Men's Basketball

OSU walk-on, blogger makes return to Assembly Hall

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 11:13 p.m.

This year’s Ohio State squad (18-6), currently ranked No. 13 in the country, has just a single Indiana native. And while this particular player has earned just 47 minutes in four years, he might be the most well-known Buckeye of them all.

Freshman guard Matt Roth hugs junior guard Devan Dumes, left, and freshman guard Verdell Jones, right, following the Hoosiers 68-60 win over Iowa Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. The win ended an 11 game losing streak and was the Hoosiers first Big Ten victory.

Hoosier guard ready for second chance

By Zina Kumok · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 11:06 p.m.

Before every home game, he is there. On the same court where he shot 9-of-11 and scored 29 points against Ohio State. On the same court where he lost 10 games and won five. On the same court where this season he hoped to help the Hoosiers return to national prominence. He is in the same huddle, among the same candy-striped wearing teammates he played with, some for a whole season, some for only two games.

Early fouls hurt IU

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 12:01 a.m.

A blown whistle can end a team’s momentum. And Sunday, all those whistles killed IU’s chance of winning.

Jones shines through Hoosiers' sloppy play

By Jordan Cohen · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 11:50 p.m.

After IU dropped a 58-43 contest to Iowa on Jan. 24, something changed. Both IU coach Tom Crean and his players alike spoke about the team’s quality practices and its renewed focus and belief since the home loss.

Northwestern's deep shooting buries IU

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 11:48 p.m.

IU knew the Wildcats were shooting 36 percent from 3-point range as a team going into its Sunday contest in Evanston, Ill. The Hoosiers had also been prepped on the movement of their offense, based largely on back cuts resulting in easy layups. The scouting report didn’t matter Sunday.

IU clipped at Northwestern, 78-61

Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 2:43 p.m.

The Hoosiers entered Sunday looking to regroup from a tough loss against Purdue, but despite 28 points from sophomore guard Verdell Jones, they dropped their fourth straight game.

Expect a tight contest between IU, Northwestern

By Jordan Cohen · Saturday, Feb. 6,2010 2:11 p.m.

Tom Crean’s Hoosiers are looking to bounce back from heartbreaking losses against two of the Big Ten’s best. The losses came by a combined total of five points and it’s certainly gotten some fans asking, "What if freshman guard Maurice Creek wasn’t injured?"

Efficiency key for IU against solid Northwestern team

By DeAntae Prince · Saturday, Feb. 6,2010 2:05 p.m.

This IU team sometimes has spells where its speed-up style becomes rushing and mistakes begin to pile up. But the Hoosiers will have to stay focused on their trip to Northwestern. The Wildcat team IU will face at 2:30 Sunday in Evanston, Ill., shoots 36 percent from the 3-point line and only turns the ball over 11 times per game.

IU loses another heartbreaker to Purdue

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Feb. 5,2010 1:22 a.m.

All signs pointed to a win: a halftime lead, an aggressive defense and a strong offense. But as a prayer shot clanked off and the buzzer rang, the Hoosiers lost to their in-state rival Purdue, 78-75.

Near-perfect effort not enough for Hoosiers

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, Feb. 5,2010 12:14 a.m.

It was a familiar scene watching the IU men’s basketball team leave the court after the game, only this time it was a different setting.

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.