The Assembly Call IU Basketball Podcast and Postgame Show

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 website immediately following tonight’s IU-Penn State game for our live postgame show.Also, 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 purchase.We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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's play against Northwestern.To see the video for this segment: https://youtu.be/SVa9Gg5-Ocw?t=2828• [1:21:37] Then Jerod closes with an in-depth preview of Indiana's upcoming opponent, Penn State.To watch the full unedited live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVa9Gg5-OcwSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, what will Keion do?• Happy birthday to one of the best players in IU history and one of the best athletes in IU history.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 purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 out … and why Romeo’s terrific all-around game wasn’t limited to just the offensive end.— Why the turnovers were much improved, especially if you account for the many bad moving screen calls.— The meaningful contributions from Devonte Green and Zach McRoberts off the bench.— Juwan Morgan’s strong game offensively and on the glass before his injury.— Why Indiana is being smart taking its time with Race Thompson’s recovery from a concussion.— And much, much more.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.NEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Hoosiers.• [16:26] In Segment Two, we discuss Justin Smith’s struggles so far this season. Jerod opens with a rant about some of the negative fan commentary about Justin’s play, and then we go in-depth to assess why he has been struggling, what may need to happen for him to turn it around, and why there are still plenty of reasons to be optimistic that he will.• [33:38] In Segment Three, we talk about expectations. Have our expectations for this team changed based on what we’ve seen through seven games? We also dissect the important difference between explanations and excuses.• [46:04] And in our final segment, we answer your questions. We predict what Archie’s first marquee win will be (and debate what constitutes a “marquee win”), and then we quickly discuss the last time we saw this team having fun.All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.WANT A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP?Then it may be time for a new mattress … in which case our friends (and sponsors) at Comfort Option have you covered.Comfort Option is an Indiana-based mattress manufacturer that is backed by over 65 years of experience. And they are family-owned and operated by 3rd generation graduates of IU.For residents of Indianapolis (and the surrounding areas — including Bloomington), Comfort Option offers the only mattress that is customized and manufactured just for you, literally right at your home. In other words, they don’t sell what they have, they make what you need. And you never have to leave your house.Even if you’re not in the area, you can still order Alpha by Comfort Option — a designer-quality, durable, transparently-made, and exceptionally comfortable mattress. It ships direct from their factory to your doorstep nationwide.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY for any mattress purchase and you will receive $50 off your purchase.To learn more, visit comfortoption.com.And right now, we’re running a special contest …CONTEST DETAILSComfort Option’s parent company FoamCraft has season tickets to Pacers games. And the seats are incredible. They are giving us four tickets to the upcoming Pacers-Hornets game on Sunday, January 20th to use for a contest.So if you want to see Victor and Cody play, all you have to do is order a mattress from Comfort Option between now and Friday, December 14th and use the promo code ASSEMBLY when you check out — either online if you’re ordering the Alpha, or in-person with the rep who brings the mattress store to your door.Not only will you get $50 off your purchase, but you’ll be entered into the drawing for the tickets. On December 15th, we’ll pick two winners — each of whom will get two tickets, and then we’ll send them to you immediately so you can use them as Christmas gifts.So again: go to comfortoption.com, order your Alpha mattress or schedule your in-home mattress store service, and then use the promo code ASSEMBLY to get $50 off your purchase and be entered into the drawing for the Pacers-Hornets tickets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 assemblycall.com. And join us at our website tonight for this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, which will be broadcast live beginning at 9:00 ET.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 purchase.I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.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 Banner Morning:• Indiana's offensive struggles across the board• Turnovers plague the Hoosiers...again• More sloppy passingFor 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 purchase.Jerod will be back tomorrow with a Thursday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 RyanAmong the topics discussed:— Why Indiana needs to respond to this loss at Durham like the team did the last time this happened.— The horror of the first eight minutes.— How concerned, big picture, should we be about the turnovers and overall bad play?