top 25 team ... but a couple of other college hoops experts do.
• Rivals updated their Top 150 for the Class of 2020.
• A former Hoosier celebrates a birthday.
• On this date in IU history, NBA and IU stars came out in support of an injured IU legend.
For the links mentioned in this and all past editions of Banner Morning, visit bannermorning.com.
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BM: Indiana No Longer in the Running for 4-Star Guard Sep 18, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Several recruiting updates -- including Indiana appearing to be off the board for a 4-star guard
• Robert Johnson has a home for NBA training camp
• Inside the Hall begins its countdown of the top 25 players in the Big Ten
• Long live the Pritch Slap.
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BM: How to Support Jordan Hulls' 6th Annual Never Lose Hoop Golf Outing Sep 17, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The IU schedule is basically set, as tip time and TV info comes in for two more non-conference games
• Clif Marshall introduces IU fans to the Director of Sports Performance Nutrition
• Archie Miller and staff host a highly-ranked 2021 recruit
• Jordan Hulls' 6th annual Never Lose Hoop golf outing is set for September 29th. For more information, go to https://jordanhulls1.com/.
• On this date in IU history, a starter informed Branch McCracken that he would be forgoing his eligibility to turn pro ... in a sport other than basketball.
For the links mentioned in this and all past editions of Banner Morning, visit bannermorning.com.
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[424] De'Ron Davis Offseason Analysis and Reaction to Archie's Podcast Appearance Sep 14, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we use Archie Miller's recent comments about De'Ron Davis on the College Hoops Today podcast as a jumping off point for assessing what is fair to expect from De'Ron this year, how he improved last season, and how he might fit on this year's IU roster.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and ... eventually ... Ryan.
In Segment One [2:16], Jerod and Andy deliver their opening thoughts, explain why you should bookmark iutickets.shop, and then discuss their biggest reactions to Archie Miller's podcast appearance. (Listen to it here: https://soundcloud.com/compass-media/college-hoops-today-with-jon-rothstein-indianas-archie-miller-1)
In Segment Two [14:00], Jerod and Andy dissect Archie's individual comments about Evan Fitzner, Justin Smith, and Devonte Green. Then they discuss the timetable Archie laid out for De'Ron's return, before talking about fair expectations for him in the upcoming season.
In Segment Three [26:06], Ryan appears! The conversation on De'Ron continues. What do the numbers say about his improvement last year and his biggest strengths and weaknesses? How difficult might it be for the coaching staff to work him into the lineup if he isn't ready to play until mid-season? And more.
In Segment Four [40:59], we answer your questions:
• What about Race Thompson?
• What are our favorite memories of Brian Evans?
• What will Archie's biggest challenge be this season?
• Why is recruiting in-state players so important? (Ryan makes an especially good point about this.)
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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BM: Which IU Prospects Received USA Basketball Invites? Sep 13, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Clif Marshall tweets out video of a fun new athletic performance toys.
• Romeo Langford makes another top freshman list.
• Which IU prospects received invites to the upcoming USA Basketball mini camp? (And which ones, surprisingly, didn't?)
• An hoops legend will be inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame this year.
• That same IU hoops legend is also celebrating a birthday today.
For the links mentioned in this and all past editions of Banner Morning, visit bannermorning.com.
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We’ll be live tonight at 9 ET with this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, then back Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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BM: Indiana Ranked #20 in Jeff Goodman's Preseason Top 25 Sep 12, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Jeff Goodman's preseason top 25 rankings include the Hoosiers ... and three other Big Ten teams.
• Brian Snow provided updates on Keion Brooks Jr. and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
• Rivals updated their top 150 for the Class of 2019.
• An IU legend has a new coaching gig.
• On this date in IU history, chaos was stabilized and the seeds of a Final Four run were planted.
Banner Morning is a production of The Assembly Call.
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Banner Morning: 5 Highlights From Archie Miller's Appearance on the College Hoops Today Podcast Sep 11, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We run down the five most interesting comments Archie Miller made during his appearance with Jon Rothstein on the College Hoops Today podcast.
• Armaan Franklin provides some insight on why he chose IU ... and what he did right after committing.
• Happy birthday to a man whose IU career was sandwiched between the Hoosiers' last two national championships.
• Recalling one of Bob Knight's more infamous outbursts.
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Banner Morning: Indiana Offers Class of 2021 Point Guard Sep 10, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana extends a scholarship offer to a top in-state point guard.
• Armaan Franklin's high school coach provides insight on what makes him special.
• Happy birthday to one of the most consistent Hoosiers of all-time.
• Plus, an anniversary everyone would just as soon forget.
Thank you for joining me for this edition of Banner Morning, presented by The Assembly Call.
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[423] Armaan Franklin Commitment Reaction and Scouting Report Sep 07, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss this week’s top story: Armaan Franklin giving Archie Miller his first commitment in the class of 2019 — and yet another in-state recruit to build his program around.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
In Segment One [2:20], Jerod opens up discussing the importance of the special guest speaker the team hosted on Wednesday. Then Andy and Ryan give their opening thoughts on Franklin’s commitment, which leads into Ryan’s detailed scouting report of Franklin’s game.
In Segment Two [17:40], the guys discuss the many different reasons why this is such an important recruit to get for Indiana, and explain why seeing a triple-digit ranking number next to Franklin’s name and wondering if he’s a recruit worth being excited over is a misguided notion.
In Segment Three [26:04], it’s Ryan’s favorite segment: player comps! We provide a few recent Hoosiers with whom Armaan shares some traits. Then we look ahead to the rest of the class of 2019 and what is important to watch for moving forward.
In Segment Four [40:44], we highlight a few important notes from the date/time/TV schedule release, and then answer a few listener questions.
All of that and more (including a little unexpected silliness) on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.
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Banner Morning: Hoosiers Hosted a Special Visitor on Wednesday Sep 06, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The Hoosiers hosted a special visitor on Wednesday: Brenda Tracey from settheexpectation.org.
• The Armaan Franklin intrigue ratchets up as a pro-IU Crystal Ball pick finally comes in.
• The latest on Trendon Watford and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
• Tomorrow is a special date in IU history, as the Hoosiers' got a big recruiting commitment ... even if it didn't seem so big at the time.
Thank you for joining me for this edition of Banner Morning, presented by The Assembly Call.
To access links to the stories cited here, visit bannermorning.com -- where you will find the blog posts and transcripts for each episode.
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I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning.
Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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Banner Morning: Armaan Franklin Commitment Watch Continues Sep 05, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Who is the perceived leader for Armaan Franklin as IU and Purdue fans await his commitment?
• A guard target in the class of 2020 has scheduled a visit to Bloomington.
• Happy birthday to a man who played and coach under Bob Knight.
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Banner Morning: Why Zach McRoberts Needs to Shoot More This Season Sep 04, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We analyze Zach McRoberts' offensive limitations, and what he can do to be a more credible offensive threat when he's on the court.
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Banner Morning: The Latest on Indiana's Top Guard Targets in the Class of 2019 Sep 03, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Jahmius Ramsey schedules his official visit, Armaan Franklin's decision awaits, and Brandon Newman announces his Final 4.
• A few more preseason rankings are out, with Indiana hovering around the same spot in each.
• We describe the fourth individual stat that most needs to improve this season.
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[422] What the NCAA Got Right and Wrong This Offseason Aug 31, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we reflect on what has been a busy offseason for the NCAA as it tries to clean up college basketball and improve the NCAA Tournament selection process.
In addition, we tackle the debate about names on the backs of jerseys and answer a handful of your questions.
On the mics this week: Andy, Ryan, and our special guest Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast.

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Banner Morning: 6 Interesting Nuggets About the 2018-19 Schedule and Roster Aug 30, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IUHoosiers.com posted a compilation of team and player notes on Wednesday. We present six of the most interesting highlights.
• Lindy's college basketball preview magazine is out ... and they are severely underrating Juwan Morgan.
• A big announcement Wednesday appears to be yet another nail in the coffin of the one-and-done rule.
• Happy birthday to an underrated big man and an IU player who also became an IU coach.
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Banner Morning: The Biggest Key to Justin Smith Making a Leap as a Sophomore Aug 29, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Juwan Morgan is a cover boy.
• ESPN updated its top 100 rankings for the Class of 2019.
• Eric Bossi weighed in on IU's 2019 recruiting.
• We continue our look at the individual stats that most need to improve for IU's returnees this year -- focusing on the most important area of improvement for Justin Smith.
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Banner Morning: Highlights from Romeo Langford's Updated NBADraft.net Scouting Report Aug 28, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We get another glimpse into IU's offseason workout routine
• NBADraft.net updates its scouting report for Romeo Langford -- what strengths and weaknesses stand out?
• We continue our series on individual stats that most need to improve this season for Indiana. Next on the list: Devonte Green's assist-turnover ratio.
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Banner Morning: A Handful of Weekend Recruiting Updates Aug 27, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A top-5 player in the Class of 2019 has IU in in his final six.
• One of Indiana's top targets will be going elsewhere for an official visit this weekend.
• Indiana hosted a 4-star guard on campus this past weekend.
• Another 4-star guard has made a change in plans for his senior season.
• Happy belated birthday to Noah Vonleh.
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[421] IU Schedule Breakdown and the NCAA's New 'NET' Ranking System Aug 24, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we provide a full breakdown of Indiana's recently released 2018-19 schedule and also have our renowned bracketologists analyze the NCAA's new RPI-replacement ... something called 'NET.'
On the mics this week: Andy and Coach Tonsoni.
In Segment One, Andy discusses his biggest takeaway from the Urban Meyer story, and he and Coach dive into their analysis of Indiana's schedule.
In Segment Two, Andy and Coach dissect the toughest stretches of the schedule and analyze the advanced metrics of Indiana's opponents to give the preseason bracketology spin on IU's 2018-19 slate.
In Segment Three, they break the schedule into chunks and give early-early predictions for how the games might play out.
In Segment Four, they discuss the new 'NET' ranking system that will replace the RPI and answer some additional questions.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Banner Morning: 6 Observations About Indiana's 2018-19 Schedule Aug 22, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Jerod delivers six observations about the full IU schedule for the 2018-19 schedule, which was released on Tuesday.
• Where did the Hoosiers' attendance rank nationally last season? (And how far has it dropped over the last two seasons of mediocrity?)
There will definitely be no Banner Morning tomorrow, but Assembly Call Radio will go on as scheduled on Thursday evening. You can watch live on our YouTube channel, or listen to the podcast, which will be posted late Thursday evening. Andy, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni will be dissecting the schedule and answering your questions.
We’ll be back with a new edition of Banner Morning on Monday, August 27th.

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Banner Morning: Updated Roster Suggests a Longer, Stronger IU Team Aug 21, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana released an updated roster for the 2018-19 season, and it's clear the Hoosiers will be a more physically imposing team.
• Indiana's two pre-Christmas Big Ten games were revealed on Monday
• A player with an IU offer committed elsewhere
To find links to all sources cited in this episode, visit assemblycall.com.
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Banner Morning: Happy Birthday to One of the Great Winners in IU History Aug 20, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A reminder about this week's Big Ten schedule announcement
• An IU guard target for the class of 2019 schedules an official visit ... with Purdue
• We wish happy birthday to one of the great winners in Indiana history
Quick programming note: Jerod will be on vacation for the rest of this week, so there will be no more Banner Morning episodes posted this week. But the response to these daily episodes has been very positive, so he plans to continue them when he gets back. Expect a new Banner Morning on Monday, August 27th.

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Banner Morning: Two New Non-Conference Dates Revealed Aug 17, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We learned the dates for the Montana State and UC-Davis games.
• A 4-star IU prospect lists the Hoosiers ... among his final 10!
• On this date in IU history, Indiana inked its first LOI from a Chicago Public Schools league player in 24 years.
• And happy birthdays to an IU alum who is now a media member, and a player who dabbled in hoops but rewrote the record books on the gridiron.
Remember that you can catch the replay of Assembly Call Radio, which was broadcast live on Thursday night and hit the podcast feed soon thereafter. We discussed the schedule, the Big Ten, and how Romeo and Juwan stack up against the nation’s best players. It will episode number 420 in your podcast feed, or you can watch the replay on YouTube.
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[420] Non-Conference Schedule Analysis by Two Top-10 Bracketologists Aug 17, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, our decorated duo of bracketologists analyze Indiana's non-conference schedule -- both in terms of their personal feelings about it, and how it might affect Indiana come March.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.
In Segment One (0:28), Jerod talks about the importance of student excitement to Archie Miller's rebuild, and then the guys dive into a discussion about the schedule -- with Andy and Coach using their knowledge of bracketology to assess how the non-conference schedule sets up for Indiana's potential seeding in March.
In Segment Two (17:15), the guys use an ESPN article as a jumping off point for a discussion about the Big Ten pecking order, where Indiana falls in it, and what lightly regarded Big Ten team could surprise people this season.
Link: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/24324241/big-ten-hopes-better-ncaa-tournament-haul-2018-19-season
In Segment Three (24:27), a list of the top 100 players in college basketball from the website 3-Man Weave is discussed. Where do Juwan and Romeo rank? Is it too high or too low? This leads into a conversation about which player will be more important to Indiana's success this season.
Link: https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/top-100-players-2019
And in Segment Four (39:10), we answer your questions:
• So what was up with that picture of Romeo wearing a cast?
• How much should Archie prioritize fringe top-10 in-state players if he has a chance to go after higher-ranked players from out of state?
• Should Indiana go on another overseas trip soon?
• Will Justin Smith get enough playing time this year to keep rising on NBA draft boards?
All of that, and more, on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Banner Morning: Date of Big Ten Schedule Announcement Revealed Aug 16, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• We now know when the Big Ten mens basketball schedule will be released
• Corey Evans of Rivals had a few thoughts on Indiana's 2019 recruiting targets
• A former Hoosier was back in Cook Hall getting shots up
• And happy birthday to a player who authored one of the legendary individual performances in the history of the IU-Kentucky series.
Remember to come hang out with us tonight on YouTube for the live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio. You can also find the stream at our website, assemblycall.com. It begins at 9:00 ET, and the live chat is always hopping right along with the live broadcast of the show. We’d love to see you there.

