The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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IU-Purdue Postgame Show: Bob Knight Returns to Assembly Hall as Hoosiers Fall in Fourth-Straight Feb 08, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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