— Why De’Ron Davis was one of the lone bright spots for Indiana.— The rough nights for Rob Phinisee, Romeo Langford, and Juwan Morgan.— Much, much more.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.NEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 birthday to the center of one of IU's national championship teams.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 purchase.We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 three times out in Maui.Two programming notes: First, no Basketball 201 this week with Ben Ladner on Fall break, but it’ll be back next week. Second, we apologize in advance for Jerod’s voice. He’s battling a cold, but vows to be better by tomorrow night.NEED TICKETSRemember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 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 purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics for this episode: Jerod and Coach.Among the topics discussed:-- Why Indiana's defense was the driving force behind their dominant finish to the game.-- The strong play of Juwan Morgan, who showed a terrific inside-outside game and was Indiana's one consistent defender throughout then night.-- Romeo's continued defensive struggles, and why even his easy 20 points can't overshadow them.-- How Rob Phinisee battled through a rough start to still deliver a strong performance.-- The absolute zero (literally) that Indiana got from its bench.-- Should Juwan Morgan start asserting himself more at the beginning of games?-- Why turnovers are now officially a concern.-- The impact Al Durham's emerging 3-point stroke can have on his offensive game ... so long as he doesn't forget what his bread-and-butter is.And much more.To watch the replay on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfLsBwA3WPASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 the best all-around players.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 purchase.I’ll be back Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and have a happy Thanksgiving.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 hot night• Romeo just keeps scoring• Damezi Anderson's help down the stretch• Despite being thin, the Hoosiers found a way to winFor 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 purchase.Jerod will be back tomorrow with a Thanksgiving edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 talent and leadership.— The biggest struggle Romeo Langford is having adjusting to college hoops— The continued steady play of Rob Phinisee— Is Justin Smith engulfed in the dreaded sophomore slump?— What’s up with all the turnovers?— How should we view the minutes Damezi Anderson is getting, and what he’s doing with them?— What can we expect from Evan Fitzner moving forward?We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Freshman of the Week• Happy birthday to a future Hoosier and a current oneFor 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 purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 why IU fans should probably be rooting for even Purdue right now.• [46:54] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 -- talking about how IU's offense functioned much better running through Juwan Morgan in the second half on Sunday.• [1:12:47] Then Jerod closes with a short but in-depth preview of Indiana's opponent for Tuesday: UT-Arlington.Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHPMBdrEGUYNEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 heartbreakFor 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 $20 off your first purchase.We’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 second half.-- Why Rob Phinisee showed us what he's made of in the final few minutes of this game.-- The poor performances from Al Durham, Evan Fitzner, Justin Smith, and Damezi Anderson-- De'Ron Davis' strong play and what it means going forward.-- Why despite the disappointment of this loss, there is still probably more to be encouraged about than discourage about ... especially given the context of all the guys IU is missing.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.NEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 reactions to IU’s play thus far.• [46:08] And then we answer your questions about what has surprised us the most thus far, what our early impressions of the Big Ten have been, and whether the Marquette win changes our expectations for the season.On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and our Basketball 201 presenter Ben Ladner.Watch the unedited live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgG5Yj21HKsWANT A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP?Then it may be time for a new mattress … in which case our friends (and sponsors) at Comfort Option have you covered.Comfort Option is an Indiana-based mattress manufacturer that is backed by over 65 years of experience. And they are family-owned and operated by 3rd generation graduates of IU.For residents of Indianapolis (and the surrounding areas — including Bloomington), Comfort Option offers the only mattress that is customized and manufactured just for you, literally right at your home. In other words, they don’t sell what they have, they make what you need. And you never have to leave your house.Even if you’re not in the area, you can still order Alpha by Comfort Option — a designer-quality, durable, transparently-made, and exceptionally comfortable mattress. It ships direct from their factory to your doorstep nationwide.