IU Basketball

Rematch set for IU vs. UK in Sweet 16

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, March 22,2012 11:18 p.m.

On Friday, the highly anticipated rematch will take place in the Sweet 16 when IU takes on Kentucky at about 9:45 p.m. at the Georgia Dome.

Calipari, Crean: coaches, comrades

By Kevin Bowen · Thursday, March 22,2012 11:15 p.m.

Inside of one of the most heated rivalries in the college basketball world, the leaders of Kentucky and Indiana have a deep friendship that makes it the polar opposite of some fans’ opinions of each other.

Column: Scouting the Wildcats

By Avi Zaleon · Thursday, March 22,2012 11:13 p.m.

It’s March, and anything can happen. Not one perfect bracket has been filled out this year.

Perfectionist Hulls overcomes self-criticism to help lead IU to Sweet Sixteen

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, March 21,2012 11:59 p.m.

Nobody beats up Jordan Hulls like Jordan Hulls.

To-do list will be long for new women’s basketball coach

By Caitlin Ursini · Tuesday, March 20,2012 10:53 p.m.

The right decision isn’t always the easiest. It almost never is. Thankfully, Athletics Director Fred Glass was able to make the right decision in the case of the women’s basketball program.

4 keys stand out from past contest against Kentucky

By Kevin Bowen · Tuesday, March 20,2012 10:48 p.m.

While junior forward Christian Watford’s shot is in the midst of being replayed again and again by various networks this week, here is a look at four key aspects from IU’s 73-72 victory against Kentucky on Dec. 10 that could very well come into play again this Friday.

Kentucky rolls in South, Draymond Green carries Spartans in West region of 2012 NCAA Tournament

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, March 19,2012 10:02 p.m.

Basketball beat writer Connor O'Gara looks at the who impressed and who faltered during the first rounds in the South and West regions of the NCAA Tournament.

East and Midwest regions of 2012 NCAA Tournament differ in amount of upsets, successful top seeds

By Kevin Bowen · Monday, March 19,2012 9:56 p.m.

Basketball beat writer Kevin Bowen takes a look at the highlights from the East and Midwest regions of the NCAA Tournament.

Column: Survive and advance

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, March 18,2012 11:46 p.m.

I officially have no idea what the hell is going on in this tournament anymore. It doesn’t matter what seed you are: Any given team on any given day can go down.

IU avoids upset, advances to 1st Sweet 16 in 10 years

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, March 18,2012 11:42 p.m.

The field has been whittled down to 16 teams, and for the first time in a decade the Indiana Hoosiers are one of them.

2002 to 2012: IU’s tournament runs compared

By Connor O'Gara · Sunday, March 18,2012 11:40 p.m.

With IU pitted against a No. 1 seed in the Sweet 16 — this time against No. 1 Kentucky, a program IU has a little bit of history with — how does this season compare to the 2001-02 season?

Column: The Freshman who Ignited a Rebirth

By Avi Zaleon · Sunday, March 18,2012 7:07 a.m.

Now that the Hoosiers have advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in a decade, there is no doubt that Zeller has been one of the biggest catalysts to IU’s present and future success.

Defense key to Hoosier's victory against VCU

By Kevin Bowen · Sunday, March 18,2012 12:10 a.m.

IU’s defense rose to the challenge in closing out No. 12 VCU to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2002.

Sheehey's game-winner sends IU to Sweet 16

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, March 17,2012 11:55 p.m.

Sheehey’s game-winning jumper gave No. 4 IU (27-8) the 63-61 victory against No. 12 Virginia Commonwealth (29-7) to advance to the program’s first Sweet 16 in 10 years.

Final: IU 63 VCU 31

By Kevin Bowen · Saturday, March 17,2012 9:26 p.m.

Sophomore forward Will Sheehey hit a baseline jumper with 12.3 seconds to go gave No.-4 seed IU a 63-61 victory over No.-12 seed VCU on Saturday evening.

Halftime: IU 41 VCU 42

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, March 17,2012 8:16 p.m.

Despite shooting 55.2 percent (16-of-29) from the floor, the IU men’s basketball team is trailing the Virginia Commonwealth Rams 42-41 at the half.

VCU looks to wreak havoc against IU

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, March 16,2012 11:15 p.m.

For a team that hasn’t been favored to win an NCAA Tournament game in the past two seasons, Virginia Commonwealth sure has utilized its fair share of pressure.

Column: Scouting the Rams

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 16,2012 10:56 p.m.

Tonight the Hoosiers will take on a VCU team unlike any foe they have faced in conference play. The Rams pride themselves on a defense that has recorded the most steals in Division I, including the eight they forced in a 62-59 win against Wichita State Thursday.

Hoosiers look to stop VCU from becoming NCAA Cinderella again

By Kevin Bowen · Friday, March 16,2012 10:36 p.m.

The Hoosiers' (26-8) sole focus Saturday evening will be on the Rams of Virginia Commonwealth (29-6), who are back it with their upset specials.

Column: Crean winning the Indiana Way

By Avi Zaleon · Friday, March 16,2012 4:55 a.m.

There’s winning and there’s winning the right way – the Indiana way.

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