The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

On this week's edition of Banner Monday: Jerod opens by explaining why Tuesday night is so pivotal for Archie Miller as IU's head coach; then he and Ryan answer your questions, Mike DeCourcy takes us around the Big Ten, and Jerod provides a preview of Tuesday's battle with Purdue. • [2:23] Jerod kicks things off with his Banner Moment, which describes why Tuesday night is such a big moment for Arc...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana faces a daunting three-game gauntlet over the next seven days. • Is this stretch an opportunity for a turnaround for IU? • You could basically predict the Big Ten standings simply by knowing a few simple 3-point metrics. • In related news, Indiana's 3-point metrics are the worst in the conference. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Mor...

On Saturday afternoon, Indiana was outscored by 30 points on 3-pointers by Minnesota en route to a lifeless 21-point loss that didn't even feel that close. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Chad Among the topics discussed: — Why Race Thompson's brief but productive appearance was the one bright spot on an otherwise gloom...

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the recent impact of De'Ron Davis, highlight some keys to beating Minnesota, and try to fix Indiana's issues with poor starts and lackluster home crowds. And much more. On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni (and then #ChatMobber Megan for the post-show festivities!) • [00:28] In Segment One, Jerod uses his Banner Moment to highlight De'Ron Davis'...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Looking ahead to the Minnesota game. • Indiana will be playing in the somewhat ... friendly? ... confines of The Barn. • Three things you need to know about Minnesota • Earlier in the season, Indiana was riding good second half starts to comeback victories. Not anymore. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And re...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Recapping Archie Miller's most interesting comments from his Monday night radio show. • Andy Bottoms finally dropped Indiana out of his bracket projections. • Is Indiana really in danger of having a Wednesday game in the Big Ten Tournament? For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And remember to use the URL iuticket...

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Indiana's two-game losing streak to Iowa and Ohio State. First, they review a couple of clips that show how Ohio State knew exactly what Indiana was going to do defensively and ran specific actions to exploit it. This led to a larger conversation about what it takes to succeed with a defense like the packline that requires intricat...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana's two home losses didn't drop the computer rankings as much as you might expect. • Some bracketologists have IU out ... and some still have the Hoosiers (barely) in. • Zach Osterman is not buying the notion that Indiana still has a realistic shot at the NCAA Tournament. • Happy birthday to one of the all-time great scorers in IU history. For the link...

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod answers a flurry of mailbag questions and then Mike DeCourcy joins for his weekly segment talking IU and Big Ten hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's edition of Banner Morning: • Juwan's quiet offensive output hurts Hoosiers • Romeo's impressive recent performance from three • More cold shooting as a team • Remembering Bill Garrett For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketball tickets. That’s iuticket...

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell short in a critical, close-to-must-win game against Ohio State. Slow starts to each half and sluggish offense throughout the doomed the Hoosiers to their fourth straight loss and ninth loss in ten games. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and special guest host Chad Schwartzkopf Among the top...

On this special edition episode of The Assembly Call, Mark Titus from One Shining Podcast joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about Indiana basketball. Before he was a famous walk-on with a blog at Ohio State, Mark was an Indiana native who grew up a fan of the Hoosiers. And while he was at Ohio State, Mark got to play for a young assistant coach named … Archie Miller. So he has a unique pers...

On Thursday night, Indiana fell behind by 10 at the half to Iowa and then found that even a strong second half effort wasn't enough to overcome the Hawkeyes on a night when Jordan Bohannon made seemingly every big shot. It was the third straight home loss for the Hoosiers. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan. Among th...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Juwan Morgan appears ready to go tonight. • What's up with Zach and Race? • Iowa presents unique challenges on both ends of the court. • Two keys Hawkeyes to watch out for tonight. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visit SeatGeek for the best prices on IU basketbal...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • A few notes about Thursday's game against Iowa. • The announcers for Thursday's game. • How to listen to Don Fischer's radio broadcast. • A new IU social media video is out ... and it's a must-watch. • Indiana is honoring one of its all-time great players and celebrating Black History Month with special-edition jerseys this Sunday. For the links mentioned in...

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod reflect on Saturday night's upset victory at Michigan State. The Hoosiers hit 10 out of 20 three-pointers and were able to count on strong post play from De'Ron Davis, but it was the consistent rhythm and continuity of Indiana's offense that made the improved efficiency possible. We highlight several plays that show this, and discuss whether...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Archie updated the status of Juwan Morgan on his radio show Monday night. • He also had a few interesting comments about De'Ron Davis, Justin Smith, and the team's newfound mindset. • Peering inside the numbers, Indiana has actually been an above-average 3-point shooting team ... when these guys are on the floor. For the links mentioned in this edition of Ba...

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan dip into the listener mailbag, Mike DeCourcy recaps a wild week in Big Ten hoops, and Jerod provides an in-depth preview of Indiana's Thursday night game against Iowa. • [2:45] Jerod begins with a Banner Moment celebrating Romeo Langford's clutch play at Michigan State, and then Ryan joins to answer your questions in this week's mailbag. We t...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • A few reasons why Indiana fans should be cautiously optimistic about Juwan's availability for Thursday night. • Indiana did something on Saturday that only two other teams have done this season. • The Hoosiers' computer rankings finally ticked back up. • Happy belated birthday to one of the stars of Saturday night's game. For the links mentioned in this edit...

On Saturday night, Indiana captured one of the most unexpected victories in school history -- knocking of Michigan State 79-75 in East Lansing despite being 14-point underdogs and losing Juwan Morgan to injury in the first half. After the game, our crew broke it all down on a jubilant edition of The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and Coach Tonsoni Among the topics discus...

This week on Assembly Call Radio: we take a quick look ahead to IU-Michigan State; analyze some interesting lineup data about how Indiana's offense performs when Juwan and Romeo are on/off the court; our very own Shot Doctor diagnoses the issues with three players' struggling outside shots; and we discuss whether Archie undervalues the 3-point shot. And more. On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan "Th...

On Wednesday night, Indiana dropped its seventh straight game (and second in a row to Rutgers). The Hoosiers got off to a good start, but, as has become this team's unfortunate habit, couldn't get up off the mat after Rutgers delivered a haymaker during the middle 10 minutes of the game. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics: Jerod, Ryan, and...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Gameday info for IU-Rutgers. • Several reasons why this is the best Rutgers team Indiana has ever faced. • Why ANY type of win tonight will be one worth celebrating for struggling Hoosiers. • Sam Vecenie's latest mock draft is up. It includes Romeo ... and another Hoosier. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And...

In this week's edition of Basketball 201, Ben and Jerod look at back at what Indiana's offense looked like earlier in the season in games against Marquette and Louisville, and then compare it to how things looked in then Purdue game. They also discuss the impact of De'Ron Davis' absence and why tomorrow night's game against Rutgers will be a major challenge. Watch the video (so you can see the cli...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Archie Miller updated the status of Indiana's injured and suspended players during his radio show. • Archie also revealed one reason why we might see some different guys get playing time on Wednesday. • The computer rankings continue to fall. • Indiana's national efficiency rankings since January are ... well, cover your ears and eyes. • Victor Oladipo updat...