Hopes still high despite Indiana's hoops issues Oct 17, 2008
Its the opening night for Indiana basketball, an event billed as Hoosier Hysteria that typically features a boisterous crowd, a 3-point shooting contest and plenty of TV cameras. Pritchard is one of the few Indiana players to see the event firsthand and that was while he was being recruited last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cibola High athletic director Phil Schroer headed to NMHU Hall of Honor Oct 17, 2008
In 1989 he was named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame s Silver Anniversary Team. As the late Yankees manager Casey Stengel would have said, You can look it up. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New trend at Hoosier point Oct 16, 2008
With the recruitment of Verdell Jones and transfer in of former Georgetown player Jeremiah Rivers, the stage is set for the Indiana basketball team to bring a different look these next few seasons with a pair of 6-foot-5 ball handlers. "That is the new trend here, tall point guards," say Jones. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pritchard is ready to get started Oct 14, 2008
Media day for Indiana Basketball was last week, which means the start of the season is just around the corner. Peegs. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana's Crean: We don't know what to expect Oct 10, 2008
Expectations are low for Tom Crean and Indiana basketball ... Yes, this is still Indiana basketball, and Crean expects his players to represent the school the way players traditionally have even if it means making adjustments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Jobe a long way from home Sep 25, 2008
Today he talked about his adjustment to American life and his new adventure as an Indiana basketball player. We also have full video of Jobe's meeting with the media. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mark Cuban Works Hard, Plays Hard Sep 11, 2008
In 1995, fellow Indiana University alumnus Todd Wagner, like Cuban a college basketball fan, dragged him out of retirement to help build up Indiana basketball. "I was like, 'Dude, I'm retired, I don't have to work for the rest of my life,' but he bugged me," so Cuban set up a company, Audionet, "bought a $1,500 Dell computer, got a DSL line, downloaded everything onto it in my bedroom and started live streaming," he said. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Transfer Finch cleared to play at Indiana Aug 22, 2008
The place to stay on top of Indiana basketball. More boards: lect. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana's Crean signs 10-year contract Aug 20, 2008
(AP) -New Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean has signed a 10-year deal worth $23. 6 million. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roundball Chatter (8/1) Aug 3, 2008
Crean is the right man for the job of restoring this once proud Indiana basketball tradition. Kansas coach Bill Self has a young nucleus in place for the upcoming season. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Sources: Indiana adds two years to Crean's deal Jul 29, 2008
The unprecedented move is in keeping with the unique world that is the current state of Indiana basketball. Since Crean took over he has lost virtually his entire team via the NBA draft, transfers or his own decision to boot troubled players. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Area stars shine in East-West baseball Jul 28, 2008
Former Indiana basketball assistant coach Jeff Meyer has been hired as an administrative specialist at Michigan. Meyer, who was cleared by the NCAA shortly after hearings involving potential major violations on June 13-14 in Seattle, spent two years on Kelvin Sampson s staff. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Q&A With Julian Mavunga Jul 15, 2008
com: Q Julian Mavunga. Miami of Ohio Red Hawks Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Cardinals beat Tigers in rematch of 2006 World Series Jun 26, 2008
Leyland chatted up one of his best friends, La Russa, and two of La Russa's guests, Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean, during batting practice. The Cardinals sent RHP Chris Perez back to the team hotel because of flu-like symptoms. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Crean staying upbeat despite obstacles at IU Jun 22, 2008
Toss in the recruiting restrictions and NCAA sanctions that will be levied later this summer, and the future of Indiana basketball or at least the immediate future appears anything but rosy ... "The good thing is that there's a genuine thrill about Indiana basketball right now. In a way we're starting from scratch, but when it comes to tradition, we're starting right from the top. When you're counting the number of programs in the country that have our kind of tradition, you don't have to... (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Metcalf Named Jesse Owens Big Ten Athlete Of The Year Jun 21, 2008
Metcalf Named Jesse Owens Big Ten Male Athlete Of The Year :: Hawkeye sophomore 149-pounder takes home top conference honor. com - University of Iowa Official Athletic Site. (Hawkeyesports.com)
LETTER: Sources report there is no global warming Jun 20, 2008