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Banner Morning: Hot Prospect Lists IU Among Final 8 Aug 15, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• A fast-rising prospect listed IU among his final 8 last night
• We remember the first sign of trouble for The Movement
• Happy birthday to a certified IU legend, and another player who had a modest career but did turn in at least one legendary performance
To read today's edition of Banner Morning or find links to articles referenced, view the show notes here: https://assemblycall.com/banner-morning-august-15-2018/
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Banner Morning: One Individual Stat That Must Improve for IU This Season Aug 14, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Trayce Jackson-Davis' high school schedule is out -- which game should all IU fans pay attention?
• Analyzing one individual stat that must improve for this year's IU team to reach its potential
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Banner Morning: Another Non-Conference Opponent Reveals Itself Aug 13, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana makes the cut for a 2019 guard prospect
• On Sunday, we found out another non-conference opponent for the upcoming season
• A quick rundown of the schedule, with preseason ranking projections included
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[419] Recruiting, NCAA Rule Changes, Clifton Moore ... And More Aug 10, 2018

This week on The Assembly Call, we cover a hodgepodge of topics in yet another week without any major IU basketball news to capture our focus.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni.
In Segment One (2:20), we discuss the latest recruiting developments -- including a few new players who are planning to visit campus. We also address the emerging topic among some IU fans that Archie Miller may have overplayed his hand with the 2019 recruiting class. We don't agree.
In Segment Two (19:00), we dissect the big college basketball news of the week: the NCAA rule changes that were announced on Wednesday. Why will the reality of implementation not match the headlines? What storyline is being overlooked? And what does Coach think about the impact the new rules will have on college, high school, and summer coaches?
In Segment Three (37:02), we talk Clifton Moore. We can't do our usual offseason player deep dive, because we just don't have that much to go on with Clifton. What are fair expectations for his sophomore year? And could Evan Fitzner end up being a good mentor for him as a player?
Then in Segment Four (49:00), we take your questions.
• Is Robert Phinisee being overlooked?
• Which of IU's players pass the "rec center eye test" the best, simply based on their size and physique?
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Banner Morning: New 2019 Offer and NCAA Announcement Leads to Confusion Aug 09, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Visit updates on James Bouknight and Zeke Nnaji
• Indiana extends a new offer to a 6-10 center in the Class of 2019
• The NCAA announces some important rules changes ... to the confusion of all, and the consternation of many.
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Banner Morning: Wednesday, August 8th Aug 08, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Two new schedule dates were announced yesterday
• An IU recruit released his top 4 ... was Indiana included?
• A Big Ten school repainted their floor ... does it matter?
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Banner Morning: Tuesday, August 7th Aug 07, 2018

In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Armaan Franklin sets his IU official visit
• An IU target is celebrating a big birthday today
• Another scrimmage was posted ... and we dare to make a few observations
• A Big Ten coach underwent successful double bypass surgery on Monday
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Banner Morning: Trayce Jackson-Davis Announces His Final 6 and Visit Plan Aug 06, 2018

In today's inaugural edition of Banner Morning (a little experiment we're trying during this slow part of the offseason), Jerod Morris discusses the biggest story from the weekend: Trayce Jackson-Davis' announcement of his final six schools and fall visit plans.
Link to Corey Evans article that is referenced: https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/five-star-trayce-jackson-davis-cuts-lists-schedules-visits

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[418] How Evan Fitzner’s Strengths (and Weaknesses) Will Fit on This IU Roster Aug 03, 2018

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown series by focusing on grad transfer Evan Fitzner and how the things he does well (and the things he doesn't) will fit on this year's IU roster.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.
In Segment One (00:27), Jerod discusses the big picture meaning of the IU Excellence Academy in his Banner Moment, followed by Andy and Coach give their opening thoughts. Then the guys discuss recruiting, including the new offers going out to 2020 and 2021 prospects, and what they mean for Indiana's potential pursuit of in-state prospects Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway.
In Segment Two (16:03), the guys dive into their discussion of Evan Fitzner. They dissect his strengths and weaknesses based on his advanced efficiency stats and possession-by-possession analysis from Synergy. They also talk about his role at Saint Mary's and why it may have changed after his freshman year.
In Segment Three (27:58), the conversation on Fitzner turns to how he fits with the players on IU's roster. What roster constructions will work best to accentuate his strengths and compensate for his weaknesses? Why are he and Al Durham a particularly strong fit in the same lineups? Jerod ends the segment by reminding us how good Max Bielfeldt's numbers were in 2016, and why it is probably be unfair to expect the same kind of impact from Fitzner.
Then in Segment Four (44:23), we only get to one question ... because it gets Coach going on an epic rant. Ben Malcomson from Hoosiers-United asks us what we would change about Hoosier Hysteria to encourage more fan engagement. Oh -- we have some ideas. :-)
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[417] The 3 Biggest Challenges Archie Miller Will Face in Year Two at IU Jul 27, 2018

This week on The Assembly Call, we talk a lot about coaching — including the characteristics of a good coaching staff, and the challenges Archie Miller will face in his second season at IU.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.
In Segment One (2:07), Jerod discusses why Juwan Morgan winning the offseason championship belt is so important in this week’s Hoosier Proud Banner Moment. Then we discuss the incredible max vertical numbers many IU players turned in at the end-of-summer testing session.
In Segment Two (17:09), Coach walks us through the characteristics of a good coaching staff, based on the article he wrote for Hoosiers United this week. We also highlight the unique strengths each member of Archie Miller’s staff brings to the table.
In Segment Three (31:58), we zero in on Archie and address the three biggest challenges he’ll face in his second season at IU — all of which are unique challenges that he hasn’t faced as a head coach before. What gives us confidence that he’ll be able to overcome these challenges?
Then in Segment Four (42:55), we take your questions.
• Valerie wants to know why the vlogs and other social media posts are so important
• Geoff asks about redshirting in college hoops, and which players on this year’s roster might benefit from one this year
• Josh wonders what Indiana will have to do to reclaim “blue blood” status nationwide
• Brian demands to know when the first 2019 commit will occur, and who it will be
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[416] The First of Many For Romeo? Jul 20, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy cover a wide range of topics pulled from this week's headlines.
In Segment 1, Jerod analyzes the potential importance of (or reads WAY too much into) what we saw from Romeo Langford in Wednesday's practice video posted by the IU men's basketball Twitter account. Andy and Ryan then give their opening statements, and the guys close with a discussion of this year's Hoosier Hysteria -- and what to watch for as the date approaches.
In Segment 2 (14:31), it's time to talk recruiting.
DJ Carton made his announcement last week.
• What does it say about Chris Holtmann's early momentum at Ohio State?
• And what does it mean for IU's guard priorities in the Class of 2019?
Also, is it time to worry at all about Indiana's supposed "clear leader" status with Trayce Jackson-Davis? Probably not ... but some comments he made this week about North Carolina are worth considering.
In Segment 3 (30:37), we take a tour of Hoosiers in the NBA and update their status.
• What does the Kawhi trade mean for OG in Toronto?
• Is Dallas still a good fit for Yogi?
• Will Troy end up anywhere after being cut by the Knicks?
• How much better can Victor Oladipo get?
And in Segment 4 (44:35), we answer your questions. We had time for two this week:
• What two home games would we most want to see on this year's schedule?
• Hypothetically, if Romeo stayed four years, could he break Calbert Cheaney's scoring record? (You'll be SHOCKED at how Jerod and Andy answer this one ... )
All on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[415] AUA: Recruiting, Player Projection O/Us, and Most Underrated Players of Last 25 Years Jul 13, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we turn the show over to you. It's our first Ask Us Anything episode and, as expected, you didn't disappoint with your questions.
The show kicks off in Segment 1 (2:08) with commentary on Indiana's remarkable resiliency and longevity as a program, plus how Archie Miller and his staff appear to be trying to make the 2019 recruiting class an "instant impact" group after focusing on getting a more foundational class for 2018.
In the back half of Segment 1, we cover recruiting, including the importance of Peach Jam and what we're reading and hearing about DJ Carton's impending decision.
Next, in Segment 2 (19:31), we venture over to Bart Torvik's website (http://barttorvik.com/) to check out his player projections for the upcoming season. We go down the list and choose Over or Under Bart's projected minutes, points, and rebounds for a handful of IU players. Then we talk about who will be vocal leader on this year's team. One name is obvious, another may note be.
In Segment 3 (35:26) we dip into IU's storied history and come up with five names who we think are underrated and under-appreciated from the last 25 years in IU basketball. Then we give our choices for moments we'd like to go back in time to attend, as well as our most emotional IU basketball moments.
Finally, in an abbreviated Segment 4 (51:18), Ryan discusses how we would handle an awkward hypothetical situation with Coach K, and we choose what we miss most about Bloomington -- besides going to games.

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[414] Can Al Durham Outperform Expectations Again as a Sophomore? Jul 06, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we continue our offseason player analysis by discussing Al Durham.Al burst onto the scene early in his freshman season, displaying a refreshing care for the basketball for a program that had been struggling with turnovers. He also shot it well from deep, proved adept at drawing contact, and played solid defense. But as the competition ratcheted up, Al's minutes and overall impact declined.So, what is in store for Al as a sophomore? Minutes seem there to be had with only four true ball-handlers on the roster. Can Al equal or exceed the minutes he played as a freshman? In Segments 2 and 3, we discuss what Al needs to improve on to be a key piece of Indiana's improved rotation, as well as what the numbers say were his biggest strengths and weaknesses. Then Jerod reveals his outside-the-box comparison for Al, which is met with ... well ... just listen.In Segment 1, we discuss the big schedule news that came out this week -- including why the UC Davis game may be just as important as the Arkansas game, and how the non-conference schedule is shaping up overall. (In a word: nicely!)And in our opening statements we touch on:• A few more small but positive signs that Indiana is in good position with Trayce Jackson-Davis and Keion Brooks• Why Evan Fitzner's arrival made a splash on social media• What it means for Thomas Bryant that he's no longer a Laker and has become a WizardFinally, in the Segment 4 Q&A, we riff on the following questions:• Could an all-IU NBA team compete for a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference?• What 1-2 Big Ten players would we add to create a "super team" at IU?• Who would win a Hoosier Hysteria scrimmage: the new guys or the veterans?• Does Indiana have what it takes to make an Elite 8 or even Final 4 run?• Should players stay in school or leave early if the G League is their likely destination?All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio -- with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on hand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[413] What Will Zach McRoberts' Role Be With More Young Talent on the Roster? Jun 29, 2018

This week on The Assembly Call, we continue our offseason player breakdown series by looking at Zach McRoberts.
Each of the last two seasons, Zach has played a larger role than anyone imagined entering the season. With Indiana's influx of young talent, will he maintain his prominent spot in Indiana's rotation this year?
We trace Zach's unique career, discuss what made him such an unexpected key figure for two different IU coaches who value different things in players, and then dive deep in analyzing his strengths and weaknesses to assess where he has the most room for growth as a senior.
Prior to that conversation, we deliver the results of last week's fun IU draft. "Trash Talk" Tonsoni fared pretty in the fan vote, as he predicted. Andy, fresh off vacation, took on the challenge of coming up with a team of the "leftovers" from last week's discussion. Find out who he picked.
We also answer these questions:
• If we could add one player to IU's roster for this season from the roster of a Big Ten rival who is not expected to be on Inside the Hall's upcoming Top 25 Players in the Big Ten list, who would it be?
• How much "Crean" will we still see in this year's team?
• Who are our early favorites for the the Hoosier Hysteria dunk content and 3-point contest?
This week's episode of The Assembly Call is hosted by Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni.

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[412] Which Current Hoosiers Will Play in the NBA? Jun 22, 2018

This week's edition of Assembly Call Radio was recorded while the NBA draft was going on, so we decided to make it our own little IU-themed draft party.First, we discuss which players on the current roster will someday play in the NBA. Romeo is a lock, Juwan seems probable, but who else? We break down the NBA chances of guys like Justin Smith, Jerome Hunter, Jake Forrester, Damezi Anderson, and more (including Clifton Moore). Then, we have a little offseason fun.It's our own IU basketball draft, in which each of us pick a 7-man roster plus a coach from the last 12 years of IU basketball. We draft live, snake-style, then debate our rosters before turning it over to you to tell us whose team is best. Send us a tweet and let us know.Here are the final rosters, for reference ...Ryan:• Starters: Jordan Hulls, Victor Oladipo, Troy Williams, Juwan Morgan, Thomas Bryant• Bench: Noah Vonleh, Jerome Hunter• Coach: Tom CreanCoach Tonsoni:• Starters: Eric Gordon, Romeo Langford, Will Sheehey, Christian Watford, Cody Zeller• Bench: Robert Johnson, Robert Phinisee• Coach: Dan DakichJerod:• Starters: Yogi Ferrell, James Blackmon Jr., Zach McRobers, OG Anunoby, DJ White• Bench: Max Bielfeldt, Nick Zeisloft• Coach: Archie MillerWhich roster do you think would have the best chance at winning a national title?Then it's Q&A time. We answer questions about:• What do we think of the Crossroads Classic?• Why isn't Al Durham getting any love as a potential answer at the point guard slot?• Is Indiana being underrated in the way-too-early preseason polls, or rated about right?All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[411] The Best/Worst IU Draft Picks of The Last 30 Years Jun 15, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we hit a couple of headlines and then dive into an IU history topic that is perfect for a slow news week with the NBA draft fast approaching.
We open by discussing the freshmen arriving on campus, and why it's important that IU made a big deal about on social media.
We also talk about D.J. Carton, who set his official visit date, and why he is such an important recruit for Indiana in 2019. Ryan provides a short scouting report.
Then we dive into Indiana's less-than-impressive draft history over the last 30 years. We discuss what it means that Indiana has had such a dearth of quality draft picks, as contrasted with their much more impressive draft history from prior decades.
We assess every player who has been drafted since 1987 and rank them from least valuable to most valuable. The top two names on the list probably won't surprise you, but the placement of some other names might.
Finally, we take your questions:
• What team stat do we think will improve the most from the beginning of the season to the end?
• Is there any chance Romeo stays for more than one year?
• Would we rather have a supreme one-and-done talent or a solid four-year player?
All of that on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, hosted by Jerod Morris and Ryan Phillips.

