On this week’s edition of Banner Monday, Mike DeCourcy tells us how he is coping with no college hoops in March, his favorite IU NCAA Tournament game, what lessons Indiana needs to take from the 2019-20 season, and how he currently projects the top half of the Big Ten. And much more …
IU-Kent State 2002 Rewatch Postgame Show: A Shooting Performance for the Ages (But How is Coverdale’s Ankle?)
On Sunday night, we rewatched Indiana delivering one of the greatest shooting performances in the history of college basketball as Dane Fife, Kyle Hornsby and the Hoosiers made 15-19 from deep in an Elite Eight victory over Kent State. Tom Coverdale played an incredible first half, but then was lost to an ankle injury, which did cast a cloud of concern over the postgame celebration.
On the mics: Jerod, @IUArtifacts, and Scott from Crimson Cast — and we stay “in character” for the first two segments, as if we just watched the game live in 2002.
Among the topics discussed:
— Dane Fife’s incredible clutch 3 in the second half and his defense and leadership throughout
— Why Tom Coverdale’s first half performance is one of the best halves of basketball an IU guard has ever played in the NCAA Tournament.
— The play Jared Jeffries made in the 2nd half that was the best individual basketball play of the night.
— The understated brilliance of Kyle Hornsby.
— Kudos to Mike Davis for a well-coached game and a smart offensive gameplan.
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, hand out our game balls, and discussed what aged the best and worst from this game and season. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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IU-Louisville 1993 Postgame Show: Calbert Takes Louisville’s Manhood
On Friday night, we hosted our live rewatch of the IU-Louisville Sweet 16 game in 1993. Andy Bottoms, Galen Clavio, and Chris Williams reflect on the final win for Bob Knight’s last great team, which featured an iconic Calbert Cheaney moment within an iconic Calbert Cheaney game.
On the mics: Andy, Galen, and Chris
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IU-LSU 1992 Postgame Show: Calbert Cheaney Leads Indiana Past Shaq and LSU
On Sunday night, we rewatched the 1992 Round of 32 game between Indiana and LSU. Shaq was the most dominant player on the court, but Indiana was by far the better team. Calbert Cheaney led the way, the rest of the frontcourt made shot after shot, and Damon Bailey hit two huge second half 3s.
After the rewatch, our crew broke down the game in detail.
On the mics: Coach, Ryan, and Scott from Crimson Cast
Among the topics discussed:
— Calbert Cheaney’s greatness.
— Indiana’s defensive strategy against Shaq, and why it was smart even though Shaq had a dominant statistical line.
— Indiana’s incredibly efficient offense.
— How Damon Bailey and Jamal Meeks stepped up during an off night for Greg Graham.
— What aged the best and worst in the 28 years since.
And so much more …
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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IU-Oklahoma 1998 Rewatch Postgame Show: Andrae Patterson Prevents Total Late-Game Collapse
On Friday night, we did our first rewatch of a classic IU NCAA Tournament game — the 1998 first round battle against Oklahoma.
The Hoosiers led by 19 at one point in the second before collapsing, but they were able to pull out the win in overtime. Without Andrae Patterson’s strong play down the stretch, Indiana likely would have lost in the first round for the fourth straight season.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Galen Clavio from Crimson Cast
Among the topics discussed:
— Why it was so heartening seeing Andrae Patterson play such a well-rounded game in such a big spot as a senior.
— The scintillating offensive strengths and frustrating defensive limitations of A.J. Guyton and Luke Recker.
— Why William Gladness was so valuable as a role player.
— The depth issues of the 1998 team, and why it was a microcosm of the biggest issue that plagued the final years of the Knight era.
— What the hell happened to Michael Lewis in the second half?
— Who is the better play comp for Devonte Green: Recker or Patterson?
We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.
(Music provided by Bob Thompson — die-hard Hoosier fan and longtime Assembly Call listener.)
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AC Radio: Breaking Down Our Official NCAA Bracket and Mediocre Mailbag
This week on Assembly Call Radio, we scratch our bracket itch by breaking down our official Assembly Call NCAA Tournament bracket, discuss Scott Dolson and Khristian Lander, and answer a bunch of fun listener questions.
All that and much more (including the debut of two new player intros) on this special 4-man edition of The Assembly Call.
On the mics: Jerod, Andy, Ryan, and Coach
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