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY for any mattress purchase and you will receive $50 off your purchase.To learn more, visit comfortoption.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 problemFor 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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 CoachAmong the topics discussed:— How Indiana’s defense right from the tip set the tone for what the night would be like for Markus Howard and Marquette’s high-octane offense.— The stellar two-way play of Romeo Langford.— Why Juwan Morgan’s impact goes so far beyond his solid stat line.— The impact of Evan Fitzner’s early offense.— The all-around awesome play of Al Durham, who did a great Zach McRoberts impression on defense and was productive on offense too.— Why Rob Phinisee is clearly this team’s point guard … and what it means for Devonte Green.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.Watch the replay of the live video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUTedJGE51ANEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 decisionFor 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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday …• [2:25] Jerod delivers his Banner Moment and answers your lingering IU basketball questions in this week’s mailbag.• [22:51] Mike DeCourcy stops by to discuss his thoughts on IU provide insight on the rest of the Big Ten.• [42:37] Ben Ladner join us for another edition of Basketball 201 — talking a little bit more about the packline D and 3-point defense, and then showing how IU excelled zone offense against Montana State. (For the video of this segment: https://youtu.be/H6jBiHv4Yyo?t=2701)• [1:09:20] Josh Wilson delivers an in-depth preview of Indiana’s upcoming opponent, Marquette.And here is the unedited video of the live broadcast of this week’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6jBiHv4YyoNEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Indiana had a record-setting defense performance on Friday night ...• ... but Archie Miller still sees plenty of room for improvement.• Marquette's top player put up insane numbers in their second game.• The Jerome Hunter injury news doesn't sound good.• Happy birthday to a player who is still making shots in Dick Vitale's dreams.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Friday night, Indiana demolished Montana State. After the game, our crew broke it all down on The Assembly Call IU Postgame Show.On the mics for this episode: Andy and Coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we discuss the biggest thing we’re each looking for in IU’s game against Montana State, analyze the play and potential future roles of Rob Phinisee and Devonte Green, and offer our perspective on Trayce Jackson-Davis’ recruitment. Plus we answer your questions.On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Coach Tonsoni. (Think some kind thoughts for Ryan, who came down with an unfortunate case of food poisoning.)Link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flFPuFCWL5wWANT A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP?Then it may be time for a new mattress … in which case our friends (and sponsors) at Comfort Option have you covered.Comfort Option is an Indiana-based mattress manufacturer that is backed by over 65 years of experience. And they are family-owned and operated by 3rd generation graduates of IU.For residents of Indianapolis (and the surrounding areas — including Bloomington), Comfort Option offers the only mattress that is customized and manufactured just for you, literally right at your home. In other words, they don’t sell what they have, they make what you need. And you never have to leave your house.Even if you’re not in the area, you can still order Alpha by Comfort Option — a designer-quality, durable, transparently-made, and exceptionally comfortable mattress. It ships direct from their factory to your doorstep nationwide.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY for any mattress purchase and you will receive $50 off your purchase.To learn more, visit comfortoption.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• KenPom predicts a big IU victory on Friday night.• Additional reaction to Indiana's victory over Chicago State• Jon Crispin offers unique insight into Indiana's free throw shooting woes and Zach McRoberts' three-point shooting confidence• Happy birthday to an all-time great 3-point shooter and a guard whose solid career was underwhelming given his high school reputation.For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. Join us at our website tonight for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Romeo Langford had a strong college debut.• Archie Miller was not pleased with Indiana's defense.• Free throws linger as an issue.• Robert Phinisee's steady hand will likely keep his playing time high.• Evan Fitzner did exactly what Indiana recruited him to do.• The Hoosiers are clearly still getting comfortable with the finer points of the pack-line.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Tuesday night, Indiana opened the Romeo Langford Era with a 104-55 drubbing of overmatched Chicago State. 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 a Segment 3 pop-in by Zach McCriteNote: this episode begins with a couple brief minutes of Jerod talking about this past week’s successful listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.Among the topics discussed:— Romeo Langford put his full offensive arsenal on display in a magnificent first half performance.