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[410] Mailbag: What Is The Most Surprising Recent Season By an IU Player? Jun 11, 2018

It's time for another mailbag, where we catch up on all the questions you submitted on Thursday that we didn't have time to include in our AC Radio broadcast.
Jerod opens with a quick thought about the Indiana All Stars' performance against Kentucky over the weekend, then explains why it's so important that you bookmark and use the following three links:
• http://iustore.shop
• http://iutickets.shop
• http://assemblycall.com/amazon
Then he dives into your questions, which include:
• What are the chances Damezi Anderson ends up stealing minutes from Justin Smith?
• What are our go-to advanced stats for the college game?
• What is the most surprising recent season by an IU player?
• Which of the incoming freshmen will adapt best to the packline defense?
• Is Joe Lunardi's preseason bracketology prediction of a 9 seed for Indiana too low?
• Does it worry us that the three potential 2019 scholarships could be filled by forwards?
• Do we think Archie Miller will be less cavalier with scholarship offers than Tom Crean was?
• Is Dale Davis' son still a recruit?
• Should (and can) IU play exhibition games around the state like they used to?
• What are the top recruits we have a shot at landing?
• What non-B1G school not named Louisville or Kentucky would be like to see IU set up a recurring home-and-home with?

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[409] Justin Smith Offseason Analysis: What Will The Breakout Look Like? Jun 08, 2018

This week, we continue our offseason player-by-player breakdown by focusing on Justin Smith.
Justin is easily the most common answer when you ask IU fans and analysts what player is most likely to break out next season. But what will that breakout look like? What strengths will Justin need to build on? What weaknesses will he need to improve? We dive deep to assess.
In addition, we also cover:
• The positive takeaway from the Indiana Senior-Junior All Star Game
• The importance of Indiana's upgraded social media strategy
• Jerod wonders aloud if we're underestimating the impact of Robert Johnson's loss, and Andy and Ryan give their thoughts
Then we answer your questions. This week, that includes:
• Our bold (yet realistic) predictions for the upcoming season
• Who we each think is the most overlooked player on the roster
• Which player is most susceptible to disappointing this season
And if you didn't get a chance to answer your question, we'll try to fire off another mailbag early next week to pick them up.

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[408] Mailbag: What Are Reasonable Expectations for Romeo? Jun 04, 2018

We're trying something new this week: a Monday mailbag. This gives us an opportunity to answer the questions we couldn't get to last Thursday night, as well as pick up some new ones.
In this episode, Jerod opens with some thoughts on Rob Phinisee (why he's such a perfect fit for Archie Miller) and John Beilein (why it's in Indiana's best interest for Beilein to stay at Michigan). Then he answers a sack of questions submitted by listeners.
Question rundown:
• Will Clifton Moore get into the rotation?
• Is Al Durham the forgotten man in the backcourt, and could he be starting Big Ten play?
• Who is the enforcer on next year's team?
• What does Jerod eat and drink while watching games?
• What are reasonable statistical expectations for Romeo's freshman season?
• When will the schedule will be released?
• Should IU play another mid- or high-major team to improve its NCAA chances?
• Who is the one recruit in 2019 that is must-get for Indiana?
We hope you enjoy, and we'll plan to do another one of these sometime next week. It will probably be Monday, but could be Sunday or Tuesday depending on how things shake out.

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[407] IU-Duke (Again!) and Expectations for Juwan's Senior Season Jun 01, 2018

After a few slow weeks there was a flurry of IU basketball news over the past couple of days. And we cover it all on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.
• Why Juwan Morgan's senior season will be one of the most anticipated in the last two decades of IU basketball
• Is there any downside for Indiana in playing Duke at Cameron Indoor? And how much might Indiana miss De'Ron Davis' presence in that game?
• What should we expect from Juwan as a senior? Is D.J. White's senior season a fair comparison? And might Archie have some trouble giving Juwan the freedom to showcase his outside game while also needing him to dominate inside?
• Jerod has a new starting lineup hypothesis based on some of Archie's comments at Huber's
• Should we read anything into Archie's comments about Devonte?
Then we answer plenty of questions you submitted, including:
• Who Andy might choose for his next fan club
• When was the last time the optimism for IU basketball and football was so simultaneously high?
• And what kind of non-marquee non-con opponents we hope to see on the schedule in the future.
Whew. A jam-packed episode this week, with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on hand as hosts.

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[406] Remembering Bill Mallory: In His Players' Words May 30, 2018

In this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, you will hear from five men whose experiences with Bill Mallory span from his early days at Colorado all the way into the 90s at Indiana. They tell their stories, and share the lessons they learned.
You’ll hear from my dad first. It’s the most obvious place for me to start, but his is also one of the most unique perspectives you can find on Coach Mallory’s career -- because my dad was with Coach Mallory for roughly two decades as a player and coach. He’s got plenty of stories, and plenty of lessons, many of which he passed down to me.
Then you’ll hear from Greg Farrall, who played for Coach Mallory at Indiana. He was on the team that trounced Ohio State in 1988. He also once came within inches of tackling Coach Mallory from a full-on sprint -- so worked up from how hard Coach Mallory was riding him at practice one day. It’s a great story.
Next, you’ll hear from Steve Hirsch, who played for Coach Mallory at Northern Illinois. Steve tells the story of the time Coach Mallory actually passed out at halftime, having worked himself up into such a frenzy trying to motivate his team after a lackluster first half.
After that, you’ll hear from two players who played for Coach Mallory at Colorado: Willie Brock and Chuck McCarter. Both men discuss how close those Colorado teams were, and still are, because of Coach Mallory’s leadership.
Willie tells us the story of the time Coach Mallory unapologetically left two star players at the hotel when they didn’t make it to the bus on time. And about the time Coach Mallory went for a nice run with him ... until the final half mile, when things got competitive.
Chuck tells the story of the time Coach Mallory made an example out of him at practice, during a goalline tackling drill -- and why even though he felt like he’d been hit by a car afterwards, it profoundly impacted his own belief in himself.
This is just a sampling of the stories these players tell and the lessons they share. There is so much more -- enough to fill well over two worthwhile hours of airtime.
The memorial service and Celebration of Life for Coach Mallory are being held this Saturday, June 2nd, in Bloomington. The service will be at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church on 4th Street. Then there will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at Memorial Stadium beginning at 1:30 pm. The event is open to the public, with seating in the East stands. The gates will open at 12:30.
I hope this episode serves as a worthy tribute to a man who made such a large and positive impact on so many people.

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[405] Analyzing IU's Fading APR (Plus: Andy's Bill Mallory Tribute) May 25, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a rather disappointing and potentially devastating story that broke this week regarding Indiana's fading APR. How did it get so bad, and what needs to happen for Indiana to avoid harsh penalties (like missing the postseason) moving forward.
We also touch on Romeo Langford's number, get the perspective from a coach on what this offseason will be like for Archie, and we hijack a question from Mind Your Banners to name our Starting 5s taking one player from each of the last five decades.
Most importantly, Andy offers a tribute to former IU football coach Bill Mallory right off the top in this week's Banner Moment. Coach Mallory's health has taken a turn for the worse after a fall in his home this week. Our warmest wishes go out to Coach Mallory and his family -- one of the true legends of Indiana University athletics.
This week's show is hosted by Andy Bottoms, with Coach Brian Tonsoni and Michael Dugan joining him.

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[404] Is Devonte Green Primed For a (Gulp) Breakout? May 18, 2018

This week, we begin our offseason player-by-player breakdown series.
First player up: Devonte Green.
Indiana has been searching for stability at point guard ever since Yogi Ferrell graduated. Devonte has shown he has the talent to be a solid -- at times even spectacular -- Big Ten guard. But will he ever become consistent enough to be someone who Archie Miller can count on?
As always with Devonte, there are reasons to be optimistic and excited ... and reasons to be skeptical. We break all of those reasons down and assess our confidence level in his potential for a breakout junior season.
We also dig into his Synergy numbers from last season, give them context, and discuss what they suggest about his most important areas for improvement.
Oh, and that Washington Post story about Adidas sponsoring Romeo Langford's AAU team, and some of the ridiculous attention it garnered? We discuss that too. Plus a quick recruiting update.
All in this edition of Assembly Call, with Jerod, Ryan, and Andy.

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[403] The Biggest Strength and Weakness for Jerome, Rob, Damezi, Jake, and Race May 11, 2018

This week, we dedicate some time to the incoming freshmen NOT named Romeo Langford -- a group that we were all very excited about even before Romeo's commitment vaulted Indiana's incoming recruiting class into the top 10.
We go player by player -- Jerome Hunter, Damezi Anderson, Robert Phinisee, Jake Forrester, and Race Thompson too -- assessing each guy's biggest strength and biggest weakness as they head into their freshmen seasons. In other words: what will be the biggest factor in that player getting early playing time; or, and conversely what might be the biggest reason that player struggles to find minutes.
We then predict which of the five players is most likely to become the next addition to the esteemed list of Hoosiers who had great careers despite being undervalued as recruits, and we reflect on a few recent entrants onto said list.
Then we wrap by answering your questions -- including one about golf, that forces us all to admit just how bad we are at the game.
It's Jerod, Ryan, and Andy on the mics this week. We hope you enjoy.

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[402] Romeo, Evan Fitzner, and Fun With Lineup Combinations May 04, 2018

Finally, Indiana's roster for the 2018-19 season is starting to take on its final shape.
We're still awaiting word from Juwan Morgan on whether he'll be back or not, but the recent commitments of Romeo Langford and grad transfer Evan Fitzner solidifies 13 of the 14 roster spots (taking into account McBob's walk-on spot) for the upcoming season.
In this edition of Assembly Call Radio, we assess how the new guys fit, reflect a little more on the impact of Romeo's decision, have some fun playing with lineup combinations as we look ahead to next season, and answer a bevy of great questions submitted by listeners.
This episode is hosted by Andy Bottoms, and he is flanked by Coach Brian Tonsoni and special guest Alex Bozich from Inside the Hall. (By the way -- Andy had a microphone issue, so his audio quality isn't up to its usual standard. You have our apologies, and we'll get it fixed for next time.)

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[401] Special Edition: Romeo Langford Post-Announcement Show May 01, 2018

What a night for Romeo Langford. What a night for the city of New Albany. What a night for Archie Miller, the Indiana Hoosiers, and IU basketball fans everywhere.
Romeo Langford's epic recruitment finally came to an end on Monday night, with Langford announcing that he will be playing his (presumed) one year of college basketball at Indiana University. We assembled a panel discussion of our entire team, plus a special guest, to break down the decision and what it means for the present and future of IU basketball.
On hand: Jerod Morris, Ryan Phillips, Andy Bottoms, Brian "The Coach" Tonsoni, Zach McCrite (live from New Albany), and Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why such a big deal was made about this decision and the way it was announced -- and rightfully so
-- What this recruitment tells us about Archie Miller and the future of IU basketball
-- Which current Hoosier stands to benefit the most from playing with a talent like Romeo
-- What are reasonable expectations for Indiana next season if Juwan decides to return (as expected)?
-- Are the 2008 Indiana Hoosiers or 2003 Syracuse Orangemen fair comparisons/expectations for the 2018-19 Hoosiers?
-- What the scene was like, and Zach's impression of Romeo's mood minutes after the announcement
And so much more, all on this very special edition of The Assembly Call.

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[400] The 10 Most Meaningful Moments From the 2017-18 Season Apr 27, 2018

Next week will be all about Romeo (we hope), so we decided to use this week's show to take a look back and reflect on the most meaningful moments from the 2017-18 season.
Admittedly, there weren't as many meaningful and memorable moments (at least positive ones) to choose from this season as we'd all like, but there were still plenty worth reflecting on.
You know RoJo's nine 3-pointers will make the list. As will Zach McRoberts' offensive rebound and then pass to Juwan Morgan for the game-winning points against Notre Dame. But what other moments made the list? And which ones didn't?
Find out on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, featuring Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, and Coach Brian Tonsoni.

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[399] Locker Room Talk and IU Recruiting Roundup Apr 20, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we kick things off by acknowledging the importance of the recent gift the IU men's basketball team received from the Roberts family -- which will result in much-needed renovations to the locker room area in Simon-Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Then we talk about ... what else? Romeo.
Zach McCrite, who lives in New Albany, and who called several of Romeo's games this season, is on hand to discuss what he's hearing from people close to the situation. (Spoiler alert: you'll like what he's hearing.) And Ryan Phillips is back to discuss why being TOO over-confident about Romeo becoming a Hoosier isn't really fair to Romeo.
We also break down the final recruiting rankings for the Class of 2018, and discuss which Hoosier we think continues to be undervalued. We also discuss Indiana's continued pursuit of Trendon Watford, the flurry of offers to Class of 2019 guards, and Indiana's home/away Big Ten schedule for next season.
All of that -- plus new intro music for Ryan -- on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[398] What Would 2018-19 Look Like with Romeo and Juwan? Apr 13, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio we address the two biggest IU basketball stories of the week: Romeo Langford announcing his decision date and location, and Juwan Morgan announcing his intention to submit his name for the NBA Draft and receive feedback on his status.
We address each situation individually (why it feels like the winds are blowing in Indiana's direction for Romeo, and why we still expect Juwan to return for his senior season) and then address them together, because it sure is fun to think about an IU lineup next year that includes one of the Big Ten's best and most experienced players plus the guy who would be the odds-on favorite to be the conference's newcomer of the year.
In addition, we discuss the latest FBI bombshell, Comcast's decision to drop the Big Ten Network in some markets, and what changes we would make if we were Big Ten commissioner.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio -- hosted by Jerod Morris and featuring Andy Bottoms, Brian Tonsoni, and, by popular demand ... lots of new music!

