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[439] Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, Basketball 201, Marquette Preview Nov 12, 2018

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On this week’s edition of Banner Monday …
• [2:25] Jerod delivers his Banner Moment and answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week’s mailbag.
• [22:51] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.
• [42:37] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 — talking a little bit more about the packline D and 3-point defense, and then showing how IU excelled zone offense against Montana State. (For the video of this segment: https://youtu.be/H6jBiHv4Yyo?t=2701)
• [1:09:20] Josh Wilson delivers an in-depth preview of Indiana’s upcoming opponent, Marquette.
And here is the unedited video of the live broadcast of this week’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jBiHv4Yyo
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After Historic Performance, IU Defense Is About to Be Tested Nov 12, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana had a record-setting defense performance on Friday night ...
• ... but Archie Miller still sees plenty of room for improvement.
• Marquette's top player put up insane numbers in their second game.
• The Jerome Hunter injury news doesn't sound good.
• Happy birthday to a player who is still making shots in Dick Vitale's dreams.
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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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[438] IU-Montana State Postgame Show: Defense Shines in Final Regular Season Tune-Up Nov 10, 2018

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On Friday night, Indiana demolished Montana State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.
On the mics for this episode: Andy and Coach.

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[437] IU's Guard Situation, Trayce Jackson-Davis' Recruitment, and Montana State Nov 09, 2018

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On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the biggest thing we’re each looking for in IU’s game against Montana State, analyze the play and potential future roles of Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green, and offer our perspective on Trayce Jackson-Davis’ recruitment. Plus we answer your questions.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni. (Think some kind thoughts for Ryan, who came down with an unfortunate case of food poisoning.)
Link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flFPuFCWL5w
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Indiana's Final Pre-Marquette Tuneup Beckons on Friday Nov 08, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• KenPom predicts a big IU victory on Friday night.
• Additional reaction to Indiana's victory over Chicago State
• Jon Crispin offers unique insight into Indiana's free throw shooting woes and Zach McRoberts' three-point shooting confidence
• Happy birthday to an all-time great 3-point shooter and a guard whose solid career was underwhelming given his high school reputation.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. Join us at our website tonight for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio.
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 on Monday 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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Archie Miller Displeased With Indiana's Defense in Season-Opening Blowout Nov 07, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo Langford had a strong college debut.
• Archie Miller was not pleased with Indiana's defense.
• Free throws linger as an issue.
• Robert Phinisee's steady hand will likely keep his playing time high.
• Evan Fitzner did exactly what Indiana recruited him to do.
• The Hoosiers are clearly still getting comfortable with the finer points of the pack-line.
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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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[436] IU-Chicago State Postgame Show: Romeo Puts Offensive Arsenal on Display in Debut Nov 07, 2018

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On Tuesday night, Indiana opened the Romeo Langford Era with a 104-55 drubbing of overmatched Chicago State. 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 a Segment 3 pop-in by Zach McCrite
Note: this episode begins with a couple brief minutes of Jerod talking about this past week’s successful listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.
Among the topics discussed:
— Romeo Langford put his full offensive arsenal on display in a magnificent first half performance.
— Juwan Morgan looked … just not like himself.
— Zach McRoberts took #ZachMcRobertsThings to a new level tonight.
— Robert Phinisee continued to be impressive, especially on defense, as he started over Devonte Green.
— Evan Fitzner had a solid night on both ends of the court.
— Free throw shooting. Dear lord, the free throw shooting.
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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Injury Updates on Devonte Green, Al Durham, Race Thompson Nov 06, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana hosts Chicago State tonight on BTN
• Chicago State is ... not good.
• Archie Miller provides updates on Indiana's injured players.
• Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford named to another watch list.
• Trayce Jackson-Davis is doing something IU fans everywhere would prefer he not do.
• An NBA draft analyst was at practice on Monday.
• Happy birthday to an Indiana walk-on.
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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[435] Mailbag, Burning B1G Questions, Basketball 201 on Packline D, and Chi State Preview Nov 05, 2018

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday:
• Ryan Phillips is on hand to tackle your mailbag questions with Jerod.
• Mike DeCourcy joins us for his Big Ten Roundup in which we answers six questions submitted by Assembly Call community members.
• Ben Ladner leads us through another edition of Basketball 201, talking about the basic principles of the packline defense.
• Josh Wilson provides a brief overview of Chicago State, Indiana's season-opening opponent on Tuesday night.
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Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.
Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.
THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:00], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Jerome Hunter’s recent acquisition of the gold practice jersey, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.
Among the topics they cover:
• Why you shouldn’t be concerned about Romeo’s shot selection in the exhibition game.
• What are Archie’s weaknesses as a coach?
• What is worth paying the most attention to in Indiana’s season opener against Chicago State?
• How long will it take for Indiana to find its offensive identity?
• Which player improved their stock the most in the exhibition game?
In Segment Two [26:10], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
He answers these six burning Big Ten questions:
• Besides Romeo Langford, which freshmen will have the biggest roles and be counted on the most by their teams?
• What do you think Archie could most improve upon has as a head coach?
• What team in the Big Ten has the most game ready depth?
• What are the five strongest defensive teams in the league?
• Last year essentially everyone over-projected Minnesota and Northwestern. Both underwhelmed for different reasons. Who are national analysts making that same mistake on in the BIG this year?
• What team in the Big Ten that doesn’t have a true star player could most benefit from having one?
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
In Segment Three [49:39], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we want to provide insight and education and some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.
This week we talk about the packline defense — its basic principles, its goals, its vulnerabilities, and why it’s a much better defense at the college level than the NBA.
Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/vkNaS6Hxbzs?t=3122
And in Segment Four [1:16:00], we preview Indiana’s upcoming opponent for this week.
Josh Wilson, host of the new Inside Out podcast joins us to provide some insight on a Chicago State team that is undoubtedly one of the nation’s worst.
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.

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Victor Oladipo Is Even More Clutch Than You Think Nov 05, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The Hoosiers' season-opening opponent is ... not good.
• Indiana's shooting stats through two exhibition games are impressive.
• Archie Miller announces which charity he'll be supporting.
• Pressure? Romeo Langford doesn't feel pressure.
• Keion Brooks took another official visit over the weekend.
• Victor Oladipo is even more clutch than you think.
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 gameday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.

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