Category Archives: Hoosiers

Indiana legend Bob Knight fired from IU 10 years ago

Former Indiana head coach Bob Knight (1971-2000) is a legend in college basketball. He will always be remembered for getting the job done on the court and how he handled situations. Today marks the 10-year anniversary of Knight’s firing.

He ran a straight-edge, high-class basketball program. He was a coach that followed the rules in regard to the NCAA and running a clean program. His …

Gameday: Indiana welcomes Towson to Memorial Stadium

It’s the fall and football season—and for the second straight year, Indiana will kick off its 126th season on Thursday as IU hosts the Tigers of Towson to Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. This is the first-ever meeting between the two schools and very much a preseason like game for Indiana.

Bill Lynch enters his fourth season as head coach with eight players returning on offense …

Indiana releases 2010-11 basketball schedule

Indiana has released the upcoming men’s basketball schedule…finally.

After a couple weeks to finalize the television games, IU has released its 31 game schedule–20 of which are at home. Meanwhile, 28 of the Hoosiers games will be on television.

Indiana begins the regular season on a tough stretch…six games in 14 days.

November 12th vs Florida Gulf Coast
November 14th vs Wright State
November 16th …

Broad Ripple’s Ron Patterson commits to Indiana

The dominos continue to fall in Bloomington.

Today, Indiana and Head Coach Tom Crean picked up another commitment for the 2012 class, and he’s an Indiana guy.

Broad Ripple junior Ron Patterson has verbally committed to IU today, confirmed by his Indiana Elite AAU coach Chris Hawkins. The 6-3 shooting guard has continued to improve during the summer AAU season.

Patterson, a four-star recruit is …

Crean picks up first 2012 commitment

Indiana has picked up their first commitment for the 2012 class. 7-0, 195-lb center Peter Jurkin. He announced his commitment Monday evening at halftime of the Adidas Nations championship game.

Tonight after competing with Team Africa, the Sudan native said, “I have decided to commit to Indiana University. It’s a good college. Good coach. I like it.”

Jurkin is no stranger to Bloomington. He is …

Indiana, Crean Hope to Convince Zeller

Indiana needs Cody Zeller. Tom Crean needs Cody Zeller.

The last of the Zeller brothers is inching closer to his college decision. Wednesday, Washington senior Cody Zeller narrowed his list to three schools. Indiana, Butler and North Carolina.

He now is in no hurry to rush into a decision. Instead of taking the allowable five official visits, Cody will visit those final three this fall …

Indiana Deserves a Roundball Classic

This is Indiana.

This is basketball country.

It’s time for the state of Indiana to embrace its heritage and devote a weekend to Indiana colleges playing good ole’ Indiana basketball.

Since 2000, the John Wooden Tradition has taken place in mid-December at Conseco Fieldhouse. Because the late John Wooden played at Purdue, they have always been directly involved. Notre Dame has been a part of …

Conference Shakeup Imminent

The college conference shuffle continues.

Last week Nebraska officially became a member of the Big Ten and will begin play in the 2011 season. This is the first of many more changes to drive in more revenue and to promote the Big Ten product. Teams will soon make nearly $17 million a year just from the Big Ten Network that will gain a Nebraska presence. …