The Battle for Indianapolis: A look at Indiana and Louisville
Indiana isn’t on the bubble. That’s good for Hoosier fans. But Indiana’s 68-56 loss to Wisconsin in Saturday’s Big Ten Tournament semifinal might impact what region the Hoosiers end up in when the bracket is revealed Sunday night at 6 p.m. on CBS.
Had the Hoosiers beaten the Badgers, they likely would have locked up the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, and more...
Not ending up in Indy could be a blessing in disguise for Hoosiers
There was a great deal of speculation throughout the weeks and months leading up to Sunday that Indiana’s path to the Final Four would go through Indianapolis. The Hoosiers were ranked No. 1 for a good portion of the year, and they figured to be a safe bet for the Midwest region’s top seed.
But when the brackets were revealed Sunday evening, the Hoosiers were sent East. They...
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard shows a ton of confidence in Indiana with his bracket (Picture)
Greg Ballard, the mayor of Indianapolis, feels confident that Indiana University can win it all this year. Like many other politicians, Ballard filled out his 2013 NCAA tournament bracket this week. You probably could have predicted that he would pick the Hoosiers to win it all. What you may not have seen coming is that he picked them to win every game — as in, even the ones they...
You want to stop the Indiana Hoosiers from winning you have to stop Cody Zeller from scoring
Who doesn’t think the Indiana Hoosiers are going to win the NCAA March Madness tournament? Everyone is talking about Indiana, they should already be placing their name on the trophy the way people are talking. Vegas odds makers even have the Hoosiers as a favorite.
The key to stopping the Hoosiers from winning is shutting down the big man Cody Zeller. This kid is not only huge...
Sportz Assassin's East Region Preview
TEAM TO BEAT: Indiana. The Hoosiers have been the favorite to win the National Championship all year long. They've shown quite a few weaknesses, but there isn't a team in the field that could dominate this tournament like Indiana. TEAM THAT WILL WIN THE REGION: Indiana. I think they have an easy road to the Elite 8, where they will meet Miami or Marquette. While both...
Keys to NCAA Tournament success for Indiana
As Indiana enters the 2013 NCAA Tournament, expectations couldn’t be higher. After winning the regular season Big Ten title, the Hoosiers are battle tested and possess the experience and talent necessary to make a run to this year’s Final Four in Atlanta. If that run is to become reality, there’s plenty Indiana must do well to continue advancing in the tournament.
Here’s...
IMS Events Add $510 Million Annually Into Indiana Economy
Events and operations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and associated motorsports businesses generate more than $510 million annually to the Indiana economy, according to a study by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute.
"This study shows how the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its associated industries form a powerful engine that helps to drive the Indiana economy...
Indiana enters NCAA with presidential approval
Indiana coach Tom Crean knows that the nation's basketballer-in-chief picked his Hoosiers to win the NCAA tournament.
He just hopes President Obama is right this time.
Crean appreciates the endorsement his top-seeded team received from Obama, who filled out his brackets this week before leaving on a trip to the Middle East. Crean, though, joked he was nervous after learning...
March Madness Update: Indiana and Cody Zeller Do What They Are Supposed To
Next to Louisville, the Hoosiers are the most popular pick to win it all. On a day when upsets seemed to be the norm, Cody Zeller and the rest of the Indiana team showed why they were ranked No. 1 in the nation for most of the season, and why so many people think they will win it all.
And a decent James Madison team just so happened to get in the way. No matter. Zeller was more...
Hoosiers won ugly, and now they’re more dangerous than ever
DAYTON, Ohio — This was the type of game Indiana rarely finds a way to win. The pace slow, the play physical, the score low, the game ugly.
We’ve seen it too many times before. Butler. Wisconsin. Minnesota. Wisconsin again.
Temple gave the top-seeded Hoosiers everything they could handle on Sunday afternoon in Dayton. They had them on the ropes, had them frazzled. Their dream...
IU in D.C.: NCAA Tournament broadcast, practice and ticket information
Indiana will continue NCAA Tournament play on Thursday against fourth-seeded Syracuse at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The Hoosiers will tip at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET on CBS with Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery and Rachel Nichols on the call.
If IU advances past Thursday, it will face the winner of No. 3 Marquette and No. 2 Miami (FL). The winner of that game will advance...
Indiana’s Victor Oladipo Performs Usher’s ‘U Got It Bad’ As A Freshman
Before Victor Oladipo was throwing down 360 dunks and solidifying himself as one of the best player’s in college basketball, he was performing covers of early 2000s R&B songs.
Here’s a video of Oladipo performing Usher’s U Got It Bad as a freshman at the inaugural Spirit of Indiana Showcase at the IU Auditorium.
