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[434] IU-Southern Indiana Postgame Show: Rob Phinisee Impresses in IU Debut Nov 02, 2018

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On Thursday night, Indiana defeated Southern Indiana in the Hoosiers’ first and only public exhibition game. 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 Ryan.
Note: this episode begins with a few minutes of Jerod talking about this week’s listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.
Among the topics discussed:
— Rob Phinisee’s strong debut performance, starting in place of the injured Devonte Green.
— Romeo Langford’s impressive defense, which helped compensate for his struggles to get in rhythm on offense.
— How much should we read into Damezi Anderson’s hot shooting performance in the second half?
— Why Juwan Morgan’s dominance at the beginning of the second half was the clearest sign of what this team’s current offensive identity is.
— The importance of Zach McRoberts letting it rip from deep.
— Umm, what the hell with free throw shooting? Not this again …
Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7i9Xgca0w
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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Devonte Green, Race Thompson Will Not Play in Tonight's Exhibition Game Nov 01, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• You have to have a BTN Plus account to watch tonight's game v Southern Indiana.
• Devonte Green and Race Thompson (and maybe a few others) will mis tonight's game with injuries.
• A few other nuggets from Archie Miller's visit with the media on Wednesday.
• Zach McRoberts is exactly who you think he is.
• Andy Bottoms' preseason bracket projections are out.
• Trayce Jackson-Davis updates his recruitment.
• Happy birthday to a great shooter, an immortal voice, and an all-time fan favorite.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
Also, we are currently hosting our preseason listener support drive. If you enjoy our content, please consider contributing. We wouldn’t be able to produce these Banner Morning episodes without the support of listeners like you. Go to assemblycall.com/donate for more details.
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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More Details on Loyola Scrimmage (Plus a New Gold Jersey Recipient!) Oct 31, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana released more details about the Loyola scrimmage.
• The Hoosiers play tomorrow night!
• A new Hoosier has been awarded the gold practice jersey.
• Romeo Langford made two preseason All-America teams.
• Two unique skills will get De'Ron Davis on the floor this year.
• Zach McRoberts is pesky.
• Happy (belated) birthday, Coach!
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com.
Also, we are currently hosting our preseason listener support drive. If you enjoy our content, please consider contributing. We wouldn’t be able to produce these Banner Morning episodes without the support of listeners like you. Go to assemblycall.com/donate for more details.
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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Archie Reveals Two Players Were Held Out of Scrimmage with "Nagging Injuries" Oct 30, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller's first radio show was last night, and he revealed a few interesting nuggets.
• Student seating will be a little different this year.
• Two national writers have praise for Indiana.
• Is De'Ron Davis best suited to come off the bench for Indiana?
• Five questions with Race Thompson.
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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[433] Mailbag, B1G Best Case/Worst Case, Basketball 201, and USI Preview Oct 29, 2018

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On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in our Monday mailbag, Mike DeCourcy joins us to go best case/worst case for each Big Ten team, Ben Ladner returns for another edition of Basketball 201 breaking down ball screen defenses, and Jerod provides a quick preview of Indiana's exhibition opponent for Thursday night.
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RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:10], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Indiana’s alleged strong play in its Sunday exhibition against Loyola Chicago, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.
Among the topics they cover:
• Three signs they are looking for early in the season to show IU is on the right track.
• What they would name the inevitable movie about the recent FBI college basketball corruption trial.
• How Indiana matches up against Marquette and Arkansas.
• What role we envision Race Thompson having this season.
• Whether we’ll see lineups with Rob and Devonte on the court at the same time.
• Can coaching impact free throw shooting?
In Segment Two [24:57], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
This week, Mike provides his thoughts on closed scrimmages, and then gives us his best case and worst case for each Big Ten team.
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
In Segment Three [49:13], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we provide insight and education on some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.
This week, we turn our attention back to ball screen defense and cover a few more defensive strategies: icing, dropping, and trapping.
Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/z9k7tA1_XPc?t=3122
And here is the link to Ben's article about De'Ron Davis at Inside the Hall: https://www.insidethehall.com/2018/10/29/2018-2019-player-profile-deron-davis/
And in Segment Four [1:17:37], Jerod provides a quick preview of what to expect this week from Southern Indiana. They have some shooters who could provide a challenge for Indiana’s perimeter defense.

