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IU basketball podcast and postgame show

Banner Morning: Daily IU Basketball News and Analysis

Every Monday through Thursday morning, Jerod Morris updates IU fans on the previous day's most important IU basketball news. He also provides insight timely insight and analysis, and the occasional trip down memory lane.

Each update is presented in audio form as a podcast, and in written form as a blog post.

Note: If you use an Amazon Alexa device, you can subscribe to Banner Morning as a Flash Briefing.

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Scroll down to read the transcripts for each episode, which include links to the stories referenced in the episode.

Banner Morning: 3 Keys to Indiana Beating Butler on Saturday

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In today’s edition of Banner Morning:

• Indiana faces Butler on Saturday in the Crossroads Classic.
• These three keys will likely determine the outcome of the game.
• A Hoosier player received his second gold jersey of the season.
• On this date in IU history … three players were dismissed and five more were placed on indefinite probation.
• Happy birthday to a former Hoosier player and coach who now works for another program.

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Banner Morning: The ‘Astonishing’ Impact of Juwan Morgan’s Passing Out of the Post

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In today’s edition of Banner Morning:

• Archie Miller provides updates on Race Thompson, IU’s free throw shooting, and this week’s practice schedule.
• Ben Ladner details the “astonishing” impact of Juwan Morgan’s passing out of the post.
• More praise for Rob and Romeo.
• An initial cause of the death has been reported for Eric Anderson.
• Happy birthday to a key player on a title team … who finished his career elsewhere.

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Banner Morning: IU One of Only 3 Big Ten Teams To Accomplish This Early-Season Feat

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In today’s edition of Banner Morning:

• Will Indiana be in this week’s top 25?
• Indiana is one of three teams to accomplish this impressive early-season feat.
• The Hoosiers have a long, and much-needed, week of practice in the lead up to the Butler game.
• How did IU targets fare at this weekend’s Forum Tip-Off Classic?
• Two IU birthdays from the weekend.

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Banner Morning: One Key Metric to Track Saturday When Louisville Visits Bloomington

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In today’s edition of Banner Morning:

• Indiana is favored over Louisville this Saturday.
• This metric may determine who wins the game.
• Indiana’s defense continues to show signs of growth.
• The FORUM Tip-Off Classic takes place this weekend.

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