Category Archives: Hoosiers

Yogi Ferrell — from undrafted free agent to All-Rookie Second Team

The incredible rookie journey for Yogi Ferrell got even better Monday when the NBA announced that he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team.

Even better, the four others players on the second team were first-round selections, whereas Ferrell did not hear his name called during the 2016 NBA Draft.

Ferrell, a product of Park Tudor and Indiana University, signed a training camp deal with …

Tom Crean serves as analyst on ‘The Vertical’ during 2017 NBA Draft

Former Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean was invited to be a guest on Yahoo! Sports’ 2017 NBA Draft coverage Thursday night.

The show is titled “The Vertical With Woj,” a nickname for Adrian Wojnarowski, and it aired via live web stream on the Yahoo! Sports. Chris Mannix hosted the show.

Crean, who was fired by Indiana in March, stepped in to analyze potential …

OG Anunoby attending the 2017 NBA Draft, expects to return to the court in October or November

Former IU forward OG Anunoby is in Brooklyn and is eager to hear his name called out tonight by NBA Commissioner. The 2017 NBA Draft brings Anunoby to town, and he’s one of 20 prospects to accept invitations to be in the Green Room at the Barclays Center.

Anunoby suffered a right knee injury in IU’s 78-75 road win over Penn State on January 18. …

Pacers 2017 Pre-Draft Workouts: James Blackmon Jr., Indiana

James Blackmon Jr. completed his final pre-draft workout Saturday morning for his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers. He estimated that it was his 14th or 15th workout. It’s easy to lose count during the process, and when he worked out for six different teams over the last six days.

“I just tried to bring the same energy, the same effort, and just show how competitive …

James Blackmon Jr. soon wraps up pre-draft travels, works out for Pacers on Saturday

Less than a week before the 2017 NBA Draft, set for Thursday, June 22 in Brooklyn, James Blackmon Jr. is pushing through his final pre-draft workouts with NBA teams.

By this point, these guys are tired, unsure of where they are and what day it is. The Marion, Indiana product and 2014 McDonald’s All-American is scheduled for five workouts in five days. And that’s common. …

Pacers 2017 Pre-Draft Workouts: Luke Fischer, Marquette

We all remember Luke Fischer from his short time in Bloomington. Just before the conference season during his freshman year, he looked like he was getting comfortable and finding his groove.

The next day, he transferred back home to Marquette.

Fischer is a 6-foot-10 big man who had a short stint at IU, then played two and half seasons at Marquette. This past season, his …

Collin Hartman returning for Indiana Hoosiers

The Indiana Hoosiers’ fifth-year senior-to-be, Collin Hartman, has decided to return for his final season of eligibility.

It is welcoming news for new head coach Archie Miller. Miller, who is less than a week into his new job at the helm of the men’s basketball team, seems to already be making an impression upon his inherited roster.

Former Indiana coach Tom Crean announced weeks ago …

Stage is set for IU to introduce Archie Miller as head coach

Indiana University will introduce Archie Miler on Monday as the 29th head coach in program history. The stage was set inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, ready for The Miller Era to begin.

Miller, 38, is a native of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and spent the last six seasons as the head coach at the University of Dayton. They went 139-63 over six years that included four …