Author: Mike Schumann

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…

It will be a summer of opportunities for six former Hoosiers as the annual NBA Summer League action commences in July.  For some, the summer league will provide additional conditioning and competition as they prepare for the NBA season.  For others, they will be competing with the ultimate goal of landing on an NBA roster this fall: OG Anunoby – Toronto Anunoby was a 2017 first round draft pick of Toronto and started for the Raptors for much of the season.  He saw extensive action in the NBA Playoffs, including the opportunity to guard LeBron James for much of their…

Periodically over the summer we will check in with a quick look at former Hoosier basketball players to find out what they are up to now.  Last week we updated you on Will Sheehey.  Today we look at D.J. White, who played for IU from 2004 to 2008. Former Indiana head coach Mike Davis capitalized on his Alabama roots to bring a five-star McDonald’s All-American to Indiana — and it paid off from day one. Tuscaloosa, Alabama native D.J. White started in all 29 games he played in during his freshman season, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks…

Stay tuned for a new series on Indiana basketball’s five home courts throughout the program’s history.  In the meantime, here is a very amateur video “trailer”.  Don’t worry, the series is going to be a written/photo documentary — not video. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook here so you don’t miss it. You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can also sign-up to receive a free daily e-mail with all of our content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwYVaXziuc8 AND FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgdufQNNcXE Supporting FREE coverage of IU Athletics operated by an Indiana based small business has never been easier. …

Goodbye Ann Arbor, hello Bloomington.  We hope D.J. Carton likes it hot.  Literally and figuratively. https://twitter.com/DJCarton/status/1012698961860333568 The Class of 2019 five-star point guard from Bettendorf, Iowa is coming to Indiana for an official visit this weekend on the heels of a trip to Michigan.  The forecast is calling for temperatures in the mid-90’s with the heat index over 100 degrees in southern Indiana.  But that’s only half of the story. Indiana University men’s basketball coach Archie Miller is going to turn up the heat too.  As far as guards go, Carton is his guy in the class of 2019.  According…

Playing big-time high school football at 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds would be a challenge for anyone.  Ultimately, for former Indianapolis Ben Davis quarterback Reese Taylor, it was a non-issue. Taylor led the Giants to the Indiana 6A state title in 2017.  He also picked up the Indiana Mr. Football award, which is given to the individual voted as the state’s best high school football player. That sort of success at the high school level could present its own challenges, with understandable expectations, hopes and dreams of big things at the next level.  But Reese Taylor knows better.  Being a relatively…

Indiana University basketball is coming off a challenging 16-15 year one under head coach Archie Miller.  Despite that, with a resurgence in recruiting and the return of a solid core of veterans, expectations are back in Bloomington. That got us thinking — what have been the best year over year improvements throughout the history of Indiana basketball?  What we found were several such seasons, under several different coaches.  It’s a good reminder that we have been here before — and it gives us hope that it can happen again. 1937-38 (10-10) to 1938-39 (17-3) New head coach Branch McCracken got…

According to N.D. Kendrick, Indiana has offered class of 2019 shooting guard Brandon Newman from Valparaiso, Indiana. https://twitter.com/NDkendrick/status/1011357656509018118 The 6-foot-4, 180 pound Newman is a 4-star prospect rated 117th nationally according to the 247 Sports Composite.  He is rated as the 81st best player nationally according to Rivals and 141st according to 247 Sports.  He holds offers from Purdue, Xavier, Creighton and others. Newman is the fifth in-state player that IU has offered in the class along with Trayce Jackson-Davis, Keion Brooks, Jr., Isaiah Stewart and Armaan Franklin. You can read our full analysis of Newman including video here. You can…

Multiple outlets are reporting statements that Trayce Jackson-Davis gave publicly over the weekend.  The five-star Greenwood, Indiana native updated where his recruitment stands, including his plans to use up his allocation of five official visits over the coming months. “Right now, I have two or three officials. I know IU, UCLA and Michigan State are all locked in. They’re going to be officials. I know I’m taking my Indiana visit for Hoosier Hysteria. But other than that, I don’t know when. I know Indiana will be Hoosier Hysteria.” His Nike EYBL Indy Heat teammate Keion Brooks, Jr. is also planning…

-Update June 25:  Multiple reports have Brandon Newman visiting Indiana today- Much has been made about some of the forwards that Indiana is targeting in the 2019 recruiting class.  And rightfully so.  Five stars like Keion Brooks, Jr., Trendon Watford and Trayce Jackson-Davis are game changers, and we know enough to say that IU is legitimately in the running for them. Things aren’t as clear as it relates to the back court in the 2019 class.  While Indiana has offered some high profile guards, not as much optimism surrounds where the Hoosiers stand with them. The Hoosiers made D.J. Carton’s final…