Often Daunted

Often Daunted: An Indiana Hoosier Basketball Podcast

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Join Burke as he recaps Indiana Basketball. Each episode offering a fan’s perspective, devoid of objectivity, listen as Burke discusses the ups and downs of the Indiana Hoosiers. An ignorantly optimist view of IU basketball. Follow Burke on twitter @oftendaunted. If you are interested in contributing any material or comments that can help improve the show, please send them our way at oftendaunted@gmail.com. Not endorsed by Indiana University, just educated by them. IUBB.

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The Indiana Hoosiers defend the homecourt in their Big Ten opener, downing Maryland 65-53, while looking to steal one against the Wolverines Tuesday. (Maryland recap/Michigan preview) 03.12.2023 44:54

Today on the Often Daunted Podcast Burke is celebrating the Hoosiers' 65-53 victory over Maryland to kick off Big Ten play for the season. He is recapping that win as Indiana brought a willingness to compete into this one that fans have been craving. Then he is getting into the latest news in regards to Indiana University. Getting into news around the Big Ten, and the results around the Big Ten. A...

The Indiana Hoosiers claim the Crimson title over the dorks at Harvard, and Maryland may be figuring it out. (Harvard recap/Maryland preview) 27.11.2023 44:45

Let's recap that 89 to 76 victory Indiana Hoosier victory over the Harvard Crimson (I don't know why I said 9 point victory so much... math's for Purdue students) including Mackenzie Mgbako finding himself in the offense, Kel'el having an insanely huge night, Malik fighting through pain, and Trey needing to find an irrational confidence. Then I bring some stories in Indiana news out there to the s...

A let down vs. UConn but a confidence builder in the win over Louisville. (Empire Classic recap/Harvard preview) 21.11.2023 41:16

DOUBLE STACKED RECAP OF THE HOOSIERS EMPIRE CLASSIC OUTING. Indiana News. National News. Big Ten Results. Misery loves company, here's a list of upsets. Harvard. A Hoosier History Hit. Follow me everywhere @oftendaunted. Thank you so much for listening today and if you are interested in listening in on some of the other programs in the Big Ten, check out Big Banter Sports.

A hot start, frontcourt supremacy, but still poor defense as the Hoosiers beat the Raiders, and what to expect from the Huskies. (Wright St. recap/ UConn preview) 17.11.2023 46:07

Indiana with the 89 to 80 victory over Wright State, let's talk about it. Indiana Recap: Hot start for the Hoosiers, platoon subbing may lead to drops in momentum, Indiana's perimeter defense continues to be abysmal, 3 pointers allowed means death, FREE THROWS!!!, Domination in the Paint, genuinely good ball movement, CJ Gunn brought something tonight, The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly. Sh...

Open 3's and turnovers everywhere as the Indiana Hoosiers squeak by Army, need a "get (w)right game" (Army recap/Wright St preview) 13.11.2023 41:54

Good Lord, we have some work to do... Let's get into this one as the Hoosiers make victory over the Army Black Knights about as painful as it could have been. Indiana came out slow, something needs addressed there. Payton Sparks, maybe a lil' too amped for this one. In a turn of events free throws saved the Hoosiers here. Fastbreak was downright painful in this one. Indiana's turnovers fueled by i...

Kel'el finds his motor, Gabe finds a spark, and Hoosiers find a way (FGCU recap/Army preview) 08.11.2023 36:56

By the skin of their teeth, Indiana pulls out the win! Offensive woes and missed free throws were par for the first half, Mackenzie looked a step slow and Mike wasn't having it, Gabe Cupps entered and provided a spark, points left at the stripe, Kel'el showed a motor in this one as he got his first double double in the hall, 4 Hoosiers in double digits is a new sight to take some comfort in, Showa...

Transition and Ball Security Key as Hoosiers Handle Marian with Ease, A Short FGCU preview, and a Tribute to Bobby Knight. 04.11.2023 46:08

You'll have to forgive any slurring of words throughout this episode as I'm coming off the 3 hour drive from Bloomington back to Fort Wayne following our exhibition win over Marian University. Let's get into it. Recapping the victory over Marian University: WE CAN SHOOT!, Rim protectors will need to evacuate the paint opening up the interior to stop what this frontcourt may be able to do (especial...

Despite Slow Start, Hoosiers Find Form and Down the Hounds. (UIndy recap) 30.10.2023 37:47

Welcome to the Often Daunted. After a slow start the Hoosiers down the U Indy Greyhounds 74-52, let's talk about it. Takeaways from the game: Credit to the IU Sports Media program and Zion Brown in particular, Gabe Cupps and Anthony Walker provided the intangibles that made the difference in getting this squad rolling, a little selfishness may go a long way in finding a shooting option on this tea...

