Men's Basketball

Senior forward Kyle Taber battles for a loose ball against two Northwestern players Wednesday evening at Assembly Hall. Despite taking an early lead, the Hoosiers lost to the Wildcats 75-53.

IU to face Penn State on Saturday

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Feb. 27,2009 12:35 a.m.

IU men’s basketball coach Tom Crean never set a timetable on how long it would take to rebuild the Hoosiers. The quest to return IU basketball to glory is proving to be a challenging one.

Players deserve some respect

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Feb. 27,2009 12:15 a.m.

One hundred and twenty more minutes, plus the trip up State Road 37 for the Big Ten Tournament next month, and then we can all safely assume this season will end.

Crean: Players more mentally tired than physically tired

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:29 a.m.

The IU alma mater rang more like a funeral dirge than a college anthem after the IU men’s basketball team fell 75-53 to Northwestern on Wednesday. The loss was the Hoosiers’ first at home to Northwestern in the Wildcats’ last 36 visits to Assembly Hall and IU’s 21st of the season.

Secondary recruiting violation self-reported

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:11 a.m.

IU’s compliance department discovered the secondary recruiting violation on Nov. 21 and self-reported the instance to the NCAA and Big Ten on Dec. 10. The coaching staff’s “mistake” was revealed during a routine check of compliance office’s phone call monitoring system.

Wildcats win 1st game in Assembly Hall

By Tom Kirby · Thursday, Feb. 26,2009 12:08 a.m.

Northwestern (15-11, 6-9) notched its first-ever victory in Assembly Hall, dominating IU (6-21, 1-14) 75-53. IU coach Crean said he has dreaded a performance like Wednesday’s

IU falls to Northwestern 75-53

Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 6:04 p.m.

Northwestern notched its first ever victory in Assembly hall, dominating IU en route to a 75-53 victory

Freshman Guard Nick Williams gathers the ball in the first half of IU's 77-75 loss to Northwestern on Wednedsay evening in Evanston, Ill. IU takes on the Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. today at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers to play host to Wildcats

By Tom Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:09 a.m.

Just four regular season games remain for the IU men’s basketball team. Tonight might be the best remaining chance this team has at capturing a victory before the season closes when they welcome Northwestern (14-11, 5-9) to Bloomington

Jones should be Frosh of the Year

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:04 a.m.

Go to YouTube right now, if it isn’t already in an open window. Type in Verdell Jones. The second video that comes up is only 17 seconds, and it’s worth a look.

IU point guard Daniel Moore directs the Hoosier offense in the first half of Saturday's loss at Purdue. Moore played just five minutes with no points scored.

IU could follow NU’s example

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 12:03 a.m.

A year could be all that separates IU from experiencing the type of turnaround Northwestern is undergoing this season.

Around Sports

Monday, Feb. 23,2009 11:55 p.m.

The IU baseball team's game against IPFW Tuesday has been postponed, while the men's basketball team's last regular season game has its date and time set.

Crean looks to follow Painter’s example

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:05 a.m.

Hustle. It’s been the preferred word of IU fans everywhere this year, the shiniest silver lining they can find in a season lacking luster.

After failing to get a last second shot off before halftime, IU coach Tom Crean discusses the play with Devan Dumes (left) and Verdell Jones (right) before heading into the locker room.

IU, Purdue hope to continue intense rivalry in future

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:02 a.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – IU has had its fair share of grudge matches this season. The Hoosiers faced in-state foe Notre Dame and had border wars with both Kentucky and Illinois. But nothing compares to IU-Purdue.

IU forward Malik Story tries to put in a layup over Purdue's Chris Kramer. Story finished the 81-67 loss on the road with 9 points and 2 rebounds.

Purdue swats away Hoosiers' bid at 7th win

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 11:42 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE – Even with one side in full-scale rebuilding mode, the IU-Purdue rivalry wasn’t going to make any exceptions Saturday.

IU's Malik Story leaps for the basket as three Purdue defenders surround him during the first half. IU fell to Purdue 81-67.

Purdue's quick start dooms Hoosiers

Saturday, Feb. 21,2009 5 p.m.

The Hoosiers (6-20, 1-13) did their best to make Saturday's match with Purdue a close one, but weren’t able to overcome an early deficit and the hot shooting of E’Twaun Moore, losing to the No. 19 Boilermakers, 81-67.

LIVE BLOGGING: IU vs Purdue

Saturday, Feb. 21,2009 2:31 p.m.

Follow reporters Matt Dollinger and Tom Kirby and columnist Zachary Osterman as they live blog during the IU-Purdue basketball game. BLOG Basketblog

COMMENTARY: Frustrated Hoosiers suffer worst home loss

By Zachary Osterman · Friday, Feb. 20,2009 1:22 a.m.

Frustration was in abundant supply Thursday night at Assembly Hall. So was exasperation.

Wisconsin's Joe Krabbenhoft is surrounded by Ohio States' William Buford (44), P.J. Hill and Evan Turner, right, after getting a offensive rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 55-50.

Consistent Badgers pose challenge for Hoosiers

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:14 a.m.

Since 2001, when Bo Ryan took over as Wisconsin's head coach, the Badgers have possessed one of the most recognizable styles of play in the country with their slow-it-down, slug-it-out defensive mentality.

Crean, Ryan reunite in Big Ten

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:06 a.m.

In a season where only the abnormal seems expected, Tom Crean’s going to get a little piece of homemade comfort tonight. Although one doubts if Bo Ryan is going to make it all that comfortable.

Referee Ed Hightower signals that junior guard Devan Dumes (33) has been ejected during IU's 75-47 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. Dumes was ejected after throwing an elbow at Michigan State players.

Leading scorer returns to Hoosiers

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 5:04 p.m.

After serving a team-imposed, two-game suspension for throwing multiple elbows in a game at Michigan State on Feb. 7, junior guard Devan Dumes has been reinstated by IU coach Tom Crean

Depth troubles IU in Big Ten stretch

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:56 a.m.

It’s now been nine days since Devan Dumes logged game minutes for the IU men’s basketball team because of his program-enforced suspension.