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On Wednesday night, Indiana did not play particularly well overall, especially on defense. But the Hoosiers shot well and played with better pace offensively, which was enough to beat a depleted Minnesota team. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy, Jerod, and Ryan

Among the topics discussed:

— Why 3-point shooting keyed Indiana’s victory, and has become a legitimate strength for this team
— The importance of Trayce Jackson-Davis’ improved start and key buckets in the second half
— What is going on with Indiana’s defense?
— The up and down night for Rob Phinisee and Al Durham
— Jerome Hunter!
— This was a good win. But how impressed should we be with it given the context?

And 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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[Read more…] about IU-Minnesota Postgame Show: Sharp Shooting Propels Indiana to Important Victory

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana came up short in yet another measuring stick game for the Archie Miller Era. The Hoosiers fell behind early again, and never truly threatened Ohio State in a game where the guards, once again, didn’t measure up.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and special guest Mark Titus from Titus and Tate

Among the topics discussed:

— Why slow starts keep plaguing this team
— What to make Trayce Jackson-Davis. He got his numbers, but did he play well?
— Why Jerome Hunter was one of the few bright spots for Indiana
— Some maddening decisions by Archie that left us baffled
— Why Mark continues to think Indiana is going in the right direction, even if it’s taking too long to get there
— Mark updates us on his foundation (ClubTrillionFoundation.org) and what we can do to help

And 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.)

Listen to the podcast here:

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[Read more…] about IU-Ohio State Postgame Show: Holtmann’s Buckeyes Get the Best of Miller’s Hoosiers (Again)

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we reflect more on the good and bad of Indiana’s win over Northwestern, Ryan gives his quick take on C.J. Gunn, and we look ahead to Indiana’s upcoming schedule and how the Hoosiers can start games better.

Plus, a lot of Trayce Jackson-Davis talk … and more.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Scott from CrimsonCast

[Read more…] about AC Radio: Talking C.J. Gunn, Upcoming Schedule, and How to Start Games Better

On Wednesday night, Indiana overcame a horrible start and 38 minutes of sluggish offense to find a way to win a double-OT battle against Northwestern. When someone needed to step up late, Al and Armaan made the plays (and free throws) needed for victory.

After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Chad, Ryan, and IU Artifacts

Among the topics discussed:

— Why Trayce struggled (again)
— Jerome’s Big Shot
— The heroics of Al and Armaan
— Why the continued slow starts are unacceptable and need to change
— What this win means in the larger context of the season
— And 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.)

Listen to the podcast here:

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[Read more…] about IU-NW Postgame Show: Al and Armaan Close Out Ugly But Necessary Win

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we have a quick discussion about what Khristian Lander’s role should be moving forward. Then we answer a bunch of listener questions — many of which have nothing at all to do with IU basketball.

All that and much more on this edition of The Assembly Call.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Galen Clavio

[Read more…] about AC Radio: Give the Keys to Lander? (Then Ask Us Anything!)

On Tuesday night, Indiana let another winnable game against a good team slip through its fingers. Race Thompson and Khristian Lander’s play was a bright spot, but otherwise it was more of the same for an Indiana team that doesn’t seem to be able to get out of its own way. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.

On the mics: Andy, Ryan, and Coach

Among the topics discussed:

— Ryan vents all of the frustrations many IU fans are feeling
— What went wrong late as Indiana dropped another close game
— The bright spots: Khrstian Lander and Race Thompson
— Why Trayce struggled again in a matchup against Kofi Cockburn
— Is it time to give the keys to Lander?
— The deficiencies of Rob and Al rearing their unfortunate head again

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.)

Listen to the podcast here:

Or watch the video:

[Read more…] about IU-Illinois Postgame Show: Hoosiers Drop 4th Big Ten Home Game in Familiar Fashion