Men's Basketball

Final stretch in 2nd half dooms IU

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Dec. 12,2010 10:27 p.m.

A nine-minute scoring drought contributed to the Hoosiers’ 81-62 loss to No. 16 Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena.

IU falls to Kentucky 81-62

By Greg Rosenstein · Saturday, Dec. 11,2010 4:53 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. – IU played Kentucky tough for the first 30 minutes of the game on Saturday at Rupp Arena.Unfortunately for the Hoosiers, they fell apart down the stretch in an 81-62 loss to the Wildcats.

Hot 3-point shooters collide in Kentucky

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Dec. 10,2010 12:30 a.m.

From day one, it was evident the 3-point shot might be vital to the IU men’s basketball team.

Creek works towards potential

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Dec. 10,2010 12:11 a.m.

Maurice Creek is finding his stride this season after an injury sidelined him for most of last year.

Column: Calipari’s recruiting strategy ultimately doesn’t work

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Dec. 10,2010 12:07 a.m.

When it comes to recruiting NBA-caliber talent to a college team, there is not a better head coach right now than Kentucky’s John Calipari. But crafting a team around such top-heavy talent, while it may have success in the short-term, is not a sustainable long-term philosophy.

Column: Oladipo fulfilling role nicely for Hoosiers

By Nathan Hart · Monday, Dec. 6,2010 12:40 a.m.

While far from a complete college basketball player, the freshman guard has sparked several strong scoring runs for the Hoosiers, Nathan Hart writes.

Men's basketball regains defensive intensity in 79-57 win

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Dec. 6,2010 12:35 a.m.

IU’s tough defense forced Savannah State to shoot 32.7 percent from the field. Its best effort, though, came in the second half when the Tigers made only 27.6 percent of their shots.

IU defeats Savannah State 79-57

By Ryan Winn · Saturday, Dec. 4,2010 6:05 p.m.

Junior guard Verdell Jones led all scorers with 18 points to help the Hoosiers rebound from their first loss and advance to 7-1.

Crean looks for frontcourt to improve offensive effort

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Dec. 3,2010 12:21 a.m.

After his team’s 88-76 loss to Boston College on Wednesday, IU coach Tom Crean was asked about the offensive production of his big men. His answer? It has to be better.

Column: Areas in need of improvement highlighted in 1st loss

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:29 a.m.

Wednesday's 88-76 loss at Boston College provided Hoosier Nation a more accurate glimpse of the IU men's basketball team, Nathan Hart writes.

IU defense struggles in loss

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Dec. 2,2010 12:26 a.m.

After showing signs of improvement on defense in November, the Hoosiers struggled to defend Boston College's shooting Wednesday in an 88-76 loss in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Boston College outlasts Hoosiers 88-76

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 6:56 p.m.

Boston College's Reggie Jackson scored a game-high 27 points, and IU could not complete a double-digit comeback in the second half as the Eagles defeated the Hoosiers 88-76 in the teams' ACC/Big Ten Challenge contest on Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

New recruits to change the face of IU basketball

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 12:46 a.m.

Since August, the Hoosiers have landed commitments from nine of the nation’s top high school basketball players, seven of whom were raised in Indiana and the two others played AAU basketball for an in-state program.

Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi Valley State

Hoosiers take unbeaten record on road

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 12:09 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball team (6-0) will play away from Assembly Hall for the first time this season when it faces Boston College (4-2) in the ACC/Big Ten/Challenge at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Column: Without Michel, IU left with thin frontcourt

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Dec. 1,2010 12:05 a.m.

The NCAA's decision to declare junior center Guy-Marc Michel ineligible to participate with the IU men's basketball team could hurt the Hoosiers in the paint during Big Ten play, Nathan Hart writes.

IU center Michel ruled ineligible

By Greg Rosenstein · Tuesday, Nov. 30,2010 7:30 p.m.

Guy-Marc Michel, a junior center who transferred to IU during the offseason from North Idaho College, was ruled ineligible Tuesday by the NCAA.

Men's Basketball vs. North Carolina Central

November success sets up for upcoming challenges

By Ryan Winn · Monday, Nov. 29,2010 10:53 p.m.

An unselfish, team-oriented attitude has paved the way to the Hoosiers’ best start since 2002, finishing up November with a clean 6-0 record. IU won six games total in 2008, and it took until Dec. 28 to reach that total last year.

Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern State University

IU pummels Northwestern State

Friday, Nov. 26,2010 6:33 p.m.

Junior guard Verdell Jones scored 24 points to lead the Hoosiers to a 100-66 victory - their sixth consecutive victory to open the season.

5-star recruit Ferrell commits to IU for 2012

Wednesday, Nov. 24,2010 11:51 a.m.

The No. 17 overall recruit and the No. 2-rated point guard in the 2012 class according to Rivals.com chose the Hoosiers over Butler, Florida, Virginia and Wake Forest.

Column: IU should enjoy early-season success

By Nathan Hart · Wednesday, Nov. 24,2010 1:58 a.m.

In some sense, five November wins for this IU basketball team shouldn't be much of a surprise. Anything less would be, well, a disappointment. But in the perspective of where this program came from - and where it's headed - a 5-0 record shows progress.

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