Men's Basketball

Freshman Guard Nick Williams gathers the ball in the first half of IU's 77-75 loss to Northwestern on Wednedsay evening in Evanston, Ill. IU takes on the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. today at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers to play host to Wildcats

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:09 a.m.

Just four regular season games remain for the IU men’s basketball team. Tonight might be the best remaining chance this team has at capturing a victory before the season closes when they welcome Northwestern (14-11, 5-9) to Bloomington

Jones should be Frosh of the Year

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:04 a.m.

Go to YouTube right now, if it isn’t already in an open window. Type in Verdell Jones. The second video that comes up is only 17 seconds, and it’s worth a look.

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.

IU could follow NU’s example

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:03 a.m.

A year could be all that separates IU from experiencing the type of turnaround Northwestern is undergoing this season.

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Monday, Feb. 23,2009 11:55 p.m.

The IU baseball team's game against IPFW Tuesday has been postponed, while the men's basketball team's last regular season game has its date and time set.

Crean looks to follow Painter’s example

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:05 a.m.

Hustle. It’s been the preferred word of IU fans everywhere this year, the shiniest silver lining they can find in a season lacking luster.

After failing to get a last second shot off before halftime, IU coach Tom Crean discusses the play with Devan Dumes (left) and Verdell Jones (right) before heading into the locker room.

IU, Purdue hope to continue intense rivalry in future

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:02 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – IU has had its fair share of grudge matches this season. The Hoosiers faced in-state foe Notre Dame and had border wars with both Kentucky and Illinois. But nothing compares to IU-Purdue.

IU forward Malik Story tries to put in a layup over Purdue's Chris Kramer. Story finished the 81-67 loss on the road with 9 points and 2 rebounds.

Purdue swats away Hoosiers' bid at 7th win

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 11:42 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Even with one side in full-scale rebuilding mode, the IU-Purdue rivalry wasn’t going to make any exceptions Saturday.

IU's Malik Story leaps for the basket as three Purdue defenders surround him during the first half. IU fell to Purdue 81-67.

Purdue's quick start dooms Hoosiers

Saturday, Feb. 21,2009 5 p.m.

The Hoosiers (6-20, 1-13) did their best to make Saturday's match with Purdue a close one, but weren’t able to overcome an early deficit and the hot shooting of E’Twaun Moore, losing to the No. 19 Boilermakers, 81-67.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Purdue

Saturday, Feb. 21,2009 2:31 p.m.

Follow reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman as they live blog during the IU-Purdue basketball game. BLOG Basketblog

COMMENTARY: Frustrated Hoosiers suffer worst home loss

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 1:22 a.m.

Frustration was in abundant supply Thursday night at Assembly Hall. So was exasperation.

Wisconsin's Joe Krabbenhoft is surrounded by Ohio States' William Buford (44), P.J. Hill and Evan Turner, right, after getting a offensive rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 55-50.

Consistent Badgers pose challenge for Hoosiers

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:14 a.m.

Since 2001, when Bo Ryan took over as Wisconsin's head coach, the Badgers have possessed one of the most recognizable styles of play in the country with their slow-it-down, slug-it-out defensive mentality.

Crean, Ryan reunite in Big Ten

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:06 a.m.

In a season where only the abnormal seems expected, Tom Crean’s going to get a little piece of homemade comfort tonight. Although one doubts if Bo Ryan is going to make it all that comfortable.

Referee Ed Hightower signals that junior guard Devan Dumes (33) has been ejected during IU's 75-47 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. Dumes was ejected after throwing an elbow at Michigan State players.

Leading scorer returns to Hoosiers

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 5:04 p.m.

After serving a team-imposed, two-game suspension for throwing multiple elbows in a game at Michigan State on Feb. 7, junior guard Devan Dumes has been reinstated by IU coach Tom Crean

Depth troubles IU in Big Ten stretch

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:56 a.m.

It’s now been nine days since Devan Dumes logged game minutes for the IU men’s basketball team because of his program-enforced suspension.

IU freshman guard Nick Williams battles for an offensive rebound with three Ilinois defenders during the first half of IU's 65-52 loss Sunday at Assembly Hall. Ilinois had 37 rebounds.

Point, counterpoint: Hoosiers fail to match up

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:53 a.m.

Almost every time the Hoosiers address and temporarily fix a problem that’s plagued them recently, a new weakness is exploited.

Coach Tom Crean reacts following a Hoosier play during the team's 68-60 victory over Iowa Feb. 4 at Assembly Hall.

1 year later, the pain of the Sampson's fallout still stings Hoosier Nation

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Feb. 13,2009 12:13 a.m.

Kelvin Sampson • Five “major” recruiting violations • Feb. 13, 2008 If the night is truly darkest before the dawn, things for the cream and crimson then were approaching pitch black.

The on-again, off-again rivalry that is IU and Illinois

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Feb. 13,2009 12:10 a.m.

“I think Indiana will suck. Don’t put that on the Internet.” Those words came from Illinois coach Bruce Weber at a fan function late last June. The utterance chucked tinder onto the barn fire that has been the IU-Illinois rivalry in recent years.

Elbows in the wrong place

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 9,2009 11:59 p.m.

Rhetorical question: Does any man ever truly deserve to take a shot to the “lower midsection”?

IU freshman guard Verdell Jones dribbles as Michigan State sophomore guard Kalin Lucas chases after him Saturday evening at Michigan State University.

Hoosiers look to fill Dumes’ spot

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, Feb. 9,2009 11:56 p.m.

A few stray elbows could end up costing the Hoosiers an arm and a leg against the Gophers.

IU freshman forward Tom Pritchard drives to the basket.

Pounding might finally be getting to Pritchard

By Zachary Osterman · Sunday, Feb. 8,2009 11:55 p.m.

Coming into the conference season, freshman forward Tom Pritchard was a driving force. His scoring – highest among Big Ten freshmen – combined with an impressive if small array of post moves almost assured him the pole position for conference freshman of the year.

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