The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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[477] Interesting Lineup Data and The Shot Doctor Examines IU's 3-Point Woes Feb 01, 2019

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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

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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

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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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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: Reflecting on Better Times for Indiana's Offense Jan 29, 2019

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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.
Watch the video (so you can see the clips referenced): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_aoh4RUeXs

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Archie Updates the Status of Indiana's Injured and Suspended Players Jan 29, 2019

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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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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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[475] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Rutgers Preview Jan 28, 2019

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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

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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.
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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[474] IU-Michigan Postgame Show: Indiana Suffers Another Complete System Failure at Home Jan 26, 2019

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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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You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.
And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.
Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.

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[473] Al's Emergence, Coach's Corner, and Archie's Crisis Point at Dayton Jan 25, 2019

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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.
To watch the unedited live video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdyjN4RWUMk
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Michigan Presents Big Challenge, Great Opportunity for Reeling Hoosiers Jan 24, 2019

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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.
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 on Monday 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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