Men's Basketball

Column: Defining 3-0

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, Nov. 18,2011 12:12 a.m.

Once again, IU fans find themselves trying to keep expectations in check for a team that has plowed through early opposition.

Column: Ensure a season they won’t forget

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Nov. 17,2011 9:12 a.m.

The 2011-12 Hoosiers are the opening act to your favorite band, the name called before yours on graduation day, that passionate kiss leading to — well, you get the point. But this sentiment doesn’t have to overshadow the next five months of basketball. And it shouldn’t.

Column: IU aces first test

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, Nov. 17,2011 12:45 a.m.

This was supposed to be IU’s first real test. After Evansville defeated national runner-up Butler at home Saturday, the Purple Aces no longer seemed like such a cupcake matchup.

Hoosiers play winning hand against Evansville

By Kevin Bowen · Thursday, Nov. 17,2011 12:42 a.m.

The 664 days since IU’s last road victory turned to zero Wednesday night with an offensive clinic at the Ford Center in Evansville.

Despite ankle injury, Watford returns to sophomore form

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Nov. 17,2011 12:37 a.m.

Junior forward Christian Watford returned to his ways of old, scoring 15 points in IU’s 94-73 win Wednesday against Evansville at the Ford Center.

IU beats Evansville, 94-73

Wednesday, Nov. 16,2011 8:57 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team stayed undefeated Wednesday night, defeating Evansville 94-73 at the Ford Center.

Live Chat: IU vs. Evansville

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2011 7:28 p.m.

Join our live chat with IDS basketball reporters Kevin Bowen and Connor O'Gara along with IDS basketball columnist Avi Zaleon beginning just a few minutes before tip off.

Duke’s Coach K breaks Knight’s win record

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2011 12:30 a.m.

Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski surpassed his mentor and former IU Coach Bob Knight with his 903rd career win Tuesday night, becoming the all-time winningest coach in Division I men’s college basketball.

Ensure a season they won’t forget

By Avi Zaleon · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2011 12:20 a.m.

The 2011-12 Hoosiers are the opening act to your favorite band, the name called before yours on graduation day, that passionate kiss leading to — well, you get the point. But this sentiment doesn’t have to overshadow the next five months of basketball. And it shouldn’t.

Hulls takes lead, fills role of ‘floor general’ for 2011-12 team

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2011 12:01 a.m.

When IU fans hear the words “The General,” they think of former IU Coach Bob Knight. When they hear the words “floor general” this year, they’ll likely think of Jordan Hulls.

Hoosiers traveling to Evansville to face Purple Aces, high scoring guard Ryan

By Connor O'Gara · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2011 11:35 p.m.

IU (2-0) will look to break that streak when it travels to southwest Indiana to take on Evansville (1-0) today at 8 p.m.

IU looking for rare road win Wednesday

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2011 11:31 p.m.

IU has won only three games away from Assembly Hall in the Tom Crean era and has only one true road win.

Column: IU vs. Evansville

By Avi Zaleon · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2011 11:29 p.m.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Don’t sleep on the Purple Aces.

Column: Oladipo is surprise top scorer

By Avi Zaleon · Monday, Nov. 14,2011 12:39 a.m.

The sophomore guard tied a career high with 16 points against Stony Brook on Friday and then bested that mark, adding 21 points Sunday.

Hulls finds 3-point shot in Sunday win against Chattanooga

By Kevin Bowen · Monday, Nov. 14,2011 12:28 a.m.

After only attempting one 3-pointer and scoring four points in Friday’s season opener against Stony Brook , a more aggressive Hulls knocked down 6-of-9 from behind the arc Sunday in IU’s 78-53 victory against Chattanooga.

IU stifles Chattanooga 78-53 to earn 2nd win

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Nov. 14,2011 12:12 a.m.

IU (2-0) rode the momentum of its defensive effort to a 78-53 win against Chattanooga (0-1) in the first game of the Hoosier Invitational at Assembly Hall.

IU defeats Chattanooga 78-53

Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 4:29 p.m.

The Hoosiers improved to 2-0 for the regular season with a 78-53 win at Assembly Hall. Sophomore guard Victor Oladipo led IU with 21 points.

IU wins season opener

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 12:26 p.m.

Behind an offensive outburst of 65 percent shooting and four players in double figures, the IU men’s basketball team won its 14th straight season opener Friday night at Assembly Hall with a 96-66 win against Stony Brook.

'Sheeladipo' sparks IU in opener

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 12:23 p.m.

The sophomore duo combined for 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting to lead the IU men’s basketball team to a 96-66 victory against Stony Brook to open the season on Friday night at Assembly Hall.

IU opens season with a win against Stony Brook

Friday, Nov. 11,2011 6:44 p.m.

The IU men’s basketball team kicked off its’ season with a 96-66 win on Friday night at Assembly Hall.