FINAL OFFSEASON EPISODE: Let he who hasn't been a foolish freshman in B-Town cast the first stone. (OSE #29) 23.10.2023 45:44

THE FINAL OFFSEASON EPISODE OF THE YEAR!!! Starting off with the Indiana News because there is plenty to feel daunted about. Indiana News: Mackenzie can learn from this and get his priorities in order (let him who has never been a dumb freshman in Bloomington cast the first stone), Boogie Fland chose the Evil Empire, Hoosier Hysteria Takeaways, 247 Sports on Indiana's upcoming season, Rothstein on...

Happy Liam McNeeley Day, Big Ten Media Day, and Xavier gets a bit of recognition (OSE #28) 16.10.2023 40:31

Happy Liam McNeeley commitment Hoosier fans, Segment up top is devoted to Liam McNeeley this week! National News: Bill Self got away with something (again), Big 12 making moves for Gonzaga?, Big Ten Media Day... vanilla as ever, John Fanta's Big Ten Power Rankings. Indiana News: Recruiting updates, Xavier finally got a preseason knod, Isaac Trotter (247 Sports) outlook on Mgbako, Fanta's outlook f...

Cryptic GIFs, Kentucky is Back On, and 5 Peacock-Money-Grab Games (OSE #27) 09.10.2023 43:17

Welcome to the Often Daunted Podcast. So close, yet so far, basketball season is nearly here. Let's talk some Hoosier Basketball. National News: Logan Duncomb, Embiid joins the cause, Andy Katz's Top Ten Centers, Transfer window shrinks, Preseason All-Big Ten. Indiana News: Recruiting updates via cryptic GIFs, IU-Kentucky is Back On, the national discussions on Indiana, Hoosiers in the NBA. 5 Mone...

No News = Good News, Recruiting Updates, and 5 Keys to IU's Full Potential (OSE #26) 02.10.2023 40:18

Indiana Football's been an utter bummer, let's talk about some basketball. National News: Robbie Hummel sticking to his roots, Anthony Edwards Signature Shoe, Rick Pitino's jumpin' in the East River, Clingan out for a month with a foot injury, Andy Katz Top 10 rivalries, Bronny's missing practice wishing him the best in recovery, Jerome Tang secures a bag, West Virginia's drama continues, Arterio...

Indiana Basketball's Media Day and Indiana's "Almanac 2.0" Outlook (OSE #25) 25.09.2023 45:08

Back again for another Week of Hoosier Basketball! National News: Big Ten's showing in the Almanac 2.0, Big Ten Schedule, Chase Audige gets an NBA contract. released. Indiana news: Indiana Institutional Media Day, Thoughts on Coach Woodson's Q&A, Thoughts on Xavier and Trey's Q&A, CJ Gunn sees the Hoosiers playing a new style, Jakai Newton's injury update, GUCCI!!!, John Fanta caught up wi...

Bill Self: Red Flag Denier, Trust in Mike Woodson, and IU's Preseason Superlatives (OSE #24) 18.09.2023 42:05

Another week, another offseason episode of Often Daunted for you! National News: Keonte Kennedy, Kentucky's staff getting poached LOL, A new crappy postseason tournament proposed, Zach Freemantle out for potentially the entire season, Kansas guard Arterio Morris... alleged bad guy also Bill Self is a slimeball, Wish Juwan Howard a swift recovery, Rutgers playing St. John's for Jimmy V foundation....

Kentucky Academics, Montverde visits Bloomington, and Burke's Top 5 Big Ten basketball rivalries (OSE #23) 11.09.2023 36:42

Burke is back after the Labor Day Break. Thanks for tuning in! National News: First off Purdue Football, Indiana Football, Mel Tucker, Cal and Stanford to the ACC, Jon Rothstein on how many second time transfers are getting approved, Marcus Adams Jr, Austin Shwartz, UK Academics taking themselves seriously all of a sudden, Team USA loses, Big Ten regular seasons to come, Big Ten Fan of the Week. I...

Two New Hoosiers, Perspective on PAC-12 Collapse and What's Coming to the Big Ten with Tyler Cole (OSE #22) 28.08.2023 1:03:33

Thank you for listening to the Offseason episode 22. Another week of Hoosier news heading your way. National News: Rutgers Jeremiah Williams tagged in the Iowa investigation, Bronny James diagnosis, ACC met regarding Stanford, Cal, and SMU, Marcus Adams Jr. back in the transfer portal, Juwann Howard adds Lee Aaliyah to Michigan's roster for next season, Big Ten Hot Seats via Trilly, Indiana News:...

