The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

On Tuesday night, Indiana overcame a poor start and a shaky finish to grind out an important road win over Penn State in Happy Valley. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Andy and Ryan. Among the topics discussed: — Why Rob Phinisee’s play late in the second half saved IU’s bacon, and further solidified him as IU’s point g...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Penn State presents a tricky matchup for an IU team that has struggled on the road. • Keys to victory for IU. • Will Juwan Morgan play? • Indiana not in either top 25 poll ... how far did they drop? • What is the latest on Keion Brooks' current thinking? For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And join us at our web...

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ... • [2:25] With Ryan a late scratch, Jerod answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag. • [24:24] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU (he was at the Northwestern game) and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten. • [47:47] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 -- talking about Romeo Langford'...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana's first Big Ten road game is tomorrow. • We await word on whether Juwan Morgan will be available to play. • KenPom continues to like the Hoosiers a bit more than the human polls. • Indiana's defensive turnover percentage and opponent free throw percentage are helping to offset the Hoosiers' biggest weaknesses. • With Trayce and Armaan in the fold, wh...

On Saturday, Indiana opened Big Ten play with a victory by surviving a tough, defensive-minded Northwestern team and a late-game injury to Juwan Morgan. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Andy and Ryan. Among the topics discussed: — The importance of Romeo’s late-game heroics on the offensive end after Juwan Morgan went o...

This week on Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the most important stories from the past week in Indiana basketball. On the mics: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan. • [00:27] In Segment One, we deliver our Hoosier Proud Banner Moment, opening thoughts, explain the details of our contest to receive Pacers-Hornets tickets (see below), and then discuss the importance of the tough four-game stretch that awaits the H...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana didn't tumble quite as far in the computer rankings as you might have expected. • Some IU numbers are good, others are frighteningly bad. • Indiana opens Big Ten play against Northwestern and Penn State. • The Big Ten schedule is shaping up to be a night-in, night-out bloodbath. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assembl...

On today's Banner Morning: • Indiana's offensive struggles across the board • Turnovers plague the Hoosiers...again • More sloppy passing 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 iutickets.shop, promo code ASSEMBLY for $10 off your first purcha...

On Tuesday night, Duke demolished Indiana with a first half blitzkrieg of length, defensive pressure, and dunks that Indiana had no answer for. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan Among the topics discussed: — Why Indiana needs to respond to this loss at Durham like the team did the last time this hap...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana plays Duke tonight at 9:30 ET ... with the Blue Devils a heavy favorite. • Devonte Green and Zach McRoberts returned to practice. Will they be ready to play tonight? • The new AP poll is out. • The NCAA's new NET rating system debuted ... with odd results. • Cathedral High School hosts a game this Friday that IU fans will be interested in. • Happy bi...

On this week’s special (Ryan’s back!) edition of Banner Monday … • [2:17] Jerod and Ryan answer your IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag. • [24:57] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU, the Duke matchup, and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten and the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. • [45:30] Ryan returns to provide an in-depth preview of Duke after watching them play thre...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana has seen its KenPom ranking steadily fall since reaching #16 after beating Marquette. • One of Indiana's injured players has proclaimed himself ready to go. • The Hoosiers put the full-court press on Trayce Jackson-Davis' game on Saturday night • Happy birthday to one of the best guards in IU history, who had a senior season for the ages. For the lin...

On Friday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana defeated UC-Davis 76-62 despite being in the lead for just over five minutes of game action. While most of Indiana's players struggled through frustrating ups and downs, Juwan Morgan was sensational ... leading to the text that Andy sent Jerod midway through the first half that now serves as this episode's title. After the game, our crew broke...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Indiana returns to the court Friday night against UC Davis. • The biggest storyline: who will be available to play? • A few early-season statistical trends on offense are concerning ... • ... But most of the defensive trends are encouraging. • What will it means if these trends continue? • Happy birthday to two of the best shooters in IU history, and one of...

On today's edition of Banner Morning: • Juwan's hot night • Romeo just keeps scoring • Damezi Anderson's help down the stretch • Despite being thin, the Hoosiers found a way to win 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 iutickets.shop, promo...

On Tuesday, Indiana defeated UT-Arlington by a score of 78-64. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Andy Bottoms and special guest Galen Clavio. Among the topics discussed: — What a weird game it was, with the injuries limiting Indiana’s rotation to just 6 players. — Why this game was a shining example of Juwan Morgan’s tal...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • IU faces UT-Arlington tonight at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall • UT-Arlington has no size or experience ... but somehow they get to the FT line a lot. • 3 keys to for IU to fulfill the KenPom prediction and dominate UT-Arlington • Archie updates the status of the injured players • The top 25 polls are taking notice of the Big Ten • A Hoosier was named Big Ten F...

On this week's edition of Banner Monday ... • [2:30] Jerod answers your IU basketball questions in this week's mailbag -- including whether Archie was speaking to one player in particular with his offseason comments about players needing to be ready to accept lesser roles. • [26:06] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU and provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten -- and explains...

In this edition of Banner Morning: • Romeo's solid performance • The second half emergence of Juwan Morgan • What went wrong on the final possession • Reaction from the heartbreak 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 iutickets.shop, promo c...

On Sunday afternoon, Indiana fell 73-72 in Fayetteville to the Arkansas Razorbacks. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Coach. Among the topics discussed: -- Why Romeo Langford was the runaway winner of the game ball (despite his inconsistent ball-handling and defense) -- Juwan Morgan's impact in the secon...

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we … • [0:30] Deliver our opening thoughts and discuss the unfortunate news about Jerome Hunter’s injury. • [14:23] Break down Al Durham’s outstanding game on Wednesday night and what it means (or doesn’t mean) moving forward. • [29:28] Introduce a fun game called “Fair or Too-Soon-to-Say?” in which we assess some of the most common and interesting re...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • A very balanced attack from the Hoosiers in a big win • Romeo's big night • Rob Phinesee turns in his best performance • Short-handed? No problem 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 iutickets.shop, p...

On Wednesday night at raucous Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana overcame a slew of injuries to crush the visiting (and ranked) Marquette Golden Eagles. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show. On the mics for this episode: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Among the topics discussed: — How Indiana’s defense right from the tip set the tone for what the night would be...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • All the basics you need to know for tonight's IU-Marquette game • The latest injury updates on Race, Jerome, Devonte, and Zach • 3 keys to beating the Golden Eagles • Trayce provides clarity on when he plans to make a decision For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And remember to use the URL iutickets.shop to visi...

In today's edition of Banner Morning: • Archie Miller updated Indiana's injury situation, and it continues to be concerning. • The new AP poll is out. Indiana isn't in it, but their next opponent is. • The 4th annual Gavitt Games begin tonight. • Look at IU's early-season statistics and having a little fun with small sample sizes. For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit as...