Calling it early: Picks for 2008-09 IU men’s basketball season
November 8, 2008
On the day the Tom Crean era “officially” starts (live stream here), I thought it would be fun to look at the Hoosiers schedule and made my predictions for the season. With one of the youngest teams in the nation and one of the hardest non-conference schedules it should be a roller coaster ride.
The Big Ten doesn’t seem to be as strong as the past couple of years, so I’m still optimistic that these baby Hoosiers can pull off double digit wins this season.
I also believe that these kids are going to pull off an upset or two. Here… [Read More]
IU’s hiring of Fred Glass a great decision
October 28, 2008
Just when IU fans where getting comfortable with the names of possible replacements for Athletic Director Rick Greenspan, the university pulled a quick one. While the names Bob De Carolis and Scott Dolson were the most popular in the rumor mill, in the end, it was IU alumnus Fred Glass who got the job. For now, Hoosier fans can only read about what Glass has done since graduating with a law degree in 1984. Unless Glass pulled a George O’Leary, all signs seem to be pointing to the consensus that this decision was a great one.
Just over a week ago, on Oct. 20, IU spokesperson Larry MacIntyre announced that the search committee had narrowed the field down to about five candidates. From there, rumors starting swirling that De Carolis, the current athletic director at Oregon State, and Dolson, IU’s Associate Athletic Director were the front runners. It wasn’t until yesterday morning, when… [Read More]
IU’s formal response to NCAA allegations made public
September 29, 2008
The Indiana University Athletics Department released its official response to the NCAA’s “Failure to Monitor” allegation to the public today. In it, IU refutes claims that it failed to monitor former coach Kelvin Sampson and his recruiting practices while with the school’s men’s basketball team.
“We have submitted our response as instructed by the NCAA,” said Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan in a press release. “President McRobbie has consistently stated his strong belief that the IU athletic department met or exceeded standards in the area of monitoring, and we hope for a successful adjudication of this allegation.”
Fans have been waiting for the university’s to the allegations since June 19. The released documents, in their entirety, are available… [Read More]
2012 star-in-the-making Rapheal Davis talks Indiana basketball
September 24, 2008
Rapheal Davis hasn’t even had his first official high school practice yet, but that hasn’t stopped the hype that is quickly hovering around the Fort Wayne South Side freshman. The 6-foot 4-inch 2012 prospect has already jumped up the recruiting boards for some of the most prestigious basketball programs in the nation. IUplanet caught up with Rapheal to discuss his game, Tom Crean and his Indiana recruitment.
Davis was one of 60 or so kids who was invited to and participated in the Indiana Elite camp last month. Although he may have been one of the youngest kids there, Davis acknowledged that the camp was an eye-opening experience and he received a lot of fundamental skills to take back to Fort Wayne. “It was really cool- Coach Crean and the other staff worked with… [Read More]
Report: Crean given 2-year contract extension
July 29, 2008
Before ever coaching a single game for the Indiana Hoosiers, the Indy Star has reported that new head coach Tom Crean has been given a 2-year contract extension. The new contract will keep Crean with IU through the 2017-2018 season. The terms of the contract have not yet been released.
Upon coming to Indiana, Crean had initially agreed to an 8-year contract worth $18.24 million. Crean had agreed to this deal but signing a Memorandum of Understanding on April 1, but he and the university never completed an official contract.
There could be a number of reasons for the extension.
The first is to reward Crean for such hard work. After taking over in April, Crean… [Read More]
IU names Ian Rickerby Director of Compliance
July 22, 2008
Just days after Chad Hawley decided he didn’t want to take over as the compliance director for IU athletics, the university has found a replacement. This time, the appointment comes from within the Indiana family.
Ian Rickerby, who was formerly the IU women’s soccer coach, was promoted from within the IU compliance department yesterday afternoon.
“I am delighted that Ian Rickerby has agreed to assume a leadership role for IU’s intercollegiate athletics compliance services operation,”Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Grace Calhoun told IUHoosiers.com yesterday. “Ian has quickly earned the respect of coaches and all others with whom he has worked as a knowledgeable and hard-working professional, committed to providing exceptional service in this important operational area for the IU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
“Ian’s combination of coaching experience, front-line support in the compliance office including… [Read More]
After nearly fully recovering from the wrist injury that bothered him for much of his freshman year at IU, Eric Gordon has a new injury to limit his play. The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed today that Gordon will miss the remainder of the NBA Summer League with a strained left hamstring. He played in only two games in the Summer League before suffering the strain Saturday in a loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.
After one rocky season at IU, Eric Gordon can’t seem to escape bad luck, this time suffering an injury that ended his NBA Summer League season early.
In two games with the Clippers in the… [Read More]
Reports broke today that IU has extended a scholarship offer to high school senior Maurice Sutton. Sutton, a 6’11’’ center from Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a three-star recruit according to Rivals.com. He could prove to be a very valuable asset for the Hoosiers, who currently lack depth inside. IUplanet talked to Sutton over the phone tonight.
So you’ve got a big decision ahead of you. What are options as far as next year?
Maurice Sutton: I’m looking at Indiana, Kentucky, Boston College, Seton Hall, Villanova, and Syracuse.
Are you leaning… [Read More]
It’s official—6’5’’ guard Nick Williams from LeFlore High School in Mobile, Alabama has signed with the Indiana Hoosiers. Williams had originally signed to play under Coach Tom Crean at Marquette Univeristy, but backed out of his letter of intent to play for the Golden Eagles. He made his decision to follow Crean to Indiana official today.
Williams, the once Marquette-signee, signed to play under Tom Crean at Indiana today.
Williams just wrapped up his senior season at LeFlore High School, was awarded the Alabama 6A player of the year award, and helped lead his team to a No. 5 national ranking. Rivals.com lists him as the No. 34 shooting guard in the nation and the No. 145 overall player in the nation in the Class of 2008. He had narrowed his choices to… [Read More]
Vincennes University head coach Everick Sullivan has been around basketball for a long time. He was a Parade All-American out of high school then spent four years at playing at Louisville under head coach Denny Crum. He has been a college coach for four years and just finished his third season as the head coach at Vincennes University. This past season, Sullivan led the Trailblazers to a 28-6 record.
That team’s leading scorer, Devan Dumes, committed to play for IU next season on Saturday. Sullivan had great things to say about Dumes when IUplanet talked to him Monday.
“Devan is a very good person and basketball… [Read More]
