Often Daunted: An Indiana Hoosier Basketball Podcast

Congratulations to Thomas Bryant! Kicking off this week's offseason Often Daunted podcast. Happy Father's Day John Wick 4: deserves all the Oscars. Bob Huggins: A Tragic end to a hall of fame career. But glad to see he's committed to addressing this. Ja Morant's suspension: NBA is a player's league. OG to INDY? Klutch has set Bradshaw up for failure. Chat GPT's "blue bloods" Pam Whitten: All Class...

Let's talk about the PGA, twitter pictures, and preseason rankings... Charlie Kelly has sisters he's never mentioned for 15 seasons. Benzema's scary, scary contract. The PGA... Jay Monahan... all-time scumbag. The NCAA has changed the ruling on "sliding in" charge calls. Andre Curbello dipped off the scene when Rick Pitino rolled into St. John's. Michigan has added some Frontcourt production. Rutg...

Another Week of Indiana Basketball, another week of not too much to discuss... but hear we go.-Indiana Baseball started hot, but time to regroup after the 16-6 beatdown Sunday.-Zach Edey Returns, I welcome it.-Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins returning. But lose out on RayJ Dennis.-Keisei Tominaga returning to Nebraska.-Paul Mulcahey... I'm shocked.-Cam Spencer is heading out of conference...

New Week of Hoosier News as Calbert Cheaney comes back home. -I get romantic over Calbert joining the cause. -Fort Wayne is back, Dads bodyslamming refs out in these streets. -Hoosiers out of the Gavitt Games, good. -TyLaur Johnson is heading to Louisville. -Lebron maybe retiring? -Cam Spencer? -Game 7, Hoosiers in the NBA. -Indiana Baseball, let's have a run here. -Shrewsburry wants to replace th...

Not a whole lot new in Indiana Hoosier Basketball, but I'm here getting my reps regardless. NCAA Football. We are soooo Back. Fred Hoiberg on Kesei Tominaga. Ja Morant did it again... Michigan denies Caleb Love at the goal line. Were any adults present at these negotiations? What is up with Michigan's lack of due diligence? Indiana has bought itself some national credit, and I love it. Mgbako was...

WHAT A WEEK TO BE A HOOSIER!!! We deliver a blow to the collective Kansas ego and land Mackenzie Mgbako, but first...=Bob Huggins... I gotta mention it.-Iowa in some heat for Illegal gambling allegations.-Boo Buie is returning to Northwestern.-Jordan Dingle to St. Johns.-Lebron's lockers...-All-American Hunter Dickinson...-Illinois Fans heartbreak over Kliff Alexander.-MACKENZIE MGBAKO IS A HOOSIE...

Hunter to Kansas, a big Hoosier visit and some new names in the Big Ten as Burke discusses this week.-Bronny James to USC.-The Big Ten loses a top tier villain, in Hunter Dickinson, to Kansas.-A bit more on the Big Ten matchups to come.-Jordan Geronimo spoke on his decision to head to Maryland, and he will only be treated like any other Big Ten opponent now. No more, no less.-Ian Stephens, welcome...

A lot of stuff happened this week. Join Burke White (who decided to call it a career in the 8th grade) and let's talk about the Indiana Hoosiers.-Starting with a teeny bitty bit of Colts thoughts (literally 1 minute)-Hoosiers in the NFL (right after the draft ended). Shout out Cam Jones.-Some national news up top.-The Heat advance on the back of Cody Zeller (don't look up the stats).-Hunter Dickin...

On this episode of the Often Daunted Podcast... let's vamp, as it's mostly bad news this week.-Thoughts and Prayers to Victor Oladipo.-Zach Edey is returning to Purdue most likely.-Hunter Dickinson visits Kentucky and I don't hate hating that. He continues to crawl up the Big Ten villain ranks in my mind, here are some others.-A few transfers around the country, names will come.-Cutters wins the L...

This week on the Often Daunted Podcast:-Hunter Dickinson making visits. I need him in the Big Ten.-If you ever find yourself agreeing with Fran McCaffery, think again.-Bill Self is back. Great to see him not go out like that.-Ke'lel Ware is an Indiana Hoosier.-Dana Altman on Ware, weird negging?-Knecht and Ledlum making their visits.-Naheim Alleyne-Sponsor-Mike Woodson: A Brief Biography-Mike Wood...

On this episode of the Often Daunted Podcast, Burke is talking the latest transfer news and frustrations, as well as a quick look at the Indiana Hoosier One and Dones.-Some appreciation for the guys we already have, let's not take them for granted.-The Campus Hero is done.-Transfer Talk-UConn Wins it, Absolute Blue blood now.-Hoosier News-sponsor-Where does Jalen Hood-Schifino stack up amongst the...

A new offseason Often Daunted for you and yours to enjoy. Just offering something different in this downtime! -Payton Sparks is on the scene. Dog.-Jordan Geronimo and Tamar Bates. Wish them the both, let's fill those spots with points. We need guys who sign up for lofty expectations.-Zach Edey Wins NPOY-Congratulations to Jalen Hood-Schifino for making the declaration of his lifetime.-I think that...

