Men's Basketball

Expect crowd to play factor in Maryland game

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Nov. 30,2009 10:44 p.m.

Whether or not we ask for it, not a press conference goes by in which IU coach Tom Crean fails to mention the home crowd.

IU wins 90-72 in contest against Demons

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 11:17 p.m.

Saturday marked the Hoosiers’ highest point total this season, fueled by 48.1 percent field goal shooting.

Elston providing solid minutes as 6th man

By Jordan Cohen · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 11:12 p.m.

As freshman Derek Elston went to the bench with 8:06 left in the second half, the 11,128 fans in attendance Saturday gave the 6-foot-9 forward more than just a polite golf clap for his efforts.

Little things matter in IU’s 90-72 victory

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 11:09 p.m.

In IU’s 90-72 win against Northwestern State on Saturday at Assembly Hall, freshman guard Maurice Creek looked like the player that would step up and lead the squad in the first half.

Little things matter in IU's win

By Sean Morrison · Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 7:37 p.m.

Northwestern State, considered by the team as a critical team to beat following IU’s losses in Puerto Rico and considering the upcoming contests against Maryland, Pittsburgh and Kentucky, was about what Crean has been stressing in practice since the beginning – a defensive mindset and the little things.

IU-Northwestern St. Live Chat

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 5:08 p.m.

Join a live discussion today as IU takes on Northwestern State at Assembly Hall. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. Click here for a live chat of the game.

IU coach Tom Crean laughs and claps at a referee during the second half of IU's 66-51 loss to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Crean was called for a technical foul in the first half after yelling at a referee. "It's completely personal," Crean yelled at one referee in the second half.

Study says hoop refs try to even the score

By Eddie Pells · Tuesday, Nov. 24,2009 4:16 p.m.

They don't all need glasses. But if you always suspected basketball referees are biased — well, you're right, according to a couple of professors who've studied the matter.

Hoosiers gradually on way back

By Jordan Cohen · Sunday, Nov. 22,2009 9:37 p.m.

If there was ever any doubt, IU’s eighth-place finish in Puerto Rico pretty much confirmed it – restoring IU basketball will be a long-term project for IU coach Tom Crean.

IU drops 3rd contest in 4 days

By Zina Kumok · Sunday, Nov. 22,2009 9:36 p.m.

IU, now 2-3, returns from the Puerto Rico Tip-Off with a losing record, but experience against better teams.

IU men's basketball loses to George Mason 69-66

Sunday, Nov. 22,2009 1:15 p.m.

The Hoosiers lost 69-66 to George Mason on Sunday, in a game that saw lead changes and ties throughout the game.

IU freshman guard Matt Roth walks to the bench late in the second half of IU's 75-53 loss to Northwestern on Wednesday evening at Assembly Hall. IU coach Tom Crean subbed in a line up of bench players after it became apparent that IU would not stage a comeback late in the game.

Roth sidelined with foot injury

Friday, Nov. 20,2009 3:20 p.m.

Sophomore guard Matt Roth injured his foot during practice Wednesday for the Hoosiers' first game in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-off, according to the IU athletics department.

Knight to headline Indiana hall fundraiser Dec. 17

Friday, Nov. 20,2009 1:10 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all. The former Hoosiers coach will speak at a Dec. 17 fundraiser in Indianapolis to benefit the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

Ole Miss defeats young Hoosiers 89-71

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 11:46 p.m.

In its first two games, IU faced inferior talent and allowed it to stick around. However, a veteran Ole Miss team prevailed against the Hoosiers in the first of three possible games in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-off.

IU loses 89-71 to Ole Miss

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 19,2009 7:33 p.m.

IU lost 89-71 to Ole Miss, a veteran team with size and speed. The Hoosiers went 28-of-69 shooting and hit only three shots from outside the arc.

IU heads to San Juan for matchup with Ole Miss

By Zina Kumok · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 11:24 p.m.

Having only played two regular season games, even IU coach Tom Crean knows his team is not ready for Thursday’s matchup against Ole Miss.

Ole Miss to test Hoosiers

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 11:19 p.m.

Although this isn’t your 2008-09 Hoosiers, the 2009 O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tipoff field will still make wins very hard to come by this week.

Will Sheehey signs Letter of Intent to play for IU

Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 3:52 p.m.

IU men's basketball recruit Will Sheehey, No. 131 in the Class of 2010, signed a letter of intent to play hoops for the Hoosiers next year, he confirmed moments ago.

Will Sheehey, No. 131 recruit in 2010 class, chooses IU

By Justin Albers · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1:02 a.m.

Will Sheehey, the No. 131 player in the class of 2010, gave a verbal commitment to IU on Monday and plans to sign a letter of intent at some point this week.

IU beats USC Upstate 69-61

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers had their first real scare on Monday as they got by USC Upstate 69-61 in their second game – and win – of the season.

Schneider's length tells story of IU's 69-61 win

By DeAntae Prince · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 12:58 a.m.

7-foot-3 center Nick Schneiders extended hishand many more times during IU’s 69-61 win against USC Upstate. He blocked, changed or challenged nearly every IU shot that came near him. But foul trouble put him on the bench – and IU excelled when he sat.

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