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[397] IU Still a Blue Blood ... On the Balance Sheet, At Least Apr 06, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we begin by honoring the women's basketball team for winning the WNIT. Then Andy and Ryan give their opening statements, and we delve into a potpourri of topics:
• Our lingering thoughts on what IU fans can take from the Final Four and apply to our program
• The comment Jalen Brunson made after the title game that got Jerod thinking about an important element of the program that Archie Miller and his staff need to keep nurturing ... and what AJ Moye's got to do with it
• Where Indiana ranked in the Wall Street Journal's college basketball program value rankings, and what it means (Link: http://www.insidethehall.com/2018/04/02/study-iu-basketball-is-nations-second-most-valuable-program/
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• What Fred Glass said about the athletic department's financial commitment to IU basketball -- and why it suggests that IU is sill a blue blood in everything but consistent on-court results (Link: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2018/04/04/iu-basketball-spending-our-program-doesnt-want-anything/485151002/)
• Andy gives us a quick tour of the projected comings and goings of key players in the Big Ten
And then we close by answering your questions. There were several good ones submitted, so we saved over 10 minutes for this segment.
Among the questions:
• Do we think Romeo and Archie are a personality fit? (Does this even matter?)
• Who is the best coach without a title?
• Is it more important for IU to pick up a guard or a big man before next season?
• What transfer/ early departure in recent years, or the past, do we think would have made the largest impact at IU had they stayed for their full 4 years?
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[396] 9 Lessons From This Year's Final Four Participants Mar 30, 2018

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we break down the Final Four in the only real way we can make it relevant for an Indiana basketball show.
And that is: the lessons that Archie Miller and IU fans can take from this year's Final Four participants, as we all look toward a future in which Indiana is actually a threat to make this event again.
Among the topics discussed:
-- The importance of guard play
-- Why experience matters, but only a particular type of experience ... and not without young talent to surround it
-- Reminders about the whims of NCAA Tournament play
-- How much pace matters (if at all) when it comes to making deep Tournament runs ... and what definitely matters more
-- The crazy shooting stats this year's Final Four team's possess
-- A reminder about the importance of patience with good coaches
And more.
We also reflect on the missed opportunity from 2016, touch on the women's basketball team making it to the title game of the WNIT, and, sadly, touch on the passing and underrated career of IU great Daryl Thomas.
With Andy Bottoms out, our coach, Brian Tonsoni, filled in. He joins Jerod and Ryan for this episode.

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[395] Busting Myths About Archie and the Pack Line Defense Mar 22, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by special guest host Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast. He helps us take aim at the unnecessary and irrational fears expressed by some Indiana fans in the immediate wake of Virginia's loss to UMBC in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Why were these IU fans feeling panicked? Because IU, like Virginia, plays the pack line defense. So if this could happen to Virginia ... are Archie Miller's Indiana Hoosiers going to be doomed to decades of underperforming in the NCAA Tournament?
As I said, the reactions were unnecessary and irrational. ;-)
But this being the offseason we need fresh meat to chew on, and these reactions provided the perfect springboard for an episode.
And while dismissing the Archie Miller/Tony Bennett comparisons is quite simple (for better and worse), this general topics also gave us a chance to put to bed the erroneous notions that Archie Miller's offense doesn't value the 3-pointer and that the pack line defense isn't adept at defending the three-point line.
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[394] What Must Happen for Indiana to Make Next Year's NCAA Tournament Mar 15, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio (recorded a day earlier than normal so as to not conflict with Thursday night's opening round NCAA Tournament games) we deal with our disgust at another NCAA Tournament opening without Indiana by looking ahead to next year.
Specifically, we dissect 10 things that absolutely must happen if Indiana is going to break its two-year NCAA Tournament drought. And we put them in order of importance.
Spoiler alert: Romeo committing is NOT one of the 10 things. The whole point is that there is a path to the NCAA Tournament even without Romeo, but a lot will have to go right for that happen.
But on the topic of Romeo, we discuss him in our opening segments. Did it mean anything that he's pushing his decision back to mid-April? Perhaps ...
All of that and more on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, with our usual crew of Jerod, Andy, and Ryan present.

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[393] Grading Archie Miller's First Year in Bloomington Mar 09, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we spend almost the entire episode discussing Archie Miller's first year in Bloomington, giving him grades in the following categories:
-- On-court success
-- Program culture
-- Recruiting
-- Staff Management
-- Program ambassadorship
Then we also have a brief discussion about how De'Ron Davis will fit in next year.
And we also provide details of our current offseason donation drive, which is more than halfway to its goal. If you want to contribute financial support to The Assembly Call, we have set up a few simple, secure donation options here: http://assemblycall.com/donate.

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[392] IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Another Big Ten Tournament Disappointment Mar 02, 2018

On Thursday night, the Hoosiers fell to Rutgers 76-69. Indiana started the game looking like they would run the Scarlet Knights out of Madison Square Garden, but the dominance quickly swung in the other direction. And the result was yet another devastating Big Ten Tournament loss for Indiana.
Turnovers and bad shots, among many other things, led to a collapse in the first half that bled into the second half and proved to be impossible to recover from.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Indiana’s free throw shooting was just about the only positive from this dreadful night in New York
-- Analyzing Archie’s questionable decisions during Rutgers’ big run at the end of the first half
-- Why Juwan had a difficult time to getting into a rhythm on offense
-- A macro look at Indiana’s season overall, and how the last three games change the perception of the four-game winning stream that preceded it
-- Other general grievances about this game and the Big Ten Tournament
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[391] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Reflections on a Thrilling But Devastating Senior Night Defeat Feb 24, 2018

On Friday night, Indiana fell 80-78 to Ohio State on Senior Night as CJ Jackson etched his name forever into the most nightmarish section of IU lore.
The day after the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show ... from the sublime home podcast studio of Galen Clavio (host of Crimson Cast), with special guests Galen, Zach McCrite, and The Coach, Brian Tonsoni.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Juwan Morgan's heroics weren't enough ... in part because of his own critical misses at the line.
-- Robert Johnson's quintessential Robert Johnson performance in his final IU home game. (And reflections on his outstanding senior speech.)
-- How Josh Newkirk helped to compensate for another poor performance from Devonte Green.
-- Why Justin Smith took several more steps in his evolution into a budding Indiana star.
-- The strong performance from Zach McRoberts, and how it hints at the kind of player he can be for Indiana as a senior.
-- General reflections on this difficult but endlessly interesting season, some glances forward, and what Archie Miller's Senior Night introduction revealed about why Indiana's seniors were probably so quick to buy into his way of doing things.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[390] The 3 Most Important Factors for The Rest of This Season Feb 23, 2018

This week's edition of Assembly Call Radio is a little unorthodox.
Instead of recording via our YouTube channel in separate locations, like we usually do, we recorded in-person at the studio of CBS Sports 1430 in Indianapolis. We're back home again in Indiana for the IU-Ohio State game on Friday -- so if you're in town, come see us at Nick's before the game, at the arena, or at The Tap afterwards.
Andy couldn't make it for this week's show, but Kent Sterling filled in. We discussed the following topics:
-- The continued evolution of Justin Smith
-- What's at stake for Indiana on Friday night in terms of Big Ten Tournament seeding and matchups
-- The three biggest questions that will determine how much success Indiana has the rest of the way
-- A stark reminder of Indiana's current placement in the college basketball pecking order
-- Our thoughts on what the standards for success at IU should be, and how we expect Archie Miller to live up to them moving forward
And more.

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[389] IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: Hoosiers Fall Apart Late in Lincoln Feb 21, 2018

On Tuesday evening, Indiana fell well short in Lincoln on what was an off-night for most guys, especially the guards. The offense stalled, there was some foul trouble, and there were a LOT of turnovers.
It was a night that seemed like a step back given the apparent progress made during IU's four-game winning streak, and it certainly is going to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the Hoosiers until Ohio State comes to town offering one final shot for a big home victory this season.
Among the topics discussed on this edition of The Assembly IU Postgame Show:
-- Why Justin Smith’s continued emergence was one of the few bright spots for Indiana.
-- Okay, it feels like time to officially worry about Juwan Morgan’s workload (and maybe some bumps and bruises) catching up with him.
-- Just how bad were the turnovers and rebounding? Bad. Real bad.
-- Yet another disappointing performance by IU’s guards in a loss.
-- Why this loss felt even worse than the final score indicated .
Plus: details of our trip to Bloomington for Friday … hopefully we’ll see you there!
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[388] IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Robert Johnson Delivers the Best Performance of His Career Feb 17, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana overcame a red hot shooting start from Iowa en route to an 84-82 win. Robert Johnson stole the show and put his name in the Indiana record books for his three-point shooting, Devonte Green continued to look comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, Indiana found a way to win despite an underwhelming performance from Juwan Morgan.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why this was the best performance of Robert Johnson’s career, for the shooting (obviously) but also everything else
-- What was up with Juwan Morgan? (And how Indiana was able to win anyway)
-- Devonte Green’s impressive bounceback, as he continues to show signs of growth and maturity
-- Why Justin Smith’s response to being dunked on is such a great sign for his future at IU
-- The key stretches by Freddie McSwain and Collin Hartman that Indiana wouldn’t have won without
-- Assessing the good from Archie Miller today and overall this season, as well as the bad
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[387] Projecting the Futures of Justin Smith and Al Durham Feb 16, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
--An in-depth examination of the potential of Justin Smith and Al Durham, how their careers project moving, and what recent Indiana players are the best comps for each.
--Some Big Ten Tournament talk … because some folks are starting to get optimistic about Indiana’s chances, so we figured we should indulge it while we can.
--Then we end with a smattering of additional questions, including one about how much Indiana’s on-court growth this season may impact Romeo Langford’s upcoming decision, and another about our favorite IU dunks and dunkers of all time.
--We also briefly touch on the explosive report from Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports about the ongoing FBI probe into college basketball
All of that and more on this week's edition.

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[386] IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan Leads Another Strong Defensive Effort Feb 15, 2018

On Valentine's Day evening, Indiana outlasted Illinois 78-68, exacting revenge for the Illini's victory in Champaign. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Juwan Morgan delivered the play of the game on defense, and may have delivered an overall performance that was unique in Indiana history.
-- The encouraging performances of freshmen Justin Smith and Al Durham, who each showed increased confidence and an expanded offensive arsenal.
-- Why Josh Newkirk's shooting resurgence couldn't have come at a better time.
-- A quintessential Robert Johnson performance, with some memorably bad turnovers but plenty of positive productive to counter balance them.
-- The struggles of Devonte Green in a game when his skill set was particularly important.
-- Indiana's latest improvements in overall defensive efficiency, and what they say about the trajectory of Archie Miller's culture change in Bloomington.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[385] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Devonte Green's Rapid Ascent Continues Feb 10, 2018

On Friday evening, Indiana handled Minnesota at home for its second straight impressive victory. Devonte Green stepped up again, Freddie McSwain played hard and Robert Johnson finally looked comfortable in the win.
Among the topics discussed:
— Yet another strong performance from Devonte Green, who was Indiana’s best player while the game was still competitive in the first half.
— The continued strong play of Freddie McSwain and Zach McRoberts, who have turned the once-mocked “McLineup” into Indiana’s best five-man unit.
— Why Robert Johnson looked so much more comfortable tonight, even if his stat line doesn’t jump out at you.
— Why Ryan is now convinced that Archie Miller will win a national title at Indiana.
— More incredible numbers that show Indiana’s defensive growth over the past four weeks.
— Jerod and Andy drop the hammer on an atrocious, disrespectful broadcast by Fox Sports 1.
— Plus, Juwan Morgan actually did something wrong! (But still had the type of solid all-around game we’ve come to expect from him)
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[384] What's At Stake Down the Stretch (Plus: Did You Realize?) Feb 09, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
-- The moment in the Rutgers game that was a microcosm of Devonte Green's recent growth.
-- The Michigan Grad Transfer Rule for Big Ten Champions (and whether or not Indiana's expected push to add a grad transfer this offseason will be made or less challenging due to complexities of Archie Miller's defensive system).
-- What's at stake down the stretch? We assess what Indiana could reasonably achieve in its final five games, where that would likely place them in the Big Ten Tournament, and what they would need to do to get in the NIT picture.
-- A new segment called Did You Realize? Jerod dives deep into some defensive efficiency statistics and Devonte Green's splits by opponent strength to reveal some useful, perhaps surprising, insights.
-- Then we end with listener questions, which includes a discussion about who would shoot a technical free throw for IU; a question Ryan hated answering; and then two of the greatest tweets and emails we've ever received.
All of that and more on this week's edition.

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[383] IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: Hoosiers Ace Final One-Day Turnaround Test Feb 06, 2018

On Monday evening, Indiana handled Rutgers in what was a delightfully hot start for Indiana from the field. Despite a couple of cold stretches, the Hoosiers were able to rely on their defense to maintain a healthy lead.
Among the topics discussed:
-- How Indiana showed it learned important lessons from the mistakes that led to recent road losses at Illinois and Ohio State
-- Another solid game from Devonte Green, who earned his first start in a while and rewarded his coach’s faith
-- The continued brilliance of Juwan Morgan, who once again was the guy who got the ball when Indiana needed to silence a bit of Rutgers of momentum
-- Why Robert Johnson’s mindset to start the game was so important
-- Dissecting the struggles of Justin Smith, Collin Hartman, and Josh Newkirk
-- Jerod tries to do some amateur lip reading of Archie Miller after more missed IU free throws
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[382] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Winning Effort Undermined by More Miserable Shooting Feb 04, 2018

On Saturday evening, Indiana 63-60 to Michigan State in a game that was night-and-day different from the game up in East Lansing ... except for the final result. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Indiana's tenacity, hustle, and toughness are worth being proud of ... even in a loss.
-- How Juwan Morgan bounced back from the first Michigan State game, and a rough first half, to deliver one of the signature performances of his career in the second half.
-- The importance of Freddie McSwain rising to the occasion and leading Indiana's assault on the glass.
-- The improbable but (probably) true fact that Indiana might just have won this game if Zach McRoberts hadn't gotten into foul trouble.
-- What it means that Devonte Green had six more assists without a turnover, while Indiana's senior guards couldn't shoot and couldn't create offense for teammates.
-- Some really interesting Romeo Langford talk -- since our guest host tonight was Zach McCrite, who calls Romeo's New Albany games.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[381] Bad Roster or Underperforming Roster Feb 02, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
—- “Settling” the Chris Holtmann / Archie Miller debate
-- Whether this roster that is underperforming or is just a bad roster
—- How hopeful we are about our shooting improving next year, with or without Romeo
-- Thoughts on Zach McRoberts getting a scholarship
—- Why Tom Crean can “catch so much flak for his coaching” but be universally lauded as an analyst
-- And then a quick look ahead to Michigan State and why there is some reason for hope that this game will be different than the last one

