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[431] Banner Monday: Mailbag, Big Ten Roundup, and Defending the Pick-and-Roll Oct 22, 2018

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On this week’s edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer a handful of your questions in our mailbag segment, we get Mike DeCourcy’s preseason thoughts on IU and the Big Ten at large, and then Jerod and Ben Ladner take a deep dive into two different methods of defending the pick-and-roll.
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THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWN
In Segment One [2:18] ...
Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about what Indiana’s preseason rankings mean, and then he and Ryan dive into answering a handful of listener questions, including:
• Has anything over the last month or so increased or decreased our confidence in this team?
• Who will give Indiana its first loss of the season?
• Who is Jerod’s favorite Hoosier since Calbert? (He and Ryan have the same answer.)
• What IU player has the national media not been talking about enough this offseason?
• Will Phinisee, Hunter, and Forrester all find consistent spots in the rotation?
• Might Archie alter his philosophy about sitting a guy with two first half fouls this season now that he has more depth?
In Segment Two [27:34] ...
Mike DeCourcy joins the show for his first weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.
He and Jerod cover the following:
• What did Mike glean about Indiana from Big Ten Media Day?
• When he attends an IU practice, what will he be most interested in seeing?
• His preseason Big Ten Power Rankings Top 4 — does Indiana make the cut?
• What team out of these three is most likely to surprise: Penn State, Minnesota, or Iowa?
• What did he learn about other Big Ten teams from Big Ten Media Day?
• What player in the conference is flying under the radar that people need to be more aware of?
• Jon Beilein’s comments about cheating at Big Ten Media and Mike’s general thoughts on the FBI trial and what, if anything, then NCAA might be able to do about what has been revealed.
Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.
And in Segment Three [50:31] ...
Ben Ladner joins us for our first 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.
In this first installment, we discuss pick-and-roll defense. Ben explains why ball screens have become so much more prevalent in recent seasons, and then we dive into two common strategies for defending them — hedging and switching.
Indiana did a lot of hedging last season, and Archie Miller has discussed trying to switch more this season. What are the pros and cons of each approach?
To watch the video of this segment (which includes the visuals), use this link: https://youtu.be/qgOCK7vtSz8?t=3172
Here is a link to the article Jerod mentions from The Ringer: Is It Possible to Know Too Much About Basketball? (https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/19/17999336/los-angeles-clippers-second-spectrum-courtvision-steve-ballmer)
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.

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Highlights From the Initial KenPom Rankings Oct 22, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• The preseason KenPom rankings are out ... and Indiana makes a significant jump from where they ended last season.
• Troy Williams has a new home, which includes a familiar face.
• Freddie McSwain got drafted.
• Happy birthday to a two-sport Hoosier and one of the all-time legends in the history of basketball in the Hoosier State.
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I’ll be back on Tuesday 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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[430] The NBA's Big Announcement, Another Coach K Rant, and a Silly Preseason Debate Oct 19, 2018

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On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we debate Ryan’s oft-uttered assertion that Indiana might actually be better next season than they will be this season. Plus, we discuss the NBA’s big announcement from Thursday and Coach K’s asinine comments regarding what we’re learning about how high-level college basketball recruiting really works.
On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.
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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.
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This week’s rundown
In Segment One [2:20], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo and Juwan both being listed among the top 50 players in the nation in CBS Sports’ Top 101 players in college basketball, Andy and Ryan provide their opening remarks, and then we discuss the NBA’s new initiative to offer elite high school seniors a path to professional basketball through the G-League.
In Segment Two [17:00], we take Coach K and Roy Williams to task for outright lying to college basketball fans everywhere in their comments this week about the FBI case. And yes, Ryan goes another Coach K rant.
In Segment Three [26:14], we use a listener email as a jumping off point for a new segment that Jerod and Andy are calling “Ryan’s Being Stupid Again,” but that Ryan refuses to recognize. Regardless, the listener takes Ryan to task for his assertion that Indiana might actually be better next year than this year. Ryan makes some compelling arguments, but Jerod and Andy aren’t totally buying it, so they debate.
In Segment Four [41:14], we answer your questions — and we roll through a lot of them.
• What would surprise us most if does/doesn’t happen this season?
• How many wins will it take to win the Big Ten this season?
• How does this year’s team compare to the 2007-08 team when you start going player-by-player down the roster?
• When will Trayce Jackson-Davis announce his decision?
• What is something we are really looking forward to about the upcoming season that we haven’t talked about much yet this offseason?
All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.

