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[444] IU-UTA Postgame Show: Hoosiers Get A Short-Handed, Sloppy Win Nov 21, 2018

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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

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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.
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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[443] Banner Monday: Mailbag, B1G Roundup, B201, UTA Preview Nov 19, 2018

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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

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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.
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.
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

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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

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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

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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.
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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[440] IU-Marquette Postgame Show: Undermanned Hoosiers Dismantle Marquette's High-Efficiency Offense Nov 15, 2018

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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
NEED IU GEAR?
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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3 Keys to Beating Marquette and Trayce Clarifies His Recent Comments Nov 14, 2018

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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.
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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Race Thompson Suffers Yet Another Injury Nov 13, 2018

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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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