— Juwan Morgan looked … just not like himself.— Zach McRoberts took #ZachMcRobertsThings to a new level tonight.— Robert Phinisee continued to be impressive, especially on defense, as he started over Devonte Green.— Evan Fitzner had a solid night on both ends of the court.— Free throw shooting. Dear lord, the free throw shooting.We also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.NEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Indiana hosts Chicago State tonight on BTN• Chicago State is ... not good.• Archie Miller provides updates on Indiana's injured players.• Juwan Morgan and Romeo Langford named to another watch list.• Trayce Jackson-Davis is doing something IU fans everywhere would prefer he not do.• An NBA draft analyst was at practice on Monday.• Happy birthday to an Indiana walk-on.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Banner Monday:• Ryan Phillips is on hand to tackle your mailbag questions with Jerod.• Mike DeCourcy joins us for his Big Ten Roundup in which we answers six questions submitted by Assembly Call community members.• Ben Ladner leads us through another edition of Basketball 201, talking about the basic principles of the packline defense.• Josh Wilson provides a brief overview of Chicago State, Indiana's season-opening opponent on Tuesday night.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:00], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Jerome Hunter’s recent acquisition of the gold practice jersey, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.Among the topics they cover:• Why you shouldn’t be concerned about Romeo’s shot selection in the exhibition game.• What are Archie’s weaknesses as a coach?• What is worth paying the most attention to in Indiana’s season opener against Chicago State?• How long will it take for Indiana to find its offensive identity?• Which player improved their stock the most in the exhibition game?In Segment Two [26:10], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.He answers these six burning Big Ten questions:• Besides Romeo Langford, which freshmen will have the biggest roles and be counted on the most by their teams?• What do you think Archie could most improve upon has as a head coach?• What team in the Big Ten has the most game ready depth?• What are the five strongest defensive teams in the league?• Last year essentially everyone over-projected Minnesota and Northwestern. Both underwhelmed for different reasons. Who are national analysts making that same mistake on in the BIG this year?• What team in the Big Ten that doesn’t have a true star player could most benefit from having one?Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.In Segment Three [49:39], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we want to provide insight and education and some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.This week we talk about the packline defense — its basic principles, its goals, its vulnerabilities, and why it’s a much better defense at the college level than the NBA.Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/vkNaS6Hxbzs?t=3122And in Segment Four [1:16:00], we preview Indiana’s upcoming opponent for this week.Josh Wilson, host of the new Inside Out podcast joins us to provide some insight on a Chicago State team that is undoubtedly one of the nation’s worst.All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• The Hoosiers' season-opening opponent is ... not good.• Indiana's shooting stats through two exhibition games are impressive.• Archie Miller announces which charity he'll be supporting.• Pressure? Romeo Langford doesn't feel pressure.• Keion Brooks took another official visit over the weekend.• Victor Oladipo is even more clutch than you think.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new gameday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Thursday night, Indiana defeated Southern Indiana in the Hoosiers’ first and only public exhibition game. 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.Note: this episode begins with a few minutes of Jerod talking about this week’s listener support drive. If you’re interested in supporting The Assembly Call, here is the link: https://assemblycall.com/donate.Among the topics discussed:— Rob Phinisee’s strong debut performance, starting in place of the injured Devonte Green.— Romeo Langford’s impressive defense, which helped compensate for his struggles to get in rhythm on offense.— How much should we read into Damezi Anderson’s hot shooting performance in the second half?— Why Juwan Morgan’s dominance at the beginning of the second half was the clearest sign of what this team’s current offensive identity is.— The importance of Zach McRoberts letting it rip from deep.— Umm, what the hell with free throw shooting? Not this again …Watch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7i9Xgca0wWe also point out a few meaningful moments you may have missed, go inside the numbers, and hand out our game balls. All of that, and more, on this edition of The Assembly Call.NEED IU GEAR?You will find the comfiest and most unique IU apparel at http://homefieldApparel.com, the new collegiate sports brand developed by our friends and long-time sponsors at Hoosier Proud.And at http://hoosierproud.com, you will still find the best state-of-Indiana-themed apparel, plus our official Assembly Call logo t-shirts, while sending 10% of your purchase to causes around Indiana like Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis.Use the promo code ASSEMBLY at checkout at either site to get 15% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• You have to have a BTN Plus account to watch tonight's game v Southern Indiana.