Mike Woodson gets paid, Indiana's "Blue Blood" insecurities and how to fend them off. (OSE #21) 21.08.2023 44:27

Back from the worst week of sunburn ever, Burke is talking Mike's raise, some recruiting, and Indiana's Blue Blood status. National News: NCAA changing rules on us, Cooper Flagg reclassifies, Trentyn Flowers leaves Louisville high and dry, Kansas better not lose to Illinois for charity, Kentucky a Kobe School. Indiana News: Mike Woodson caught a bag, Noah Vonleh joining Yogi in China. some big vis...

Bidunga to Kansas, Malik's gains, and My Top 5 Non-cons for the B1G this season. (OSE #20) 14.08.2023 31:05

Sunburnt to a toast, I persevere. National News: Dylan Harper all but Scarlet, NCAA Football back next year, Bryce James to ND (HS), Anthony Harris to St. Thomas (NAIA), Purdue owns Europe, Rutgers barely beats Senegal, some PAC-4 perspective. Indiana News: Grace Berger is ballin', Flory Bidunga to Kansas, Ques Glover, Liam Mcneeley with Hoosiersnow.com , Hoopsgiving tickets available, Calbert Che...

Washington and Oregon joining the Big Ten, a general look at the 4 new basketball programs. (OSE #19) 07.08.2023 46:24

Jose Ramirez Sent Tim Anderson to the Shadow Realm, as their wasn't too many Hoosier Headlines this week! National News: Welcome to the Big Ten Washington and Oregon, Could the Big Ten solve the railroad problem?, Ahron Ulis ex-Hawkeye now-Husker be gamblin', Lady Dons taking on Clark and Iowa in November, Nebraska adds some talent from Ball State, Princeton-Rutgers it's so on. Indiana News: Payto...

Mike Woodson/Indiana Expect More and a Casual's Football Season Primer (OSE #19) 31.07.2023 1:04:19

Another Monday, Another Off-season Episode of the Often Daunted Podcast. A Few National Stories: Bronny James and his cardiac incident, prayers to the James family. More Northwestern Lawsuits, PJ Fleck... confirmed quirky football coach, Colorado to the Big 12, Rothstein hyping up Maryland, Maui's bracket released, Create unique pipelines, Indiana News: RIP Spiece Fieldhouse, Congrats to Coach Ter...

Late additions around the country and the 2023 Daunties (OSE #18) 24.07.2023 53:57

Another Monday, Another Off-season Episode of the Often Daunted Podcast. A Few National Stories: Kentucky is the talk of the town, Chris Ledlum joining Pitino at St. Johns, Marcus Adams Jr. transferring to Gonzaga from Kansas, The Basketball Tournament has plenty of familiar faces, Jon Rothstein's Big Ten Breakdown. Indiana news: Boogie Fland announces top 8, Cut out of Flory Bidunga race, Indiana...

Northwestern still in shambles, TJD takes Vegas, and what's next for Trey Galloway. (OSE #17) 17.07.2023 43:01

Another Monday, Another Off-season Episode of the Often Daunted Podcast. A Few National Stories: Pat Fitzgerald is going to scratch and claw for his cash. Kanon Catchings is going to need a good head on his shoulders at OTE if Purdue hopes to keep him. Kentucky was Team USA for a weekend. When it rains it pours, Jim Foster out at Northwestern Baseball. Bob Huggins... Just go and lie low man... Jah...

Huggy's back, Northwestern's in trouble, and a very-biased outlook on Xavier Johnson (Offseason Ep. 16) 10.07.2023 31:46

Short one for you, but no news is good news in the case of most of this week's events. National News: Hoosiers in the NBA, Paul Mulcahey heading to the PAC-12, Hazing in Northwestern. Indiana News: Calbert Cheaney met with the media, IU Women's Basketball is a HOT TICKET, Kaleb Banks went on Hoosier Hysterics, July Evaluation Games in Spades. Brought to you in partnership with Big Banter Sports. F...

My Declaration of Underrating, Optimistic Outlook for Malik Reneau (Offseason Ep. 15) 02.07.2023 41:35

Happy Independence Day and I Have A Declaration! Josh Eilert taking over the WVU job. Ohio State travelling to Dayton. Mulcahey's making visits and how does one gel after all the ice has already been broken? Rutgers hosting Illini decommit. My mostly anticipated Summer League in some time. Ernie Johnson, a sports fans' white noise. Montverde flexes on the basketball world. Anthony Leal been hittin...

Jalen to the Lake Show, Trayce to a prime landing spot, and another nonconference opponent. (Offseason Ep. 14) 26.06.2023 35:31

Thoughts and Prayers to any dealing with any fallout from these tornadoes.-Back from vacation and here to deal discuss some Hoosiers in the NBA.-Jalen Hood-Schifino to the LA Lakers at the 17th pick.-Jalen didn't even get to truly display his greatest attributes with the packed front courts we were facing.-Trayce Jackson-Davis' night went rocky, but man what a landing spot to wrap it up with.-Big...