"Hub Hougland is a dentist in Muncie, Indiana. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame last year.In fact, out of that 31,000 so-called scientists 2,581 had a degree in mechanical engineering, 2,075 had a degree in electrical engineering, and 7,289 had a degree in general engineering. There were 3,156 chemists, 1,601 geologists, and 575 mathemeticians.There were 40 climatologists who signed the OISM petition.24.4% of all Americans have a college degree -- half of those are... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hoosier Newsstand, Saturday, June 14 Jun 15, 2008
Indiana basketball has already been punished. Indiana basketball: Setting the players in Hoosiers vs. NCAA. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bulldogs' Lee leaps into NCAA finals Jun 12, 2008
Guard Jordan Crawford has quit the Indiana basketball team, leaving the Hoosiers facing possible NCAA sanctions with just two players returning from last season. The 6-foot-4 Crawford started eight games as a freshman and averaged 9. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
GuardCrawford leaves Indiana Jun 12, 2008
(AP) -Guard Jordan Crawford has quit the Indiana basketball team, leaving the Hoosiers facing possible NCAA sanctions with just two players returning from last season. The 6-foot-4 Crawford started eight games as a freshman and averaged 9. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crawford leaves Hoosiers Jun 12, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Guard Jordan Crawford has quit the Indiana basketball team, leaving the Hoosiers facing possible NCAA sanctions with just two players returning from last season. The 6-foot-4 Crawford started eight games as a freshman for the Hoosiers, whose roster has been depleted with transfers, dismissals and the departure of Eric Gordon for the NBA since former coach Kelvin Sampson stepped down this spring. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hoosier Newsstand, Sunday, May 18 May 18, 2008
Indiana basketball: Hoosiers don't want to wait to win. Hoosiers Advance to NCAA Championships for First Time Since 1996. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hoosier Newsstand, Tuesday, May 13 May 13, 2008
Indiana basketball: IU, Sampson issue statements to NCAA. IU says it's suffered enough. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
May 9: Ravens ink undrafted class May 10, 2008
Also earned Hamilton County Player of the Year and was an All-State selection by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (basketball) as a seniorGarnered All-Conference and All-County accolades during his career. Was also a 2-time member of the All-Metro North team. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Dell Harris to Be Commencement Speaker at Hope International University May 9, 2008
He is a member of four Halls of Fame: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Indiana Basketball, Earlham College and Milligan College. He is a member of the Screen Actor's Guild having appeared in such features as "Space Jam" and "Diagnosis Murder." Del is the father of five children and grandfather of nine. (PR Newswire)
2 Indiana basketball players not reinstated May 3, 2008
May 3, 2008 - 7:36 AM Sub-Navigation. 7:00AM - 8:00AM 8:00AM - 10:00AM. (WKRC.com, OH)
IU won't reinstate players May 3, 2008
2 Indiana basketball players not reinstated - NCAA Basketball - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Hoosier Newsstand, Saturday, May 3 May 3, 2008
Crean and Indiana basketball clean house. Bassett, Ellis, Thomas, Holman all leaving Hoosier program. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dumes signs on dotted line Apr 23, 2008
Selected as one of the Top 40 Indiana High School Seniors by Hoosier Basketball Magazine and was an honorable mention All-State selection by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). He was an All-Region pick who was nominated for the McDonald's All-American team and selected for the North-South All-Star Game. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Crean's Indiana rebuild already thriving Apr 20, 2008
He will be paid a lot of money to sort it all out, but when he does, it will have happened more quickly than anyone might have imagined and Indiana basketball will be in the best shape it has seen for nearly two decades ... The rebuilding of Indiana basketball has its first piece in place. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Southern Illinois assistant joins Painter's staff Apr 18, 2008
"It's great to be able to come back home," Owens said, "and be around Indiana basketball once again. At Southern, we were coming over here recruiting a lot. But to just be able to have daily interaction with high school coaches who watched me play and watched my team play, it's great to be able to come home and recruit the area that you're from.". Owens recruited the state of Indiana for SIU since his arrival there five years ago, so he should come in with an inherent comfort level in his native... (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hoops: Beilein optimistic, Novak signs Apr 17, 2008
