Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana head coach Archie Miller knew exactly what he and his staff needed to do when the Big Ten and NCAA pulled the plug on the 2019-20 season. There was really only one thing they could do. “The first thing that we talked about as a staff is what high school games can we hit,” Miller told Jeff Goodman on the Good-n-Plenty podcast. That was Thursday, in the immediate aftermath of the complete cancellation of the college basketball season. Since then, less than 24 hours later, virtually all high school basketball has been canceled and recruiting has been banned. Miller…

The last sporting event left standing has been postponed. The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced on Friday that the 2020 boys basketball tournament has been postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. “So sad for these boys,” the parent of one player in the tournament told The Daily Hoosier.  “Heads were hanging.” Indiana signees Anthony Leal and Trey Galloway, along with commit Khristian Lander and other recruiting targets will now wait to see if the tournament can be resumed at a later time. “The association will continue to evaluate the utility of continuing the boys basketball tournament at a later…

Indiana head coach Archie Miller joined college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman on his “Good-n-Plenty” podcast to discuss the abrupt and unexpected cancellation of the college basketball season. The Miller segment begins at the 14:20 mark.  Miller discussed how he learned of the decisions, his conversations with the players, what the coaches will be doing now, and much more. Penn State forward Lamar Stevens, who was left seven points short of becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Nittany Lions, is the first segment on the show. You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where…

In a matter of hours, Indiana seniors De’Ron Davis and Devonte Green went from believing that they had done all that was needed to reach the first NCAA Tournament of their careers — to having it all taken away. As the news rolled in, from the cancellation of the Big Ten Tournament to ultimately the NCAA Tournament as well, IU players watched as their seasons, and in the case of Davis and Green, their college careers, came to end.  Several players took to social media to express their emotions about the surreal day. First, a statement released by Indiana head…

The final COVID-19 blow has been dealt to IU Athletics. According to a release by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and all other remaining winter and spring NCAA championship events have been canceled.  A release by the Big Ten moments later canceled all other conference and non conference competition by member institutions for the rest of the 2019-20 academic year. The brief releases from each organization are below. NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships March 12, 2020 4:07pm Today, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors canceled the Division I men’s and…

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren discussed the decision to cancel the remainder of the league’s men’s basketball tournament on Thursday.  Warren gave an interview on the Big Ten Network and also gave a press conference on the matter. In his remarks Warren has clarified that the event has been canceled, not postponed. Further below you can watch as the news broke live on the set of the Big Ten Network. https://youtu.be/KRqkTYDb44k https://youtu.be/6wE7icF9m_M https://youtu.be/x3CZYA8hbwI Video credits – Big Ten Network You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at…

The Big Ten announced shortly before the opening tip of Thursday action that the remainder of its men’s basketball tournament has been canceled. The league had previously decided to proceed without fans but adjusted course in a developing situation. The full statement by the Big Ten is below. BIG TEN STATEMENT The Big Ten Conference announced today that it will be canceling the remainder of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, effective immediately. The Big Ten Conference will use this time to work with the appropriate medical experts and institutional leadership to determine next steps for moving forward in regard…

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Indiana University has made several adjustments to upcoming events, including banning all attendance at sporting events through the end of the 2019-20 season. The school also canceled its 2020 spring football game that was scheduled for April 17. Below is the full release from IU Athletics. Bloomington, Indiana – In accordance with yesterday’s Big Ten Conference directive, effective immediately, attendance at all Indiana University home athletic events will be limited to essential personnel through the end of the 2019-20 season. 1. Essential personnel includes student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and conference staff, TV network partners,…

(UPDATE:  This game, and the remainder of the 2020 Big Ten men’s basketball tournament has been canceled.) A lot was lost in the chaos and confusion at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday night. IU head coach Archie Miller secured his fist ever Big Ten Tournament win after an 89-64 triumph over Nebraska.  Indiana recorded its 20th win of the season.  And the Hoosiers likely avoided dropping out of the NCAA Tournament field by dodging a so-called “bad loss” by selection committee standards. While nothing feels certain until the ball tips, the Big Ten Tournament is expected to continue on Thursday…

Basketball took a backseat in Indianapolis on Wednesday night. With the coronavirus reaching global pandemic status, and the NBA suspending its season, many were concerned that the affliction was playing out on the court at the Big Ten Tournament. Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg was too ill to finish his team’s first round game against Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.  The Husker head coach was shown during the game on the Big Ten Network with his head down resting against his hand in the second half of the 89-64 IU win. Hoiberg was unable to finish the game and was…