Williams wins MVP as IU signees prevail in Derby Festival Classic
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Troy Williams scored a game-high 21 points and captured MVP honors as the black team, featuring five Indiana signees, won the 2013 Derby Festival Basketball Classic 124-113 Friday night in Freedom Hall.
Williams shot 9-of-13 from the field, hit both of his 3-point field goal attempts and also had five rebounds, four assists and a block.
It was the 40th year for...
That’s A Wrap: Tom Crean
Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our recap of the 2012-2013 Indiana Hoosiers. Today: Head coach Tom Crean.
Tom Crean knew the Indiana job would be a challenge when he accepted it some five years ago. He had to rebuild the program from the very bottom, and he successfully restored it to a place where the Hoosiers could be the No. 1 ranked team in the preseason.
What Crean has accomplished...
That’s A Wrap: Hanner Mosquera-Perea, Peter Jurkin
Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2012-2013 Indiana Hoosiers. Today: Hanner Mosquera-Perea and Peter Jurkin.
Mosquera-Perea (20 games): 0.9 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 38.5% FG, 41.2% FT in 5.7 minutes per game.
Jurkin (3 games): No stats recorded in seven total minutes.
A major storyline early in Indiana’s season was the eligibility status of freshmen Hanner...
The Inside the Hall Mailbag: April 2
The Inside the Hall Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted to us via Twitter (@insidethehall) and sent to us via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can.
@bball_for_life3 writes: Was this season over-hyped, or even a failure?
Failure? No chance. Winning a Big Ten championship outright is extremely difficult to do, as evidenced by the fact...
The Inside the Hall Mailbag: February 28
The Inside the Hall Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted to us via Twitter (@insidethehall) and sent to us via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can.
@JSutel writes: Yogi has improved all season, what’s the next part of his game to come, consistent finishing at the rim or that jump shot?
As you said, I think we’ve seen Yogi Ferrell...
Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss at Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After leading by 14 points on two separate occasions, Indiana couldn’t hold on Thursday night at Assembly Hall and the No. 1 Hoosiers dropped their second conference game 74-72 to Illinois. The loss moved IU into a three-way tie with Michigan and Michigan State for the Big Ten lead.
Here’s a look at five takeaways from IU’s loss to the Fighting Illini:
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Five takeaways from Indiana’s loss to Wisconsin
Indiana never truly found its footing on Wednesday night as the Hoosier dropped a 64-59 decision to Wisconsin at Assembly Hall. The win moved the Badgers into outright first place in the race for the Big Ten title and dropped the Hoosiers into a five-way tie for 2nd place.
Here’s a look at five takeaways from IU’s first conference loss:
· Indiana never established their pace...
Wisconsin loss is alarming, but no reason to overreact
Let’s begin with what matters the most: This is not the end of the world.
There will undoubtedly be people that overreact to No. 2 Indiana’s 64-59 home loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday night. It was an unranked Wisconsin team, after all, and the Hoosiers were playing at home. This isn’t the same Indiana team that had lost 10 consecutive games to the Badgers. This team was supposed...
Podcast on the Brink: Previewing IU-Minnesota
To breakdown the showdown with the Gophers, Podcast on the Brink is joined by Inside The Hall’s Alex Bozich and Justin Albers this week.
With Greg Rosenstein packing up his RGIII jerseys and moving to Connecticut, host Matt Dollinger anchors the podcast and talks to Bozich and Albers about the challenges No. 8 Minnesota will present and the likelihood of No. 5 Indiana pulling out...
Hoosiers working to incorporate Elston, Mosquera-Perea, Hollowell
Much of the preseason talk about Indiana centered on the team’s anticipated depth. The Hoosiers added a highly-touted freshman class to a roster full of returning veterans from last year’s Sweet 16 team.
But so far this season, No. 5 Indiana really hasn’t been that deep. Due to issues with the NCAA and an injury to senior Derek Elston, the Hoosiers are still in the process...
The Inside the Hall Mailbag: January 2
The Inside the Hall Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted to us via Twitter (@insidethehall) and sent to us via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can.
@bpollard writes: What are your thoughts on the development of Hanner Perea to date? Do you see him earning more minutes in January?
It’s really hard to get an accurate gauge of...
The Minute After: Jacksonville
Thoughts on a 93-59 win against the Dolphins:
I. Though Indiana eventually won this game by 34 points (Jacksonville actually covered the 36-point spread thanks to a late 3-pointer), it was a slow burn to get up the that mark. The Dolphins trailed by a respectable 15 at half and Indiana didn’t punch the lead to 30 until the 8:52 mark of the second half. They were able to keep it...
HD Video: IU players react to win over Florida Atlantic
Hanner Mosquera-Perea (four points, 10 rebounds), Victor Oladipo (16 points, eight rebounds) and Cody Zeller (24 points, six rebounds) met with the media following Indiana’s 88-52 win over Florida Atlantic on Friday night at Assembly Hall.
