Men's Basketball

Column: No. 1 IU uses defense to create offense

By Michael Norman · Sunday, Dec. 2,2012 11:33 p.m.

IDS men's basketball columnist Michael Norman says the Hoosiers should always play defense like they did against Coppin State.

FINAL: No. 1 Indiana 87, Coppin State 51

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Dec. 1,2012 8:27 p.m.

Sloppy play in the first half gave way to the expected fastbreak battle Saturday evening in Assembly Hall as Indiana outraced Coppin State in a 87-51 win.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana v. Coppin State

Saturday, Dec. 1,2012 7:20 p.m.

The IDS is blogging live from Assembly Hall for tonight;s game between Indiana and Coppin State. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. Join the conversation.

IU to face Coppin State Friday at home

By Max McCombs · Friday, Nov. 30,2012 8:05 p.m.

The Coppin State Eagles, a speedy Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference team led by freshman guard Patrick Cole and his 15.3 points per game, land in Assembly Hall Friday for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.

Column: Breakdown of Coppin State-IU

By Michael Norman · Thursday, Nov. 29,2012 11:06 p.m.

IDS men's basketball columnist Michael Norman says IU should have no problem defeating Coppin State.

IU, Oladipo gives ‘bad’ performance

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 1:45 a.m.

Victor Oladipo exploded with 19 points, including 13 in the first half, to go along with a thunderous dunk and block that kept the energy high.

Hoosiers dominate Tar Heels

By Max McCombs · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 1:42 a.m.

For about 17 minutes Tuesday night, IU-North Carolina was every bit the fast-paced, up-and-down battle of college basketball heavyweights it was billed to be.

Column: Big Handsome is the Big Difference

By Michael Norman · Wednesday, Nov. 28,2012 1:40 a.m.

As North Carolina saw Tuesday night in IU’s 83-59 victory against the Tar Heels, the Big Handsome’s ability to run the floor is his most important – and most lethal – contribution to the Hoosiers’ offense.

FINAL: No. 1 IU 83, No. 14 UNC 59

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 10:29 p.m.

Indiana scored the first 13 points of the second half to claim a double digit lead it never came close to relinquishing as IU defended it's No. 1 ranking with a 83-59 beatdown of No. 14 UNC.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana v. North Carolina

Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 7:49 p.m.

IDS basketball beat writers Nathan Brown and Max McCombs are blogging live from Assembly Hall for tonight's game between No. 1 IU and No. 14 UNC. Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. Join the conversation.

Zeller glad he gave IU a chance

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 12:31 a.m.

Just a little more than two years ago, sophomore forward Cody Zeller had yet to decide which college basketball program he would grace his presence with.

Column: Breakdown of UNC-IU

By Michael Norman · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 12:29 a.m.

Since the Big Ten/ACC Challenge started in 1999, the Hoosiers haven’t had much success, with only four wins compared to seven losses.

IU expects same atmosphere as UK win

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 12:26 a.m.

Last season, before the much-hyped matchup featuring IU Coach Tom Crean’s men’s basketball squad and visiting No. 1 Kentucky, students began congregating four days early in front of Assembly Hall.

IU to face storied UNC program

By Max McCombs · Tuesday, Nov. 27,2012 12:24 a.m.

IU Coach Tom Crean is not worried about the quick two-day turnaround between Sunday’s dismantling of Ball State and today’s tilt against No. 14 North Carolina.

Taylor’s scoring record shouldn’t be celebrated

By Trent Stutzman · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 11:23 p.m.

IDS national sports columnist thinks that the 138 points put up by Jack Taylor of Division III Grinnell is a disgrace to the college basketball record book.

Column: IU's Thanksgiving break proved to be very successful

By Michael Norman · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:35 a.m.

While most students were enjoying the week off of classes, IU took the Big Apple and the Progressive Legend’s Classic by storm.

Hulls honored for milestone achievement

By Max McCombs · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:32 a.m.

Even before tipoff in Sunday’s 101-53 shellacking of Ball State, the crowd roared for Jordan Hulls.

No. 1 IU takes down Ball State

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Nov. 26,2012 12:30 a.m.

After yet another slow start for the IU men’s basketball team, the Hoosiers (6-0) pulled out another double-digit victory against Ball State (2-2), the team’s first of two in-state opponents on its nonconference schedule.

Hoosiers lead 50-19 at half

By IDS staff · Sunday, Nov. 25,2012 7:20 p.m.

After a slow start during which it was shooting less than 35 percent from the floor, the IU men’s basketball team ran out to a large lead and maintained it, closing out the first 20 minutes against Ball State with a 50-19 lead.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana v. Ball State

Sunday, Nov. 25,2012 5:57 p.m.

The IDS is chatting live from Assembly Hall for tonight's game against Ball State. Join the conversation.

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