Category Archives: College Basketball

Indiana basketball summer update: Jeremy Hollowell

After a tremendous season last year, Indiana welcomes a top ten recruiting class – that covers every position – to Bloomington. Known as ‘The Movement,’ the group consists of Yogi Ferrell, Jeremy Hollowell, Ron Patterson, Hanner Mosquera-Perea and Peter Jurkin.

Hollowell, from Lawrence Central High School, is the first freshman interviewed in the summer series on IUHoosiers.com. The 6-8, 200-pound forward averaged 18.9 points and …

Two very different reactions to Watford’s ESPY award

Indiana’s Christian Watford won the 2012 ESPY for ‘Best Play’ for his buzzer-beater that lifted Indiana past No. 1 Kentucky. Thanks to a fan vote, he beat out 15 other plays and was presented the award Wednesday in Los Angeles.

The reactions of Tom Crean and John Calipari are simply, priceless.

The play:

Tom Crean rewards coaching staff, upgrades their titles

Following the Hoosiers 27-9 season that ended in a Sweet Sixteen loss to Kentucky, head coach Tom Crean has upgraded the job titles for his staff.

In short, Tim Buckley and Steve McClain each named associate head coach. New assistant Kenny Johnson has will also be the recruiting coordinator and Calbert Cheaney, who enters his second year as director of basketball operations, adds the title …

IU hoops student season tickets in high demand – to be capped at 12,400

After all the struggles that Tom Crean and the IU basketball program went through from 2008-2011, they are back in the spotlight, where they belong. And fans are quick to jump on board.

Student season tickets are flying through the Assembly Hall roof, with almost 10,000 sold to date. The students are eager to get behind a program that combines a sweet sixteen team with …

Calipari holds all the blame in letting IU-UK series die

He’s arrogant, obnoxious and only looking out for himself.

Kentucky head coach John Calipari is solely responsible for letting Indiana versus Kentucky, one of the best annual college games, go away.

He says Kentucky is above the fray, and in their own category. He’s says they’re in unprecedented territory and at UK, they will do things how they want. Play by their rules.

All I …

Butler joining the Atlantic 10 immediately, one year ahead of schedule

Earlier this month, Butler officially announced that they were moving up to the Atlantic 10. Now we know when, and it’s sooner than expected.

Butler announced Monday that they will begin competition in the Atlantic 10 Conference this fall, rather than the 2013-14 school year.

“We are grateful to the Atlantic 10 for welcoming us into the fold a year ahead of schedule,” Collier said …

Video: Tom Crean discusses Dwyane Wade’s trip to IU

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade made a trip down to Indiana University last weekend while in town to play the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

In game three, a blowout loss to the Pacers, Wade had one of the worst games in his career. He was lethargic, looked out of it and his shots weren’t falling. He just didn’t look himself. The day after …

Crossroads Classic extended through 2014

I’m glad they didn’t screw this up.

Sometimes, when egos get involved, poor decisions are made. Continuing the Crossroads Classic is not only great for the four big Indiana schools but it’s special for basketball fans.

The universities announced Tuesday that the classic — held downtown Indianapolis at Bankers Life Fieldhouse — will continue at least two more years.

The annual Saturday doubleheader features Indiana’s …