Men's Basketball

Hoosiers fall short at line

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, Feb. 5,2010 12:12 a.m.

IU’s 78-75 loss to Purdue proved the term “free throw” to be quite a misnomer. What is known as the easiest shot in basketball can be downright costly – if you miss it.

IU falls to Purdue in a close one, 78-75

Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 6:41 p.m.

Just when it seemed the Hoosiers had the game lost, sophomore guard Verdell Jones brought the Purdue lead down to two. After one Purdue free throw, Jones' prayer rimmed out, sending the Hoosiers home with a loss.

IU point guard Daniel Moore directs the Hoosier offense in the first half of Saturday's loss at Purdue. Moore played just five minutes with no points scored.

Players ready for rivalry game against Boilermakers

Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:21 p.m.

It isn’t their first rivalry game. Kentucky has already been to Assembly Hall this season. It isn’t their first game against a ranked opponent, as the aforementioned Wildcats have also taken on the Hoosiers. But when No. 8 Purdue comes to town tonight, it won’t be like any other game this season.

Crean emphasizing defense to stop Purdue’s big 3

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 11:15 p.m.

IU coach Tom Crean recently said his team isn’t pushing the ball enough. The second-year coach might take a different approach against the transition-heavy offense of Purdue at 7 p.m. today in Assembly Hall.

IU's first-half run shows resiliency

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Feb. 1,2010 10:29 p.m.

Contrary to the last contest between these two teams, it was IU that had to play catch-up.

Hoosiers display growth in tough defeat

By Jordan Cohen · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 10:36 p.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – If a picture is worth a thousand words, it takes only one to describe the look on Jeremiah Rivers’ face moments after Saturday’s loss to Illinois: devastation. With IU coach Tom Crean by his side, the junior guard slowly walked across the court toward the IU bench with a look on his face that epitomized the clichéd words “agony of defeat.” This was not just any loss.

Hoosiers beat at the buzzer by Illini

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 10:32 p.m.

One shot changed everything. With four seconds on the clock, Illinois took a timeout. Instead of focusing on Illini guard Demetri McCamey, who had already scored 17 points and dished eight assists, Crean prepared for his equally dangerous teammates. McCamey in-bounded the ball and received a hand-off pass before driving to his right, shooting over senior guard Devan Dumes and freshman forward Christian Watford. As his shot slid through the net, the final horn blared on a Hoosier 72-70 loss.

Hoosiers keep it close at the line

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 3:33 p.m.

His team down by two, only 22 seconds left in the second half, Jeremiah Rivers was on the line.

Hoosiers fall at buzzer, 72-70

Saturday, Jan. 30,2010 1:50 p.m.

IU fought and clawed its way into the game, but Demetri McCamey floated in a teardrop as the horn sounded to give Illinois the victory.

Hoosiers embark on tough road challenge

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:56 p.m.

There are no days off in the Big Ten. Thus far, the Hoosiers have posted a 3-4 Big Ten record, which has included just two games – both losses – against two of the league’s top five teams. Before IU can turn its focus to the other road trips and all the matchups versus ranked foes, the Hoosiers have been dealt the typically difficult task of playing on Illinois’ home court.

A quick look at Saturday's IU-Illinois game

Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 12:05 p.m.

The IU and Illinois men’s basketball teams will face off again Saturday at 2 p.m. in Champaign, Ill. The Fighting Illini won the first meeting this year, 66-60.

With his shot totals declining, Dumes playing better

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Jan. 27,2010 9:37 p.m.

Senior guard Devan Dumes can scare IU fans every once in a while.

Hoosiers face tough road ahead

Monday, Jan. 25,2010 12:35 p.m.

IDS men's basketball columnist Jordan Cohen gives you a capsule of the Hoosiers' last 11 games of 2010.

Hoosiers lose ‘will to fight’ against Iowa

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Jan. 25,2010 12:55 a.m.

IU has been an underdog for two seasons, and it didn’t respond well to the concept of being a team expected to win.

Hoosiers can't ecclipse .500 against Iowa

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Jan. 25,2010 12:48 a.m.

With two consecutive conference victories and a .500 overall record going into Sunday’s game against Iowa, IU was favored to win.

IU enters prepared but not tough enough against Iowa

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Jan. 25,2010 12:46 a.m.

Even if temporary and based solely on conference records, a win against Iowa would have placed IU in the upper tier of the Big Ten.

IU can't find offense in 58-43 loss to Iowa

Sunday, Jan. 24,2010 5:57 p.m.

The Hoosiers had a chance for a three-game win streak Sunday, but they lost in a low-scoring affair to a Hawkeye team with only one previous conference win.

IU gains confidence before returning home for Iowa

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, Jan. 22,2010 12:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers have not been favored for a single moment in Big Ten play under IU coach Tom Crean. That might change Sunday in Assembly Hall when IU faces a Hawkeye team without a road win this season.

IU earns 1st Big Ten road win

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Jan. 22,2010 12:48 a.m.

Like a slow-cooker, it took time. But after 22 months, one coaching change and 40 minutes, IU got its first Big Ten road win since Feb. 23, 2008.

Hoosiers keep composure in important win

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, Jan. 22,2010 12:46 a.m.

On Wednesday, IU coach Tom Crean told members of the media that Penn State’s 0-5 Big Ten record and 8-9 overall season performance was “misleading.” The Nittany Lions had lost a number of close games.

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