9 points per game, third in the state, and was was named as a 2008 Indiana Basketball Coaches Association first team selection after leading his team to a 19-3 record. He was also honored by the IBCA with an Academic All-State selection and earned All-State first team honors from the Associated Press. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kirwan: Breaking down draft's WR prospects Apr 16, 2008
He is a former Indiana basketball player and a 5-foot-9 corner doesn't have a chance on the jump ball. Draft projection: Round 1. (ESPN -- Football News)
Report: Ousted IU player to talk return with Crean Apr 7, 2008
While interim Indiana basketball coach Dan Dakich dismissed guards and from the team last week, Bassett is interested in speaking with new head coach Tom Crean about returning to the program. Despite Bassett's plans to speak with Crean, Ellis has not contacted the new Hoosiers' coach about rejoining the team, according to the Indianapolis Star. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Hoosier Newsstand, Sunday, April 6 Apr 7, 2008
Indiana basketball: Just who is Tom Crean, anyway. . (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
George: Humility leads Harbaugh to Ravens Apr 3, 2008
One whose sister, Joani, is married to new Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean and, thus, who has been pushed into her own unique sports spotlight. This is a coach who humbly waited for his turn. (ESPN -- Football News)
Hoosier Newsstand, Thursday, April 3 Apr 3, 2008
Indiana Basketball: IU players ready to 'turn the page. Crean embraces challenge at IU. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Crimson and Gray Newswire Apr 3, 2008
Bennett would have shined at Indiana OK, so Indiana basketball is no longer Indiana basketball. But it's still Indiana basketball know what I'm saying. (Cougfan.com)
What you didn\'t know about Tom Crean Apr 2, 2008
As we approach the press conference anointing him as the next Indiana basketball coach, we'll take a closer look at Tom Crean. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Report: Bassett, Ellis dismissed Apr 1, 2008
The Indianapolis Star is reporting tonight that sophomore guard Armon Bassett and junior wing Jamarcus Ellis have been dismissed from the Indiana basketball team. Both players had been suspended earlier in the season for violation of team rules. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top three emerging? Apr 1, 2008
com/Inside Indiana that three candidates may be emerging as we head into the homestretch in the search for the next Indiana basketball coach. Check out who the trio is in our latest iteration of the coaching hot board. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Turner named to all-state underclass team Mar 28, 2008
The list was compiled by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. Turner averaged 20. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Courtside at the RBC Center Mar 22, 2008
"A lot of things are going to occur with Indiana basketball in the springtime."A season that began with so much promise ended with four losses in seven games after the resignation of Robeson County native Kelvin Sampson amid allegations of major NCAA violations. Unanwered questions have been left in its wake. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Indiana basketball gets resurgence with strong college season Mar 19, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - Butler assistant coach Brandon Miller grew up living Indiana basketball. He was a fan as a child, played high school and college ball in a state where the sport was king and after a three-year stint at Ohio State, returned to his roots. (Munster Times, IN)
Hoosier Newsstand, Sunday, March 16 Mar 17, 2008
Indiana basketball: Dakich doing best to pull Hoosiers together. Familiar issues continue to nag Hoosiers. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 18 Indiana 69, Minnesota 55 Mar 6, 2008
It was about the players who had rekindled the fervor of Indiana basketball this season. "What was neat was that you were there for a win," Dakich said. (WKRC.com, OH)
Happy Hoosiers Feb 27, 2008
- Dan Dakich thinks Indiana basketball should be about the players ... He should have never been here in the first place and now we can move ahead with the integrity and character that Indiana basketball is all about ... Im aware Indiana fans love, live and die with Indiana basketball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kelvin Sampson out the door at IU Feb 26, 2008
Indiana basketball has a high pedigree, established by years of success under coach Bob Knight. The program needed (and still needs) an established coach to restore it back to prominence in the Big Ten conference. (Suite101.com)
Sampson sunk by modern evil: the cell phone Feb 25, 2008
And the former Indiana basketball coach has no one to blame but himself and his service provider. Among the most dangerous inventions of the 20th Century, I rank the cell up there with the automobile, airplanes, airports, the Internet, plastic, talk radio and the real killers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
SN: Indianas fall has just begun Feb 23, 2008
For Indiana basketball, there have been a few moments of glory during this decade ... There will not be many more moments to cherish with Indiana basketball for a long time ... It will be years before we recognize Indiana basketball as the power with five national champions. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sampson out as Indiana coach Feb 23, 2008
- Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson has agreed to a $750,000 buyout with the school, university spokesman Larry MacIntyre said today. Assistant Dan Dakich took over the team as interim head coach. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sampson resigns at Indiana Feb 23, 2008
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Press conference transcript Feb 23, 2008
We have now uploaded the entire transcript from last night's press conference announcing the resignation of Indiana basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson. Read exactly what Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan had to say on every question asked from the decision to seek a buy out to how he will go about the search for a new coach. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Opinion: Indiana betrayed Feb 22, 2008
But whatever you do, please dont call the anticipated dismissal of Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson a mistake. Whatever timetable Indiana University is working on, and whenever school administrators dismiss him or prolong the process while they find the proper legal loophole to leap through, sooner or later the wisest thing to do is dismiss Sampson as their coach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mac on Hawkeye Hoops Feb 22, 2008
The NCAA will not hear this case officially until the spring, but because of the image of Indiana Basketball and the Big Ten, it is not a good situation. I would expect that Kelvin Sampson will not be with the Hoosiers by the end of the week. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coach Sampson Verbatim Feb 20, 2008
Coach Kelvin Sampson talked with reporters tonight both about his team's 77-68 win over Purdue and his tenuous future as head coach of the Indiana basketball program. Now you can read the entire transcript of what the Hoosier coach had to say in front of media filled press room. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Purdue-IU rivalry to really heat up tonight Feb 19, 2008
The Game:It wasn't too long ago when the Purdue-Indiana basketball rivalry was on life support ... No one knows what lies ahead for the Indiana basketball program due to its problems with the NCAA. ... Bottom LineThe last week has been one of the darkest in Indiana basketball history (perhaps the second-darkest behind only Knight's dismissal) and Purdue could continue the Cream and Crimson's misery by winning in Bloomington. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bolts' Brit trip shaping up to be royal pain, mate Feb 19, 2008
The most disappointing thing about Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson's cell phone violations is that he never called me. He may be the only person in America who hasn't. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hoosier Newsstand, Sunday, February 17 Feb 18, 2008
Indiana basketball: There's no perfect candidate for hoops coach. Brad Brownell at IU. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Izzo disgusted at MSU's loss to Indiana Feb 17, 2008
-- Whatever advantage Michigan State might have gotten from the turmoil engulfing the Indiana basketball program never materialized Saturday night. The 10th-ranked Spartans got ambushed by the Hoosiers, 80-61, before an Assembly Hall crowd of 17,400 that seemed to be even more festive than usual considering the fact that on Wednesday the NCAA accused coach Kelvin Sampson of committing five major rules violations. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Indiana overcomes controversy, injuryand No. 10 Michigan St. Feb 17, 2008
It meant even more to Indiana basketball. Eric Gordon scored 28 points and broke Mike Woodsons school scoring record for freshman, keeping the 13th-ranked Hoosiers in the Big Ten title chase with an 80-61 victory over the Spartans. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Embattled Sampson, Indiana host No. 10 Mich. St. Feb 16, 2008
Terry Gilliam / APThese are stressful times for Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. College basketball. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Would Tomey be welcomed back? Feb 16, 2008
The pleas from some Indiana basketball fans for the school to replace Kelvin Sampson with Bob Knight are intriguing to say the least. It begs the question: Would a past coach, like Dick Tomey, return. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana tested in light of Sampson scandal Feb 15, 2008
By Terry Hutchens, The Indianapolis Star Indiana basketball players D.J. White and Lance Stemler insisted after Wednesday night's loss to Wisconsin that the cloud of uncertainty hanging over embattled coach Kelvin Sampson was not a distraction. ESPN basketball analyst and former UCLA coach Steve Lavin disagrees. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hard times for Hoosiers Feb 14, 2008
5 seconds left ended one of the darkest days in Indiana basketball history as No. 15 Wisconsin held on for a 68-66 victory over the 13th-ranked Hoosiers. Less than 12 hours before tip-off, school officials released a report from the NCAA which accused coach Kelvin Sampson of committing five major rules violations. (MSNBC -- Sports)
