Romeo didn’t do it – at least not with Nike. Court documents filed on behalf of America’s worst person Michael Avenatti allege Nike approved payments of $35,000 or more to Zion Williamson and $20,000 to Romeo Langford. That sent up a bright red flag when I read it early this morning on ESPN.com. Then I […]
Anthony Leal is a senior at Bloomington South High School with a hell of a decision to make. He can study and play basketball at either Indiana or Stanford for free. This is a little like being forced to choose which winning lottery ticket to cash.. There are great reasons to choose both programs, and […]
What’s so special about basketball players from Indiana?” “Do you really think basketball is different inside Indiana’s borders?” “Why should Indiana University value a kid from Indiana over an identical kid from New York or Texas?” If you are from Indiana, you would be surprised how often I’m asked these questions. If you aren’t from […]
This is Indiana! IU Basketball fans say “This is Indiana” a lot – as though evoking the name of the university and state that takes such pride in its basketball heritage can shake off the rubble and cobwebs of a program that has receded into national irrelevance over the past quarter century. During that 25-year period, […]
Ed Schilling is moving on, according to multiple online reports. Archie Miller’s original staff (Schilling, Bruiser Flint, Tom Ostrom, and Bill Comar) remained intact for two years, and Schilling’s decision to bolt could be explained in a number of ways – Miller is a tough guy to work for, recruiting is a pain in the ass, […]
College basketball’s three-point line is moving back to the international distance of 22 feet, 1 ¾ inches, and I love it. As shooting has improved, teams have gone to an offensive scheme where the midrange game no longer exists. The game has evolved into chuck it or dunk it, and basketball has suffered as a result. […]
Indiana Basketball getting back to where fans crave it to be is not about Bob Knight. It’s about the values that are established by successful basketball programs – many of which were embraced by Knight as he led the Hoosiers to 11 Big 10 titles and three national championships. Being successful is not dependent upon […]
Victor Oladipo is going to host a basketball fantasy at Indiana University, so I’m thinking about hosting an IU fantasy camp of my own. Here’s the info on Vic’s: The Victor Oladipo Basketball Fantasy Experience in partnership with Indiana Basketball provides fans with the opportunity to spend a weekend in the life of a Hoosiers […]
Today, it’s Indiana’s turn in the crosshairs of the “Chasing Ghosts” series at ESPN.com, and the regurgitation of the last 19 years since Bob Knight was fired is not pretty. Mike Davis, Kelvin Sampson, Dan Dakich, Tom Crean, and Archie Miller are discussed as unworthy successors to Knight’s throne as the King of Bloomington, and […]
Romeo Langford finished his only year at Indiana University as the third leading freshman scorer in program history. He’s a solid 6’5″ with a 6’11” wingspan, and a unique ability to get to the rim and finish. His freshman year was seen by Indiana fans who believed IU was poised for a bounce back season as […]