Watch and listen to the press conference in the embedded media player below:
HD Video: Tom Crean reacts to win over Florida Atlantic
Tom Crean met with the media following Indiana’s 88-52 win over Florida Atlantic at Assembly Hall on Friday. Crean addressed Jeremy Hollowell’s absence, the play of freshman Hanner Mosquera-Perea, the growth of Victor Oladipo and more.
Watch and listen to the press conference in the embedded media player below:
The Minute After: Florida Atlantic
Thoughts on an 88-52 win against the Owls:
I. This was the performance from Cody Zeller some were waiting for. Getting the ball early. Attacking. Making moves in the post and looking to finish strong. Even hitting a 16-footer. Couple this with his typical scores on the break, and it lead to a season-high 24 points in 22 minutes. To top it off? The Washington product, who has had...
The Minute After: Mount St Mary’s
Thoughts on a 93-54 win over the Mountaineers:
I. The naton’s most efficient offense was on full display tonight inside Assembly Hall. Mount St. Mary’s — as previously detailed round these parts — offers little resistance in the halfcourt once you get past its trapping defense. Indiana connected on 72 percent of its shots in the first half, including 5-of-6 from distance...
Film Session: Butler’s post-halftime scoring
Butler exposed Indiana’s defense at times in its 88-86 overtime win against the Hoosiers. This was especially apparent after halftime, as the Bulldogs pumped in 1.28 points per possession during the second half and overtime at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday. Indiana had done a strong job so far this season at limiting 3-point makes, but Butler connected on 50 percent (6-of...
Clark Kellogg on Indiana player: “He’s packed like a box of fried rice”
Clark Kellogg is one of the most descriptive sports announcers on TV.When describing Indiana’s freshmen forward, Hanner Mosquera-Perea, who was making his debut with the Hoosiers, Kellog said he’s “packed like a box of fried rice. He’s tight!”An audience on a cooking show may expect to hear something like this but certainly not one watching basketball.
Butler-Indiana Preview
No. 1 Indiana, which has been playing short-handed all season, is getting reinforcements.
On Saturday, 6-foot-8 forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea and 7-foot center Peter Jurkin are expected to make their college debuts after completing an NCAA-imposed nine-game suspension. All the Hoosiers have to do now is figure out how to work the two freshmen into the lineup against in-state rival...
No. 1 Indiana gets stronger with 2 freshmen back
No. 1 Indiana will have a new look Saturday against in-state rival Butler.
Forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea and center Peter Jurkin are expected to make their college debuts after serving NCAA-imposed nine-game suspensions. The return of the two freshmen couldn't come at a better time.
Indiana (9-0) lost sophomore forward Austin Etherington with a season-ending fractured left...
FOXSports.com college hoops power rankings
By Ken Davis
Scout.com
Not much movement in this weeks Power Rankings. The schedule has been limited by final exams. Illinois was the big winner, moving up two spots after winning at Gonzaga, a loss that cost the Bulldogs four spots. We welcome a Pittsburgh team that can no longer be ignored. And we say goodbye to UNLV, even though the Runnin Rebels have continued to win. Too many...
Hoosiers playing well, but the best is yet to come
Through its first nine games, Indiana has lived up to the preseason narrative that placed the Hoosiers at the top of the national polls.
They’ve done it by grinding out a pair of wins at the Barclays Center to win the Legends Classic, burying North Carolina in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge and pounding the six other opponents that have entered Assembly Hall.
And it’s not just the...
Notebook: Indiana preparing to blend in Mosquera-Perea, Jurkin
Indiana’s front line could receive a significant boost in Saturday’s game with Butler when freshmen Hanner Mosquera-Perea and Peter Jurkin will be eligible to play for the first time after serving a nine-game suspension from the NCAA.
With the Hoosiers sitting at 9-0 and No. 1 in the country while playing at a high level, it sounds as if both guys could be worked slowly into...
The Inside the Hall Mailbag: November 29
The Inside the Hall Mailbag is a collection of questions tweeted to us via Twitter (@insidethehall) and sent to us via our Facebook page. Submit your questions and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Ryan Scherer (aka HoosierRyno) writes: Even though they will soon be back, how costly will Perea and Jurkin’s suspensions be to the depth of the front court, since they have not been...
NCAA upholds Hoosiers suspensions
Two players for No. 1 Indiana have lost their appeals for reduced suspensions.
Freshman forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea and freshman center Peter Jurkin must sit out the remaining four games of their nine-game suspensions including Tuesday night's showdown with No. 9 North Carolina.
The NCAA ruled Nov. 6 both players would have to sit out after accepting benefits from an AAU...
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