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Connecticut's Kemba Walker lays on the floor after missing a shot at the end of the fifth overtime period against Syracuse during a quarterfinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big East men's tournament Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Syracuse won 127-117.

Syracuse outlasts Connecticut 127-117 in 6 OTs

By Jim O’Connell · Friday, March 13,2009 7:36 a.m.

NEW YORK — Syracuse and Connecticut played a game for the ages Thursday night and into early Friday. When it was over, everybody in Madison Square Garden was exhausted and, except for the losing team, exhilarated.


IU loses 66-51 in 1st round of tourney

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 13,2009 12:30 a.m.

The Hoosiers (6-25) fell to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, ending a season that witnessed the setting of school records for most conference and total losses in a season

IU freshman foward Kory Barnett sits quietly in the locker room as members of the media conduct interviews following IU's 66-51 loss to Penn State on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Story of the year

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 13,2009 12:28 a.m.

It really has been a remarkable season – not good or bad, just remarkable. Last year was likely the single most unpredictable year in IU basketball history – but this one gave it a run.

IU freshman Malik Story, right, wipes his face as teammate Nick Williams talks with a member of the media in the IU lockerroom following IU's 66-51 loss to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The loss ended the worst season in the program's history.

IU loses 66-51 in 1st round of Big Ten tourney

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 13,2009 12:12 a.m.

The Hoosiers (6-25) fell 66-51 to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, ending a season that witnessed the setting of school records for most conference and total losses in a season.

IU senior forward Kyle Taber, center, hangs his head on the bench during the closing minutes of IU's 66-51 loss to Penn State on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Taber had five points and five rebounds in his final game as a Hoosier.

IU season ends with 66-51 loss to Penn State

Thursday, March 12,2009 1:07 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Penn State put an end to the worst season in IU basketball history Thursday, defeating the Hoosiers 66-51 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

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Hoosiers deserve more than pity applause

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, March 11,2009 11:44 p.m.

Yes, it’s true. As Lionel Ritchie once said, we’ve come to the end of our rainbow. And while the ride surely hasn’t been quite as colorful as the language some fans might use to describe Big Ten officiating, it’s surely been a new experience for most of you out there in Hoosier nation.

IU coach Tom Crean watches the action from the sidelines during a game Sunday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. IU lost 85-61.

IU keeps energy alive

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, March 11,2009 11:40 p.m.

March is synonymous with many things in college.   But for college basketball, March means only one thing: madness. 

IU freshman guard Verdell Jones III drives on a Wisconsin defender during a game Sunday at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Hoosiers lose regular season finale

Sunday, March 8,2009 6:52 p.m.

Like so many games this season, the Hoosiers battled and Tom Crean coached till the game clock expired. But also like so many games this season, it wasn’t enough in a 85-61 loss. For more information about IU's defeat, visit the IDS Basketblog

IU guard Devan Dumes navigates the lane during IU's 60-57 win over IU-Purdue University Indianapolis Nov.19, 2008 at Assembly Hall. Dumes had 10 points.

Dumes to miss today's game with injury

Saturday, March 7,2009 9:57 p.m.

Devan Dumes, IU’s leading scorer this season, will not play in a game against Wisconsin this weekend because of an injury, media relations director J.D. Campbell said Saturday

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Grades for the season

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, March 6,2009 12:13 a.m.

With the close of the regular season upon us, it’s time to hand out grades. Yes, that’s right – this is perhaps the most cliche column I’ll ever write. But read it for me, will you? Have pity on a working man. Or something.

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IU has resembled Wisconsin lately

By Tom Kirby · Friday, March 6,2009 12:08 a.m.

If IU can take its newfound style of play to Wisconsin on Sunday night against the Badgers, who have played that way all season, it could make for another deliberate, methodical contest. It also might give IU its best chance at pulling off an upset.

Freshman Guard/Forward Malik Story goes for a basket against a Michigan State defender Tuesday evening at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers lost to Michigan State with a final score of 59-64.

Tougher than advertised

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, March 6,2009 12:02 a.m.

When he took over last April, Tom Crean knew “a very challenging situation” lay ahead. But no amount of preparation could have readied him for a season like this.

In his final home game as an Indiana Hoosier, senior forward Kyle Taber stretches for a shot under the basket during the first half of the Hoosiers game against Michigan State Tuesday night at Assembly Hall.

Taber delivers final farewell

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, March 4,2009 12:52 a.m.

Taber stood on Branch McCracken Court for the last time as an IU player. He grew up in Evansville worshipping the Hoosiers, committing to the school as a walk-on after its Final Four run in 2002. He wanted to win championships. Instead, he witnessed a different kind of history.

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