Author: Mike Schumann

One of the greats of the IU basketball program has achieved one of his school’s highest honors. Sadly, the announcement comes just sixth months after his passing. Two time Big Ten Champion Eric Anderson headlines the 38th class of inductees to be enshrined into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. https://twitter.com/IndianaMBB/status/1143157600579719168 Perhaps more than anything, Anderson is known as a winner.  The Hoosiers went 101-31 (.765) during the Illinois native’s four years with the program from 1988 to 1992.  That success reached its pinnacle during his senior year when Indiana reached the 1992 Final Four.  Anderson was named the Most…

While Indiana has a quarterback room crowded with talent today, the Hoosiers just landed part of the future at the position. Macon, Georgia native Dexter Williams, Jr. has committed to IU, becoming the eighth commit in the class and the second this weekend. Williams announced his commitment on Twitter. https://twitter.com/dex9will/status/1142911572739862529 The 6-foot-1 Williams led Mount de Sales to its 10th nine-win season in the schools’ 58-year history of playing football according to the Macon Telegraph.  He finished his junior season with over 2,500 yards and 28 touchdowns. A dual-threat quarterback, Williams runs a 4.6 40 yard dash according to his…

Score another win for Indiana in Big Ten enemy territory as the Hoosiers land a package deal from Detroit. After four-star receiver Rashawn Williams committed to Indiana back in April, his former high school teammate Lemuel Neeley-Watley has decided to join him in Bloomington. Neeley-Watley announced his decision on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWN_11/status/1142820533421125632 The 5-foot-11, 170 pound Neeley-Watley played both ways in high school and at various camps and other offseason events.  It isn’t clear which side of the ball he will play on in college, although cornerback appears to be the more likely path. Neeley-Watley was teammates with Williams at Detroit…

The highly touted Indiana football class of 2019 is now on campus and training for the upcoming season. We will have videos over the next several days of many of the Hoosier newcomers. Defensive lineman Jeramy Passmore hails from Miami, Florida.  He was ranked the No. 64 strong-side defensive end nationally by 247Sports.  Passmore arrives at IU at 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds. https://youtu.be/dmf-DR28VyM https://youtu.be/sbslMtxlJEQ See also:  Josh Sanguinetti Beau Robbins Sio Nofoagatoto’a DK Bonhomme Tiawan Mullen Gary Cooper Video Credits – Indiana University Athletics / Indiana Sports Beat You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily…

For the second time this week Indiana has looked to Illinois to make an offer in the class of 2021. After offering Max Christie on Tuesday, Archie Miller has now done the same with forward Bryce Hopkins. Hopkins announced the offer on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BryceHopkins24/status/1142528399241560064 Indiana head coach Archie Miller was in the Chicago area earlier in the day on Saturday, and news of the offer came soon thereafter. https://twitter.com/okonscoutnews/status/1142477603464519680 The Chicago area product is a 6-foot-6 versatile combo-forward that can stretch the floor from distance, and put the ball on the floor to create shots.  Hopkins also has a stout…

Make no mistake about it, class of 2021 Evansville point guard Khristian Lander is the top recruiting target on the IU basketball board, irrespective of the class. The 6-foot-3 Lander averaged 22 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.2 steals per game as a sophomore at F.J. Reitz High School.  He shot 37% from the three-point range and 79% from the foul line. But more than numbers, it’s when you see Lander play that you come to appreciate what puts him on another level. We wrote this assessment of Lander after watching him play several games at last weekend’s Archie…

The highly touted Indiana football class of 2019 is now on campus and training for the upcoming season. We will have videos over the next several days of many of the Hoosier newcomers. Tight end Gary Cooper hails from Miami, Florida.  He was ranked the No. 13 hybrid tight end nationally by ESPN. Cooper arrives at IU at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds. https://youtu.be/GVl5J-YPvl0 https://youtu.be/FF-PDXoHnwU See also:  Josh Sanguinetti Beau Robbins Sio Nofoagatoto’a DK Bonhomme Tiawan Mullen Video Credits – Indiana University Athletics / Indiana Sports Beat You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier The Daily Hoosier…

(Updated with more information on the contract and the NBA Summer League) Juwan Morgan went unselected during Thursday night’s NBA Draft, but it didn’t take long to erase any disappointment.  As expected, Morgan will get his chance to make an NBA roster. According to reports, Morgan agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz as an undrafted free agent. https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/1141935533221916673 Bryan Kalbrosky of Hoops Hype confirmed that the contract is a summer league deal only at this time, meaning Morgan would need a new deal for the regular season and could potentially sign with another team for that purpose. https://twitter.com/BryanKalbrosky/status/1141950545881702401…

Former Indiana shooting guard Romeo Langford was selected by the Boston Celtics with the No. 14 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He gave an interview with the Celtics after being selected by the team. Further below you can read a statement released by Indiana head coach Archie Miller on Langford. (See also:  Brad Stevens reacts to selection of Langford) https://youtu.be/prGFICFdTc8 https://youtu.be/MMDpsuoUp6I Archie Miller released the following statement via the IU Basketball program: Archie Miller on Romeo Langford “This is an exciting day for Romeo, his family, and our program.  He is a special young man who is ready to do what…

Former Indiana shooting guard Romeo Langford was selected by the Boston Celtics with the No. 14 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Langford will join fellow Indiana natives Gordon Hayward and head coach Brad Stevens in Boston. Stevens and Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge met with the media and discussed the selection of Langford. (See also:  Langford reacts to being drafted by Boston) https://youtu.be/pwMUEwT_UVk https://youtu.be/VxnQyE2_kC8 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 Assembly” Want to receive all of our content via one e-mail in your inbox…