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Video: Victor Oladipo singing Usher’s “U Got It Bad” during Indiana talent show as a freshman
Tweet Now this is golden. Check out this video of Indiana Hoosier star guard Victor Oladipo singing a classic Usher tune during a talent show back in 2011: Oladipo is one of the top draft prospects in college basketball this season, and apparently hoops isn’t his only talent. But he should still stick his day [...]
Lola Picks Syracuse to Beat Indiana, Advance to Elite 8
ESPN anchor, friend of the blog (if you can even call this a blog anymore), and all around good guy Anish Shroff has a very special preview/prediction for the Sweet Sixteen which starts tonight.His dog Lola picked every game......including the Orange to beat the hated Indiana Hoosiers tonight. That's one fine dog you've got there Mr. Shroff. Very fine indeed. Go Orange.
Oladipo, Zeller mum on NBA futures
WASHINGTON — An earlier than expected exit from the 2013 NCAA Tournament quickly brought questions about the futures of Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo, both of whom are projected as lottery picks in this June’s NBA Draft.
But in the immediate aftermath of IU’s disappointing 61-50 loss to Syracuse, neither player was prepared to talk about what will come next.
“I have no clue...
Transcript: Indiana postgame press conference
WASHINGTON — Tom Crean, Christian Watford, Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo met with the media following Indiana’s 61-50 loss to Syracuse in the East regional semifinal. Read comments from their postgame reaction below.
THE MODERATOR: We are joined by Indiana, student athletes Christian Watford, Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller and Coach Tom Crean. We will start with an opening statement...
Indiana’s Cody Zeller sports back-to-back Sweet 16 t-shirt
Even though Indiana lost to Syracuse, Hoosiers star Cody Zeller took the high road with this 'Back-to-back Sweet 16s' shirt. Well, sort of.
Indiana’s dream season ended far too early
WASHINGTON — Jordan Hulls sat at his locker room in the Verizon Center, tears welling to his eyes when asked questions about the season and about his special senior class.
For four years, Hulls had dreamed of the opportunity he and his teammates had in front of them. They were a No. 1 seed, a favorite to reach the Final Four in Atlanta. All this after beginning from the very bottom...
Source: Hulls played through shoulder separation in final IU games
In the days leading up to Indiana’s Sweet 16 game with Syracuse in the Verizon Center, much attention was paid to the health of the right shoulder of Jordan Hulls.
And that was with good reason.
After the IU senior was involved in a collision during the first half of IU’s win over Temple, he returned in the second half wearing extra support under his jersey and scored five key...
Draft watch: Oladipo and Zeller have decisions to make
With the 2012-2013 season complete, Indiana’s Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo have decisions to make in the near future concerning the 2013 NBA Draft with both players projected as lottery picks in most projections.
Here’s our latest edition of Draft watch, with a focus on the decision making process for each player, as well as a look at the stock of Christian Watford:
Cody Zeller...
Victor Oladipo Undecided On Future
Scouts believe that Victor Oladipo will leave Indiana early and enter the NBA Draft, but the guard says he hasn't come to a decision.
Hot Hoosiers are placing no limits on themselves
(Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.) By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer The Indiana baseball team's 15-game winning streak is the longest in the nation, and the Hoosiers believe bigger things lie ahead.
The Hoosiers (22-3, 6-0 Big Ten) already have won series against national powers Louisville and Florida, and now have their sights set on winning the Big Ten regular-season championship...
The decline of Indiana’s offense
There’s been plenty of conversation in the days following Indiana’s loss to Syracuse on just what went wrong. Some blamed the coaching. Poor preparation against the zone, they said. Others blamed the players. After all, the coaching staff wasn’t out there missing all those shots and turning the ball over. The Hoosiers were bested by a lengthy, athletic team playing a terrific...
That’s A Wrap: Yogi Ferrell
Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2012-2013 Indiana Hoosiers. Today: Yogi Ferrell.
Ferrell (36 games): 7.6 ppg, 4.1 apg, 2.8 rpg, 40.3% FG, 79.8% FT in 28.1 minutes per game.
Indiana’s 2013 recruiting class was tagged as “The Movement” because it was expected to help take the program back to its elite status. But for the most part, Indiana’s...
NBA Draft decisions looming for Oladipo and Zeller
Indiana fans will soon learn the status of All-Americans Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo as it pertains to the 2013 NBA Draft.
Both players are projected as lottery picks in mock drafts and according to multiple reports, will announce their intentions for next season this coming week.
The NCAA’s deadline to withdraw from the draft is April 16, but the NBA deadline to enter is April...
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