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[380] IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Buckeyes Bury Indiana Early Jan 31, 2018

On Tuesday evening, Indiana fell 71-56 to Ohio State. The Buckeyes got out to a hot shooting start, and Indiana would never recover. To the Hoosiers' credit, they fought back and forth for the remainder of the game, but they were unable to climb out of a double-digit hole.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
—- Devonte Green’s second straight road game showing improvement … is it time for him to start getting more minutes on a consistent basis?
—- Why fatigue may have played a factor in Juwan Morgan’s 2nd half struggles after a strong first half.
—- What it means for Indiana that Zach McRoberts and Freddie McSwain are playing so many minutes.
—- Is it time for Archie to start playing young guys like Clifton Moore, whether they’ve earned time in practice or not?
—- Another rough night for Indiana’s senior guards
—- The importance of Zach McRoberts’ incessant hustle as Archie Miller looks to change Indiana’s culture
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[379] IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Hoosiers Falter Down the Stretch Against Purdue's Poise and Size Jan 29, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell 74-67 to Purdue in a game that turned out to be more competitive than most expected. Indiana went toe-to-toe with Purdue for 36 minutes, but the experienced Boilermakers were more poised down the stretch -- and had the one thing Indiana had no real answer for: Isaac Haas.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Juwan Morgan once again putting Indiana on his back, with several key sequences in the second half that kept Indiana alive when it felt like Purdue might make a big run.
-- Robert Johnson's impressive performance, which was marred slightly by a few mistakes down the stretch, but included some of best shot making of his career.
-- Archie Miller's gameplan, which gave the Hoosiers a fighting chance despite and skill and size disadvantage.
-- The essential contributions of Zach McRoberts and Freddie McSwain ... the only two Hoosiers besides Juwan and RoJo who played particularly well.
-- Thoughts on Indiana's upcoming game at Ohio State, on a quick turnaround Tuesday night, which has letdown written all over it.
-- Thoughts on why certain elements of this game, despite being a disappointing loss, still suggests that good things are on the horizon for Indiana basketball. (And why other elements, like free throw shooting, absolutely have to be addressed.)
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[378] Free Throw Woes, Devonte Green, and IU-Purdue Memories Jan 26, 2018

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
-- How sensational Juwan Morgan has been over the last two games.
-- Why losing to Illinois was so infuriating and avoidable.
-- What Indiana can do, at this stage of the season, to fix its free throw woes ... and who is to blame.
-- Did Devonte Green actually show some progress against Illinois, or was it really just more of the same from him?
-- Some shocking, saddening statistics on how poor Indiana's guard play has been in Big Ten play.
-- Why Purdue is such a bad matchup for Indiana.
-- What it will have to look like if Indiana is to compete, and possibly win, on Sunday.
-- We share our favorite IU-Purdue game memories.
Plus, some Juwan Morgan NBA talk ... because Ryan's crazy preseason prediction is seeming more and more right with every passing week.

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[377] IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Poor Guard Play Dooms Hoosiers in Champaign Jan 25, 2018

On Wednesday night, Indiana lost a very winnable game at Illinois. Juwan Morgan was a bright spot on an otherwise dark night, but even he was afflicted with the free throw issues that plagued the entire team.
Among the topics discussed on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show:
-- The continued greatness of Juwan Morgan (except for his free throw shooting!)
-- The importance of Zach McRoberts flashing some offensive production
-- The poor night overall for the guards, with a few slivers of solid play sprinkled in by Devonte
-- Collin Hartman’s continued struggles since injuring his shoulder after the Wisconsin game
-- Why this is not a loss to overreact to, no matter how disappointing it feels in the moment
And much more.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[376] IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Healthy Morgan Makes the Difference Jan 23, 2018

On Monday night, Indiana battled back and forth with Maryland with a surprisingly healthy Juwan Morgan leading the way.
Among the topics discussed:
-- What a healthy and productive Juwan means for this team's success
-- How Justin Smith can maximize his role
-- The leadership of Juwan and Robert Johnson
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[375] IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Spartans Dominate Overmatched Hoosiers Jan 20, 2018

On Friday night, Indiana fell to Michigan State 85-57 in a game Michigan State controlled from start to finish. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Indiana's response response to Archie Miller's 2nd half timeout is a great sign for the future.
-- How Robert Johnson heeded his coach's advice to turn in one of his best performances of the season.
-- Thoughts on Juwan Morgan's injury and how Indiana might adjust moving forward if it has to play without the forward for an extended period of time.
-- Why this result was, in so many ways, inevitable given Michigan State's talent advantage and five-day break to refocus.
-- What Freddie McSwain did in then 2nd half that impressed both Ryan and Jerod (and even earned Ryan's game ball).
-- Thoughts on some positive signs from Justin Smith and Al Durham.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[374] The Template for Beating Michigan State Jan 19, 2018

On this special extended edition of Assembly Call Radio, Jerod, Ryan, and Andy discuss a range of topics:
-- The importance of Romeo Langford's visit to Bloomington on Sunday.
-- The crazy schedule gauntlet that begins with Indiana's trip to Breslin Center on Friday night.
-- How Indiana will deal with Nick Ward ... and Miles Bridges ... and Jaren Jackson ... and (yeah, Michigan State is really talented).
-- The template that Ohio State and Michigan used to beat Michigan State -- and whether Indiana is well-equipped to follow it.
-- We get into a heated debate about the proposed changes to the transfer rule (and whether college athletes are "kids" or "young adults").
-- Listener questions, including who our favorite IU JUCO of all-time is.
And, as a special treat, the bonus audio from our live recording that took place after the radio show/podcast portion ended is included in this podcast. Normally it isn't. But we went for about a half hour extra, and it includes some pretty good discussions, including a long chat about why attendance is down at IU games this year and what the long-term future of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall should be. So we thought it was worth including in case you don't follow the show on YouTube. Hope you enjoy the extra time!

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[373] IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: Splendid 2nd Half Shows How Good These Hoosiers Can Be Jan 15, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana demolished Northwestern 66-46 in a game that barely felt that close for a good stretch in the second half. The story of the game was the Hoosiers' defense, which was suffocating for 36 minutes, before Northwestern used some garbage time buckets to make the final score look a little better.
After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Robert Johnson's solid shooting performance from behind the line, and the importance of a few of his triples when Indiana built its lead.
-- The tremendous defensive effort from Indiana, which overcome first foul trouble thanks to tremendous perimeter defense by Johnson, Josh Newkirk, Devonte Green, and Al Durham.
-- Why Juwan Morgan showed how good he is, and how important he is to this team, despite having one of his more modest stat lines of the season.
-- How Indiana was able to maintain control of the game in the first despite limited minutes for Juwan, Zach, and Justin.
-- The importance of strong bench contributions up front from Freddie McSwain and Collin Hartman.
-- Why next Friday's game at Michigan State seems slightly more winnable now than it did as recently as a week ago.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[372] Our Most Optimistic Scenarios for How This Season Will Finish Jan 12, 2018

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss:
-- The importance of how Indiana started against Penn State.
-- What the loss of De’Ron Davis means moving forward (especially against Purdue and Michigan State).
-- Jerod does a deep dive into the numbers at Synergy to reveal some areas where Robert Johnson’s shooting numbers have fallen off a cliff and could be due for a reversal ... before Ryan throws a little cold water on his theory.
-- The most optimistic (but still realistic) scenarios for how Indiana will finish in Big Ten play
-- And then we answer listener questions, including a great one in which we get to ask Archie Miller one question that he HAS to answer truthfully.

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[371] IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Morgan Leads Workmanlike Hoosier Effort Jan 10, 2018

On Tuesday night, Indiana defeated Penn State 74-70 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- How Juwan Morgan, once again, took over for Indiana in key stretches, set then tone on the glass, and generally just continued his ascension to star status.
-- The importance of Josh Newkirk and Devonte Green stepping up on a night when Robert Johnson's decision making was ... curious (at best).
-- Why Justin Smith struggled to back up his breakout performance.
-- Indiana's impressive work on the glass for the second straight game, as the Hoosiers have clearly responded to Archie calling them "soft."
-- What is different for IU now that De'Ron Davis is out, and how sustainable the Hoosiers' success without Davis might be.
-- Is this the template for Devonte Green to become a more consistent member of the rotation?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[370] IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Tough-Minded Hoosiers Grind Out Win in The Barn Jan 07, 2018

On Saturday evening, a short-handed Indiana team playing without De'Ron Davis and Collin Hartman defeated a similarly short-handed Minnesota squad that was playing without two starters. It was a game Indiana won with toughness, togetherness, grit, and the sensational play of a senior, two juniors, and a freshman.
After the game, Jerod, Andy, and Ryan broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Robert Johnson's huge sequence of three-point plays in the 2nd half, which brought Indiana back from the brink
-- Justin Smith's outstanding performance, and why his strong play Saturday doesn't necessarily mean Archie erred in not giving him bigger minutes sooner.
-- The importance of Juwan Morgan's tone-setting toughness on the glass, and his newfound confidence stroking the 3.
-- Why this is probably the most impressive all-around performance by Archie Miller as Indiana's coach -- both in-game and in terms of how prepared the team was to play.
-- Whether or not there is anything from this game we can take seriously as a trend moving forward ... or if keeping this team at arm's length is for the best
-- The return of #ZachMcRobertsThings and why they make all the difference for this particular group of Hoosiers, especially in games like these.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[369] Making Sense of the Post-Wisconsin Panic Jan 05, 2018

Indiana's poor performance in the second half against Wisconsin, which led to yet another loss in Madison, seemed to set off a surge of panic among some members of the fan base. In this week's episode of The Assembly Call, we ...
-- Try to make sense of why that happened
-- Offer some reasons for why the panic is misguided
-- Compare the Indiana situation to other schools with first-year head coaches
-- Discuss the notion of Archie going more extreme with his benchings
-- Assess the team's leadership void, how it can still be filled, and why it's there in the first place
And more.
Also, we apologize for Ryan's short monologue about cereal ... and gut health. Pam, a looong-time listener, sent in the question. And when Pam submits a question, we take it. Ryan just took it too far. :-)

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[368] IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Hoosiers Waste Opportunity to End Kohl Center Streak Jan 03, 2018

On Tuesday night, Indiana delivered a dispiriting second half effort against a depleted Wisconsin roster and lost to the Badgers yet again in the Kohl Center. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- Why Collin Hartman's first half scoring and overall play were one of the few bright spots for Indiana.
-- The disappointment of yet another no-show half for the Hoosiers in a game that was there for the taking.
-- De'Ron Davis delivering yet another underwhelming performance (and speculating on whether or not he's hurt).
-- Why Juwan Morgan's performance left plenty to be desired, but was still a sign of his overall growth as a player.
-- Why Devonte Green played so few minutes, and what is reasonable to expect from him moving forward.
-- Zach McRoberts' production plummeting back to earth in his first.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[367] IU-Youngstown State Postgame Show: McRoberts and Morgan Lead the Way Dec 30, 2017

After a rather underwhelming first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday night, Indiana led Youngstown State 29-20. The Hoosiers were struggling offensively, but Youngstown State was struggling even more -- especially from downtown.
With Zach McRoberts inserted into the starting lineup in the second half, Indiana wasted no time asserting its dominance and putting the game on ice -- which is exactly what the Hoosiers should have done against a sub-300 opponent.
In this edition of The Assembly Call, Jerod and The Coach, Brian Tonsoni, break down Indiana's performance, including:
-- McRoberts' stellar all-around effort, which included two more 3-pointers!
-- Juwan Morgan's workmanlike performance, and specifically a few key plays he made that stood out
-- The continued struggles of Devonte Green, who had one of the most important plays of the game ... but also several of the worst
-- Another strong outing from Josh Newkirk, especially in terms of his passing and defense
-- Why Justin Smith's performance showed some of his tantalizing potential, but also the reasons why he isn't playing more
-- What this game and the Tennessee Tech game tell us about how Archie Miller views his role with this team
-- What (if anything) Indiana was able to do differently that caused Youngstown State's awful shooting from downtown
Plus much more, including a particular issue we each have with how Robert Johnson and De'Ron Davis attack the basket when they get then ball in then paint. It's all in this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[366] Midseason Assessment and Why Ryan Hates Coach K Dec 29, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we finally deliver on two long-awaited segments.
First, we provide our midseason assessment of this year's Hoosiers. Ryan has said all season that it hasn't been fair to judge this team until late December. Well, late December is here. How do we feel about the team's progress? And what is a reasonable expectation for Big Ten season?
Then, Ryan delivers his epic rant about Coach K. Many of you have emailed and tweeted us wondering when we'd finally record this segment. It's here, and you won't be disappointed ... unless you really like Coach K, but we're betting there aren't too many of you in this audience. :-)
We also answer a few additional reader questions at the end, including one about Robert Phinisee that will go a long way toward telling the story of next season's team.

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[365] Special Edition: Memories of the Remarkable 1993 Indiana Hoosiers Dec 23, 2017

In the annals of Indiana history, no seasons are bigger than the five commemorated with banners in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Outside of those five seasons, two probably stand taller than any others: the 1975 season and the 1993 season. Most IU fans firmly believe that were it not for injuries (Scott May's arm, Alan Henderson's knee) those two seasons would have be commemorated with banners as well.
This season marks the 25th anniversary of the 1993 season, which had been Indiana's last outright Big Ten championship before the 2013 team did it 20 years later. The '93 team was filled with IU legends: Calbert Cheaney, Greg Graham, Alan Henderson, Damon Bailey, Brian Evans, and more. And, of course, it featured Bob Knight still at the peak of his coaching powers.
Plus, the '93 season had unique elements like Calbert breaking the Big Ten scoring record, Nick Nolte attending games as he prepped for his role as Pete Bell in Blue Chips, the legendary story of Ivan Renko, and so much more. For those of us who grew up immersed in IU basketball at the time, it was a truly special season -- perhaps the last when IU was truly at the epicenter of the college basketball universe.
For this special edition episode, we convened an esteemed and enthusiastic panel to take a trip down memory lane and discuss the '93 season, as well as, inevitability, the Final Four season of 1992 that proceeded it.
-- Bill Murphy, author of numerous books about the history of IU sports, including Branch and the recently released Indiana Hoosiers Fans Bucket List, which he wrote with Terry Hutchens. (Starts at 7:10)
-- Galen Clavio, host of Crimson Cast, head of the IU Sports Media department, and occasional guest host of The Assembly Call. (Starts at 50:16) Note: if you want to watch the archived games that Galen has on his YouTube channel, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwyoEBP715uxHe2tYn9GioA
-- Chris Williams, the man behind the @IUArtifacts Twitter account and article series here at assemblycall.com. (starts at 1:17:00)
I hope you enjoy this trip down IU memory lane. Merry Christmas!