• Devonte Green and Race Thompson (and maybe a few others) will mis tonight's game with injuries.• A few other nuggets from Archie Miller's visit with the media on Wednesday.• Zach McRoberts is exactly who you think he is.• Andy Bottoms' preseason bracket projections are out.• Trayce Jackson-Davis updates his recruitment.• Happy birthday to a great shooter, an immortal voice, and an all-time fan favorite.For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. Also, we are currently hosting our preseason listener support drive. If you enjoy our content, please consider contributing. We wouldn’t be able to produce these Banner Morning episodes without the support of listeners like you. Go to assemblycall.com/donate for more details.I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Indiana released more details about the Loyola scrimmage.• The Hoosiers play tomorrow night!• A new Hoosier has been awarded the gold practice jersey.• Romeo Langford made two preseason All-America teams.• Two unique skills will get De'Ron Davis on the floor this year.• Zach McRoberts is pesky.• Happy (belated) birthday, Coach!For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. Also, we are currently hosting our preseason listener support drive. If you enjoy our content, please consider contributing. We wouldn’t be able to produce these Banner Morning episodes without the support of listeners like you. Go to assemblycall.com/donate for more details.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new gameday edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Archie Miller's first radio show was last night, and he revealed a few interesting nuggets.• Student seating will be a little different this year.• Two national writers have praise for Indiana.• Is De'Ron Davis best suited to come off the bench for Indiana?• Five questions with Race Thompson.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer your questions in our Monday mailbag, Mike DeCourcy joins us to go best case/worst case for each Big Ten team, Ben Ladner returns for another edition of Basketball 201 breaking down ball screen defenses, and Jerod provides a quick preview of Indiana's exhibition opponent for Thursday night.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:10], Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about Indiana’s alleged strong play in its Sunday exhibition against Loyola Chicago, and then he and Ryan dive into this week’s mailbag.Among the topics they cover:• Three signs they are looking for early in the season to show IU is on the right track.• What they would name the inevitable movie about the recent FBI college basketball corruption trial.• How Indiana matches up against Marquette and Arkansas.• What role we envision Race Thompson having this season.• Whether we’ll see lineups with Rob and Devonte on the court at the same time.• Can coaching impact free throw shooting?In Segment Two [24:57], Mike DeCourcy joins us for this weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.This week, Mike provides his thoughts on closed scrimmages, and then gives us his best case and worst case for each Big Ten team.Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.In Segment Three [49:13], Ben Ladner joins us for our the latest edition of Basketball 201, in which we provide insight and education on some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.This week, we turn our attention back to ball screen defense and cover a few more defensive strategies: icing, dropping, and trapping.Here is the video of the segment, which includes the helpful visuals: https://youtu.be/z9k7tA1_XPc?t=3122And here is the link to Ben's article about De'Ron Davis at Inside the Hall: https://www.insidethehall.com/2018/10/29/2018-2019-player-profile-deron-davis/And in Segment Four [1:17:37], Jerod provides a quick preview of what to expect this week from Southern Indiana. They have some shooters who could provide a challenge for Indiana’s perimeter defense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Indiana participated in a closed scrimmage yesterday against Loyola Chicago, and reportedly fared very well.• SI.com has praise for Archie Miller as he heads into Year Two.• Inside Indiana Basketball resumes tonight!• Indiana offers a top player in the Class of 2021.• Stay away from our in-state 5-stars, Kansas. Haven't you learned your lesson?• Trendon Watford updates his recruitment.• Happy birthday to one of the best all-around players in IU history.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we are joined by Chronic Hoosier to discuss a variety of topics, including:• Who we project to be the 9th and 10th men in Indiana’s rotation• Whether the offense or defense will be the bigger strength of this team• What the verdict in the corruption trial means (and our thoughts on IU’s name being mentioned)• Plus our favorite IU basketball memories ... and so much more.