Recapping the Best and Worst of the Indiana Hoosiers' 2022-2023 season on this first offseason episode of the Often Daunted podcast but first...-Not a single 1 seed left as Brandon Miller has one of the worst nights in Big Dance history. Nate Oates was daddied by Nick Saban.-At what cost can we root for this conference? Michigan State goes down.-Penn State loses to Notre Dame and when will they ta...

Indiana's season ends in disappointment, but Trayce has left this program better than he found it as Miami beats Indiana 85-69.-After the first half, the 5 point deficit felt like 20.-Indiana came out like a familiar sight, the second half Hoosiers.-Norchad Omier is a name I will never forget. Took advantage of a lot of Hoosier ball watching.-Sad to see Trayce go out in this one, with so few oppor...

Everyone loved Indiana to be the upset of the day... It definitely wasn't beating Kent State 71-60.-Indiana buffed up on their anatomy.-Indiana controlled this one throughout.-Trayce Jackson-Davis had a play to respond to each momentum play Kent State had to make.-This was a must win for the program and TJD.-Race literally raced out to an incredible performance.-Indiana has been baptized.-Miller K...

The Hoosiers lose to Penn State and end up with the 4 seed, facing off against Kent State, let's talk about it... -Indiana's offense was cold and found few ways to produce. Scoring droughts galore against Penn State. -You thought the Hoosiers seized momentum, they didn't. -If Jalen goes cold, the Hoosiers are dead in the water. -Get Trayce the ball. -Jalen Pickett lived up to All-Big Ten billing....

Good morning Hoosier Fans!!!!! Indiana took down Maryland 70-60. Let's talk about it. -This game looked nothing like the last. -The Hoosier defense came out of the half on fire! -Trayce Jackson-Davis had a monster stat line, no surprise. -Jalen brought defense that we had yet to see! -Race had an odd series of bloopers down the stretch, but I expect a full bounce back. -We saw Miller's importance...

Well the Hoosiers found a way not to let the Wolverines ruin Senior Day with the 75-73 OT Victory over Michigan. -Hunter Dickinson led a desperate Michigan team into Assembly Hall but ultimately could STEAL the win. -Trayce Jackson-Davis remains incredible, build that guy a statue. -Race Thompson made huge plays while logging massive minutes, and looks to be in form. -Jalen Hood-Schifino had a qui...

Well... let's talk about it... -What happened in that one coach? -Fran was on his best behavior and why wouldn't he be? -Iowa just put their heel to Indiana's throat and never let up. -Surely they couldn't sustain that shooting?!! -Odd tactic: Allow Rebraca to go one on one in the paint... against our point guards. -Tony Perkins owned the lane. Indiana's defense was nowhere to be seen. -Impossible...

Indiana completes the men's and women's sweep as Jalen Hood-Schifino has a signature performance in Mackey. -Indiana's Defense took over in the second half. -The Hoosiers won a turnover battle in Mackey. -It was the Jalen Hood-Schifino Show. -I don't think this has set it yet. -Trey Galloway continues to prove that if you bring the effort the rest will fall in place. -Miller Kopp, he's been a step...

A tired Hoosier teams drops one in a heavy East Lansing, as Indiana loses 65 - 80. -One team on an emotional stage, the other fatigued beyond belief. -The Hoosiers came out with a game plan, and a lead. Then it was all fatigue. -Even spent, Trayce Jackson-Davis got his stat line. -Indiana's defensive identity was absent in this one. -Jalen's shooting slightly trending upward. Just in time. -ESPN S...

Despite a rocky start, the Hoosiers find the second effort to beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-68. Let's reminisce the Hoosier victory. -The Hoosiers start slow, a tale as old as time. -There were missed layups sure, but Trayce's presence alone can effect shooters. -Brad Underwood did some homework and the Illi... Nigh, illi.. illi... oh god.. -Rebounds tell the score. -This season is differen...

I am not even that mad after the Hoosiers lose to the Northwestern Wildcats 62-64. -Of course you wish they had it out the gate. But the Hoosiers found it! -Hoosiers lose the turnover battle, and that's a wrap. -I quit basketball in the 8th grade, now listen to me critique an athletic superstar. -Trayce was highlighted by the Wildcats, and still got his in the second. Slow start to the night, but...

Keeping this one short as the Hoosiers get the ugly win over the Wolverines 62-61. We continue to roll. Indiana found a way to win ugly, this season continues to feel different. Indiana production was a tale of two stars. Indiana's supporting staff didn't produce, but defensive tenacity won the day. Trayce is Hoosier History. Jalen found the bucket in this game! Even without production from anyone...

On this episode of Often Daunted, the Hoosiers exorcized their most obnoxious demon with the win over Rutgers. Indiana. So hot right now. Pikiell is a phenomenal ball coach. Here's your sign. Trayce is inevitable. Defensive effort made up for lapses of judgement. Jalen was in this one. Continued streaky shooting. But we'll get through this. Miller did his job perfectly. Race got some much needed m...