Men's Basketball

Jones silences critics in return

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Feb. 16,2012 12:02 a.m.

Verdell Jones III had a message for his haters Wednesday night.

Column: Winning without Zeller

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Feb. 16,2012 12 a.m.

Coming out of the timeout, Verdell Jones III, Christian Watford, Will Sheehey, Victor Oladipo and other reinforcements from the bench, who scored 22, somehow got it done.

Hoosiers defeat Wildcats 71-66

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 7:25 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team squeaked out a 71-66 victory against Northwestern on Wednesday night at Assembly Hall.

Live Chat: No. 18/20 IU vs. Northwestern

Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 6:17 p.m.

The No. 18/20 Hoosiers go for their third straight victory tonight at home against the Northwestern Wildcats. Follow along and share your opinion here.

After layoff, Hoosiers to face Wildcats tonight

By Kevin Bowen · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 12:06 a.m.

For IU basketball fans, the past four years have been filled with restless anticipation of a return to the NCAA Tournament.These four years of watching the tournament from home pales in comparison to the Northwestern Wildcats’ 73 years of never hearing their name called on Selection Sunday.

Northwestern’s dynamic duo

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 15,2012 12:04 a.m.

When the IU men’s basketball team takes on Northwestern at 6:30 p.m. today at Assembly Hall, it will be squaring off with the Big Ten’s top-scoring duo.

Column: Scouting the Wildcats

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Feb. 14,2012 11:09 p.m.

I have a better chance of landing a date with a Third Street sorority girl than Northwestern does of winning this game. The ninth-place Wildcats continue their descent into the Big Ten’s basement and another likely absence at the NCAA Tournament as they roll into Bloomington.

Column: Hoosier Valentine

By Avi Zaleon · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 10:40 p.m.

It’s not easy to tell somebody how you feel about them. Love, lust or aggravation — sometimes the right gift can communicate everything you want to say. On the brink of IU’s most successful regular season record in four years, I thought it fitting to give a few Hoosiers Valentine’s presents.

IU ranked No. 18 by AP, 20 in USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll.

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 13,2012 1:14 p.m.

The Hoosiers (19-6, 7-6) have improved in the college basketball rankings today.

Column: Fine at the line

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, Feb. 10,2012 12:43 a.m.

I’m hesitant to write a column on the Ben Stein of college basketball plays, but consistency at the charity stripe has been one of the keys to IU victories all season. Thursday was no exception.

Zeller wins battle in the post

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, Feb. 10,2012 12:36 a.m.

The matchup of Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard and Indiana freshman forward Cody Zeller lived up to the billing as the two ran the floor, finished at the rim and led their teams in scoring.

Hoosiers defeat Illini, 84-71

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Feb. 10,2012 12:34 a.m.

The Hoosiers, who came in as the favorite against the Illini this year, did more than hold up their end of the bargain.

IU defeats Illinois 84-71

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 9:09 p.m.

For the first time in more than a month, the IU basketball team is back on a winning streak.

Live Chat: Illinois at No. 23 IU

Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 7:46 p.m.

After the Hoosiers upset them at Assembly Hall last season, the Illini return to Bloomington tonight as underdogs. Follow along and join in the conversation with the IDS basketball reporters here.

Column: Scouting the Illini

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Feb. 9,2012 10:41 a.m.

William Buford, Trey Burke, Tim Frazier, Bo Spencer, Jordan Taylor and now Brandon Paul. The Hoosiers will continue to face the Big Ten’s best point guards Thursday as they take on Illinois, one of the most puzzling teams in the Big Ten.

New stage set for Illinois, IU battle at home

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Feb. 8,2012 11:58 p.m.

With IU riding the momentum of a 78-61 win at Purdue on Saturday, Coach Tom Crean said he expects Illinois to come into Thursday's game with the same mindset his squad displayed.

Column: Guarding the future

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Feb. 7,2012 11:38 p.m.

The Crimson Guard could see changes next year. Although the group has been an official student organization since its inception, this is the first year it is a branch of the Student Athletic Board.

Abell’s aim sinks Purdue

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Feb. 5,2012 11:09 p.m.

Purdue forward Robbie Hummel said the Boilermakers scouting report would allow Remy Abell to shoot the 3-pointer. The IU freshman guard who averaged 3.2 points per game had never played in Mackey Arena. He had only hit five 3-pointers in his entire IU career. He hadn’t even attempted a 3-pointer in the game.

Turning the page on IU basketball

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, Feb. 5,2012 11:07 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ 78-61 victory at Purdue on Saturday was a reminder this team is the first sign of water after wandering in the desert for what seemed like 40 years.

Hoosiers beat Boilermakers for impressive road win

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 5,2012 1 p.m.

Could IU make the necessary stops it needed to finish off a Big Ten road win? That question, which has remained unanswered for the better part of the past four seasons, found an answer Saturday night in West Lafayette.

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