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:19], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo winning the gold jersey in his Banner Moment, Andy and Chronic give their opening thoughts, and we have fun figuring out how Archie should manage the wealth of talent he will have on the bench this season. (NO PLATOONS.)In Segment Two [18:36], we respond to a listener who wants to know whether the offense or the defense will be more efficient this year. There are arguments to be made on both sides.In Segment Three [26:21], we dive into the weeds a bit on the college basketball corruption trial, discussing what the verdict means and why it came back guilty. Then we also address Indiana and Tom Ostrom’s names popping up in the sidebar conversation.Here is a link to the Rob Dauster podcast we mention: https://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2018/10/25/cbt-podcast-attorney-coaches-rep-jason-belzer-on-the-details-of-wednesdays-guilty-verdict/In Segment Four [44:25], it’s Q&A time.• What are our favorite IU basketball memories?• What will be the first event of the season that will cause overreactions from IU fans?• What will be more valuable to IU this season: Romeo or the improved depth?• What will improve more — the free throw shooting or 3-point shooting?All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Inside the Hall's Big Ten Power Rankings are out.• Matt Norlander ranked all 351 college basketball teams -- where were the Hoosiers on the list?• Romeo is high on a new NBA Draft Big Board.• Justin Smith is named a sophomore who appears poised to breakout.• Clifton Moore describes the impact working with Clif Marshall has had on his body.• The verdict is in for the college basketball corruption trial.For the links mentioned in this edition of Banner Morning, visit assemblycall.com. And be sure to join us at our website tonight at 9:00 for this week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio with special guest Chronic Hoosier.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Someone has taken the gold practice jersey from Juwan Morgan.• IU and Tom Ostrom surface in a sidebar conversation at the college basketball fraud trial.• The AP All-America team was announced, and one Hoosier received a vote.• Another Hoosier has made the finals of the March Madness preseason All America fan vote.• Justin Smith's defense is an underrated asset for Archie Miller and the Hoosiers.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Archie Miller is inviting IU students to a practice.• A new practice video is out ... complete with IU's stars doing exactly what you expect them to be doing.• Indiana is #28 in the preseason AP poll ... and yes, preseason polls matter.• Damezi Anderson opens up in 5 Questions.• Inside the Hall profiles Race Thompson.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Banner Monday, Jerod and Ryan answer a handful of your questions in our mailbag segment, we get Mike DeCourcy’s preseason thoughts on IU and the Big Ten at large, and then Jerod and Ben Ladner take a deep dive into two different methods of defending the pick-and-roll.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWNIn Segment One [2:18] ...Jerod opens with his Banner Moment about what Indiana’s preseason rankings mean, and then he and Ryan dive into answering a handful of listener questions, including:• Has anything over the last month or so increased or decreased our confidence in this team?• Who will give Indiana its first loss of the season?• Who is Jerod’s favorite Hoosier since Calbert? (He and Ryan have the same answer.)• What IU player has the national media not been talking about enough this offseason?• Will Phinisee, Hunter, and Forrester all find consistent spots in the rotation?• Might Archie alter his philosophy about sitting a guy with two first half fouls this season now that he has more depth?In Segment Two [27:34] ...Mike DeCourcy joins the show for his first weekly Big Ten Roundup segment.He and Jerod cover the following:• What did Mike glean about Indiana from Big Ten Media Day?• When he attends an IU practice, what will he be most interested in seeing?• His preseason Big Ten Power Rankings Top 4 — does Indiana make the cut?• What team out of these three is most likely to surprise: Penn State, Minnesota, or Iowa?• What did he learn about other Big Ten teams from Big Ten Media Day?• What player in the conference is flying under the radar that people need to be more aware of?• Jon Beilein’s comments about cheating at Big Ten Media and Mike’s general thoughts on the FBI trial and what, if anything, then NCAA might be able to do about what has been revealed.Follow Mike on Twitter: @tsnmike.And in Segment Three [50:31] ...Ben Ladner joins us for our first edition of Basketball 201, in which we want to provide insight and education and some of the concepts and strategies that will be major talking points during and after IU games this season.In this first installment, we discuss pick-and-roll defense. Ben explains why ball screens have become so much more prevalent in recent seasons, and then we dive into two common strategies for defending them — hedging and switching.Indiana did a lot of hedging last season, and Archie Miller has discussed trying to switch more this season. What are the pros and cons of each approach?To watch the video of this segment (which includes the visuals), use this link: https://youtu.be/qgOCK7vtSz8?t=3172Here is a link to the article Jerod mentions from The Ringer: Is It Possible to Know Too Much About Basketball? (https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/10/19/17999336/los-angeles-clippers-second-spectrum-courtvision-steve-ballmer)All of that and more on this week’s edition of Banner Monday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• The preseason KenPom rankings are out ... and Indiana makes a significant jump from where they ended last season.