Category Archives: Hoosiers

Previewing IU vs. UK Part II

Friday nights rematch between Indiana and Kentucky will be the highlight of the Sweet 16.

The first game was so good that Big Ten Network plays the game over at least once a day and ESPNU plays it at least once a week. Christian Watford’s buzzer-beating three point shot shocked the nation and announce Indiana’s return to the national stage. Pandaemonium occurred within seconds of …

Checking in from the Georgia Dome

ATLANTA, Ga. — One day before the Hoosiers take the floor against No. 1 Kentucky, both teams are at the Georgia Dome for their only practice time in this environment.

Indiana arrived in Atlanta on Tuesday, three days prior their game. Coach Crean likes to get used to the city and time zone, plus it allows the team put their sole focus on the game.…

Coach Bob Knight finally mentions Indiana, Kentucky and analzyes the matchup

Former college basketball head coach Bob Knight has always things done things his way. And in his few years at ESPN, he purposely avoided mentioning Indiana (a former employer) and Kentucky (a program he doesn’t respect).

That all changed Wednesday, after plenty of criticism, when he appeared on ESPN Radio’s ‘Mike And Mike In the Morning.’

The most anticipated Sweet Sixteen game this weekend is …

Tom Crean previews Sweet Sixteen matchup against Kentucky

Before heading to Atlanta Tuesday night ahead of Friday’s matchup against No. 1 Kentucky, Indiana head coach Tom Crean met with the media in Bloomington to discuss their Sweet Sixteen game.

In the video below, coach discusses the previous matchup, his close friendship with Coach Calipari and what he expects. (Note: part of his media session is transcribed below.)

On Kentucky’s defensive intensity:
“They’re a …

Photo Gallery of Indiana’s return to Bloomington

The Hoosiers returned to Bloomington Sunday after two big wins out west in Portland for the NCAA Tournament. Below are photos from the events.

[Click here to see video of the team’s arrival, celebration at Cook Hall, and their message to fans.]…

IU fans welcome team back to town

The Indiana basketball team — fresh off their 63-61 win over VCU to advance to the Sweet Sixteen — arrived back in Bloomington on Sunday afternoon and were greeted by fans both at the Monroe County Airport and Cook Hall.

There were about 50 fans on hand at the airport to welcome the team back to town. Once off of the plane, the players and …

Hoosiers win first tourney game since 2007, beat New Mexico St 79-66

The time finally came Thursday, around 9:57 p.m. EST. The time Indiana basketball and it’s fans had waited for. Four years removed from their last NCAA tourney game, they were finally back.

Every player on the roster was playing in their first NCAA tournament game, so nerves were expected. But because Indiana had already faced many challenges during the season, they were prepared for this …

Breaking Down the Brackets

By Austin Miller (@mr_atm1215)

Can you feel the madness? Cinderellas, buzzer-beaters and One Shining Moment. The NCAA Tournament is finally here, where the next three weeks are euphoric for any college basketball fan. Brackets are filled, wagers are made and madness ensues. This year’s tournament will be no different.

Filling out a tournament bracket is a crapshoot and outside of the 1/16 matchups, no game …