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Video: Victor Oladipo’s pre-NBA Draft workout shows why he’ll likely be a top five pick
After dominating for the Indiana Hoosiers, guard Victor Oladipo shows off his talent during a pre-2013 NBA Draft workout.
The Future of Indiana Basketball
After the loss of Cody Zeller and Victor Oladipo to the NBA, it seems that the Hoosiers are in a better place. Shown in the increase in recruit quality that is interested in becoming apart of what is one of the most prestigious college basketball programs ever.
As shown by the intrigue of Theo Pinson (2014 Recruit), Indiana is a top contender because of the way Tom Crean shaped...
Oladipo Emerging As GM's Favorite Player In Draft
Victor Oladipo appears to be the most popular player in the 2013 NBA Draft for general managers, even if he isn't on top of draft boards.
"Oladipo is the guy that GMs love in this draft," wrote Chad Ford. "May be the only one. I've talked to 14 or 15 who tell me he's their favorite player. Almost zero downside and still significant upside. Not sure he&...
Big Ten baseball: Better despite the weather
With Indiana in the midst of perhaps the best season in the baseball program's history, coach Tracy Smith had an admission to make before the Big Ten tournament began.
If the top-seeded Hoosiers don't win the double-elimination draw this weekend, well, he wouldn't mind all that much.
''Don't think that we're not going to win this thing. I don't want...
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Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo
Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too.
The Indiana product is also just a few weeks away from realizing a dream.
The NBA draft is next month and Olapido figures to be one of the top picks after he helped lead the Hoosiers back to national prominence.
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Despite setting a standing vertical leap record, former Indiana Hoosiers center Cody Zeller will struggle in the NBA
Former Indiana Hoosiers center Cody Zeller achieved a standing vertical leap of 35.5″ at the NBA Draft combine on Friday. The 20-year-old Zeller’s jump is a record for any individual listed at 6’9″ or above in the last decade. After averaging 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 36 games as a sophomore, the 7-foot, 240 pound Zeller unwisely declared for the draft...
HD Video: Cody Zeller at the NBA Draft combine
CHICAGO — Indiana All-American Cody Zeller didn’t participate in the day one drills portion of the NBA Draft combine at Attack Athletics, but he did meet with the media and will participate in Friday’s strength and agility tests. Inside the Hall was there as Zeller fielded questions from the media on Thursday afternoon. Watch him [...]
Derrickson looking for program that’s “just like a family”
Indiana’s recruiting efforts in the area known as the DMV (D.C./Maryland/Virginia) in the Tom Crean era have yielded talents like Victor Oladipo, Maurice Creek and Stanford Robinson over the last five years. As arguably the most talent rich pocket of the country, it’s no surprise that the Hoosier staff continues to recruit the area hard. One [...]
Oladipo, Zeller among those on display at NBA Draft combine
The NBA Draft Combine begins Thursday in Chicago, and former Indiana players Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller will be among the players participating. Both Oladipo and Zeller announced last month that they would leave school early for the NBA. Most teams have done their scouting of all the players entering the draft, and that is [...]
Theo Pinson on IU: “They’re looking good right now”
The transformation story of Victor Oladipo from under recruited athlete to probable lottery pick is one that is sure to resonate with future Indiana recruiting targets. But more than a month before Oladipo walks onto the stage at the Barclays Center after hearing his name called, his ascent has captured the attention of one of [...]
Big Ten has just one MAA: Hoosiers Noah Vonle
Although the college basketball season did not end with a national title for the Big Ten, there was no doubt that it was the strongest league in the nation. At least during the regular season. That may or may not change next year. The Big Ten boasts a grand total of one McDonald’s All-American: the Indiana Hoosiers Noah Vonle.
Let’s get to know him!
The good: tweener who’s...
Indiana Hoosiers dunk contest is not what you might expect
It is probably safe to say that we all recognize Indiana as a basketball school. The Hoosiers have built a long-standing rich tradition when it comes to college hoops. Bobby Knight helped build Indiana basketball to what it continues to be to this day as they have resurfaced as a Big Ten power. It's OK for a college football blog to recognize the Hoosiers at a basketball school...
Indiana “at the top” of 2014 guard Ahmed Hill’s list
Indiana was the first school to visit 2014 combo guard Ahmed Hill at Aquinas high school in Augusta, Ga. last September, and the coaching staff has developed a good relationship with Hill ever since then.
The Hoosiers offered the 6-foot-4 guard a scholarship after watching him at last April’s Boo Williams Invitational in Hampton, Va., and Indiana remains high on Hill’s list because...
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Indiana's Victor Oladipo throws down 360 slam
He won’t claim to the be the best player in the the nation, in fact, Victor Oladipo will say that his Indiana Hoosiers’ teammate Cody Zeller is better than him, but anyone with a pulse that has watching college basketball this year cannot deny the greatness of junior guard in Bloomington. He put all his talents on display in Indiana’s thumping of Illinois in the Big 10 Tournament’s...
Michigan ball floats on rim as time runs out against Indiana
Michigan came up just short to the Indiana Hoosiers, watching as this ball literally floated on the rim as time ran out for the Wolverines.
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