• Troy Williams has a new home, which includes a familiar face.• Freddie McSwain got drafted.• Happy birthday to a two-sport Hoosier and one of the all-time legends in the history of basketball in the Hoosier State.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 $20 off your first purchase.I’ll be back on Tuesday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio, we debate Ryan’s oft-uttered assertion that Indiana might actually be better next season than they will be this season. Plus, we discuss the NBA’s big announcement from Thursday and Coach K’s asinine comments regarding what we’re learning about how high-level college basketball recruiting really works.On the mics this week: Jerod, Andy, and Ryan.NEED TICKETS?Remember: use the URL http://iutickets.shop when you need to buy IU basketball or football tickets.That URL will take you to SeatGeek, where you will find the ticket prices arranged by value (it’s a really helpful setup), and all purchases are fully guaranteed.Plus, it’s our affiliate link, so when you use it and buy tickets we get a commission — making it a great way to support the show.Also: use the promo code ASSEMBLY for $20 back after your first purchase. Again, the URL: http://iutickets.shop.This week’s rundownIn Segment One [2:20], Jerod discusses the importance of Romeo and Juwan both being listed among the top 50 players in the nation in CBS Sports’ Top 101 players in college basketball, Andy and Ryan provide their opening remarks, and then we discuss the NBA’s new initiative to offer elite high school seniors a path to professional basketball through the G-League.In Segment Two [17:00], we take Coach K and Roy Williams to task for outright lying to college basketball fans everywhere in their comments this week about the FBI case. And yes, Ryan goes another Coach K rant.In Segment Three [26:14], we use a listener email as a jumping off point for a new segment that Jerod and Andy are calling “Ryan’s Being Stupid Again,” but that Ryan refuses to recognize. Regardless, the listener takes Ryan to task for his assertion that Indiana might actually be better next year than this year. Ryan makes some compelling arguments, but Jerod and Andy aren’t totally buying it, so they debate.In Segment Four [41:14], we answer your questions — and we roll through a lot of them.• What would surprise us most if does/doesn’t happen this season?• How many wins will it take to win the Big Ten this season?• How does this year’s team compare to the 2007-08 team when you start going player-by-player down the roster?• When will Trayce Jackson-Davis announce his decision?• What is something we are really looking forward to about the upcoming season that we haven’t talked about much yet this offseason?All of that and more on this week’s edition of Assembly Call Radio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• CBS announced its top 101 players in college basketball -- with Romeo and Juwan high on the list.• Damezi Anderson was Indiana's first commit in 2018 and may have exactly the skills Indiana needs to rebound next season after Romeo and Juwan depart.• Keion Brooks has set his 5th and final official visit (sorry Boilers).• Archie Miller visited a top-40 guard in the Class of 2020.• Troy Williams' season didn't start out quite like he expected.• Slick Leonard was back on the mic for the Pacers despite a bunch of recent health issues.Programming note: Tonight’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio will begin a half hour later than normal. We’ll go live at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.*****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 $20 back after your first purchase.I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• Romeo Langford receives more preseason recognition.• Archie Miller discusses IU's point guard situation.• Rob Phinisee looks to contribute as a freshman.• ESPN announces its 2018-19 college hoops schedule.• John Gasaway tries to quantify player development ... and in the process unearths an incredible stat about Victor Oladipo's junior season improvement.Also, one quick programming note:This week’s live broadcast of Assembly Call Radio on Thursday night will begin a half hour later than normal at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Watch at our website or on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/assemblycall.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 $20 back after your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's edition of Banner Morning:• People may be overlooking Jerome Hunter, but he has the talent to contribute as a freshman.• Juwan Morgan is out to an early lead over a Duke freshman in one preseason player of the year fan poll.• Armaan Franklin discusses his college choice and his senior year goals.• Keion Brooks hosted an in-home visit over the weekend.• The Jim Gatto trial continues to rope in some of college basketball's biggest names.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 $20 back after your first purchase.I’ll be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Banner Morning. Until then, keep your elbows in and your eyes on the rim, and go Hoosiers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.