Men's Basketball

Hoosiers lack perimeter defense in loss

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Feb. 20,2011 10:11 p.m.

IU junior guard Verdell Jones said Saturday’s outcome was a result of two things: energy and focus.

Column: IU has yet to find “it”

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Feb. 20,2011 10:08 p.m.

That wonderful little word “it,” at least in the IU basketball dictionary, could be lots of different things. Ultimately, it means winning basketball games.

IU drops fourth straight with loss to Northwestern

Saturday, Feb. 19,2011 9:27 p.m.

The Hoosiers, playing their first game in exactly one week, opened cold on both ends of the floor and couldn't climb out of a 10-point halftime deficit in a 70-64 loss to Northwestern on Saturday in Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers square off with Wildcats

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Feb. 18,2011 12:36 a.m.

When the Hoosiers aren’t playing well defensively, they usually aren’t winning. It’s a fact of life IU coach Tom Crean has preached since game one and a harsh reality that reared its ugly head again last Saturday at Michigan.

Inside the numbers

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Feb. 15,2011 12:26 a.m.

The IU basketball team is 12-3 at Assembly Hall and 0-11 away from it this season. What happens when the team leaves Bloomington that makes it so tough for the Hoosiers to win?

Column: IU’s late effort was not enough

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Feb. 13,2011 9:13 p.m.

Although IU almost overcame a double-deficit at Michigan on Saturday, the first 35 minutes cannot be overlooked.

Double-digit deficit too much for Hoosiers to overcome in nail-biter against Michigan

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Feb. 13,2011 8:38 p.m.

The Hoosiers, despite being down by double-digits with just more than five minutes remaining, fell in a nail-biter to Michigan, 73-69, Saturday at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich.

IU's late effort not enough in loss to Michigan

Saturday, Feb. 12,2011 3:51 p.m.

Michigan's Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 26 points and the Wolverines survived a late 23-4 run by the Hoosiers to win 73-69 at the Crisler Arena.

Sheehey looks to lead Hoosiers vs. Michigan

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Feb. 10,2011 11:23 p.m.

Forced to play the past three games without sophomore forward Christian Watford due to a left hand injury, IU has needed players to step into his role.

IU shooting struggles, team loses to rival Purdue

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 12:55 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE — When asked about the in-state rivalry following Tuesday’s game, Purdue guard Lewis Jackson described it as “war.”

Free throws aid Purdue seniors

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 12:31 a.m.

The Purdue seniors alone more than doubled IU’s free throw attempts in the Hoosiers’ 67-53 loss at Mackey Arena on Tuesday. IU was outshot at the free throw line 24-3 in the second half and 28-7 overall, with Moore and Johnson combining for 18.

Column: Watford’s absence evident in tough matchup for Hoosiers

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 12:26 a.m.

The Watford-less Hoosiers struggled to contain the play of Purdue's JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore in IU's 67-53 loss at Purdue.

Hoosiers lose to No. 14 Purdue 67-53

Tuesday, Feb. 8,2011 10:20 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team lost 67-53 at Purdue on Tuesday, dropping the Hoosiers below .500 for the first time this season.

Live chat: IU vs. Purdue men's basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 8,2011 6:47 p.m.

Join the IDS for a live chat of the IU vs. Purdue men's basketball game. The chat is live now on the HoosierHype.

Rival Purdue up next for IU basketball

By Ryan Winn · Tuesday, Feb. 8,2011 2:48 a.m.

If recent history can tell anything of the future, the IU men’s basketball team matchup with No. 14 Purdue will be a nail-biter.

Jeremiah Rivers’ journey to IU stems from star-studded family

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Feb. 7,2011 11:21 p.m.

Jeremiah Rivers' relationship with his NBA coach father goes beyond the hardwood.

Iowa overpowers injured Hoosier frontcourt

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 9:15 p.m.

For the second consecutive time against Iowa, the IU men’s basketball team failed to defend on the interior.

Column: Injuries aren’t the only explanation for loss

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 9:12 p.m.

In one sense, it could be easy to accept IU’s 64-63 loss to Iowa. It’s injuries. It’s, for whatever reason, a bad matchup. It’s a hard-fought one-point loss. As IU coach Tom Crean said after the game, this team is lacking warm bodies for practice time.

Hoosiers squander late lead, fall to Hawkeyes

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 9:08 p.m.

For the fourth game in a row, the IU men’s basketball team took its opponent to the final shot Saturday.

IU surrenders late 10-point lead, falls to Iowa

Saturday, Feb. 5,2011 3:44 p.m.

Junior guard Verdell Jones’ jumpshot as time expired hit all iron, and a desperation tip came up empty as the Hoosiers fell to Iowa 64-63 on Saturday in Assembly Hall.

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