Author: Mike Schumann

In a spring devoid of sports news, the IU basketball program got a shot in the arm this week with the announcement that in-state point guard Khristian Lander had signed his national letter of intent and will be on the 2020-21 Hoosier roster. Lander was the top rated point guard in the class of 2021 according to most recruiting services, and he is still a five-star recruit and top-25 overall prospect as a member of the class of 2020. Those kind of lofty credentials can created unrealistic expectations for a player like Lander.  Hoosier fans should know by now that…

The latest member of the Indiana basketball class of 2020 was on the radio on Monday afternoon. Listen to 5-star point guard Khristian Lander on Sports Rush with Brett Rump on ESPN Radio in Fort Wayne after the Evansville, Ind. product announced his reclassification.  The segment with Lander starts at the 16 minute mark. See also:  Archie Miller comments on Lander | Updated scholarship grid Want us to share your interview with a current or former IU athlete, coach or recruit on our platform?  Message us. Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana…

Indiana basketball forward Joey Brunk joined Andy Katz of The Big Ten Network for a Q&A session. Brunk discussed a number of topics including the abrupt end of the season, his workouts during the pandemic, the prospects for the 2020-21 season, and more. Brunk averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds (tied for second on the team) in 19.6 minutes per contest and shot 52.2 percent from the field.  The 6-foot-11 Indianapolis native shot just 44.6 percent from the free throw line and averaged .3 blocks per game. https://twitter.com/IndianaOnBTN/status/1262533576664453121?s=20 Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily…

The Indiana University men’s basketball current and projected scholarship table is below. We will update this periodically as necessary. Last Updated: May 18, 2020:  Khristian Lander’s reclassification into the class of 2020 is confirmed. Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no additional cost to you.

As reported by The Daily Hoosier on Monday morning, Evansville, Ind. five-star point guard Khristian Lander has officially reclassified into the class of 2020. IU released quotes from head coach Archie Miller on Monday discussing Lander’s decision. Also included in the release is confirmation that Lander has already signed his national letter of intent. Here are the statements by Miller: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Khristian and his family to Indiana University.” “He is a tremendous addition to our program not just as a basketball player, but a great person, and terrific student.” “I knew when I first saw…

The most significant open question on Indiana’s roster for the 2020-21 season has been answered. According to sources, Khristian Lander has met all of the requirements to reclassify and will be part of the IU team for the upcoming season. (Update:  Lander confirmed the news on his Twitter page.) https://twitter.com/khristianlander/status/1262387779612409859?s=20 Now the top rated recruit in IU’s 2020 class, Lander has signed his national letter of intent and will join his teammates when the relevant NCAA/Big Ten/IU COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are removed. Lander committed to Indiana in February and has had reclassification on his mind for more than six months.…

The IU basketball staff continues to make eastern Pennsylvania a priority. Jake Weingarten of Stock Risers reported Sunday afternoon on Twitter that Indiana has offered a scholarship to Philadelphia class of 2021 wing John Camden. Camden averaged 15.8 points per game for Archbishop Carroll High School according to Penn Live.  Camden competes in the highly competitive Philadelphia Catholic League.  He transferred to Carroll from Westtown last year. The 6-foot-7 wing is the No. 103 rated player overall in the class of 2021, and the No. 23 small forward according to the 247Sports Composite. Camden is best known as a three-point…

Indiana needs to replace a fixture at punter, and they are going to the same part of the world to get that done. New Zealand based punter James Evans announced on Sunday morning U.S. time that he had committed to the IU football program on a full scholarship. Evans made the announcement on his Twitter page. https://twitter.com/James10Evans/status/1261974791030005761?s=20 Indiana has gone back to a reliable source to find Evans.  He trains at ProKick Australia, the same academy that brought current IU punter Haydon Whitehead to Bloomington. Evans paid homage to Whitehead in his Twitter post, saying “Can’t wait to be a…

Former Indiana wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested early Saturday morning after shots were reportedly fired inside a Douglas County, Colorado apartment, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. A witness said they heard arguing and possible gunshots inside the apartment according to the sheriff’s report. The report indicated that one person was identified as having minor injuries not related to the gunshots. Latimer was taken into custody and booked on felony charges of assault in the second degree, menacing and illegal discharge of a firearm, and multiple misdemeanor charges. The 27 year old Latimer has posted a $25,000 bond,…

Like he has at every stop along the way during his coaching career, Tom Crean came to Bloomington guns blazing when it came to in-state recruiting. “We’re going to recruit this state incredibly hard,” Crean said at his Indiana introductory press conference in 2008.  “I’m not afraid of any challenge, I’m not afraid to go against any school, we’re not afraid to go into any area. I know right now, I’m going to learn that Indiana is our front yard, back yard, side yard, you name it.” Crean’s enthusiasm brought early returns.  Mr. Basketball winners Jordan Hulls (2009) and Cody…