Indiana is trying their best to recover from unprecedented waters the last few years. The team imploded, violations were handed out, and coaching changes were made. Stride-by-stride Indiana is determined to return to glory under Head Coach Tom Crean.
Today, Tom Crean said via Twitter that “I know this won’t be big news in some circles but our team grade point average for the semester is a 3.16!” Slowly, Crean along with his staff our making necessary changes that in the long term will translate into wins.
Indiana fans rejoined last week when news came out that Kentucky’s average GPA was less than 2.1. It gave Hoosier fans a bit confidence and something to be proud of…that they are a respectable program that will not take wins at all costs. IU wants to win at all fazes in the game including character, off the court image, in the classroom and of course on the court. Crean went on to say, “Remember, most Indiana fans wanted the culture back and that’s a big accomplishment for these guys. I have no doubt the winning will follow. We are a Program built on Character, Toughness and a Mindset.” Indiana is proud of their graduation rate under Bob Knight was over 90%. Things changed since his departure the last ten years. Incidents were “okay,” as long as the team was victorious on the court. But no longer.
This is the first time in a while that I can remember that not one player left, transferred or was kicked off of the team in the offseason. That speaks to the integrity of Tom Crean, and especially to the integrity of the new look, Indiana Hoosiers.
“If you build it, they will come.” With the addition of a brand-new world class weight room that is the largest in the country along with Cook Hall, Indiana is the staple ground for complete support in their program. Recruits will first look to win-loss total. The Hoosiers must continue to improve and push over the .500 mark next season. Then 20-plus wins. The foundation, the support and the facilities are there. Now wins will only translate into quality recruits.
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