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Jeffries, Haston receive Big Ten honors

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Mar 6, 2001 12:47 am

The know-it-alls of men's basketball -- coaches and select media -- put their numbers and notes together this weekend and came up with the Big Ten's elite men's basketball players. Near the top of the list was freshman forward Jared Jeffries, who was unanimously chosen Big Ten Freshman of the Year. With a tattoo that reads, "King of the Court" and the best numbers of any freshman in the Big Ten, there was little doubt of Jeffries' confidence or talent. But if IU interim head coach Mike Davis had the last word, there's no question junior center Kirk Haston would've been named Player of the Year, an honor that went to Illinois sophomore guard Frank Williams.

Haston key in Hoosier win

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Mar 5, 2001 12:30 am

WEST LAFAYETTE -- There is an archaic tradition Purdue fans follow during an IU game: the most productive Hoosier is the target of the most derogatory remarks. The Boilermakers came up with a few creative words to describe IU junior center Kirk Haston, who posted his 13th double-double of the season Saturday in Mackey Arena with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Sharp shooting sparks Hoosiers in blowout win

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 26, 2001 12:31 am

It's not like sophomore guard Tom Coverdale has been unproductive lately --he's scored double digits in seven of the last 10 games, and he leads the Hoosiers in assists and steals. But Saturday against Wisconsin, interim head coach Mike Davis said Coverdale was "unbelievable." It was only the second time in Coverdale's career that he surpassed 20 points. The first time was Dec. 5 at Notre Dame, when he scored a career-high 30 points.

Spartans get their revenge

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 21, 2001 1:04 am

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Junior center Kirk Haston is the leading scorer in the Big Ten and the Hoosiers' go-to man. He's interim head coach Mike Davis' choice for Big Ten Player of the Year and one of the top post players in the conference. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo recruited Haston and called him the most improved player this season. But it takes more than one man to defeat No. 5 Michigan State, especially when he's playing with four fouls and held scoreless for the last 19 minutes of regulation.

Hoosiers looking for sweep

By Alyson Brodsy and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 20, 2001 1:00 am

There is no question men's basketball interim head coach Mike Davis has his heart set on postseason play, and time is running out to get there. There are four games left in the regular season, and if Davis wants to reach 19 wins, the Hoosiers must win three of them. But with No. 5 Michigan State, Wisconsin and intra-state rival Purdue left on the schedule, Davis said the Hoosiers are entering the toughest part of the season. The Spartans are first on the list. The Hoosiers (16-10, 7-5 Big Ten) will face Michigan State (20-3, 9-3) at 7 p.m. in the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich.

Illinois targets Haston, Jeffries

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 19, 2001 12:31 am

After junior center Kirk Haston scored a career-high 30 points in the Feb. 11 win against Michigan, interim head coach Mike Davis said if you take Haston and freshman forward Jared Jeffries out of the Hoosiers' mix, they will have a tough time winning. Saturday against a strong Illinois frontcourt, Davis' statement proved correct.

Wildcats whimper into Bloomington

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 14, 2001 12:43 am

Northwestern coach Bill Carmody was blunt, honest and somewhere between despair and hope at this year's Big Ten media day in Chicago. After four years as head coach at Princeton, where he guided the Tigers to the postseason every year, Carmody took the head coaching job with one of the worst teams in the Big Ten. And he knew it.

Haston, Jeffries lead Hoosiers to 13-point win

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 12, 2001 12:56 am

Considering this season is a transition period for the men's basketball team, things could be much worse for the IU basketball program. It could be Michigan's situation. Two of the Wolverines' starting guards were benched in the first half for violating team rules, a key reserve guard didn't even make the trip because he also violated team rules, and Michigan turned the ball over 16 times in the first half -- not to mention IU handed the Wolverines their fourth consecutive loss Sunday, defeating them 72-59 before a crowd of 16,859 in Assembly Hall.

What a road trip

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich | Feb 1, 2001 1:01 am

If looks could kill, Ohio State might have won the ball game. Ken Johnson, the Buckeyes' 6-foot-11 senior center, swatted a shot by sophomore forward Jeffrey Newton and then glared at him.

IU's road war continues

By Heather A. Dinich | Jan 30, 2001 10:53 pm

Once again, the men's basketball team failed to prove it can win on the road in the Big Ten. Saturday's loss to Iowa marked the 10th consecutive loss on the road in the conference. The Hoosiers (12-9, 3-4 Big Ten) will get another chance to redeem their travelling woes at 8 p.m. when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-7, 4-4 Big Ten) in Value City Arena, the second of a three-game road trip. And with a conference record below .500, IU is in a precarious position for tournament time.

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