The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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AC Radio: How Big of a Step Forward Will Jerome Hunter Take as a Sophomore? Jul 03, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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