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[364] IU-Tennessee Tech Postgame Show: Selflessness, Intensity Lead to Bounce-Back Win Dec 22, 2017

Indiana needed a major bounceback performance after Monday night's utter collapse against Fort Wayne. The Hoosiers delivered on Thursday night.
On this episode of The Assembly Call, Jerod Morris, Andy Bottoms, and Zach McCrite discuss:
-- Why Indiana's selflessness on offense was key to exorcising its Fort Wayne demons
-- The importance of playing through the paint (and why De'Ron Davis showed some important growth, even in limited minutes)
-- Josh Newkirk's big night
-- How Robert Johnson set the tone with his effort on defense
-- The meaningful stretch that Freddie McSwain sparked in the first half
-- What the numbers say about IU's 3-point defense in this battle
-- Why Archie had to be a "raving lunatic" to get his team to play this way ... and what that says about this group of Hoosiers (which we already kind of knew)
And much more. Stick around at the end too, because we go in-depth on Justin Smith and why he hasn't been seeing many minutes so far this season.

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[363] IU-Fort Wayne Postgame Show: Indiana State All Over Again (But Worse) Dec 19, 2017

For the second year in a row, Fort Wayne took advantage of a unfocused Indiana team that played well below its potential.
On this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show we discuss:
-- The one positive from tonight's game: Zach McRoberts' scoring outburst.
-- How Robert Johnson's hot start quickly fizzled into one of his worst performances of the season.
-- Why Juwan Morgan's solid stat line (he recorded another double-double) is very deceiving.
-- The missed opportunities IU had in the second half to thwart Fort Wayne's momentum.
-- What's up with De'Ron Davis? And at what point is he expected to produce, regardless of how good or bad the matchup is for him?
-- How much blame should be laid at the feet of Archie Miller ... and what, specifically, the blame is for.
And much more.
Obviously this show is not nearly as enthusiastic as the Notre Dame show. But Andy and Jerod do their best to bring some patience and perspective to what was a very frustrating night -- a night where progress was nowhere to be found.

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[362] IU-Notre Dame Postgame Show: The Juwan Morgan Game Dec 17, 2017

This one may go down in the annals of Indiana basketball history as The Juwan Morgan Game. Indiana's junior forward was spectacular on Saturday afternoon, leading his Hoosiers to a much-needed overtime victory against Notre Dame in the Crossroads Classic.
On this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show, Jerod and Ryan discuss Morgan's magnificent performance, break down why Zach McRoberts was so essential to Indiana winning, highlight the many huge 3-pointers hit by Robert Johnson, and laud Archie Miller for a game well managed.
We also discuss why De'Ron Davis struggled, and Ryan shares what Mike Brey told him in Maui about Archie Miller and Indiana ... which proved pretty prophetic on Saturday.

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[361] Stock Up/Stock Down and Insights From Andy's Lineup Analysis Dec 15, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, the usual crew is back. Jerod, Andy, and Ryan discuss:
-- The impressive recent performances of Indiana's incoming recruits
-- The continuing strong play of Juwan Morgan
-- Why beating Notre Dame is essential for any possible hopes of an at-large NCAA Tournament bid
-- Why Zach McRoberts' stock is up ... and Robert Johnson's is down, especially when Indiana needs him most
-- What we learned from Andy's first meta lineup analysis of the season
-- For fun: What former Hoosier from the Crean Era (non All American) would be the best fit on this year's roster?
-- Plus, answers to more audience questions.

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[360] IU-Louisville Postgame Show: So Close...Again Dec 09, 2017

It was another hard-fought loss for Indiana in this one.
The Hoosiers played well to start the game, but slowly started to fade from there. The lack of senior leadership down the stretch, mainly Robert Johnson's quiet afternoon, haunted Indiana's play.
Guest host Galen Clavio and Ryan break it all down on the latest episode of Assembly Call.

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[359] Evaluating IU's First Two Conference Games Dec 08, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we break down Indiana's first two Big Ten games, answer any lingering questions that came out of those three games, and some X's and O's, including three point defense and feeding the post.
Then, a little bit about the Curtis Jones transfer and, of course, answer your Twitter questions.
And much more. All of that on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[358] IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Hoosiers Rally in 2nd Half for Runaway Win Dec 05, 2017

This was a game of major runs.
Indiana went on a 19-6 run to end the first half, then Iowa countered with a 17-5 run to start the second half, and finally Indiana regained control and blew the game open with a 29-9 run to build a 77-55 lead before Iowa scored a few buckets to make the final score look more respectable.
Juwan Morgan again led the way for Indiana, notching another double-double and saving his best play for the most crucial moments of the second half. The bench also came up big, as both Collin Hartman and Devonte Green were key members of the lineup during Indiana's best stretches of play. Mix in some solid work on both ends from De'Ron Davis, plus 14 combined rebounds from Robert Johnson and Josh Newkirk, and the generosity of Iowa's 18 turnovers, and the result is a solid and very important win for Indiana.
The Hoosiers now avoid the risk of a five-game losing streak (with Louisville and Notre Dame up next) and avoid a rough 0-2 start in conference play -- which is especially important given how the Hoosiers resume Big Ten play (with road games at Wisconsin and Minnesota).
Andy Bottoms and Ryan Phillips broke it all down on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[357] IU-MIchigan Postgame Show: A Learning Experience Dec 02, 2017

After a hard-fought battle with Duke on Wednesday, Indiana came out slow against Michigan. Bad shot selection and lackluster defense at times plagued the Hoosiers down the stretch.
There were promising signs that arose during a second-half run that cut the lead to double digits, but ultimately it was an experience from which to learn for Indiana.
Special guest Galen Clavio Ryan break it all down on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[356] Where Does IU Stand as Big Ten Play Begins? Dec 01, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss more of Indiana's loss to Duke, including a report from our student intern Michael Dugan, who was at the game, about the environment.
Then, we talk about what we know for sure about this Indiana team, and what we have yet to learn.
Plus, we answer your questions, including what is going on with Curtis Jones and Justin Smith.

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[355] IU-Duke Postgame Show: 35 Damn Good Minutes Nov 30, 2017

Indiana played Duke, the #1 team in America (and one of the most talented in recent memory), to a draw through 35 minutes on Wednesday night. The score was 75-75, but from that point forward, Duke outscored the Hoosiers 16-6 to complete a 10-point victory.
And while any loss, especially at home, is disappointing, there was plenty to be encouraged about in this IU performance. The Hoosiers have made quite a bit of progress over the last few weeks, while still having some glaring issues (free throw shooting and containing dribblers chief among them) that need to get fixed moving forward.
Jerod, Andy, and Ryan break it all down on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[354] IU-Eastern Michigan Postgame Show: Old Guards Lead Way to Best 40 Minutes of Season Nov 25, 2017

It took six games, but the Indiana Hoosiers finally turned in their first consistent 40-minute performance on Friday afternoon in an impressive 87-67 victory over Eastern Michigan.
-- Robert Johnson and Josh Newkirk led the way from a scoring perspective, combining for 35 points and a sterling 9-12 clip from downtown.
-- Juwan Morgan was all over the place from an effort and energy perspective.
-- Al Durham led an excellent ball-handling effort, as the freshman once again logged major minutes without a turnover, and his teammates followed suit with turnovers on just 13.3% of possessions.
-- And, of course, Collin Hartman made his season debut, draining a 3 on his first possession to emphatically announce his return to regular season action.
It wasn't a perfect performance, as the Hoosiers still allowed more than a point per possession, but it was a game that displayed the kind of progress the Hoosiers needed to show to give fans, and likely themselves, confidence that they have a puncher's chance next week against Duke.
Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms broke down all of the major storylines from this game on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[353] IU-Arkansas State Postgame Show: Juwan Morgan's Dominance Leads Hoosiers Nov 23, 2017

Indiana continues to struggle at the beginning of halves, but on Wednesday night their excellent play to close halves was the difference in a 17-point victory over Arkansas State.
It was a game that showed, in spurts, how efficient this IU team can be when it limits turnovers and uses its defense to lead its offense. And, of course, it helps when you have a guy playing at a superstar level, and over the last two games Juwan Morgan has done exactly that. Against Arkansas State, Morgan had a career night, showing the full spectrum of what's capable of doing when healthy and in the flow of the offense.
Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms break every storyline from this game on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show -- including why this was a much better performance from Robert Johnson than the box score may indicate.

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[352] IU-South Florida Postgame Show: RoJo and Juwan Lead Strong 2nd Half Bounceback Nov 20, 2017

Despite a strong first couple of minutes, Indiana played a mostly uninspiring first half against South Florida -- with turnovers and atrocious defensive rebounding contributing to a one-point halftime lead for South Florida (one of the worst remaining teams on Indiana's non-conference schedule).
Indiana's play was so bad at one point that Archie Miller threw a towel in frustration, earning the first technical foul for an Indiana coach since ... do you even remember when?
And while the immediate impact of Archie's tech was a 4-point swing in South Florida's favor, the long-term impact on the team seemed immensely positive. Because from that point on, Indiana outscored South Florida by roughly 20 points, showing a renewed commitment to ball security, a greater willingness to box out, and the kind of leadership by example and production from Robert Johnson and Juwan Morgan that everyone has been clamoring for.
Johnson played strong defense and finally finding his shooting stroke, draining three triples and also executing several successful drives to the basket against a rather generous South Florida defense, while Morgan sparked Indiana in the second half by grabbing a handful of tough offensive rebounds and getting to line time after time through dogged effort in the paint.
While the Hoosiers still need to prove that they can play more than 20 good minutes on any given night, there was plenty to like in the second half on Sunday night to be encouraged that this team took another step forward in its development.
Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms break it all down on the latest installment of The Assembly Call Postgame Show.

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[351] Perspective on RoJo and IU’s Rough Opening Week Nov 17, 2017

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, which features special guest host Brian Tonsoni (the official coach of The Assembly Call), we provide some perspective on Indiana’s tough opening week. We discuss some good, bad, and ugly stats, and also delve into a deep discussion about Robert Johnson’s early-season struggles.
Plus, we answer your questions, including what a reasonable expectation is for Indiana’s record entering January, and who we’d have take the last shot right now.

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[350] IU-Seton Hall Postgame Show: Solid First Half Disintegrates in Second Nov 16, 2017

For 20 minutes on Wednesday night, we caught a glimpse into the future.
Indiana took a couple of powerful blows from a very good Seton Hall team and the Hoosiers punched right back, displaying the mental toughness, physical toughness, and execution that was so sorely lacking through the season's first 80 minutes.
But unfortunately, it all unraveled in the second half as the careless turnovers and ineffective defense were back, and Seton Hall imposed their will to dominate and win going away.
Still, in a season that appears destined to be measured in small gains and silver linings -- especially early on -- this game gave us some positive signs to grasp onto. Justin Smith and Al Durham are better than expected, Devonte Green gives the offense occasional spurtability, and Juwan Morgan appeared healthy and more than willing to play tough and physical.
As for Robert Johnson and De'Ron Davis, well, needless to say they have to be much better in Indiana's big games than they were on Wednesday night for the Hoosiers are to have any hope of winning one.
Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms broke down Indiana's loss -- and the positives and negatives to take from it -- on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[349] IU-Howard Postgame Show: Freshmen Step Up as Indiana Escapes with Win Nov 13, 2017

Indiana defeated Howard -- the worst team on its schedule -- 86-77 on Sunday night in a game that was far closer than anyone predicted or hoped.
The game featured yet another injury for Juwan Morgan, who appeared to sprain his ankle. Fortunately, Justin Smith was ready to take advantage of the extra minutes Morgan's injury provided. He, along with Al Durham and De'Ron Davis, made enough plays throughout the game to keep Howard at arm's length and give IU the W.
On this episode of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show, Andy Bottoms and Jerod Morris break down the IU victory and discuss how much these first 80 minutes of the season have forced them to adjust expectations for what this team will do moving forward.

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[348] IU-Indiana State Postgame Show: "Soft" Hoosiers Get Shellacked in Opener Nov 11, 2017

Indiana State came into Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and dominated Indiana in the first game of the Archie Miller era, winning 90-69 in a game that barely even felt that close. We tried to make sense of this shocking loss on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[347] Rob Phinisee Interview and Season Predictions Nov 10, 2017

In this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we have a special guest: point guard Rob Phinisee, who signed his letter of intent this week to join Jerome Hunter, Damezi Anderson, and Jake Forrester (plus Race Thompson too) in Archie Miller's first recruiting class at Indiana.
Rob provides insight on his game, what he's trying to improve on during his final year in high school, what it's like playing for a new coach in his senior season, why he chose IU, what Archie Miller is like away from the court, and, most interestingly, how he feels about Archie Miller continuing to pursue 5-star point guard Darius Garland.
In addition to talking with Rob, we take a look ahead to the 2017-18 season. Does Andy have Indiana his preseason field of 68? What are our record predictions for the Hoosiers? Who do we think will be the leading scorer and most surprising player?
And much more. All of that on this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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[346] IU-UIndy Postgame Show: TO Improvement Continues and Hartman Makes Triumphant Return Nov 06, 2017

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana completed its exhibition schedule with a 74-53 victory over the University of Indianapolis. After the game, Jerod and Ryan broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
Among the topics discussed:
-- De'Ron Davis' encouraging performance
-- Should we be concerned about Juwan Morgan's struggles to get going offensively?
-- What is Indiana doing to make such a marked improvement with turnovers?
-- Did the defense continue to show improvement today?
-- Freddie McSwain shows off his full arsenal
-- Collin Hartman makes his presence felt in return
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.

