If you follow Indiana’s class of 2019 college basketball recruiting targets closely like we do, you’ve noticed some positive noise this week around Keion Brooks, Jr. as it relates to Indiana. That’s the good news. First, the Rivals national team of Eric Bossi, Corey Evans, Dan McDonald, and Krysten Peek made predictions earlier this week on a number of 2019 prospects, including Brooks. Bossi, Evans and Peek all see Brooks landing in Bloomington. McDonald gives the edge to Michigan State. We were pleasantly surprised to see a majority thinking IU was in the lead. That being said, they are just predictions in…
Author: Mike Schumann
It was no secret. Despite a thunderous start, Tom Crean lost his way recruiting within the borders of Indiana. After securing the likes of Jordan Hulls, Cody Zeller, Yogi Ferrell and others, things went south in-state. If Crean had continued to win at a high level, it would not have mattered. But when you are missing on Gary Harris, Zak Irvin, Caleb Swanigan, Trey Lyles and Kyle Guy — and you are missing the NCAA Tournament — well, you know what happened. We’ve said it before, and at this point there is really no denying it. As the head coach…
According to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Indiana will start a home-and-home series with Arkansas beginning with the upcoming 2018-19 season. Based on the report, the series will begin in Arkansas this season and then move to Indiana for the 2019-20 season. https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1014231357395013632 The game is part of a four-game exempt event called the Hardwood Showcase. Indiana will reportedly play UT Arlington, UC Davis and Montana State at home as a part of the event. Arkansas plays its home games at the Bud Walton Arena which has a seating capacity of 19,368. It has proven to be a valuable…
The Rivals recruiting service has updated its class of 2019 college basketball recruiting player rankings today. The top overall ranked Indiana target is Hopkins, Minnesota native Matthew Hurt in 5th place nationally. La Lumiere’s Isaiah Stewart comes in right behind him in 6th place. D.J. Carton, who completed an official visit to Indiana this past weekend, was the only Hoosier target to move up to five-star status. The Bettendorf, Iowa point guard moved up 13 positions. Brandon Newman only moved up one spot in this update, but he has moved up more than 50 spots in the rankings since the…
It didn’t take long for former Indiana center Thomas Bryant to find a new home. After being released over the weekend by Los Angeles, Bryant was picked up off waivers by the Washington Wizards today. https://twitter.com/WashWizards/status/1013924242377895941 Bryant appeared in 15 games this past season for the Lakers. He averaged 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds in limited minutes. He saw his most extensive NBA action of the season in April. In the final game of the year, Bryant played 18 minutes and set career highs with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. The former Hoosier star spent most of the…
The national search to replace former IU head baseball coach Chris Lemonis was a short one. Indiana has announced that former Wright State head coach Jeff Mercer will take over the reigns of the Hoosier baseball program. https://twitter.com/IndianaBase/status/1013905986460012548 Here’s the full release from IU: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass today announced the hiring of Jeff Mercer as the 25th head coach of the Hoosiers baseball program. Mercer, a native of Bargersville, Indiana, is widely regarded as one of the top young baseball coaches in the country. Known for his strength as a recruiter and talent developer as…
It is something that folks in and around Marion, Indiana already know — Jalen Blackmon is a name to watch in the college basketball recruiting class of 2021. Of course, Indiana University basketball fans already know the Blackmon name quite well. Some remember James Blackmon, Sr., who was a thorn in IU’s side for four seasons at Kentucky in the mid-80s. As a freshman in 1983, he led the Wildcats with 14 points in a 59-54 win over the Hoosiers. Fortunately, at least so far, his sons have had more refined taste when it comes to choosing a college basketball…
When Samari Curtis committed to Xavier back in February, he thought he knew what he was getting himself into. Chris Mack had a nice thing going with the Musketeers, and a few guards have really thrived under his system including Indianapolis native Trevon Bluiett most recently. That was back in February, and today Mack is the new head coach at Louisville. At the time of his commitment to Xavier, Curtis said this to 247Sports: “The playing style, plus I trust coach Steele a lot to get me ready for the next level,” Curtis said when asked about his choice. “It was…
The 2018 Major League Baseball season is approximately halfway complete. With multiple former IU stars spending time in the big leagues this year, we check in on how they are doing. All statistics are through June 30. Alex Dickerson Position: Outfielder Team: San Diego Padres Dickerson is missing his second consecutive season with an injury. For his career, he is hitting .257 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs in 261 MLB at bats. Josh Phegley Position: Catcher Team: Oakland A’s AB – 27 R – 4 H – 7 BA – .259 HR – 2 RBI – 7 SB…
This is the first in a five-part series on the historic home courts of the Indiana University basketball program. Today we take a look at the first home of the Hoosiers — the “original” Assembly Hall. From Humble Beginnings… The game of basketball was invented in 1891, and it didn’t take long for the sport to establish roots in Bloomington, Indiana. The first gymnasium constructed on the Indiana University campus was in 1892 — in a structure that could easily be confused for a barn today. The above image shows that first gymnasium. According to the IU Libraries, this building…