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Reports Indicate Indiana Played Well in Closed Scrimmage Against Loyola Chicago Oct 29, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Indiana participated in a closed scrimmage yesterday against Loyola Chicago, and reportedly fared very well.
• SI.com has praise for Archie Miller as he heads into Year Two.
• Inside Indiana Basketball resumes tonight!
• Indiana offers a top player in the Class of 2021.
• Stay away from our in-state 5-stars, Kansas. Haven't you learned your lesson?
• Trendon Watford updates his recruitment.
• Happy birthday to one of the best all-around players in IU history.
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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[432] Chronic Hoosier Talks Rotation, Corruption Trial, and IU Memories Oct 26, 2018

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On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by Chronic Hoosier to discuss a variety of topics, including:• Who we project to be the 9th and 10th men in Indiana’s rotation• Whether the offense or defense will be the bigger strength of this team• What the verdict in the corruption trial means (and our thoughts on IU’s name being mentioned)• Plus our favorite IU basketball memories ... and so much more.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.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 RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:19], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo winning the gold jersey in his Banner Moment, Andy and Chronic give their opening thoughts, and we have fun figuring out how Archie should manage the wealth of talent he will have on the bench this season. (NO PLATOONS.)In Segment Two [18:36], we respond to a listener who wants to know whether the offense or the defense will be more efficient this year. There are arguments to be made on both sides.In Segment Three [26:21], we dive into the weeds a bit on the college basketball corruption trial, discussing what the verdict means and why it came back guilty. Then we also address Indiana and Tom Ostrom’s names popping up in the sidebar conversation.Here is a link to the Rob Dauster podcast we mention: https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/10/25/cbt-podcast-attorney-coaches-rep-jason-belzer-on-the-details-of-wednesdays-guilty-verdict/In Segment Four [44:25], it’s Q&A time.• What are our favorite IU basketball memories?• What will be the first event of the season that will cause overreactions from IU fans?• What will be more valuable to IU this season: Romeo or the improved depth?• What will improve more — the free throw shooting or 3-point shooting?All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Analyst Calls Juwan Morgan Indiana's "Best, Most Valuable Player" Oct 25, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Inside the Hall's Big Ten Power Rankings are out.
• Matt Norlander ranked all 351 college basketball teams -- where were the Hoosiers on the list?
• Romeo is high on a new NBA Draft Big Board.
• Justin Smith is named a sophomore who appears poised to breakout.
• Clifton Moore describes the impact working with Clif Marshall has had on his body.
• The verdict is in for the college basketball corruption trial.
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And be sure to join us at our website tonight at 9:00 for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio with special guest Chronic Hoosier.
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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Someone New Is Wearing the Gold Practice Jersey Oct 24, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Someone has taken the gold practice jersey from Juwan Morgan.
• IU and Tom Ostrom surface in a sidebar conversation at the college basketball fraud trial.
• The AP All-America team was announced, and one Hoosier received a vote.
• Another Hoosier has made the finals of the March Madness preseason All America fan vote.
• Justin Smith's defense is an underrated asset for Archie Miller and the Hoosiers.
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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Archie Miller Invites IU Students to Practice Oct 23, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Archie Miller is inviting IU students to a practice.
• A new practice video is out ... complete with IU's stars doing exactly what you expect them to be doing.
• Indiana is #28 in the preseason AP poll ... and yes, preseason polls matter.
• Damezi Anderson opens up in 5 Questions.
• Inside the Hall profiles Race Thompson.
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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