Men's Basketball

Etherington valued on, off court

By Frank Therber · Sunday, Aug. 9,2009 7:39 p.m.

Austin Etherington is the kind of recruit that could bring others to IU.

Team gains 2nd 2011 commitment

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, Aug. 5,2009 8:52 p.m.

You don’t have to remind IU fans of some of the local talent that has gotten away in recent years. But don’t expect that to continue with Tom Crean running the IU program.

Carlino discusses IU's newest 2011 recruit

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Aug. 5,2009 8:03 p.m.

Matt Carlino, the first 2011 commitment for IU’s basketball program, will be playing with a familiar face when he hits the Assembly Hall hardwood.

IU gains 2011 basketball commitment

By Jordan Cohen · Tuesday, Aug. 4,2009 12:15 p.m.

Austin Etherington, a 4-star recruit ranked No. 57 in the class of 2011, committed to IU Monday.

Replacing Assembly Hall would add to recent IU hoops misfortune

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, July 22,2009 7 p.m.

While construction is already underway on the program’s new practice facility near the south end of Assembly Hall, anyone hoping IU basketball doesn’t take another blow needs to wish the practice arena is the extent of construction.

Taber staying busy following IU career

By Jordan Cohen · Wednesday, July 8,2009 7:48 p.m.

Kyle Taber used up his athletic eligibility and earned an undergraduate degree, but basketball and classes at IU are still keeping him busy this summer.

Committee denies Sampson appeal

By Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, July 1,2009 8:08 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga. The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the former IU basketball coach, who was slapped with five years of potential penalties for taking part in more than 100 impermissible calls to recruits while coaching the Hoosiers.

More of the same from Sampson

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, July 1,2009 6:25 p.m.

After Kelvin Sampson saw the turmoil, embarrassment and essential destruction he caused the Hoosier basketball program, one might think he would come to his senses and admit his wrongdoings. Obviously not.

NCAA denies Sampson appeal

Tuesday, June 30,2009 2:18 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from former Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, who was slapped with five years of potential penalties for taking part in more than 100 impermissible calls to recruits while coaching the Hoosiers.BLOG: Basketblog

No new news on Creek, Muniru

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, June 24,2009 9:22 p.m.

With the academic status of 2009 recruits Maurice Creek and Bawa Muniru still uncertain, IU men’s basketball coach Tom Crean didn’t have any new information to share when he met with the media Wednesday morning.

IU recruit awaiting test scores

By Jordan Cohen · Friday, June 12,2009 2:03 p.m.

Summer Session II starts June 19, and most of the 2009 men's basketball class is expected to be on campus. Maurice Creek, however, is not going to be there for Summer Session II.

Crean looks to raise stakes

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, May 17,2009 8:33 p.m.

With a spark in his eyes, a grin on his face and a confident tone in his voice, IU coach Tom Crean looked every bit like a man excited for the future of his program. Crean spoke to the media Thursday about recruitment, offseason training and what the program is doing to prepare for next season.

A glimpse of what could be?

By Frank Therber · Sunday, May 17,2009 7:57 p.m.

Therber talks about the possibility of the tremendous 1-2 combo of Marquis Teague and Matt Carlino.

The Floor General

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, May 17,2009 7:54 p.m.

“Just playing basketball” has put Kyrie Irving in a place most normal kids dream of.

The Hybrid

By Sean Morrison · Sunday, May 17,2009 7:52 p.m.

Dominique Ferguson is a quiet young man. His game is anything but.

New IU head coach Tom Crean holds a T-shirt that says "Crean & Crimson" during a press conference on April 2, 2008 in the Hoosier Room at Memorial Stadium. Crean was hired after a two week search.

Crean talks to media about off-season, recruiting

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, May 14,2009 1:01 p.m.

IU basketball coach Tom Crean spoke to the media today regarding recruitment, off-season training and what the program is doing to prepare for next year Thursday.

Assembly Hall itself a pitch to potentials

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, May 13,2009 8:15 p.m.

This weekend, the recruiting stakes have been raised, as top AAU players from across the country converge on Bloomington to play in the adidas classic.

IU fails to make grade in NCAA opinion

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, May 7,2009 11:16 p.m.

The NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate found the IU men’s basketball program well below the national average, ranked 325 out of 341 Division I schools.

IU senior forward Kyle Taber goes in for a layup during the second half of IU's 75-53 loss to Northwestern Feb 25 at Assembly Hall. Taber led the Hoosiers with a career high 12 points in the loss.

Lone senior to graduate after 5 years

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, May 7,2009 10:51 p.m.

Some call it a victory lap, but Kyle Taber’s fifth year was anything but.

Young Hoosiers will make their mark – sort of

By Zachary Osterman · Sunday, May 3,2009 11:43 p.m.

Well, folks, it’s time to say goodbye. It’s been a pleasure writing to you these last 12 months, and looking back at the ground we’ve covered, it occurs to me I ought to say thank you for not punching me silly at Kilroys for some of the lunacy I’ve put in this space.

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