Men's Basketball

Crean adds antics to Hoosier Hysteria

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:06 a.m.

IU coach Tom Crean opened the floor to Straight No Chaser for a scrimmage, welcomed IU alumnus Jared Fogle of Subway commercial fame to the floor for a sandwich toss and invited fans down to coach during the red-and-white game.

A different kind of ‘Hysteria’

Saturday, Oct. 17,2009 12:36 a.m.

Year two of Hoosier Hysteria during IU coach Tom Crean’s reign had several differences from his first.

Hoosier Hysteria not just for fans, but recruits

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:40 p.m.

As much as Hoosier Hysteria is about getting fans excited for IU basketball, it’s equally a major recruiting tool.

Hoosier Hysteria will showcase 'The Next Generation'

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:37 p.m.

“The Next Generation” is here.After last season’s 6-25 record and last-place finish in the Big Ten, this year’s Hoosiers are looking for a fresh start with the help of new players.

Rivers found solace in transferring to IU

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:33 p.m.

Whether it came through comic relief or taking a guy under his arm, Rivers silently attempted to lead a 6-25 team from the bench last year. A totally revamped group with a new coach and eight freshmen in tow took to the seasoned guard.

Season tickets guaranteed now through Mon.

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 12:54 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Fred Glass learned the strength of IU’s student body during the University’s last home football game, when IU students bought 11,000 student seats – an expansion of more than a third of the normal seating for students.

IU men's basketball coach Tom Crean waves to the crowd at Hoosier Hysteria on Friday night at Assembly Hall.

IU basketball chat slated for 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 4:15 p.m.

Join IDS men's basketball sports writers and editors for a live chat about the IU men's basketball team at 8 p.m. today on the Hoosier Hype blog. Click here at 8 p.m. to join the discussion.

Crean optimistic about 2009 center's eligibility

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Oct. 11,2009 11:46 p.m.

In June, freshman center Bawa Muniru had only one class to finish before he would be set to take the court for the IU men’s basketball team. Five months later, he has yet to be academically cleared to play, and there is no definitive explanation as to when he will receive confirmation from the NCAA clearinghouse.

Hoosiers prepare for Hysteria

Monday, Oct. 5,2009 9:24 p.m.

The IU men's basketball team will debut their new look Oct. 16 at Hoosier Hysteria, the official start of the basketball season.

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 men's basketball Live Chat tonight

Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:15 p.m.

The IDS will have a Live Chat at 8 p.m. tonight to discuss all things related to IU men's basketball.

Fans’ feelings mixed about upcoming basketball season

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 12:30 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball coach can’t wait to see a winning product in Assembly Hall lead to championship banners in the rafters above the building’s north entrance. That gives him something in common with IU fans.

Coach Tom Crean offers advice to students, fans at IU Auditorium

By Zina Kumok · Thursday, Sept. 24,2009 12:28 a.m.

The cheers began before he walked onto the stage. The clapping and hollering continued as IU coach Tom Crean, clad in stone-washed jeans and an IU zip-up, entered the IU Auditorium on Wednesday.

Crean delivers with student address

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 11:58 p.m.

What Tom Crean's 6-25 record doesn’t capture is the number of fans and the amount of support he has won in the process off the court.

Coach Tom Crean to give preseason speech tonight

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2009 12:31 a.m.

When former IU coach Bob Knight made his first preseason address to fans in 1971, he stood before 50 people in a cramped room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

No. 4 2010 recruit to receive in-house visit from IU

Tuesday, Sept. 22,2009 1:40 p.m.

The IU men's basketball coaching staff will visit with the No. 4 recruit in the class of 2010, Josh Selby, later today.

Rakeem Christmas, No. 1 center in 2011 class, has IU on short list

By Sean Morrison · Monday, Sept. 21,2009 11:47 p.m.

Rakeem Christmas, the No. 4 recruit in the nation for the class of 2011 “wants more for himself,” his coach, Kevin Givens, said. IU is one of eight schools Christmas is considering.

Season tickets now available: 14 games for $220

Monday, Sept. 21,2009 11:44 p.m.

Season tickets for men’s basketball are now on sale.

IU men's basketball season ticket prices released

Monday, Sept. 21,2009 3:31 p.m.

Season tickets for men’s basketball are now on sale, according to an IU Athletics press release.

D.J. White teaches basketball basics to local youths

By Kevin Wang · Monday, Sept. 21,2009 12:27 a.m.

More than 140 young basketball players between the ages of 6 and 14 beat the early chill on Saturday morning to learn from former Hoosier basketball star and current NBA Oklahoma City Thunder forward D.J. White.

Irving’s uncle: IU is out

Friday, Sept. 18,2009 3:25 p.m.

In a major shift from information given only a couple weeks ago, IU is out of the mix for the No. 4 point guard in the nation, Kyrie Irving, his uncle Sye Dean told Adam Zagoria of Zagsblog. Formerly, it was believed that Indiana and Duke were Irving’s top two schools, and that he would definitely take a visit to both.

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