Men's Basketball

IU men's basketball starts season with exhibition against USI

By Nathan Brown · Friday, Oct. 25,2013 12:09 a.m.

Shortly after IU Coach Tom Crean and the men’s basketball team released Sept. 12 that the Hoosiers would face the University of Southern Indiana in the team’s first exhibition game of the 2013-14 season this Saturday at 7 p.m., USI lost its leading scorer until at least the middle of December.

Column: Derrick Rose poised for big return

By Jaylen Johnson · Monday, Oct. 14,2013 11:30 p.m.

Getting the start at point guard, Rose scored 13 points on five-of-12 shooting from the field in 20 minutes.

Column: IU basketball looks for new offensive leaders

By Connor Killoren · Wednesday, Oct. 9,2013 11:51 p.m.

Former Hoosiers Jordan Hulls (348 points), Christian Watford (443 points), Victor Oladipo (491 points) and Cody Zeller (594 points) accounted for 1,876 of IU’s 2,831 total points last season.

Vonleh, Williams expected back at practice this week

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2013 9:56 p.m.

After a fateful move during the final five seconds of Friday night’s scrimmage during Hoosier Hysteria at Assembly Hall, the IU men’s basketball team has now had four of the team’s six scholarship freshmen go down with injuries during preparation for the 2013-14 season.

Column: Fans should appreciate the 2013 Big Ten championship banner

By Connor Killoren · Monday, Oct. 7,2013 12:17 a.m.

I never thought the IU basketball fans, known collectively as Hoosier Nation, would replicate that type of unfortunate and, frankly, childish behavior.

Hoosiers unveil 2013 Big Ten championship banner

By Robby Howard · Monday, Oct. 7,2013 12:06 a.m.

The dark basketball gym transitioned to a scene of paparazzi. Small beams of white light started to creep up everywhere in the audience during the banner’s two-minute rise to the top, each person looking to capture the moment of the first new banner to enter Assembly Hall since 2002.

Davis, Ferrell highlight skills competitions at Hoosier Hysteria

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Oct. 7,2013 12:03 a.m.

In between the different skills competitions Friday evening in Assembly Hall for Hoosier Hysteria, highlights from the 2012-13 flashed quickly across the jumbo-tron.

Hoosier Hysteria kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m.

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 10:46 p.m.

Though it’s been less than a week, Crean said he’s seen the entire spectrum of success, from signs of a contending team to one that kept him from sleeping Tuesday night.

Column: Crean talks more than basketball

By Connor Killoren · Thursday, Oct. 3,2013 12:28 a.m.

If you weren’t aware that IU Coach Tom Crean made a living coaching basketball, you’d likely assume he’s a minister or a motivational speaker.

Freshman Fischer suffers sprained left shoulder in scrimmage

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 10:48 p.m.

Thursday afternoon, just a day before the first official practice, IU men’s basketball team announced another freshman injury from a workout.

Column: There's nothing like Hoosier Hysteria

By Connor Killoren · Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 12:51 a.m.

While the rest of Big Ten country is steeped in the dramatics of another eventful college football season, those who call themselves “Hoosiers” meticulously count the days until the celebration that is Hoosier Hysteria.

Crean to give public lecture

Thursday, Sept. 26,2013 12:38 a.m.

IU Coach Tom Crean will deliver his sixth preseason lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium, according to a Union Board release.

Freshman forward Williams injures right hand in workout

Tuesday, Sept. 24,2013 12:18 a.m.

Freshman forward Troy Williams suffered a right hand injury during a workout and will miss “the next few weeks,” according to a program release.

Williams out a ‘few weeks’ with hand injury

By IDS staff · Monday, Sept. 23,2013 7:25 p.m.

Freshman forward Troy Williams suffered a right hand injury during a workout and will miss “the next few weeks.”

Column: It's up to Knight to make the happy ending

By Connor Killoren · Thursday, Sept. 19,2013 12:19 a.m.

When I think of former IU Coach Bobby Knight’s non-existent relationship with the University, I’m reminded of Hollywood.

Column: Basketball players to watch this season against IU

By Connor Killoren · Thursday, Sept. 12,2013 12:07 a.m.

Looking ahead to the coming IU basketball season, Hoosier fans can anticipate more than just the marquee matchups dotting the schedule.

Column: Previewing top men's basketball games

By Connor Killoren · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2013 10:30 p.m.

Looking at the full scope of the schedule, a handful of games both in and out of conference do exist that should pique the collective interest of the Hoosier fan base.

Freshmen basketball players look to take lead roles

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Sept. 3,2013 12:39 a.m.

As members of IU men’s basketball freshman class answered reporters’ questions for the first time Friday, it was clear they were outside their comfort zone.

IU freshman to play pivotal role in basketball team’s success

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Sept. 2,2013 4:29 p.m.

The IU basketball team's newest recruits are expected to improve the team's chances at a championship, but must adjust to the challenges of being on the team before making their first appearances at Assembly Hall.

Don't expect another Sweet 16 appearance for IU basketball

By Connor Killoren · Friday, Aug. 30,2013 12:51 a.m.

With the outset of the 2013-14 campaign slated Nov. 8 against Chicago State at Assembly Hall, the memories of the Hoosiers’ journey to last season’s Sweet 16 are but distant specks in the rearview mirror.

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