The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Florida State Preview Dec 02, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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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.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach

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IU-Princeton Postgame Show: Halftime Adjustments and Devonte's Playmaking Spark Dominant 2nd Half Nov 21, 2019

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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.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Banner Monday: Mike DeCourcy, Mailbag, and Princeton Preview Nov 18, 2019

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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

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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.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson -- die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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Indiana preps for another undersized opponent Nov 15, 2019

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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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We’ll be back tomorrow with a new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in, your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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AC Radio: How Concerned Should We Be About Indiana's Defense? Nov 15, 2019

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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.
On the mics: Jerod, Coach, and ChatMob Chad

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Trayce Jackson-Davis leads Indiana to 3-0 Nov 14, 2019

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Trayce Jackson-Davis dominates the paint
• Indiana's defense continues to struggle
• Devonte Green's status
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
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