Men's Basketball

Crean pumps up supporters for upcoming season

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:25 a.m.

IU coach Tom Crean was at the North End Zone facility Thursday for a tip-off pep rally. Six hundred and fifty Varsity Club donors, season ticket holders and other fans came to hear him speak and meet the 2009-2010 men’s basketball team. It was the fourth-annual pep rally, but the first in the North End Zone.

It's official: No Knight at induction ceremony

Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 4:52 p.m.

It’s official: Bob Knight will not attend the ceremony inducting him into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. The University confirmed Knight’s planned absence in a press release today.

IU men's basketball chat set for 8 p.m. today

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 4:39 p.m.

Join us for a conversation about the IU men's basketball scene today at 8 p.m. Click here to join the conversation.

Dick Vitale: Bob Knight will not return for induction

Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 4:35 p.m.

Dick Vitale, current ESPN analyst, tweeted earlier today that Bob Knight will not be in attendance at the IU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for Nov. 6.

Knight won’t accept $75K check from donors

Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 5:05 p.m.

Bob Knight's attorney has notified IU that the former coach will not accept the school's $75,000 offer to settle a lawsuit.

IU donors pay $75K to settle Knight lawsuit

Friday, Oct. 23,2009 1:57 p.m.

Private donors are giving $75,000 to Bob Knight to settle a lawsuit he filed against IU claiming it didn't properly defend him when he was sued by a former assistant coach.

Crean's team brings high intensity, high effort to every situation

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 9:56 p.m.

As was evident from the scars worn by players, the IU men’s basketball team hasn’t deviated much from the staple of last season in its first week of practices. The Hoosiers began 2008 without an identity and ended with a reputation as a still learning, but hard-working, team.

Wooden a man for the game of life

By Frank Therber · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 9:48 p.m.

Last week marked not only the official return of college basketball, but the 99th birthday of one of college basketball’s greatest ambassadors.

Varsity club prepares for men's basketball "tip-off" pep rally

Monday, Oct. 19,2009 3:53 p.m.

While last Friday’s Hoosier Hysteria marked the start of official practices for the IU men’s basketball team, the team will “tip off” the 2009-10 campaign with a pep rally at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Hoosier fans support team’s new look with 13,321 filing into Assembly Hall

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:09 a.m.

Students, alumni and Indiana residents came out to Hoosier Hysteria on Friday to see the start of the IU men’s basketball season.

Fun is over; now time to get to work

By Jordan Cohen · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:08 a.m.

As excited as the team is to get back on the court, they now have less than three weeks before their Nov. 4 exhibition game with Grace College. That means just 25 days until their season opener against Howard on Nov. 13.

Crean adds antics to Hoosier Hysteria

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:06 a.m.

IU coach Tom Crean opened the floor to Straight No Chaser for a scrimmage, welcomed IU alumnus Jared Fogle of Subway commercial fame to the floor for a sandwich toss and invited fans down to coach during the red-and-white game.

A different kind of ‘Hysteria’

Saturday, Oct. 17,2009 12:36 a.m.

Year two of Hoosier Hysteria during IU coach Tom Crean’s reign had several differences from his first.

Hoosier Hysteria not just for fans, but recruits

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:40 p.m.

As much as Hoosier Hysteria is about getting fans excited for IU basketball, it’s equally a major recruiting tool.

Hoosier Hysteria will showcase 'The Next Generation'

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:37 p.m.

“The Next Generation” is here.After last season’s 6-25 record and last-place finish in the Big Ten, this year’s Hoosiers are looking for a fresh start with the help of new players.

Rivers found solace in transferring to IU

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:33 p.m.

Whether it came through comic relief or taking a guy under his arm, Rivers silently attempted to lead a 6-25 team from the bench last year. A totally revamped group with a new coach and eight freshmen in tow took to the seasoned guard.

Season tickets guaranteed now through Mon.

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 12:54 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Fred Glass learned the strength of IU’s student body during the University’s last home football game, when IU students bought 11,000 student seats – an expansion of more than a third of the normal seating for students.

IU men's basketball coach Tom Crean waves to the crowd at Hoosier Hysteria on Friday night at Assembly Hall.

IU basketball chat slated for 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 4:15 p.m.

Join IDS men's basketball sports writers and editors for a live chat about the IU men's basketball team at 8 p.m. today on the Hoosier Hype blog. Click here at 8 p.m. to join the discussion.

Crean optimistic about 2009 center's eligibility

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:46 p.m.

In June, freshman center Bawa Muniru had only one class to finish before he would be set to take the court for the IU men’s basketball team. Five months later, he has yet to be academically cleared to play, and there is no definitive explanation as to when he will receive confirmation from the NCAA clearinghouse.

Hoosiers prepare for Hysteria

Monday, Oct. 5,2009 9:24 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team will debut their new look Oct. 16 at Hoosier Hysteria, the official start of the basketball season.

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