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Keion Brooks Sets His 5th and Final Official Visit Oct 18, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• CBS announced its top 101 players in college basketball -- with Romeo and Juwan high on the list.
• Damezi Anderson was Indiana's first commit in 2018 and may have exactly the skills Indiana needs to rebound next season after Romeo and Juwan depart.
• Keion Brooks has set his 5th and final official visit (sorry Boilers).
• Archie Miller visited a top-40 guard in the Class of 2020.
• Troy Williams' season didn't start out quite like he expected.
• Slick Leonard was back on the mic for the Pacers despite a bunch of recent health issues.
Programming note: Tonight’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio will begin a half hour later than normal. We’ll go live at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.
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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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Victor Oladipo's Junior Year Improvement, Summed Up In One Amazing Stat Oct 17, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Romeo Langford receives more preseason recognition.
• Archie Miller discusses IU's point guard situation.
• Rob Phinisee looks to contribute as a freshman.
• ESPN announces its 2018-19 college hoops schedule.
• John Gasaway tries to quantify player development ... and in the process unearths an incredible stat about Victor Oladipo's junior season improvement.
Also, one quick programming note:
This week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio on Thursday night will begin a half hour later than normal at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.
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 back after 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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Jerome Hunter Flying Under the Radar as Season Approaches Oct 16, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• People may be overlooking Jerome Hunter, but he has the talent to contribute as a freshman.
• Juwan Morgan is out to an early lead over a Duke freshman in one preseason player of the year fan poll.
• Armaan Franklin discusses his college choice and his senior year goals.
• Keion Brooks hosted an in-home visit over the weekend.
• The Jim Gatto trial continues to rope in some of college basketball's biggest names.
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 back after 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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TJD's Final 3 and Positive Early Reports on Rob Phinisee Oct 15, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Trayce Jackson-Davis announced his final 3 on Friday night. There were no surprises.
• 8 Hoosiers appear poised to start the season on NBA rosters.
• An IU legend has used art to aid in his recovery from a stroke.
• Happy birthday to Rob Phinisee, who continues to impress in practice.
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 back after 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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Could Romeo Become "The Face of College Basketball"? (One ESPN Expert Thinks So) Oct 11, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• IU posted a new practice video to its social media accounts -- we provide three quick takeaways.
• Where does IU fall in the annual unofficial Big Ten media preseason poll?
• One ESPN expert predicts Romeo Langford could become "the face of college basketball."
• Eric Bossi discusses Juwan's growth since his freshman year.
• Happy birthday to three Hoosiers who played on championship* teams.
* - One is a hypothetical banner, but damnit it's real to me!
For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. You can join us at our website tonight at 9:00 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 back after 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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What Are The Chances Indiana Lands Both Trayce and Keion? Oct 10, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Big Ten Media Day is tomorrow.
• De'Ron Davis has learned from his time in rehab.
• Keion Brooks is feeling then pull if staying in-state.
• What are the chances both Trayce and Keion end up at IU?
• The Wildermuth Intramural Center will be getting a new official name.
• Indiana football will honor the late, great George Taliaferro this weekend.
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 back after 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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Trendon Watford, Matthew Hurt Still Considering Indiana Oct 09, 2018

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In today's edition of Banner Morning:
• Matthew Hurt describes what he'll be watching this season when it comes to Indiana.
• Trendon Watford looks to set his official visits -- and Indiana remains on the list.
• A top in-state prospect in the Class of 2021 took another visit to Bloomington yesterday.
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 back after 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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