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[345] Headlines and Secret Overreactions Nov 03, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we linger a bit on the first exhibition game, react to a few comments from Archie Miller's first weekly coach's show, and discuss the latest IU basketball headlines.
Then we debut a new segment called "Secret Overreactions" in which we deliver some gut-level feelings we're having that we'd prefer to keep to ourselves ... but since, you know, we host a show, we don't have that luxury. After we reveal our deep, dark overreactions, we call each other out for being crazy ... or maybe onto something.
And finally, we answer your questions.

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[344] IU-Marian Postgame Show: A Solid Beginning to the Archie Miller Era Oct 29, 2017

The Hoosiers finally hit the hardwood against an opponent other than themselves on Saturday night. Among the biggest takeaways from Archie Miller's first game as the head coach of Indiana were fewer turnovers and better team defense -- along with the stellar play of Devonte Green, and an up-and-down night for Robert Johnson.
Oh, and did a player actually get held accountable for an egregious turnover? Why yes, yes he did. We give this important moment the celebration it deserves.
All of this, and more, on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

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[343] Romeo, Darius, and What KenPom Projections Mean for IU Oct 27, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss a number of topics. We begin by hitting on recruiting, of course, because it's been the hottest topic of the week. We discuss what we’re hearing about Romeo Langford and Darius Garland, and what it could all mean.
Then we discuss the preseason KenPom rankings, which are now out. I crunched the numbers on how Indiana has fared recently against its preseason projections, and how Archie Miller’s Dayton teams fared. You won’t want to miss these results. Plus, we dissect what the projections suggest about Indiana’s non-conference schedule. (Note: Andy's a more little concerned than he anticipated being.)
Next, we provide a few additional reflections on the Hoosier Hysteria scrimmage. Andy and I obviously dove deep on this in the post-scrimmage show (which, if you missed, was episode 342 of The Assembly Call). But we’ll now get to add Ryan’s thoughts to the mix
And then we answer your questions -- and there were lots of good ones submitted this week.
Also, I mention in this episode that our preseason donation drive is currently underway. You can learn more here (https://assemblycall.com/preseason-donation-drive-2017/) and see the secure donation options here (https://assemblycall.com/preseason-donation-drive-2017/).

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[342] Hoosier Hysteria Post-Scrimmage Reaction and Analysis Oct 22, 2017

Saturday night in Bloomington, we got first look at actual live basketball played by an Archie Miller-coached Indiana team.
It was, as you would expect, and up-and-down performance from just about everybody, and we break it all down on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show hosted by Jerod Morris and Andy Bottoms and featuring special guest host Brian Tonsoni.

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[341] Frontcourt Preview: In-Depth on Juwan, De'Ron, Collin, and More Oct 20, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we go in-depth on Indiana's frontcourt for the 2017-18 season. Using advanced stats and our own analysis, we give you insight on what to expect from Juwan Morgan, De'Ron Davis, Collin Hartman, Justin Smith, Clifton Moore, Freddie McSwain, and Tim Priller.
Listen to last week's episode, #340, for our preview of IU's backcourt.
This episode, like last week's, is pretty dense with data. So if you want to follow along with our show notes so you can see some of the numbers we're discussing, you can view them here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSCGZA5DMmuz2xRoBKaSYRAeCmYA5l5Ah1pDiAo0jEo/edit?usp=sharing

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[340] In-Depth Analysis of Robert Johnson and Indiana's Backcourt Oct 13, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we continue our in-depth preview of the upcoming Indiana basketball season. We break down the backcourt, going in-depth with advanced stats to provide insight on what to expect from Robert Johnson, Josh Newkirk, Curtis Jones, Devonte Green, Al Durham, and Zach McRoberts.
We also provide some important Hoosier Hysteria details and answer your questions.

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[339] The Biggest Question Facing Every Big Ten Team Oct 06, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we dive deep into the Big Ten conference. We assess the biggest questions facing each of Indiana's Big Ten opponents as we enter the season, and we give our projections for the Big Ten standings and where the Hoosiers fit in the overall pecking order.
We also pick up a few stray items from last week's IU media day that we didn't have a chance to address -- including the phrase Archie Miller used that has Jerod all kinds of excited.

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[338] Scandal Talk and IU Media Day Reaction (with Galen Clavio) Sep 29, 2017

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss … what else? The massive scandal that erupted this week in college basketball.
-- What are the short-term and long-term implications?
-- How does this affect Indiana now?
-- How could it affect the Hoosiers in the future?
Plus, we provide reaction to Thursday’s IU media day in Bloomington. Archie Miller talked. So did IU’s players. What did we learn?
Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast is this week’s guest host.

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[337] Chronic Hoosier on Archie, Romeo, and the Upcoming Season Sep 22, 2017

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by special guest host Chronic Hoosier.
We discuss the continued momentum of the Archie Miller Era on the recruiting trail, after the Hoosiers made news with a number of 5-star prospects this week. We also get Chronic’s thoughts on how Archie will fit long-term in Bloomington and what he expects from the 2017-18 Hoosiers. And, of course, we answer your questions in our final segment.
By the way, this week’s episode was a great example of why you should be joining us live or watching the replay on YouTube. We had some great between-segment and after-show talk this week that doesn’t make it into the podcast. To watch this episode on YouTube, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnTa5PbuB9g

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[336] Jake Forrester Scouting Report and Preseason Expectations Sep 15, 2017

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by special guest Alex Bozich from Inside the Hall. Alex is also Jerod’s co-host on Podcast on the Brink.
We discuss Indiana’s latest commit for the Class of 2018 — Jake Forrester. We also update you on what Archie and his staff are up to as the fall recruiting period begins. And we discuss the pessimistic preseason expectations for the 2017-18 season.

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[335] Celebrating IU History with @IUArtifacts Sep 08, 2017

On this week's edition, we discuss the latest IU basketball headlines, and then welcome our guest Chris Williams, the man behind the @IUArtifacts Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[334] Recruiting Update and Some IU Football Talk Sep 01, 2017

On this week's edition, we discuss the latest with IU basketball and also discuss the football team's epic season opener against Ohio State and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[333] Radio: Rob Phinisee Scouting Report and Impact Aug 25, 2017

On this week's edition, we discuss the commitment of Rob Phinisee, touch on the Grant Gelon story, then hit interesting headlines and answer your questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quick Hit: The Biggest Question Now Facing Archie Miller Aug 24, 2017

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[332] IU Basketball Schedule Deep Dive Aug 18, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we take a deep dive into the 2017-18 IU basketball schedule, which was released on Wednesday. We also answer your questions, discuss some interesting comments by Archie Miller, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[331] Is Juwan Morgan Ready to Break Out? Aug 11, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Juwan Morgan's potential for a breakout junior year, some important housekeeping issues (Assembly Call Bingo and the #HealthyHoosiers Challenge!), how to balance being a journalist and a fan, a great decision made recently by the NCAA, and we answer your questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[330] Radio: Top 25 Players in Big Ten and AC Origin Story Aug 04, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the latest on IU's schedule, Inside the Hall's list of the top 25 players in the Big Ten, and answer your Twitter questions -- including one about how this show got started in the first place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[329] IU-Arizona, Clif Marshall, and More Jul 28, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the potential IU-Arizona series, the continued progression of Indiana's players physically under Clif Marshall, answer your questions, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[328] Radio: Scouting Reports on IU's 3 New Commitments Jul 21, 2017

On this week's episode, we discuss the recent flurry of commitments Archie Miller scored this, provide detailed scouting reports, and answer your questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[327] Radio: Media Day Takeaways Jul 14, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss our top takeaways from Tuesday's media availability (including one quote from Juwan Morgan that has Jerod all kinds of excited). We also discuss the many IU players having strong Summer Leagues and we answer your Twitter questions — including what two teams we hope Indiana [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[326] Which Recent IU Record Will Stand Longest? Jul 07, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Victor Oladipo landing back in Indiana, Tom Crean's thank you, and then we answer some great questions you sent in, including which record set during the Tom Crean era will last longest and who is on our IU Mount Rushmores. Programming note: You can listen [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[325] Talking IU Schedule, NBA Draft, and More Jun 30, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the latest on IU's 2017-18 schedule, react to the NBA draft results for Indiana, answer your Twitter questions, and more. Programming note: You can listen to Assembly Call Radio live on CBS Sports 1430 in Indianapolis at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday evenings, and [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[324] Radio: The 10 Most Important Players of the Tom Crean Era Jun 23, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we get you caught up on the latest IU basketball news (such as there is any this time of year), answer your Twitter questions, and then dive into a fun topic: the 10 most important players of the Tom Crean Era. Programming note: You can listen to [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[323] Radio: The Potential Impact of Two More Big Ten Games Jun 16, 2017

On this week's show, we discuss that latest on the draft stocks of OG and Thomas Bryant, potential addition of two games conference games, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[322] Radio: Duke is Coming to Bloomington Jun 09, 2017

On this week's edition of Assembly Call Radio, we react to the exciting news that Duke will be coming to Bloomington for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. We also react to Thad Matta's firing, Archie Miller's comments at Huber's Winery, and answer your questions (including a very interesting one about which player in college basketball we'd add to IU's current roster, if we could add anyone). We finish with the highlight of this week's interview with Victor Oladipo, and then reveal our IU interview bucket lists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[321] Victor Oladipo (with Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall) Jun 07, 2017

On this week's episode of Podcast on the Brink, Alex Bozich and I interviewed IU legend Victor Oladipo. Alex and I also talked about the Huber' Winery event, updated the latest on IU's recruiting, and dissected some of the similarities and differences between the IU careers of two guys who were often compared: Victor and [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[320] Radio: Grant Gelon to Transfer -- What Does It Mean? May 26, 2017

On this weeks episode, we discuss Grant Gelons decision to transfer and what it means for Indianas future, answer some GREAT Twitter questions, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[319] Radio: What Kind of Elite Program Should Indiana Strive to Be? May 19, 2017

On this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss Robert Johnsons (apparent) decision to return for his senior season, answer your questions, and then dive into what type of elite program we want to Indiana to be under Archie Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[318] Radio: IU 3-on-3 Draft (Plus: The Impact of JBJ s Departure) May 12, 2017

On this weeks radio show, the guys discuss James Blackmons departure, the importance of Robert Johnson coming back and have some fun with a 3-on-3 draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[317] Radio: Thomas Bryant's Decision and the Optimistic Outlook for Juwan Morgan May 05, 2017

On this weeks edition of The Assembly Call, Andy and Ryan discuss Thomas Bryants decision to enter the NBA draft, the latest IU basketball recruiting news, the Big Ten season starting much earlier in December, and look ahead to Juwan Morgans junior season -- plus, of course, answers to your burning questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[316] Radio: De'Ron Davis Challenged by Archie Miller Apr 28, 2017

On the latest radio show, we discuss Archie Millers challenge to DeRon Davis, Millers recent meeting with the media, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[315] Mark Titus on Playing for Archie Miller Apr 25, 2017

Mark Titus (@ClubTrillion) brings a unique perspective to the discussion about Archie Miller at Indiana. Mark grew up an Indiana fan before walking on at Ohio State. While a Buckeye, he got first hand experience playing for a young assistant coach named … Archie Miller. What was Archie like as an assistant? What makes him [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[314] Radio: Clifton Moore, In-State Recruiting, Headlines, Q&A Apr 21, 2017

On this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we go in-depth on Indianas recruiting, discuss the biggest headlines, and answer your Twitter questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[313] Radio: Justin Smith Scouting Report and Coaching Staff Breakdown Apr 14, 2017

On the latest episode of Assembly Call Radio, Alex Bozich joins Jerod and Ryan to discuss another jam-packed week of IU basketball news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[312] 3 Reasons Why Ed Schilling Will Be a Great Addition to Archie Miller s Staff Apr 10, 2017

Why are people, including me, so excited about the prospect of Schilling joining the Indiana staff? Here are three reasons ... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[311] 4 Live Interviews From the Bill Garrett Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony Apr 09, 2017

Josh Margolis brings you four interviews conducted on location at this weekends dedication ceremony for the Bill Garrett state historical marker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[310] Interview: Al Durham on Archie Miller, His Decision, and Why He Plays With a Chip on His Shoulder Apr 07, 2017

Al Durham is a great interview subject. Like his new coach, hes effectively succinct and to the point, but also candid, so we were able to cover a lot of ground. Youll feel like you know Al much better after listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[309] Radio: Another Smooth Transition Week for Archie Miller Apr 07, 2017

On the latest radio show, we discuss Archie Millers latest week as head coach, including the biggest victory of the Archie era so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[308] 3 Important Revelations From Archie Miller's Media Roundtable Apr 06, 2017

In todays 3-Point Shot, I highlight three of the articles written yesterday and their most illuminating insight about our new coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[307] The Remarkable Story and Legacy of Bill Garrett (with Tom Graham) Apr 04, 2017

On this episode of The Assembly Call, Tom Graham joins me to discuss the ceremony and Bill Garretts remarkable story and legacy. If ever there has been a cant miss episode of The Assembly Call, I believe it is this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[306] One More Major Reason Why Hiring Archie Miller Was So Smart for Indiana s Long-Term Future Apr 03, 2017

This is a recording of todays 3-Point Shot, which features a few thoughts about Indiana basketball written on the morning of April 3, 2017. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[305] Radio: How Will Archie Miller s System Impact IU s Current Players? Mar 31, 2017

A new era of Indiana basketball is upon us, and it couldn t have started out much better. And we re excited to react to this wild week of IU basketball news with you on right here on Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[304] Mailbag: What Will the IU Roster Look Like Next Year? Mar 30, 2017

Our offseason of experimentation continues, as we try our first ever audio mailbag. We got a lot of questions about next years roster, so I spend a lot of time at the beginning dissecting that issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[303] 3 Meaningful Values That Emerged from Archie Miller s Press Conference Mar 29, 2017

This episode is a reading and discussion of Andy Bottoms latest 3-Point Shot. Andy highlighted three lines from Archie Millers press conference that were encouraging as we look toward a much brighter 2017-18 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author of 'Miller Time' on Why Archie Miller is a Great Fit at Indiana Mar 28, 2017

Dave Burhenn, author of Miller Time, joins us to provide some insight on why the guy who is now in control of Indiana basketball at just 38 years old is ready for the challenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast: Can Archie Miller Improve These 3 Recurring IU Weaknesses? Mar 28, 2017

