Junior college transfers to play major role
That rebuilding process for the women’s basketball team this year included the signing of five players: three freshman and two junior-college transfers.
That rebuilding process for the women’s basketball team this year included the signing of five players: three freshman and two junior-college transfers.
IU junior Sasha Chaplin of the women’s basketball team is looking to come back for a strong 2011-12 season after missing a total of 61 games the past three years.
On Tuesday, IU women’s basketball had its annual media day to discuss the upcoming season. The Bloomington media had the opportunity to talk with any player or coach a part of the team.
Growing up in the small town of Eminence, Ind., allowed Aulani Sinclair to grow into not only a successful basketball player, but also one of the captains for this year’s Hoosiers.
Hoosier Hysteria belonged to Will Sheehey.
IU Coach Felisha Legette-Jack did her best to hype up the women’s basketball team before the men’s team took over at Hoosier Hysteria. The first 30 minutes of the event were dedicated to the introductions, drills, and scrimmage for the women’s team.
The headliner of a plethora of prospective student athletes was Gary Harris, the No. 25 ranked player in the Class of 2012, according to rivals.com.
I’m willing to bet this was the first time in Assembly Hall’s 40-year history that blow-up guitars, imitation Ray Bans and Usher shared the same floor that was once graced by Bob Knight’s airborne chair.
Hoosier Hysteria belonged to Will Sheehey.
Check out IDS basketball columnist Avi Zaleon's rapid reaction to Saturday night's event on Hoosier Hype.
Saturday evening Hoosier Hysteria takes place at Assembly Hall.
Hoosier Hysteria is set to happen Saturday at Assembly Hall.
Avi Zaleon examines the repercussions of (maybe) planning around prospect Gary Harris.
A native of Brazil, Ind., Chuck Crabb, the assistant athletic director for facilities, has served as the public address announcer for Assembly Hall since 1977.
He just underwent his third major surgery in the last 22 months, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at Maurice Creek.
IU men’s basketball Coach Tom Crean committed a secondary recruiting violation Oct. 6 while contacting a prospective student athlete, according to the IU Athletics Department.
IU Athletics Director Fred Glass announced in July that the women’s basketball head coach agreed to a contract extension for an additional two seasons.
Per an IU Athletics Department release, IU Coach Tom Crean has secondary violations filed against him. According to the release, Crean believed he could have contact with a recruit on Thursday, Oct. 6.
IU Athletics released a statement Monday announcing that junior guard Maurice Creek underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles. The University said the incident occurred “away from the court” and that Creek’s status for this season is still undetermined.
Monday's news that junior guard Maurice Creek underwent his third injury in 22 months means that IU basketball's building blocks won't include the top-60 recruit.