Jerod discusses three areas where we might expect Indiana under Archie Miller to be different than Indiana under Tom Crean if the trends from Coach Miller s time at Dayton follow him to Bloomington. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Instant Reaction to Archie Miller Hire Mar 25, 2017

Jerod Morris hosted an impromptu episode of The Assembly Call with Galen Clavio of Crimson Cast to deliver instant reaction to Indiana hiring Archie Miller as head basketball coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In-Depth on Donovan, Bennett (Plus: Top 5 Lists) Mar 24, 2017

On this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the Donovan rumors, dive deep on whether IU fans are underrated (or overrating) Tony Bennett, and then reveal our top 5 lists ... and debate the differences. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Tom Crean Fired ... What's Next for IU? Mar 17, 2017

Tom Crean is no longer the coach at Indiana University. The search for the coach who can take Indiana from sporadically good to consistently great is on. And there can be no mistaking where Fred Glass stands on what reasonable expectations are for Indiana basketball. We discuss all of this and more on the latest edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Georgia Tech: It's Time For Change Mar 15, 2017

On the latest episode of the Assembly Call, the guys break down Indianas future and what needs to happen this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Wisconsin: Same Game, Different Day Mar 11, 2017

On the latest episode, the guys break down Indianas loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament and look ahead to a potentially busy offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: 3 Key Plays and 3 Keys to Beating Wisconsin Mar 10, 2017

On this weeks abbreviated edition of Assembly Call Radio, we take a look at three important plays from the IU-Iowa game you might have missed, and also discuss the three biggest keys for IU to pull off the upset against Wisconsin and march on in the Big Ten Tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Iowa: Blackmon's Best Leads to Dominant IU Win Mar 10, 2017

When James Blackmon Jr. is at his best, this Indiana team can be really good. This was case on Thursday night, as Blackmon led a terrific team effort in the win over Iowa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: The Return Of Robert Johnson Mar 04, 2017

On the latest episode of the Assembly Call, Ryan and Andy break down Indianas shootout victory over Ohio State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: The Divergent Freshmen Seasons of Devonte Green and Curtis Jones Mar 03, 2017

The shows must go on, even if there isnt much new ground to cover, but we make a bold attempt to do so anyway in this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Purdue: More of the Same at Mackey Mar 01, 2017

On this episode of The Assembly Call we mention the familiar storylines of this game, but also discuss the new ones: Tim Prillers late-season emergence, another solid game from Devonte Green, and the burning question that all IU fans want to know ... If this season were a breakfast cereal, what breakfast cereal would it be? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Northwestern: This Roller Coaster Had a Happy Ending Feb 26, 2017

On the latest episode of The Assembly Call, the guys broke down a crazy victory over Northwestern in Bloomington on Senior Night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: What Are Reasonable Standards and Expectations for Indiana Basketball? Feb 24, 2017

On this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we answer a handful of burning questions facing the IU basketball program as it heads down the stretch of another disappointing season (for the third time in four years). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Iowa Postgame Show: Another "Mind-Numbing" Loss for Indiana Feb 22, 2017

On the latest episode of the Assembly Call, the guys discuss Indianas loss to Iowa as well as the big picture regarding the state of the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: The OG Misconception and Tom Crean Talk Feb 17, 2017

On this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we spend very little time discussing IUs latest two losses and instead focus on some of the most important big picture storylines surrounding the IU program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Hoosiers Deliver Winning Effort … for 39:55 Feb 16, 2017

On a night when the Hoosiers spirited effort was a top storyline, it was their lack of effort on the biggest play of the game that cost them a desperately needed road victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Michigan Postgame Show: Absolute Remedial Nonsense" Feb 12, 2017

On the latest episode of the Assembly Call, the guys break down the latest disappointment in the Hoosiers loss to Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Can Indiana Overcome Increasingly Long Odds to Salvage its Season? Feb 10, 2017

The Hoosiers have now dropped four out of five, and any hopes of an NCAA Tournament berth -- which once seemed like an absolute certainty -- slip away with each successive loss. Can the Hoosiers turn things around before it s too late? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Another Golden Opportunity Slips Away Feb 10, 2017

On the latest episode of The Assembly Call, the guys dissect Thomas Bryants strong first half, the lack of guard leadership, and where Indiana goes from here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Defensive-Minded Hoosiers Defy Low Expectations Feb 05, 2017

While its unacceptable for Indiana to ever be a 14-point underdog, such was the reality for the beleaguered Hoosiers against Wisconsin. And Indiana defied those disturbingly low expectations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Breaking Down Thomas Bryant's Emergence Feb 03, 2017

Thomas Bryants emergence provides at least one kernel of hope that the final chapters of the 2016-17 Indiana season wont be dour ones. We break down his recent play in this weeks episode of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Hoosiers Survive to Fight Another Day Feb 02, 2017

On the latest episode of The Assembly Call, the guys break down everything from the crazy Indiana-Penn State triple overtime game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Northwestern Postgame Show: More Questions Than Answers Jan 30, 2017

On the latest episode of The Assembly Call, the guys break down Indianas loss to Northwestern and discuss what needs to change going down the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Where Do Tom Crean's Hoosiers Go From Here? Jan 27, 2017

We have what we hope will be a useful show for you this week, as we all try to pick up the pieces from last nights loss in Ann Arbor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Michigan Postgame Show: The Debacle in Ann Arbor Jan 27, 2017

On the latest episode of the Assembly Call, the guys break down the ugly loss at Michigan and look at the bigger picture of the Hoosiers struggles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Michigan State Postgame Show: Sensational Blackmon Lifts Short-Handed Hoosiers to Victory Jan 22, 2017

Weve seen some great individual offensive performances in the storied history of IU basketball. You can add James Blackmon Jr.s sensational 33-point performance on Saturday to that list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: How Does Indiana Deal with the Absence of OG? Jan 20, 2017

On this weeks episode of Assembly Call Radio, we spend two segments breaking down the impact of OG Anunobys injury -- both in the short-term and the long-term. Plus much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Penn State Postgame Show: Competence, Collapse, Catharsis Jan 19, 2017

Was it an impressive win? Not necessarily. But it was a hugely important one. Indianas season is saved at 3-3, at least for one night, instead of being buried at 2-4. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Rutgers Postgame Show: A Bizarro Victory to Build On Jan 15, 2017

What a weird (but encouraging) performance by IU. Indiana has won games this year by shooting well from deep and grabbing enough offensive rebounds to offset too many turnovers and poor defense. But on Sunday afternoon against Rutgers, the Hoosiers were dreadful from deep (4-22) and even worse on the offensive glass (17%). So how [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Talking TB, OG, and Indiana's Struggling D Jan 13, 2017

What are the two biggest factors that need to improve for Indiana to go on a run and get back in the Big Ten race? We discuss on this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Maryland Postgame Show: Same Mistakes Cost Hoosiers a Much-Needed Road Win Jan 11, 2017

After another disappointing loss, the guys dissect what went wrong tonight and just how much trouble Indiana is in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Fast Start Propels Hoosiers to Victory Jan 08, 2017

On this episode of Assembly Call, we dissect Indianas victory over Illinois, as well as how the Hoosiers can improve going down the road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: What Must Change for Indiana to Salvage Its Season Jan 06, 2017

On the latest edition of Assembly Call Radio, we take Tom Crean to task for some indefensible decisions during the second half of IUs loss to Wisconsin. And we each identify one thing (and then an extra one) that must change immediately for Indiana to salvage its season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Wisconsin Postgame Show: Unconscionable Start and Finish Doom Hoosiers Jan 04, 2017

An awful beginning, and a sputter at the end doomed Indiana to its fourth straight loss in games that matter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Louisville Postgame Show: Hoosiers Plagued by More Than Poor Shooting Dec 31, 2016

We tried to work through some of our frustration on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show, while also dissecting what, specifically, went wrong on Saturday at Bankers Life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Picking at the Carcass of IU's Loss to Nebraska Dec 30, 2016

Ryan is back for this edition of Assembly Call Radio as we continue to pick at the stinky carcass of IUs loss to Nebraska in the Big Ten opener. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Nebraska Postgame Show: An Awful Big Ten Opener Dec 29, 2016

It was ugly. And Indiana deserved to lose. We broke down every angle on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Austin Peay Postgame Show: Hoosiers Enjoy Final Pre-Christmas Cupcake Dec 23, 2016

We discuss every element of Indianas performance -- especially the strong effort by Josh Newkirk -- on this edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Delaware State Postgame Show: Hoosiers Annihilate Hornets Dec 20, 2016

Indiana took out its frustrations on poor Delaware State on Monday night in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. OG led the way, Robert Johnson stuffed the stat sheet, and Thomas Bryant flashed his entire array of skills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Butler Postgame Show: Poor First Half Dooms IU Dec 18, 2016

On Saturday afternoon, the Hoosiers did not have enough 2nd half answers, and Butler hit too many big shots, for Indiana to make it all the way back from a big halftime deficit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: IU-Butler Preview Dec 16, 2016

In this weeks edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the impact of Anunobys return, go in-depth previewing IU-Butler, talk about how things are going around the Big Ten so far this season, and then we finish with our bold predictions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Houston Baptist Postgame Show: Balanced Guard Play Leads The Way Dec 11, 2016

On the latest edition of the Assembly Call, the guys break down the Hoosiers latest big win led by the guards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Mid-Term Grades at the Quarter Pole Dec 09, 2016

We have a fun radio show for you this week -- as we dole out letter grades for every Hoosier at the quarter pole and discuss our MVP, biggest surprise, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-SE Missouri State Postgame Show: Robert Johnson Leads The Way Dec 05, 2016

The guys break down another Hoosier victory, this time led by Robert Johnson, on the latest episode of the Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-SIUE Postgame Show: #JuwanMorganThings Dec 03, 2016

We break down a great performance from Juwan Morgan, and a solid overall performance from Indiana, on the latest edition of The Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Reflecting on the UNC Victory and the Impact of OG's Injury Dec 02, 2016

What a week for Indiana sports. While the Kevin Wilson story has overshadowed everything the past 48 hours, we reflect back on the huge week for Indiana basketball, which included a big win over North Carolina and a concerning injury to a star player. And we have a special guest: Chronic Hoosier joins us for [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-North Carolina Postgame Show: Balanced Hoosiers Earn Wire-to-Wire Win Dec 01, 2016

Just a week after the IPFW loss, the Hoosiers bounced back with yet another top 5 win. We broke it all down on tonights episode of The Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-MVSU Postgame Show: OG is Back … But Are the Hoosiers? Nov 28, 2016

Did Indiana do enough against MVSU to get IU fans feeling confident heading into Wednesdays battle against North Carolina? We discuss that on the latest edition of The Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Fort Wayne Postgame Show: Doomed From the Start Nov 23, 2016

The Hoosiers struggled from the first minute on Tuesday night, dropping their first game of the season to IPFW by a score of 71-68 in overtime. We dissected the ugly details on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Edition: Andy's IU-Fort Wayne Preview Nov 22, 2016

Indiana travels to Fort Wayne this evening, for its first true road game of the 2016-17 season. And since we forgot to discuss this matchup during the IU-Liberty postgame show, we decided to fire up a quick episode this morning to get you ready for tonights game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Liberty Postgame Show: Hoosiers Dominate Despite Absurd Turnover Rate Nov 20, 2016

Indiana turned it over on a whopping 34.5% of their possessions Saturday night. It wasnt pretty -- but hey, at least it gave us something to harp on and dissect during the postgame show! ;-) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Positives and Negatives From Indiana s Successful Opening Week Nov 19, 2016

We talk about the good and the bad from Indianas opening week in the latest edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-UMass Lowell Postgame Show: Hoosiers Overcome Hawaii Hangover Nov 17, 2016

Despite scoring 100 points, this was not a particularly impressive performance by Indiana. But it was a comfortable win, and no one got hurt ... so all in all, it was a successful night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Kansas Postgame Show: IU Backcourt Silences Doubters Nov 12, 2016

Indianas backcourt has been doubted time and again this offseason. Friday night against Kansas, Indianas backcourt fought back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Gary Parrish Previews IU-KU and Talks Tom Crean Nov 11, 2016

On todays radio show, we talk with Gary Parrish of CBS Sports about this evenings IU-Kansas game, as well as the national perception of Indiana basketball and Tom Crean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Bellarmine Postgame Show: Hoosiers Dominate with Defense Nov 06, 2016

Indiana put together an impressive outing on Saturday night, especially on the defensive end of the floor as the Hoosiers shut down the Bellarmine offense from start to finish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio Show: Who is Indiana's X-Factor for 2016-17? (Plus: Buy or Sell) Nov 04, 2016

Our radio show debuted this week in Indianapolis on CBS Sports 1430 AM. We posted the replay as a podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IU-Hope College Postgame Show: Freshmen Impressive in Debut Nov 02, 2016

Indiana struggled out of the gates in both halves, but ultimately did enough to cruise to a big win over Hope College. Our crew broke it all down on the latest edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season Preview: Standards, Expectations, and Bold Predictions for 2016-17 Oct 26, 2016

We analyze what the standards for success are for Indiana basketball, what our expectations are for this season, and offer our bold predictions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-17 Season Preview: Part One Oct 19, 2016

We get you ready for the upcoming season by going player-by-player down the roster and offering our impressions from Saturdays televised hour of practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Impact of Hartman Injury and Justin Smith's Commitment Sep 28, 2016

On Tuesday night, we convened another special edition offseason episode of The Assembly Call to discuss the two big IU basketball stories that broke in the past week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Analyzing IU's Schedule (Plus: Who Wore it Best? 0-5) Sep 15, 2016

On the latest special offseason edition of The Assembly Call, we talked about Indianas upcoming schedule for the 2016-17 season and also began a fun ongoing series that we think youll enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrating IU History with @IUArtifacts Aug 31, 2016

This is an episode weve wanted to do for a long time. The man behind the tweets at @IUArtifacts, Chris Williams, is our guest on this episode of The Assembly Call. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Edition: Taking a Look Around the Big Ten with ITH's Alex Bozich Jul 29, 2016

We've talked a lot about Indiana basketball this offseason. I mean, that's what we are here for, however, you need to know your opposition in order to find success. That's why in this episode we took a look around the conference and discuss how each team is preparing for the upcoming season. We discuss a [...] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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